United Way of Central Indiana

About Us

Every Person Has a Purpose. Right now, more than 244,000 households in Central Indiana are living in, or one emergency away from, poverty. Inequity continues to grow. Prosperity is too dependent on where you live, the color of your skin, the quality of your education, or the wealth you’ve inherited.

We’ve got work to do. Our purpose is to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our partners to help our neighbors in crisis, pave the way for families to succeed, and stop generational poverty in its tracks.

We cannot do this work alone. Because every person has a purpose. We hope you find your purpose here.

As a part of our mission, we partner to design, support and grow systems that accelerate financial stability and upward mobility for individuals and families living in or near poverty and striving for a brighter future. Our vision is for Central Indiana will be a community where children, individuals and families thrive; neighbors care for each other; and we are proud of all our residents’ quality of life.