United Way Awards Millions in Central Indiana

Lutheran Cihld and Family Services is one of 25 organizations receiving funding.

United Way of Central Indiana is awarding $7.5 million to 25 community organizations through its Family Opportunity Fund. The nonprofit says the recipients serve families in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan and Putnam counties.

UWCI says its Family Opportunity initiative combines programs and services in education, mental and physical health and workforce development, with an estimated 3,000 families to benefit from the services. The Family Opportunity workgroup received 34 applications and proved 25 proposals, ranging from $100,000 to $575,000 per organization.

“The two-year grant cycle is a game changer for our clients, our social workers and our community collaborators. Our 2 Gen model is based on longer-term trust, engagement and support strategies. The relationships that we are building have to endure beyond a one-year funding horizon. We are grateful to United Way of Central Indiana for this support,” said Lutheran Child & Family Services Chief Executive Officer Sven Schumacher.

Grant recipients:

Barbara B. Jordan YMCA – $125,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana – $125,000
Catholic Charities Indianapolis, Inc. – $375,000
Community Alliance of the Far Eastside – $550,000
Concord Neighborhood Center – $100,000
Early Learning Indiana – $250,000
Easterseals Crossroads – $200,000
Edna Martin Christian Center – $575,000
Fathers and Families Center – $320,000
Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center at Crooked Creek – $125,000
Flanner House of Indianapolis Inc. – $575,000
Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana – $300,000
Hawthorne Community Center – $350,000
Indianapolis Urban League – $425,000
Lutheran Child and Family Services – $575,000
MLK Center – $300,000
Reach For Youth – $150,000
Schools on Wheels Corp. – $170,000
Shepherd Community Center – $125,000
Southeast Community Services – $350,000
St. Mary’s Child Center – $250,000
Starfish Initiative – $135,000
The John Boner Neighborhood Centers – $425,000
The Villages of Indiana, Inc. $250,000
Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana – $375,000