Group of smiling people of varied ages, genders, heritage, and skin color. Title reads Indiana United Ways.

Indiana United Ways is the State Membership Association for United Ways serving Indiana counties.


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The State of ALICE in Indiana:

2025 Update on Financial Hardship in Indiana

United Ways in the News

Indiana United Ways and United Way of Central Indiana Announce 2025 Update to ALICE research reports

On May 12, IUW and UWCI – sponsors of research on ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households – and their research partner, United for ALICE, released the newest reports. View information on these working families relevant to your region or county at iuw.org/alice-2025 or unitedforalice.org/indiana

Mark Harriman Steps in as Acting CEO of United Way of St. Joseph County

The Board of Directors of United Way of St. Joseph County announces that effective April, Mark Herriman, Chief Operating Officer will be acting as Interim CEO. The search for a new President and CEO is open. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit inquiries and resumes to resume@uwsjc.org.

United Way of Knox County Welcomes New Executive Director

United Way of Knox County, serving Knox County, IN and Crawford County, IL welcomes new Executive Director Scott Charleston as current Executive Director Mark Hill retires. Charleston began on April 7, 2025. Read More

New Executive Director Announced for United Way of Wabash Valley

On Friday, April 25, Dorothy Chambers was announced as the new Executive Director for United Way of Wabash Valley. Chambers has stepped in to lead the organization during its transition after former Director Abby Desboro left the organization in February. Prior to stepping into the role, Chambers led community impact for the organization.



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1 in 4 adults in Indiana can be counted as Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed – meaning that despite working, the household is just one unexpected financial hardship or emergency away from dire straits.  We know that where we are in our lives – and the resources we have at hand – affect our ability to get ahead and stay ahead, to maneuver complex situations.  From providing impact work funding for United Ways to engaging in public policy, we are working to ensure everyone, especially struggling, working families,  has the resources, supports, and opportunities needed to thrive.