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UNITED WAY WHITEWATER VALLEY’S DISC GOLF FUNDRAISER
If you're a Hoosier, you've been waiting for this season all year! Finally, Summer time is here! We get to go out to enjoy our evenings and weekends outside. It’s time to get the family together and experience everything our counties offer around this time. Speaking...
How Social Media Affects Teens
Have you ever considered how social media affects teens? How many of us have social media accounts? Or how many of our children do? Well, more than half of the world now uses social media. 45% of 13–17-year-olds are online constantly. While 97% are using social...
2023 United Way of Whitewater Valley’s Grant Recipients
The United Way of Whitewater Valley would like to highlight the very organizations who strive to support similar goals of improving the human condition in Wayne and Union counties. These organizations and their respective programs have been granted funds for this...
Why reading by the end of third grade matters
March is nationally recognized as Reading Month and the time to encourage everyone to read daily! We are here to talk about why reading by the end of the third grade matters to the future of our community. The state of Indiana continues to grapple with the downstream...
Join the United Way of Whitewater Valley Board
Considering joining a local board? Great! We encourage you to join the United Way of Whitewater Valley board of directors. Joining our board is a wonderful way to make a difference in Wayne and Union Counties. United Way of Whitewater Valley is committed...
REACH Local Families in NEED
The United Way of Whitewater Valley managed a utility assistance fund for several years. As we further evaluated the needs of our community, we discovered our neighbors need more than just utility assistance. We learned members of our community need help with...
10 Ways to Help Your Community
Looking for ways to help your community without breaking the bank? There are plenty of options to make an impact without financial donations. We understand not everyone has the money to donate but don’t let money stop you from making a difference in Wayne and Union...
Where Does My United Way Money Go?
Photo Credit: Canva Have you ever asked, where does my United Way money go? Or maybe you wondered why it’s so important to give to the United Way of Whitewater Valley when you could give directly to the organizations that partner with us. We understand. We get these...
10 Adverse Childhood Experiences
Image Credit: Canva Have you heard about ACEs? ACE stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences. This is an acronym commonly used all over the country, but it is something that many people are focused on right here in Wayne and Union Counties. As a matter of fact, we...
How Low Income Affects Health and Well-being
Connection Between Health Outcomes and Income Did you know that one-third (36%) of lower-income U.S. adults have two or more chronic conditions? In addition, a study from The Commonwealth Fund reported that half of U.S. adults with lower income skip needed care...
Improve Employee Engagement with Workplace Giving and Volunteering
Did you know less than 35% of employees are engaged at work? Engaging employees improves workplace culture, increases employee retention, and boosts profitability. These benefits mean that companies are looking for ways to improve engagement. Increasing engagement...
Importance of The ALICE Project in Indiana
Who Is ALICE? Do you know ALICE? We are almost certain you do. Most, if not all, of us know ALICE. ALICE is our neighbor, attends school with our kids, goes to the same church, or even works with us. ALICE stands for Asset, Limited, Income,...
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables in Wayne County and Union County
To celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Veggie Month in June and to stay committed to our passion to help improve the health outcomes of residents we are writing an article about the benefits of fruits and vegetables. We hear all the time that we need to eat our...
Teacher Appreciation in Wayne and Union Counties
May is dedicated to appreciating teachers in Wayne and Union Counties. More specifically, May 2-6 is teacher appreciation week. Especially during the last two years, teachers have been teaching through an unprecedented event that required them to change at a moment's...
United Way of Whitewater Valley’s 2022 Workplace Campaign
Are You Ready To Change The Game? The annual workplace campaign is vital to United Way of Whitewater Valley’s fundraising strategy. Corporate partners can contribute in several ways. The most exciting and engaging way to participate is an Employee Workplace Campaign....
Food Insecurity in Wayne and Union Counties
For those of us who don’t struggle to put food on the table or always know where our next meal is coming from, food insecurity in Wayne and Union Counties doesn’t seem like a problem. Photo Credit: Canva When you have the resources to make grocery trips every...
What is Gender Inequity?
Today, we are hearing a lot about racial inequity and inequality. However, we cannot overlook other types of inequity, including gender inequity. You may be wondering, what is gender inequity? Photo Credit: Canva We know this can be a complicated topic, which is why...
Indiana Has A High Infant Mortality Rate
Baby Safety Education and Resources Did you know Indiana has a high infant mortality rate? In fact, the Hoosier State had the 14th highest infant mortality rate. Sadly, this represents 6.5 infants dying per 1,000 live births. The Indy Star article reported 2019 was...
Nonprofit Spotlight: Community Care
Every year our program partners work to offer resources to individuals and families in need. Within Wayne and Union counties, there are always families, especially now after the effects of COVID-19, who could use additional support. In the last two years, more...
Saving Money and Making Memories: Inexpensive Holiday Family Activities
So many expectations surround the holiday season. Often these expectations require money: decorating, excursions, gifts, food, and special experiences. Pause for a moment and consider your favorite holiday memories. I bet the warm remembrances that stand out the...
Food Pantries in Wayne County and Union County
The holidays always bring a different set of feelings for everyone. One thing that we can all agree on is we look forward to the food. There is nothing better than the delicious treats we can share with our friends and families on Thanksgiving or Christmas. The sad...
