Impact Areas
Supporting Wayne and Union County
Growing up in Indiana is special because you get to know your neighbor, your friends at school, and their parents... who know your parents and probably your grandparents, too. You get to appreciate the home you come from, because the ones you love appreciated it just...
The United Way Impact
When giving to the United Way of Whitewater Valley, you can feel confident in knowing you are making a tremendous impact for not just one group of people in your community, but for several. United Way of Whitewater Valley supports a variety of programs across Wayne...
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Exploring History, Fun Facts, and Influential Figures
As the leaves begin to change and the air becomes crisp, the United States gears up to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. It is a time dedicated to honoring the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Running from September 15th to...
spending sparingly over summer
The Summer Sun is shining brightly in our backyard! Our favorite season brings tons of outdoor activities to compliment the heat we yearn for all year long. School is out, so the kids are in need of things to do. Don’t fret! You won’t have to break the bank for those...
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...
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...
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...
