United Way of Franklin and Ripley Counties Indiana

06/22/2026

Congratulations to Kaiya Rinear, recipient of a 2026 Live United Scholarship from United Way of Franklin and Ripley Counties! Kaiya, a graduate of South Ripley High School, received a $1,000 scholarship for her continued education at Indiana Wesleyan. We are proud to invest in students who are working hard today to create a brighter future for themselves and our communities. Please join us in congratulating, Kaiya Rinear, and wishing her success in all that lies ahead!

06/19/2026

Congratulations to Jaden Basler, recipient of a 2026 Live United Scholarship from United Way of Franklin and Ripley Counties. Jaden, a graduate of Batesville High School, received a $1,000 scholarship to support his continued education at Cedarville University.
We are proud to invest in students who are working hard today to create brighter futures for themselves and our communities.
Please join us in congratulating Jaden Basler and wishing him success in all that lies ahead!

06/18/2026

Celebrating our 2026 Live United Scholarship Recipients🙌🙌🙌
Over the next week, we'll be introducing the four outstanding students selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship from United Way of Franklin and Ripley Counties. These scholarships support local students as they pursue higher education or career training.
Stay tuned as we recognize each recipient and celebrate their accomplishments.

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06/05/2026

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Back in May, United Way of Franklin & Ripley Counties had the opportunity to participate in Mental Health Day at Batesville Primary School by reading The Way I Feel and talking with students about emotions, self-awareness, and the importance of expressing our feelings in healthy ways.

Thank you to the Coalition for a Drug Free Batesville and Kiwanis for inviting us to be part of a day focused on supporting the well-being of local children. Partnerships like these help create opportunities for important conversations and remind young people that they are seen, heard, and valued.

Strong communities begin with strong connections, and helping children understand and navigate their feelings is an important part of building a healthy future for all.

05/06/2026

Belonging isn't something we feel, it is something we create 💚💙
The "You Belong Here" campaign made it on WRBI Radio 103.9
We talked about why belonging matters and how small moments of connection can make a bigger difference than we realize.
From coffee shops to classrooms, it's been exciting to see this message begin showing up across our community.

Take a listen here
👉https://open.spotify.com/episode/49BoEwhDdLIwTkUMxaGBnG?si=sukgMO6zTNKwHqERKoKimw

And if you haven't had a chance yet, check out the campaign at
👉 bit.ly/youbelonghereFRC

05/05/2026

Something exciting is growing from this campaign! 💙💚
We just met with school leaders today, and what started as a simple idea around belonging is turning into something bigger.
Students will be engaging in their own ways over the coming weeks, and we're already talking about how to expand this even further as we head into the new school year this fall.
Because belonging isn't just something we talk about for a month, it's something we build over time!

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05/04/2026

💚💙Happy Teacher Appreciation Week 💚💙
As we talk about belonging across our community this month and for many of us, that started with a teacher.
A teacher who made us feel seen.
A teacher who believed in us.
A teacher who helped us feel like we belonged.
👉 Take a moment and share a teacher who made that impact in your life.
Let's fill this space with appreciation for the teachers who created spaces where students feel seen, supported, and like they belong. That kind of impact lasts far beyond the school day. We are so grateful for the educators in Franklin and Ripley Counties, thank you for all you do!

05/04/2026

You Belong Here! 💙💚
Our Belonging campaign is officially underway across Franklin and Ripley Counties.
Our first Belonging Wall has been is now up at Coffee on Main, stop in, grab a drink, and take a moment to share what makes you feel like you belong! ☕️☕️
You might be seeing table toppers at different local restaurants with interactive QR codes to share stories and explore resources.
These small moments matter more than we think.
Take a moment and share yours, check out the graphic below for the link and QR code.
More importantly share this post. Belonging is something we all need, but we don't always talk about. Small moments of connection make a big difference!

05/01/2026

You Belong Here 💙💚
Today, we're launching a community-wide campaign across Franklin and Ripley Counties centered around one simple idea: Belonging matters! Throughout May, you'll start to see this message in a few local restaurants, coffee shops and schools, inviting you to pause and reflect on a moment you truly felt connected.
Take a moment. Reflect and share your story
👉 bit.ly/youbelonghereFRC
Share this picture or a picture of a time you felt connection and belonging and use the hashtags below.