United Way of Whitewater Valley - Wayne & Union Counties

10/22/2026

When every dollar matters, what will you put first? Housing? Food? Health care? Transportation? Child care? They're all essential. But what happens when the choices available can't meet every need? Step into the world of an ALICE® household and see where your choices lead. Try the Experience at https://IndianaToughChoices.org. Then connect with your local United Way to share what you discovered.

10/21/2026

We love seeing Junior Achievement of Eastern Indiana back in classrooms, helping students build the skills they need for a bright future!

From learning how communities work to exploring financial decision-making, these hands-on experiences are helping young people see the important role they can play in their communities.

We're proud to support Junior Achievement and the opportunities they provide for students across Wayne and Union Counties.

Thank you, JA, for inspiring and empowering the next generation!

10/16/2026

🎃 Think Outside the Candy Bowl This Halloween! 🍬

Halloween is a time for fun, creativity, and making memories. But not every family experiences the holiday the same way.

In Wayne and Union counties, approximately 1 in 2 households is either in poverty or ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), earning above the poverty level but not enough to cover everyday essentials.

🧡 The good news? A little kindness and empathy can go a long way! 💜

This Halloween, let's look for opportunities to spread kindness, show appreciation for those who help make the season special, and make sure everyone feels included in the fun.

👻 Check out our 5 Ways to Think Outside the Candy Bowl for simple ideas to make Halloween a little sweeter for everyone!

✨ Have another idea for spreading Halloween kindness? Share it in the comments!

Want to learn more about ALICE and financial hardship in our communities? Find the link below.

09/24/2026

Important update for Wayne County residents affected by the August flooding.

Please watch for a call from the Wayne County Long-Term Recovery Group at 765-312-4699 beginning Friday, September 25. This outreach will help identify residents who may still need assistance and connect them with available recovery resources.

If you or someone you know was impacted by the flooding, please share this information and answer the call. Helping us understand our community's remaining needs is an important step in long-term recovery. 💙

*** FLOOD SURVIVOR INFORMATION ***

Wayne County is establishing a Long-Term Recovery Group to assist flood survivors. We are grateful that many have already been helped and received funding from one or more sources.

To determine how many residents still need assistance, volunteers will be calling 211 registrants on Friday, September 25th and the week of September 28th, between 9:00a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

We will be calling from 765-312-4699. Volunteers will identify themselves by name, and state that they are from the Long-Term Recovery Group. We will never ask flood survivors for bank account numbers, social security numbers, or other personal identifying information.

Please share this message broadly with anyone who has been impacted by the disaster and encourage them to “answer the call” to ensure everyone who has been impacted gets help.

09/22/2026

This additional support is welcome for families in Wayne and Union Counties recovering from the August flooding. Eligible SNAP households in designated ZIP codes will automatically receive replacement benefits; no additional paperwork is required.

We encourage impacted residents to review the information below and watch for benefits to be added to eligible EBT cards on or around September 26.

Gov. Braun announced FSSA received approval for an Automated Mass Replacement of SNAP benefits for families impacted by the August 2026 severe weather and flooding. No paperwork is needed — SNAP replacement benefits will be added directly to eligible recipients’ EBT cards in the designated zip codes on or around Sept. 26, 2026.

Read the full press release at https://events.in.gov/event/gov-braun-to-replace-snap-benefits-for-residents-in-disaster-area-counties.

09/10/2026

Just a quick reminder, tomorrow (Wednesday) starts the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at the Cambridge City Christian Church for residents impacted by the flood. If you are in need of assistance or need to ask questions, please stop by the church and speak directly with FEMA.

09/08/2026

For more than 30 years, United Way and Delta Air Lines have worked with you, hand in hand, to help make a difference in countless communities across the country. Now, we want to reward you for your support close to home. All September long, Delta SkyMiles Members who make a qualifying donation to United Way can direct their contribution locally by specifying a ZIP code and earn a one-time bonus of up to 5,000 miles as a thank you.

Donate here: https://partners.uwga.org/skymiles/

08/27/2026

We are grateful to the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce for helping us celebrate our new UWWV office with yesterday’s ribbon cutting!

A special thank you to Richmond Mayor Ron Oler for taking time out of his busy schedule to stop by and celebrate with us. We were also honored to welcome several of our generous donors, community partners, and representatives from local organizations. Your continued support of United Way of Whitewater Valley and our work in the community means so much to us.

We are excited to welcome the community to our new home at 800 Mendelson Drive in Richmond, Indiana, and we look forward to all that is ahead for United Way of Whitewater Valley!