Heart of Indiana United Way

Sips that Support: A United Way 100 Cheers Event at The Guardian Brewing Co.
2026-02-11 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | The Guardian Brewing Co, 514 E Jackson St, Muncie, United States

Sips that Support: A United Way 100 Cheers Event at RoHo's Matini Bar
2025-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 | IN

Sips that Support: A United Way 100 Cheers Event at Cultured Urban Winery
2025-12-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Cultured Urban Winery, 1013 Meridian St, Anderson, IN, 46016, United States
Join us for a special evening of sipping, celebrating, and giving back!
As part of Heart of Indiana United Way’s 100 Cheers Series, Cultured Urban Winery is proud to feature UNITED RED—a limited-edition wine crafted to support local children and families in honor of United Way’s 100th anniversary.

Enjoy:• A glass (or bottle!) of our featured 100 Cheers wine• Special pairing treats with featured wine purchase• Sweet birthday treats & community fun• A photo booth to capture your cheers• The chance to make a difference with every sip• A chance to win a $100 Cultured Gift card when you purchase a glass of United Red or make a donation
A portion of every featured drink sold helps Heart of Indiana United Way continue to support programs that help kids thrive and families succeed.

Imagination Jams: Musical Bingo for Books
2025-11-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Henry County Lightkeepers, 2600 C Ave, New Castle, IN, 47362, United States
Join us for an exciting evening where music meets philanthropy to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in the Heart of Indiana! Every child deserves the joy of books, and this event helps provide free books to children every month, fostering a love of reading from the very start.
For $31.20, a child in our five-county region can receive a new book each month for a year through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
The State of Indiana previously covered half the cost, with Heart of Indiana United Way funding the rest. While DPIL was removed from the state’s last budget, a public/private partnership initiative led by Indiana’s First Lady has extended that match through the end of 2026. This effort has been vital to keeping books coming to children across the state. However, funding beyond 2026 remains uncertain—and even with the current match, local organizations like ours must continue to raise substantial funds each year to meet our share of the cost as enrollment grows.
How it worksForget traditional bingo-this is bingo with a beat! Instead of calling out numbers, we’ll play clips of hit songs from different genres. Mark the correct song titles and artists on your bingo card, and you could win prizes!
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United Way's 100th Birthday at the Races
2025-10-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Harrah’s Hoosier Park, 4500 Dan Patch Circle, Anderson, 46013, United States
Join us on Friday, October 17 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park for a special United Way Night at the Races celebrating Heart of Indiana United Way’s 100th Anniversary! Guests can enjoy steakhouse specials and bar features with a portion of proceeds benefiting United Way, bid on exciting items in the silent auction, and take part in an unforgettable evening of live racing. The highlight of the night will be the 5th Race—The United Way Centennial Dash, honoring a century of community impact. It’s a chance to cheer, give back, and celebrate 100 years of neighbors helping neighbors, while supporting the work that will drive the next century of change.

2025 Day of Caring
2025-10-03 08:30 - 14:00 | 1400 Plaza, New Castle Indiana, 1400 Broad Street, New Castle, 47362, United States
Heart of Indiana United Way is holding the annual volunteering event, DAY OF CARING, Friday, October 3, 8:30-2:00 pm.
Open call for volunteers! See information and link below.
DAY OF Caring
VOLUNTEERS CAN EXPECT TO:

Learn about the mission and work of the project host organization and the needs of our community.
Have a great time with others while helping out a deserving organization.
Have a great team-building exercise.

Day of Action - Delaware County
2025-09-12 08:30 - 16:30 | IN
Our annual Delaware County volunteer day.
DAY OF ACTION VOLUNTEERS CAN EXPECT TO:
Learn about the mission and work of the host organization, and the needs of our community.
Have a great time with others while helping out a deserving organization.
Have a great team-building experience.

Table at Muncie Pride
2025-09-06 14:00 - 19:00 | Cannon Commons
Say hello and record a 100th anniversary wish for Heart of Indiana United Way while celebrating at Muncie Pride.

Tabling at Anderson Gaslight Festival
2025-08-23 | IN
Join us in celebrating Anderson’s History at the Gaslight Festival.

Heart of Indiana United Way and Ivy Tech Launch Road to Reading Program to Bring Books and Joy to Local Families
2025-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Industry Neighborhood Cookout, 2598 BUS 31, Peru, IN, 46970, United States
Heart of Indiana United Way, in partnership with Ivy Tech Community College and with support from the Shafer Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of Road to Reading—a new summer literacy initiative that brings books and learning directly to families in the community.
Launching on May 29 at the Avondale Church/Ross Community Center, Road to Reading offers families the opportunity to “shop” together for free books and literacy resources from a fully stocked Ivy Tech RV. The RV will make stops at four community events throughout the summer in Muncie Promise Neighborhoods, creating joyful, engaging opportunities for families to build literacy-rich memories together.
Summer 2025 Heart of Indiana United Way Road to Reading Event Schedule:

May 29: Avondale Church – End of School Year Celebration starting at 4 pm
June 14: Juneteenth Celebration – McCulloch Park from 2 – 9 pm
July 12: Connection Corner Birthday Bash – from 12 – 2 pm
July 21: Industry Neighborhood Cookout – from 6 – 8:30 pm

“Road to Reading is more than a mobile book giveaway—it’s a way for families to come together around reading and learning,” said Jenni Marsh, President & CEO of Heart of Indiana United Way. “By meeting families where they are and making literacy resources fun and accessible, we’re helping children stay on track while school is out—and strengthening connections that support success year-round.”
Each Road to Reading event is intentionally held in a Promise Neighborhood, areas where children face some of the greatest barriers to educational success. Through this initiative, families will have access not only to high-quality children’s books, but also adult reading materials and community resources provided by partners from the Cradle to Career Network, Muncie Community Schools, and other out-of-school-time programs.
“The Road to Reading initiative is a powerful example of how we can come together as a community to support literacy, learning, and opportunity for all. Ivy Tech Muncie is honored to be part of this effort to spark a love of reading and building brighter futures for families right here in Muncie,” says Ivy Tech Chancellor Jeffrey Scott.
Families will be encouraged to browse the collection together, select books that interest them, and talk with community partners about ways to support their children’s learning at home. The program builds on the success of Heart of Indiana United Way’s long-running Summer Book Giveaway, expanding its reach and impact.
For more information on Road to Reading, visit www.heartofindiana.org or follow Heart of Indiana United Way on Facebook.
