State United Way association announces $3.15 million grant from Lilly Endowment for Indiana storm relief and recovery efforts
The significant recovery facing Southern Indiana communities from tornadoes early this month leaving a 50-mile trail of damage received a boost today as the Indiana Association of United Ways announced a grant of $3.15 milion from Lilly Endowment Inc. for disaster recovery. Click here to read more.
Volunteer Action Center in Southern Indiana to Aid Tornado Relief Efforts
Staff from United Way of Bartholomew County's Volunteer Action Center are working in Southern Indiana to help with relief efforts for tornado victims. Anyone wishing to volunteer should go to the Volunteer Reception Center at 723 Spring Street, Jeffersonville, IN. The Volunteer Reception Center for southern indiana tornado relief is open from 9am - 4pm ET, 7 days each week.
United Way of Bartholomew County Announces New President
United Way of Bartholomew County Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Mark Stewart has been named the new President of United Way of Bartholomew County. He will follow Doug Otto, who has served as President for the last 16-plus years. "We are happy to present Mark to the community. I want to thank the many people who served on the search committee. Their de
AmeriCorps Members to Participate in MLK Day Activities
Bartholomew County AmeriCorps members will participate in the following service activities in honor of MLK Day, Monday, January 16, 2012:
Just Friends, Strawberry Sundae Monday - AmeriCorps members will assist Just Friends with their Strawberry Sundae Monday
DSI, MLK Jr. and Civil Rights - AmeriCorps members will serve with clients to help them learn more about Martin Luthe