Category: News & Events

Learning Through Service: ISU Students Make an Impact Through Wabash Valley Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Students climbed ladders, tested smoke alarms, and listened for the reassuring chirp of each newly installed device, helping ensure a neighbor would have the protection she needed in an emergency. For the homeowner, the project meant sleeping a little easier at night. The smoke alarms throughout her home had stopped working, but replacing them was […]

Support and Connection: Veteran Stand Down Brings Resources to Those Who Served

For military veterans, the transition to civilian life comes with a range of hurdles, including housing stability, healthcare access, and employment opportunities. To address these essential needs and honor those who served, United Way of the Wabash Valley partnered with Duke Energy and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 9 to host a Veteran Stand Down […]

United Way builds financial confidence across generations

Wabash Valley elementary and middle school students recently stepped into the role of workers, consumers, and citizens in a simulated town offered through Junior Achievement in Wabash Valley’s BizTown and Finance Park programs. These immersive experiences help students connect classroom concepts to real-world applications, introducing them to the idea that they play active roles in […]

United Way expands support for high-quality childcare across the Wabash Valley

In childcare centers, home-based programs, and ministries across the Wabash Valley, early childhood educators are doing some of the region’s most important work. They’re helping children learn to build confidence, solve problems, and discover the world around them, all during the years that shape lifelong success. At United Way of the Wabash Valley (UWWV), supporting […]

AABLI builds the next generation of Black leaders in the Wabash Valley

Strong communities are built by leaders who reflect the people they serve and who understand the experiences, challenges, and opportunities within their neighborhoods and are prepared to create meaningful change. The African American Board Leadership Institute (AABLI), a United Way of the Wabash Valley initiative, is helping cultivate the next generation of Black leaders across […]

United Way of the Wabash Valley Names Dorothy Chambers as Executive Director

United Way of the Wabash Valley is pleased to announce the appointment of Dorothy Chambers as its new Executive Director. Chambers served the organization in held various leadership roles since 2020, most recently as Interim Executive Director and previously as Community Impact Director. Under the leadership of the board of directors, a hiring process was […]

United Way of the Wabash Valley Awards $90,000 Grant to Support Financial Education for Local Students

United Way of the Wabash Valley has awarded $90,000 through its Financial Freedom for All grant to Indiana State University ($20,000) and Junior Achievement in Wabash Valley ($70,000) over two years. These funds will support programs that equip participants with essential financial management skills. According to the Federal Reserve’s Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households report […]

United Way Of The Wabash Valley Awards Over $60,000 To Strengthen Early Childhood Development And Parenting Support

Terre Haute, IN – United Way of the Wabash Valley has awarded more than $60,000 in funding through two Success By 6 initiatives aimed at strengthening early childhood development in the region. Both initiatives advance Success By 6’s mission to ensure that every child enters school ready to learn and succeed. OVER $39,000 AWARDED THROUGH […]

United Way of the Wabash Valley and Terre Haute Chevrolet Give Away $10,000 Cash to a Lucky Donor

This fall, as United Way of the Wabash Valley launched their annual Resource Drive, they once again introduced an exciting incentive to inspire generosity and support their mission of creating pathways to prosperity for families and communities. Continuing a popular tradition from years prior, one lucky donor was awarded $10,000 in cash. This impactful incentive […]

United Way of the Wabash Valley and City of Terre Haute Award $1,500,000 Through Small Business Grant Program

Terre Haute – The United Way of the Wabash Valley and the City of Terre Haute are excited to announce the award of $1,500,000 through their Small Business Grant Program to the community.  This funding opportunity was made possible by the City of Terre Haute’s American Rescue Plan Act or ARPA funding that was allocated […]

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