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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 (UWWV) has awarded $34,816 in Behavioral Health Mini Grants to five organizations serving individuals across its six-county service area. These grants, the first awards of UWWV’s Fall 2025 funding cycle, support programs that strengthen mental and emotional well-being, advancing the organization’s broader Healthy Community focus. “We know that people […]

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 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 […]

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 […]