Let's build a better normal
Executive Director Efrat Feferman provides an update on how your support of United Way of Monroe County continues to lift up our community in this time of need.
Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about getting back to normal, rebuilding, and what that will look and feel like. As we’ve thought about rebuilding, we dream of creating a new normal, a better normal. United Way has long championed every person’s right to be treated with dignity and respect and to live a life of hope and opportunity. And the events over the past several weeks further reinforce that we cannot go back to the old normal, since that wasn't working for everyone. We have a long road ahead to establish justice for all.
And yet, the work of relief and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic continues here at home, as it must. Thousands of lives in Monroe, Owen, and Greene counties have been disrupted. For those who were facing challenges before the pandemic, those challenges have multiplied many times over; and so for these families, the struggle to meet basic daily needs is even more difficult.
As a member of the Indiana United Ways, we appreciate their statement below and wholeheartedly join in a call to action to stand shoulder to shoulder fighting for equity and equal access to justice..
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COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Phase 3 to open
Phase 3 of the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund will open on Tuesday, June 16 and close Monday, June 22. Non-profit organizations serving Monroe County are encouraged to apply for funding.
This phase of the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund turns to rebuilding our community and charting a course toward a new normal, in which every person has equal access to opportunities. Grants will be awarded to nonprofit organizations negatively impacted by the pandemic, as they rebuild, with a focus on developing resilient individuals, resilient community, and a resilient safety net.
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Our deep thanks to supporters of this fund,
including Bloomington Elks Lodge #446,
Bloomington Health Foundation, Bloomington Sunrise Rotary, Bloomington Township, Blueline, Boston Scientific, Buskirk-Chumley Theater, City of Bloomington, Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, Cook Medical, Duke Energy, Etch Clothing Co., First Financial Bank, First United Church, First United Methodist Church, Hoosier Energy, Indiana United Ways, IU Credit Union, IU Credit Union Volunteer Board of Directors, Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington, Lilly Endowment, Inc., Monroe County Government, Old National Bank, Owen County State Bank, Perry Township, Private Individuals, Renaissance Rentals, Salesforce, Smithville Charitable Foundation, Susan Yeley Homes, Tim Ellis Realtors, Truist Foundation, United Way of Monroe County, United Way Worldwide, University Tees, and Van Buren Township.
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Wake Up! with United Way is back - virtually!
Wake Up! with United Way is now virtual! Save the date to join the speaker series at home in your PJ's on Thursday, July 9 at 8 a.m. when we'll be discussing "Building a Better Normal: Addressing Racial & Economic Disparities as we Rebuild from COVID-19."
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Matching Donation Available for COVID-19 Relief Fund
Double your gift! New individual donations to the United Way COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund are generously being matched up to $25,000 by the Bloomington Health Foundation (BHF). This is the second matching fund offered from BHF targeting individual and community health-related needs.
You can donate to the Relief Fund online
here
or by texting COVIDRELIEF2020 to 44-321, and your contribution will be doubled!
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Hoosier Hills Food Bank introduces Fresh Fridays in June
In response to the needs brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic, Hoosier Hills Food Bank will be distributing food at the food bank each Friday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. through the month of June.
The food distribution is open to any household in need of food. No ID or proof of income is required. Packages will include dairy products, fresh produce, and frozen meat.
The remaining dates for food distribution are June 12, June 19, and June 26. The food bank is located at 2333 W Industrial Park Dr. For more information, please visit
www.hhfoodbank.org.
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Complete your 2020 Census!
Have you filled out the Census yet?
Census results shape the future of communities, as census data informs how billions of dollars in federal funds are distributed for health clinics, school lunch programs, disaster recovery initiatives, and other critical programs and services for the next 10 years.
Locally, only 62.1% of Monroe County, 57.4% of Greene County, and 58.3% of Owen County residents have so far completed the Census.
The Census Bureau is challenging everyone to help ensure a complete and accurate count in 2020.
Visit
2020census.gov
to complete the Census. It only takes a few minutes. Get counted!
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United Way of Monroe County is a nonprofit organization that improves people's lives by addressing critical needs today and working to reduce those needs tomorrow. Through our Community Action Fund and grant initiatives, we work with 24 member agencies and other community partners to ensure families have opportunities and everyone can meet basic living needs.
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United Way of Monroe County
431 S College Ave
Bloomington, IN 47403
812-334-8370 // info@monroeunitedway.org
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