Possibilities. For Legene White, it's the possibility that if many people join together and give, even in a small way, our community will greatly benefit. Great power lies in numbers and Legene believes this is an integral part of Living United. "One solitary individual may only have a small impact - but when lots of people unite around a common cause, it becomes very powerful."  

As Director of the Cox Research Scholars Program at the Indiana University Hutton Honors College and as a Team Captain for the United Way campus campaign, she has the opportunity to bring together IU staff to make a positive impact in the community.

During United Way campaign meetings, Legene has learned a great deal about the community -- both the needs and the programs in place to help people. "There are many, many layers of local needs and most of us have no concept of those needs." She believes the annual United Way fundraising campaign is a great opportunity for IU staff to rally together and improve our community.   

Having met several member agency directors, Legene is moved by their incredible skills, great ideas, and passion.  Read More >>   

Ready to assist in the aftermath of local catastrophes, the Monroe County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (MoCOAD) has been reaching out and connecting people in need to disaster recovery services.  

MoCOAD was formed in 2011 by United Way and the other partners that had helped over 100 families recover from the 2008 floods. MoCOAD is an on-the-ready network of representatives from local government, businesses, and nonprofit agencies. Through communication, education, and resource coordination, MoCOAD enhances the community's ability to mitigate, prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from large-scale disasters.  

Two United Way member agencies, the Monroe County Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army, have been providing essential aid to the Ellettsville community since the time the flooding struck.  Read More >>