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UNITED WAY OF PUTNAM COUNTY AT A GLANCE

Established in 1967, the United Way of Putnam County serves the community by fighting for the health, education, and financial stability of every person within Putnam County, IN. By partnering with local nonprofits, businesses, and individuals, the United Way identifies community needs and assets to create unified solutions to our community’s greatest challenges.

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39%

The number of Putnam County families who struggle to meet their most basic needs

DO YOU KNOW ALICE?

A.L.I.C.E. is an acronym that stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed and paints a realistic picture of the vulnerabilities that many hardworking Hoosiers face right here in Putnam County, IN.

In fact, 39% of Putnam County households are considered ALICE and struggle to meet their most basic needs. Low wages, depleted savings, and an increasing cost of goods are recipees for potential disaster for children and families struggling to make ends meet.

Fortunately, the United Way’s approach is one that looks at the whole picture and works closely with community stakeholders to develop strategies and systems that allow every family in Putnam County to thrive.

COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS AREAS

BASIC NEEDS FUND

Making sure families in crisis have access to basic needs such as food, shelter, transportation, physical & mental health support.

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NEXT GENERATION FUND

Investing in our community’s youth with programs that improve literacy, celebrate learning, and increase physical/emotional well-being.

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FAMILY OPPORTUNITY FUND

Empowering families with tools and resources that lead to financial stability and healthier life outcomes.

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DePauw little 5 raises $6,608 for the united way of putnam county

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DePauw little 5 raises $6,608 for the united way of putnam county

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Over the weekend, DePauw students competed in the final event of this year’s DePauw Little 5 bicycle race. The annual tradition pits teams against one another during a series of week-long events, earning points and competing for an…

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P.O. BOX 900
107 E. Washington St., Suite B
Greencastle, IN 46135

contact[at]unitedwayofputnamcounty.org
(765) 653-5638

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P.O. BOX 900
107 E. Washington St., Suite B
Greencastle, IN 46135