United Way of DeKalb County

United Way of DeKalb County UNITED IS THE WAY TO LASTING LOCAL CHANGE. The United Way of DeKalb County, Inc. was originally organized by a small group of community visionaries in 1960. Oren.

Mission: United Way of DeKalb County brings people and resources together to build a healthier community, expand opportunities for youth, strengthen financial security, and foster a resilient, connected DeKalb County. Vision: We envision a DeKalb County where every person has the opportunity to reach their full potential, supported by a united community working together to create lasting change. Values Statement: At United Way of DeKalb County, our work is grounded in these core values:

Collaboration: We believe lasting change happens when we bring the community together around shared goals. Community Impact: We are focused on measurable results that strengthen the foundations of a healthy, secure, and resilient DeKalb County. Compassion: We approach our work with empathy, always striving to uplift individuals and families with dignity and respect. Integrity: We are transparent, accountable, and driven by a deep sense of responsibility to our community and partners. The "DeKalb United Fund for You" raised $49,195 during their first campaign and with those dollars were able to help support nine agencies. One founder of the United Way was Ms. Barbara S. It was through her spirit and determination that we have grown to the successful organization that we are today. Today, the United Way of DeKalb County is able to help fund multiple agencies and programs within DeKalb County through our ALICE and Community Impact grants. The United Way of DeKalb County is also a member of United Way Worldwide and Indiana United Ways.

💖 Join Us for the First Give Like Dolly Day! 💖Calling all DeKalb County businesses!On September 25, we’re turning 9 to 5...
09/16/2026

💖 Join Us for the First Give Like Dolly Day! 💖

Calling all DeKalb County businesses!

On September 25, we’re turning 9 to 5 into a day to Give Like Dolly!

The Dollywood Foundation has created Give Like Dolly Day, a new annual tradition inspired by Dolly Parton’s generous heart and commitment to children and communities. United Way of DeKalb County is inviting local businesses to help us bring the celebration to DeKalb County!

Joining the fun is easy:

☕ Create a Dolly-inspired menu item
🛍️ Feature a product, service, sale, or promotion
💖 Donate a portion of the proceeds to our local Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program
🦋 Or dream up something completely your own!

Participating businesses will be featured in our community press release, social media, email communications, and Give Like Dolly Day promotions.

Interested in participating? Contact Kirby by Friday, September 18 at [email protected] or 260-927-0995 ext. 1.

Let’s celebrate Dolly, support local businesses, and help DeKalb County children Dream More, Learn More, Care More, and Be More!

🥕🍅 Fresh, local produce for local seniors!Aging & In-Home Services is hosting a Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program...
09/15/2026

🥕🍅 Fresh, local produce for local seniors!

Aging & In-Home Services is hosting a Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program sign-up event this Wednesday at the Heimach Center. Eligible seniors can receive $40 to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and edible herbs at participating farmers’ markets! 🌽🥬

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Heimach Center, Auburn

Check out the flyer for eligibility details and be sure to share with a senior who may benefit! 💙

THERE’S MORE THAN ONE WAY TO GIVE.Making a difference in DeKalb County isn’t only about making a donation.Sometimes, it ...
09/15/2026

THERE’S MORE THAN ONE WAY TO GIVE.

Making a difference in DeKalb County isn’t only about making a donation.

Sometimes, it looks like giving your time.
Sometimes, it’s sharing your ideas.
Sometimes, it’s bringing your skills and talents to the table.
And sometimes, it’s simply saying, “How can I help?” 💙

At United Way of DeKalb County, volunteers play an important role in the work we do. Our committees bring people from across the community together to help plan events, strengthen outreach, guide community investments, support fundraising efforts, and help us create lasting local impact.

Whether you love planning events, connecting with people, digging into numbers, talking about community needs, or simply rolling up your sleeves and getting things done, there’s a place for you at the table.

Our volunteer committees include opportunities to get involved with Power of the Purse, Day of Caring, United fore Impact, Marketing, Community Impact, Finance, and Development.

You don’t have to have a certain title or background to make a difference. You just need a willingness to bring what you have to the table and work alongside others who care about DeKalb County.

💙 Give your time.
💡 Give your ideas.
🤝 Give your talents.
❤️ Give back to your community.

Interested in learning more about serving on a UWDC committee? Send us a message or connect with our team. We’d love to help you find the right fit!

Because when we each bring something to the table, we can accomplish more UNITED.

💙 United Is The Way To A Connected Community.

MISSION MONDAY | What Does Your Dollar Do? 💙When you give to United Way of DeKalb County, even a few dollars a month can...
09/14/2026

MISSION MONDAY | What Does Your Dollar Do? 💙

When you give to United Way of DeKalb County, even a few dollars a month can become something meaningful for someone right here in our community.

What could your monthly gift help make possible?

📚 $5/month can provide two children with a year of books through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
🥫 $10/month can provide one-time food assistance for a single parent and child.
💡 $15/month can provide utility assistance for a family for a month.
🎓 $20/month can provide training opportunities for 10 people to improve their job skills.
🏠 $50/month can provide domestic violence survivors a safe place to heal and grow.
💊 $100/month can provide clients with vital medication for two months.

But here's what makes giving UNITED powerful:

Your gift doesn't stand alone.

It joins gifts from neighbors, employees, businesses, and organizations across DeKalb County. Together, those dollars are invested in local programs creating measurable impact for our neighbors.

Whether it's $5, $10, $20, or $100 a month, every gift becomes part of something bigger. Your gift matters. Your community matters. Your impact matters.

💙 United Is The Way To Lasting Local Change.

September 11 | National Day of Service and RemembranceToday, we remember. And we honor through service.On September 11, ...
09/11/2026

September 11 | National Day of Service and Remembrance

Today, we remember. And we honor through service.

On September 11, we pause to remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the first responders and everyday heroes who showed extraordinary courage in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

September 11 is also recognized as a National Day of Service and Remembrance, encouraging Americans to honor those we lost by doing something good for someone else and strengthening the communities we call home.

At United Way of DeKalb County, we see the power of service firsthand. 💙

We see it when neighbors pick up a hammer to help another neighbor. When volunteers give their time to a local nonprofit. When coworkers spend a day improving a place that serves our community. And when hundreds of people come together during Day of Caring with one shared purpose: to make DeKalb County stronger.

Today, as we remember September 11, we also honor the spirit of unity, compassion and service that brought people together in the days that followed.

May we continue to carry that spirit forward, not only today, but every day.

We remember. We serve. We remain united.

💙 NEED HELP? START HERE.Sometimes you just need to know where to turn.Whether you’re looking for help with groceries, ho...
09/10/2026

💙 NEED HELP? START HERE.

Sometimes you just need to know where to turn.

Whether you’re looking for help with groceries, housing, utilities, healthcare, childcare, mental health services, or another need, there are resources available to individuals and families throughout DeKalb County.

We've updated our DeKalb County Food Pantries & Free Meals List and Local Resource List as of September 1, 2026. 💙

📱 Save these images to your phone.
🤝 Share this post with someone who may need it.
📌 Keep it handy for the future.

You may not need these resources today, but a friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor might. And sometimes simply knowing where to start can make a difference.

Our community is stronger when people can connect to the help and resources they need.

These lists are updated MONTHLY! For the most current versions of both lists and additional resources, visit:
unitedwaydekalb.org/resources

💙 United Is The Way To A Connected Community.

📣 COMING SOON: COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTIs your organization ready to think BIG about creating lasting change in DeKalb Cou...
09/09/2026

📣 COMING SOON: COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT

Is your organization ready to think BIG about creating lasting change in DeKalb County?

United Way of DeKalb County's 2026–2027 Community Impact Grant Letter of Intent opens Monday, September 14! 💙

Our Community Impact Grant is designed to support transformational work that addresses community needs, encourages collaboration, and creates sustainable impact right here in DeKalb County.

Organizations interested in applying will begin the process by submitting a Letter of Intent through our online grant portal.

📅 Letter of Intent Opens: September 14, 2026

This is the first step toward the opportunity to receive $100,000 in Community Impact funding to help turn a big idea into lasting local change.

If your organization attended one of our required Grant Information Sessions and is considering the Community Impact Grant, now is the time to start preparing!

More information and grant resources are available on our website here: unitedwaydekalb.org/impact-funding-grants

💙 United Is The Way To Lasting Local Change.

📚 September 8 | International Literacy DayToday is International Literacy Day! 📖💙At United Way of DeKalb County, we beli...
09/08/2026

📚 September 8 | International Literacy Day

Today is International Literacy Day! 📖💙

At United Way of DeKalb County, we believe literacy is more than learning how to read. It opens doors to learning, confidence, opportunity, and a brighter future.

And building those skills starts early.

Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, DeKalb County children can begin building their own home libraries from birth, receiving a free, age-appropriate book in the mail each month until their fifth birthday. 📬📚

As children get ready to take that next big step into school, our Kindergarten Countdown investments help local school districts provide incoming kindergarteners with opportunities to strengthen early literacy and other school-readiness skills before they enter the classroom.

And the work doesn't stop there.

Every book read together, every new word learned, every teacher who encourages a student, and every opportunity we create for children to learn helps build a stronger foundation for their future.

Because when we invest in literacy, we invest in opportunity. 💙

Today, celebrate International Literacy Day by doing something simple: read with a child. Share a favorite book. Encourage a young reader. Those little moments can have a lasting impact.

📚 United Is The Way To Youth Opportunity.

Our office will be closed today, Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.Today, we celebrate the hardworking peo...
09/07/2026

Our office will be closed today, Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Today, we celebrate the hardworking people who help keep our businesses, schools, nonprofits, neighborhoods, and communities moving forward every day. 💙

We are especially grateful for the workers, volunteers, partners, and supporters throughout DeKalb County who give their time and talents to make our community a stronger place for everyone.

The United Way of DeKalb County office will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, September 8.

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Labor Day!

💙 United Is The Way To Lasting Local Change.

💙 Happy Labor Day Weekend, DeKalb County!There’s just something special about Labor Day weekend in Auburn. ❤️The cars. T...
09/04/2026

💙 Happy Labor Day Weekend, DeKalb County!

There’s just something special about Labor Day weekend in Auburn. ❤️

The cars. The parades. The music. The food. Running into people you know everywhere you go. And, of course, all of the traditions that come with the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival! 🚗✨

Whether you’re heading downtown, checking out the cars, enjoying one of the many events happening throughout the weekend, spending time with family and friends, or simply taking a little time to relax, we hope you have a wonderful Labor Day weekend.

Weekends like this are a great reminder of what makes DeKalb County such a special place to call home. It’s the people, the traditions, the connections and the way our community comes together. 💙

Be safe, have fun, support local, make some memories, and enjoy everything our community has to offer this weekend!

And if you happen to spot a certain familiar bison while you’re out and about… don't forget to snap a picture and share it with us! 📸

Have a great Labor Day weekend, DeKalb County!

💙 United Is The Way To A Connected Community.

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950 W 15th Street
Auburn, IN
46706

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(260) 927-0995

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