LEAD United: United Way of Bartholomew County

04/09/2026

2 DAYS OUT 🔥
Poker tables loading… chips stacking… game faces on.
Let’s play for a purpose.

Reserve your spot!

https://pro.gofundme.com/event/2nd-annual-chips-for-change-2026/e758545?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

You can also support LEAD United here:

https://pro.gofundme.com/give/383156/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio #!/donation/checkout

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

Meet Gary Parker, who partnered with LEAD United to bring the charity Texas Hold'Em tournament to life. He invites you to join him for a night of food, fun and poker, where every hand changes lives in our community.

Get your tickets now! Link in Bio!

♠️♥️♣️♦️

02/11/2026

Tonight, thanks to your support, a mother tucks her child into bed in a warm, safe home - not the backseat of a car.

This is the power of prevention. And it’s what your participation in the 2nd annual Chips for Change 2026 LEAD United Charity Texas Hold’Em Tournament makes possible.

Event details:
Date: Saturday April 11th, 2026
Time: Event begins at 4 PM
Location: At Hotel Indigo, Columbus

Get your tickets Now! Link in Bio!

https://www.classy.org/event/2nd-annual-chips-for-change-2026/e758545

Every night in Bartholomew County, families face housing instability. But by joining us for an evening of poker, fun, and community at this charity event, you’re helping ensure more families never have to make heartbreaking choices like putting their children to sleep in a vehicle.

100% of the proceeds from your ticket purchase go directly to the LEAD United Fund, which plays a vital role in preventing homelessness in our community. This fund is part of United Way of Bartholomew County’s mission to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring.

Your buy-in includes a set amount of starting chips, food and drink refreshments, and access to a live auction. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, every dollar raised will go straight to helping families stay in their homes.

There is a guaranteed prize pool of $2,000.

This exempt event activity is on file with the Indiana Gaming Commission, 68 IAC 21-10-2 (c).

Please note: Your tournament buy-in of $100 gets you $15K in starting chips. A $25 add-on is available that will increase your chip stack by $5k, giving you $20K in chips. An add-on can only be paired with an existing buy-in. 

Thank you for going “all in” to support families in our community.

11/11/2025

To all who have served—thank you for your strength, dedication, and sacrifice. We honor you today and every day. Happy Veterans Day ⭐️

11/11/2025

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits will be paused this November due to the federal government shutdown, leaving thousands of families across Bartholomew County uncertain about how they’ll put food on the table.

For too many of our neighbors, this isn’t just a temporary inconvenience—it’s a crisis that could push families already stretched thin toward hunger or even homelessness. That’s why LEAD United and the United Way of Bartholomew County are asking for your help—right now. If you’re able, please support one of our trusted community food partners who are working tirelessly to keep shelves stocked and families fed:

Love Chapel
Community Center of Hope
The Salvation Army – Columbus Corps

Every dollar you give helps turn fear into relief—into warm meals, full hearts, and a community that stands together when it matters most. You can also help by sharing this message with your network and directing others to www.unitedwehelp.org for food resources and donation opportunities.

This fall, let’s show that our community’s compassion is stronger than fear. Together, we can make sure no one’s dinner table is empty when the candy bowls are full. 💪

11/03/2025

Big thanks to Window World of South Central Indiana for helping us make a difference! Your generous sponsorship supports our mission to prevent homelessness and bring hope to those in need. 🏠✨

Together, we’re building a stronger community. 💪💙

10/11/2025

On World Homeless Day, even the smallest act of kindness can build someone’s tomorrow.
Donate, care, share.

Together at LEAD United, we ensure every family has a place to call home.

09/23/2025

When you dine, you give hope. 🏠
Support our Dine to Donate night - because everyone deserves a place to call home ♥️

Join us at Texas Roadhouse Columbus on Oct 7th between 3-10 PM for Dine to Donate event and 10% of your meal will go to the LEAD United Fund to Prevent Homelessness.

You will need to show the flyer below or just mention LEAD United when dining.

Texas Roadhouse
United Way of Bartholomew Co