Making an Impact


United Way of DeKalb County brings our community together to find strength and share hope. It's the way we rally in hard times to meet people's needs so they can rise back up and build a better future.

Healthy Community

Promoting health & well-being for everyone.

Youth Opportunity

Helping families & communities create learning for youth.

Financial Security

Ensuring families & individuals achieve financial security.

Community Resiliency

Providing our community with resources to thrive.

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Making an Impact


United Way of DeKalb County brings our community together to find strength and share hope. It's the way we rally in hard times to meet people's needs so they can rise back up and build a better future.

Healthy Community

Promoting health & well-being for everyone.

Youth Opportunity

Helping families & communities create learning for…

Financial Security

Ensuring families & individuals achieve financial…

Community Resiliency

Providing our community with resources to thrive.

Latest News and Updates


YMCA of DeKalb County receives preliminary approval for matching grant of up to $1.5M to expand the YMCA Early Learning building, which will nearly…
Charleston Metal Products to Host Annual Golf Outing Benefiting United Way of DeKalb County   DeKalb County, IN — Tee off for IMPACT! Charleston…
Pictured Left to Right: Liz Emenhiser, UWDC Board Vice President, Lenord Yoder, Roots of Giving Board member; Vivian Likes, Roots of Giving Board…

Latest News and updates

YMCA of DeKalb County receives preliminary approval for matching grant of up to $1.5M to expand the YMCA Early Learning building, which will nearly…
Charleston Metal Products to Host Annual Golf Outing Benefiting United Way of DeKalb County   DeKalb County, IN — Tee off for IMPACT! Charleston…
Pictured Left to Right: Liz Emenhiser, UWDC Board Vice President, Lenord Yoder, Roots of Giving Board member; Vivian Likes, Roots of Giving Board…
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How We've Helped

1,648

children receive a free age appropriate book delivered to their mailbox each month

898

volunteers completed 69 projects on Day of Caring this year.

$454,326

in grants awarded to local agencies this year.
How We've Helped
18Sep

Join us for our 2025 Campaign Kickoff during the 3rd Thursday Cruise-IN in downtown Auburn! Stop by our booth at the corner of Main & 7th (in front of Big Red Sports) between 5:00–8:00 PM to learn more about United Way of DeKalb County and what we have planned…

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