United Way in Montgomery County

03/06/2026

❤️💛💙 Volunteer Spotlight❤️💛💙

🌟Krista Coleman🌟

A big thank you to Krista Coleman, our very own CPA and a vital asset to our VITA Free Tax Preparation team! Krista joins us each week, generously on loan from Crawfordsville Electric Light and Power and her expertise and dedication make a tremendous difference for the families we serve.

We are so grateful for the time, talent, and passion for taxes she brings to our community. Thank you, Krista — and thank you to CEL&P for sharing such an incredible team member with us! ❤️💛💙

02/16/2026

Join us for a community screening of The Addict's Wake!

This film documentary shines light on the impact of substance use and addiction in a small community located in Brown County, Indiana.

▶️Thursday, March 5, 2026
▶️5 to 8:30 PM
▶️Crawfordsville High School
▶️FREE
▶️Food provided by Sunoco Midwest Clean Fuel!
▶️For adults, 18 years or older. No childcare available.
▶️Register here: https://theaddictswakemoco.eventbrite.com or scan the QR code on the flyer!

01/26/2026

📣 VITA Opens Tomorrow! 🎉

Free, trusted tax help is back and we’re ready to serve our community!

🕘 Hours:
• Tuesday & Thursday:9:30am–4:30pm
• Friday: 9:30am-NOON

📅 Schedule your appointment:
👉 https://vitataxappt.as.me/schedule/c28e5fe5?calendarIds=6416862

📞 Or call 765-362-5484

📲 Prefer text? Text MOCOVITA26 to 51555

We can’t wait to see you and help you make the most of your return! 💙💛

01/24/2026

❄️ Stay Safe & Warm, Montgomery County ❄️ ⬇️ ⬇️⬇️

With colder temperatures settling in, please take extra precautions to stay safe—limit time outdoors, check on neighbors, and ensure everyone has a warm place to go.

Warming stations are available throughout Montgomery County (see below) for anyone in need of a safe, warm place during this cold weather.

If you or someone you know could benefit from a warming station or needs help with food, shelter, or other essential resources, please reach out. Text or call 765-362-5484!!

United Way in Montgomery County is thinking of our community—especially our most vulnerable neighbors. Let’s continue to look out for one another.
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United is the Way!!

Stay safe. Stay warm.

🥶 EXTREME COLD & WINTER WEATHER UPDATE - STAY SAFE & WARM 🥶

Montgomery County is experiencing dangerously cold temperatures, with wind chills as low as -15° to -20°, and the potential for significant winter weather this weekend. These conditions can become dangerous quickly, and it is important to take steps now to protect yourself and others.

❄️ Current Weather Concerns
• Cold Weather Advisory in effect through Friday
• Wind chills well below zero, increasing the risk of frostbite and hypothermia
• Winter Storm Watch in effect for Saturday–Sunday, with accumulating snow possible
• Prolonged sub-freezing temperatures expected into next week

🩺 Health & Safety Impacts
Extreme cold can cause:
• Frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10–30 minutes
• Hypothermia, especially in older adults, children, and those without reliable heat
• Increased strain on heating systems and risk from improper heating methods

🔥 WARMING STATIONS ARE AVAILABLE 🔥

📍 Warming station locations, hours, and contact information are listed in the flyer below.
These locations are available for anyone who:
• Does not have adequate heat
• Is experiencing heating or power issues
• Needs a warm place during extreme cold

✅ What You Can Do
• Use warming stations if your home is not safely heated
• Limit time outdoors and dress in layers, hats, and gloves
• Cover exposed skin to prevent frostbite
• Bring pets indoors and ensure livestock have shelter and water
• Check on elderly neighbors, family members, and those living alone
• Use heaters safely. Never use grills or generators indoors

📞 Need help or have concerns?
Contact Montgomery County EMA at 765-364-5154.
If someone is in immediate danger due to the cold, call 911.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this information. Staying informed, prepared, and connected helps keep our entire community safe and warm. ❄️

01/14/2026

01/07/2026

💙❤️FREE TAX PREPARATION ❤️💙

Need help filing your taxes?
Trained volunteers are ready to help — at no cost to you!

📅 Starts January 27

👉 Sign up now https://bit.ly/MOCOVITA26
📲 Text MOCOVITA26 to 51555
📞 Or call 765-362-5484

12/19/2025

🎅 Christmas Countdown: 6 Days to Go! 🎅

The countdown is on! 🎄
Each day brings us closer to Christmas—and reminds us how powerful generosity can be.

From meals to mentoring, rides to resources, books to blankets…United Way in Montgomery County is working every day to meet needs and build hope right here in Montgomery County.

Thank you to our partner agencies, donors, company campaigns and volunteers for making this season brighter for so many. ❤️💙💛

12/10/2025

Have questions about what the work we do?👇🏻❤️👇🏻💛👇🏻💙👇🏻

Feel free to ask any questions, anytime!!

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Kayla Miles from the United Way of Montgomery County, along with Mayor Todd Barton, to explore the programs, impact, and community-wide support behind United Way’s mission in strengthening our community. We al...

10/19/2025

🎃 Fall fun is in the air! 🍂

Kids are out for fall break, so it’s the perfect time to bring the whole family out to our Ruoff Mortgage Fall Party! 🧡

Join us for an afternoon full of candy, costumes, pumpkins, raffles, and more!
🗓 October 24th
🕑 2PM – 5PM
📍 1841 US 231, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Come celebrate the season with us — we can’t wait to see all the festive costumes and smiling faces! 👻✨

10/18/2025

🎉👏🏻 📚We are over 1,000 Little Readers in MoCo! 📚👏🏻🎉

Can you believe it?? In only a year-we have reached 1,003 children enrolled in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library! With another 234 graduated and off to Kindergarten! 🥳❤️🎊

That’s over 1,000 kids getting a brand-new book in the mail every month — sparking imaginations, giggles, and bedtime stories galore, all while inspiring a love of READING! 💌🚂🐛🌈

A huge THANK YOU to every parent, partner, and donor who believes in the power of reading and helps us make this magic happen! 🌟

Here’s to the next 1,000 story-lovers and dream-builders! 💙💛❤️

Enroll your babies today!!!
—FREE—
Monthly books from birth to 5 years old!

https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/

10/11/2025

IT’S PIE TIME!!! 🥧🫶🏻💯🤤

PIE SEASON IS BACK!
Pam’s Promise Transitional Housing’s 5th annual pie fundraiser is starting NOW!

To order, call or text Ashlyn at 765-401-5585, use the QR code on the flyer, or click the link below!

https://forms.monday.com/forms/d285255213d05521a869c65f8bfe1409?r=use1

💜🤍🥧

10/06/2025

Parent Cafe. Thursday Oct 9th 5-7pm
Help spread the word