United Way of Whitewater Valley - Wayne & Union Counties

08/27/2026

This is an important step forward for Wayne County residents impacted by the August flooding.

FEMA Individual Assistance is now available, and we encourage affected households to review the information below, apply as soon as possible, and keep documentation of damages and expenses.

United Way of Whitewater Valley remains committed to supporting our community throughout the long-term recovery process. Please help us share this information so it reaches neighbors, friends, and family members who may need assistance.

Be sure to follow the Wayne County Emergency Management Agency page for the latest updates, resources, and recovery information.

You can find more information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) page and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

08/27/2026

We are grateful to the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce for helping us celebrate our new UWWV office with yesterday’s ribbon cutting!

A special thank you to Richmond Mayor Ron Oler for taking time out of his busy schedule to stop by and celebrate with us. We were also honored to welcome several of our generous donors, community partners, and representatives from local organizations. Your continued support of United Way of Whitewater Valley and our work in the community means so much to us.

We are excited to welcome the community to our new home at 800 Mendelson Drive in Richmond, Indiana, and we look forward to all that is ahead for United Way of Whitewater Valley!

08/27/2026

Thank you, Dave, for the opportunity to talk with you about United Way of Whitewater Valley and the work we are doing in our community on 101.7 The Point. I appreciated the chance to share more about UWWV and what’s ahead for our organization. Thank you for helping us spread the word!

08/22/2026

If you or someone you know has been affected by flooding in Wayne County, Indiana 211 can help connect you with current disaster resources and assistance.

It’s not too late to:
- Find help for flood-related needs
- Learn about available disaster resources
- Report flood damage

Call 211 or visit Indiana 211 to explore available support.

Please share this post with neighbors, friends, and family members who may not know that help is available.

https://in211.communityos.org/

08/19/2026

You’re Invited to Our Ribbon Cutting & Open House!

United Way of Whitewater Valley has a new home, and we’d love for you to come see it.

Please join us on Wednesday, August 26, from 1:00–3:30 p.m. at our new office inside the Achieva Resources building at 800 Mendelson Dr. in Richmond.

Stop by anytime during the afternoon to:

• Join us for a ribbon cutting
• Learn more about United Way of Whitewater Valley and the work we’re doing in our community
• Meet our new Executive Director, Katie Wayt
• Enjoy light refreshments and connect with friends and community partners

Whether you’ve supported United Way for years or would simply like to learn more about what we do, we’d be happy to welcome you.

Wednesday, August 26
1:00–3:30 p.m. ET
800 Mendelson Dr., Richmond, IN 47374

Please RSVP by Monday, August 24. Scan the QR code on the invitation to RSVP.

We look forward to opening our doors and spending the afternoon with our community.

08/14/2026

United for Our Neighbors. Together, we can help.

United Way of Whitewater Valley has created the United for Our Neighbors: Flood Relief Fund to support Wayne County residents impacted by flooding.

This new fund will help address immediate needs while also supporting long-term recovery in the weeks ahead. Every dollar stays local, and 100% of donations will go toward flood relief.

Please join us in standing with our neighbors by making a gift today: https://igfn.us/form/bV31xQ

Together, we can bring help, hope, and support to our community.

08/13/2026

Updated information as of Thursday, August 13th at 9:30 am.

🚨 FLOODING RESOURCES | WAYNE & UNION COUNTIES 🚨

Our communities continue to deal with significant flooding and its impacts. United Way Whitewater Valley is sharing information from local government, emergency management, law enforcement, and fire/rescue agencies to help residents find reliable information and assistance.

Please share these resources with family, friends, and neighbors who may need them.

🚨 CURRENT EMERGENCY SHELTER | WAYNE COUNTY 🚨

First Bank Kuhlman Center at the Wayne County Fairgrounds
📍 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond, IN

Residents displaced by flooding who need a safe location are currently being directed to the Kuhlman Center by Wayne County Emergency Communications.

Wayne County Emergency Communications:
https://www.facebook.com/wayne.countycommunications/

🏠 NEED HELP FINDING SHELTER? | AMERICAN RED CROSS

The American Red Cross provides an online tool for locating open emergency shelters during a disaster.

Find an Open Red Cross Shelter:
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html

Residents can also contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for disaster assistance.

☎️ INDIANA 211 | COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE

If you need help finding shelter, housing, food, transportation, or other essential community resources, contact Indiana 211.

📞 Dial 211
📞 Or call 866-211-9966
📱 Text your ZIP Code to 898-211
🌐 https://in211.communityos.org/

📍 WAYNE COUNTY

Wayne County Emergency Communications
Emergency alerts, travel restrictions and response information:
https://www.facebook.com/wayne.countycommunications/

Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
Flooding, emergency and countywide response information:
https://www.facebook.com/IN89EMA/

City of Richmond, Indiana
Local government and Richmond-area information:
https://www.facebook.com/StellarRichmond/

📍 CAMBRIDGE CITY

Town of Cambridge City, Indiana
Local flooding, utilities and community information:
https://www.facebook.com/CambridgeCityIN/

Cambridge City Indiana Police Department
Emergency and travel information:
https://www.facebook.com/CCPDIN/

📍 HAGERSTOWN

Hagerstown Indiana Police
Local emergency and travel information:
https://www.facebook.com/p/Hagerstown-Indiana-Police-100064832552732/

Hagerstown Indiana Fire Department
https://www.facebook.com/HagerstownIndianaFireDepartment/

📍 CENTERVILLE

Centerville Fire/Rescue - Indiana
Weather alerts, flood warnings, and emergency information:
https://www.facebook.com/centervillefire/

Centerville Indiana Police Department
https://www.facebook.com/p/Centerville-Indiana-Police-Department-100068382410750/

Town of Centerville
Official town information and notices:
https://town.centerville.in.us/

📍 UNION COUNTY

Union County 911 Communications
Local emergency information, flood warnings and community updates:
https://www.facebook.com/p/Union-County-911-Communications-100080112698683/

Union County Emergency Management
Official county emergency-management information and emergency notification resources:
https://www.in.gov/counties/union/departments/emergency-management/

🚗 CHECK TRAVEL CONDITIONS BEFORE LEAVING HOME

Indiana Department of Homeland Security Travel Advisory Map:
https://www.in.gov/dhs/travel-advisory-map/

⚠️ Please avoid unnecessary travel and never attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Conditions and road closures can change quickly.

☎️ For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

Please continue checking local emergency-management, police, fire, and government pages for the latest information.

United Way Whitewater Valley will continue sharing reliable community resources as information becomes available.

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08/12/2026

🚨 FLOODING RESOURCES | WAYNE & UNION COUNTIES 🚨

Our communities are experiencing significant flooding today. United Way Whitewater Valley is sharing information from local government and emergency-management partners to help residents find reliable, up-to-date information.

WAYNE COUNTY

🏠 Emergency Shelter
The American Red Cross has established an emergency shelter at the First Bank Kuhlman Center at the Wayne County Fairgrounds for individuals and families who need immediate assistance.

City of Richmond shelter announcement:
https://www.facebook.com/StellarRichmond/posts/pfbid02g3CNP7by4RhmoVcbcduxM1kx4WeSxhennbsaBm63wcX8Lu4ZFbwDJQcBu6osZ3qSl

📢 Wayne County Emergency Information

Wayne County Emergency Communications
https://www.facebook.com/wayne.countycommunications/

Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
https://www.facebook.com/IN89EMA/

City of Richmond, Indiana
https://www.facebook.com/StellarRichmond/

CAMBRIDGE CITY & WESTERN WAYNE COUNTY

Residents should check these official pages frequently for local conditions, road information, and emergency announcements.

Town of Cambridge City, Indiana
https://www.facebook.com/CambridgeCityIN/

Cambridge City Indiana Police Department
https://www.facebook.com/CCPDIN/

UNION COUNTY

📢 Union County 911 Communications
For local emergency information, flood warnings, and important community updates:
https://www.facebook.com/p/Union-County-911-Communications-100080112698683/

Union County Emergency Management
Official county emergency-management information, including information about emergency notification alerts:
https://www.in.gov/counties/union/departments/emergency-management/

🚗 COUNTY TRAVEL CONDITIONS

Check the Indiana Department of Homeland Security Travel Advisory Map for the latest travel status for Wayne County, Union County, and surrounding areas:
https://www.in.gov/dhs/travel-advisory-map/

⚠️ Please avoid unnecessary travel and never attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Conditions can change quickly.

☎️ For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

Please share these resources with family, friends and neighbors who may need assistance or reliable information.

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08/04/2026

United Way of Whitewater Valley is pleased to announce Katie Wayt as its new Executive Director, effective August 3, 2026.

Wayt joins United Way with nearly a decade of leadership experience in program development, organizational operations, and partnership building. As Executive Director, Wayt will lead United Way's efforts, strengthening partnerships, expanding local philanthropy, and bringing together people and resources to address pressing needs throughout Wayne and Union counties.

Please join us in welcoming Katie to our local United Way team!

07/24/2026

The Board for United Way of Whitewater Valley announced a new grantee for its 2026/2027 grant year. Nettle Creek Community Coalition was awarded $15,000 toward purchase of a new community van that will reduce food insecurity in rural areas of western Wayne County, strengthen the safety net, and improve community resiliency. A check was presented to the Coalition on June 30.

Read more about the grant and its anticipated community impact at https://givetheunitedway.com/united-way-of-whitewater-valley-awards-15k-grant-to-address-food-insecurity-in-western-wayne-county/.

In photo (left to right): Clark, UWWV board secretary and grant committee chairperson, Krisann Kincaid NCCC Director, Amanda Upchurch UWWV board treasurer, Gary Keesling NCCC board member, Chris Lane NCCC President, Andrea Cox NCCC board treasurer and UWWV grant committee member.