Your voice has power. When we talk about challenges our neighbors face — from access to early learning to food security to affordable resources — we help build understanding and momentum for change. Sharing your voice is about lifting up real stories and real needs in our community. Talk with friends, coworkers, and local leaders. Share posts, attend community meetings, and encourage others to learn alongside you. When more people understand the issues facing DeKalb County families, more people are moved to help. Change begins when conversations begin.
We work with United Way Worldwide and Indiana United Ways to create a unified voice on specific policy issues.
UNITED IS THE WAY TO LASTING LOCAL CHANGE.
Taking action is how we turn care into impact. Whether you volunteer with a local program, help connect someone to resources, participate in community coalitions, or support initiatives that strengthen families — you are helping shape a stronger, more resilient and connected DeKalb County. You don't have to have all the answers to make a difference. Small acts of kindness, shared knowledge, and collective effort add up. Together, we can expand opportunities for youth, support families through difficult seasons, and build a community where everyone has what they need to thrive.
UNITED IS THE WAY TO LASTING LOCAL CHANGE.
There are many ways to be part of the work. You can give, volunteer, collaborate, invite others to join, or simply stay informed and connected. Host a workplace campaign, donate to support our four initiatives: (Healthy Community, Financial Security, Youth Opportunities, or Community Resiliency), help collect items for community drives, attend a coalition meeting, or serve as a champion who shares resources and information with others. Every person has something to offer — time, skills, compassion, leadership, connections. Your involvement strengthens our community. When we each show up in ways that feel meaningful and authentic, we buld a DeKalb County where everyone belongs and everyone can thrive.
UNITED IS THE WAY TO LASTING LOCAL CHANGE.