March 17, 2020

Local Organizations Start COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund


Jill Sheridan
Local Organizations Start COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund

The United Way of Central Indiana announced a fund for people economically impacted by the corona virus. WFYI’s Jill Sheridan reports the Central Indiana Covid-19 Community Economic Relief Fund already has more than $17 million. She spoke with UWCI President and CEO Ann Murtlow about how the effort will help.

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