'United We Help Line' for holiday assistance is now open

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 4:50 PM

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Families seeking assistance with holiday gifts can now contact the United Way of Bartholomew County’s "United We Help Line" for support.

The holiday helpline serves as a central registration point for local holiday assistance programs. Last year, 3,328 people registered for holiday assistance through the service.

The assistance programs are:

Community Center of Hope Angel Tree
Firemen’s Cheer Fund
Shop With A Cop
St. Bartholomew Giving Tree
Toys for Tots
Christmas with a Veteran

Families can call the United Way of Bartholomew County United We Help Line from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 812-375-2216. All children may be registered for one (1) gift program only. The holiday helpline runs through Dec. 4.

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