About UNITE INDY

Deeply touched by the effects of poverty, poor education, unemployment, fatherless families, homelessness, violent crime, substance abuse, mental illness and other major issues that plague people in their own community, Jim and Nancy Cotterill (bios below) founded UNITE INDY to raise awareness and resources to meet needs of those in inner city Indianapolis. Watch as television reporter Angela Cain tells UNITE INDY’s story.

UNITE INDY mobilizes volunteers, expertise and other resources on behalf of urban churches, ministries and other charities that are struggling to meet the ever-growing needs of those they serve.

UNITE INDY is raising up an army of volunteers to love on our urban brothers and sisters by giving their time and sharing their talents. Others participate by providing needed goods or financial support that is passed on by UNITE INDY to deserving urban churches, ministries and other charities.

While currently concentrating on the inner city, UNITE INDY will eventually be working to help organizations that serve those in need in the entire nine county metropolitan Indianapolis area.

Although UNITE INDY is a non-denominational Christian organization, we welcome non-Christians to join us in loving our neighbors. UNITE INDY’s services are not limited to Christian organizations.

Since UNITE INDY, Inc. is approved under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3) as a Public Charity, donors can deduct contributions they make under IRC Section 170.

Mission: Connecting hearts, minds and hands to meet needs in our community

Vision: Our city’s image transforms from “Indianapolis: The Crossroads of America” to “Indianapolis: The Heart of America.”

About Our Team

Jim Cotterill

President & Chief Unity Officer

Before cofounding UNITE INDY, Jim and Nancy coauthored the book World-Changing Generosity. The book includes inspiring stories about ordinary people who are changing the world as a result of their extraordinarily generous acts as well as groups that collaborate with city officials, pastors, business and civic leaders to transform their crumbling cities into generous communities. Also featured are encouraging statistics, scientific revelations, insightful research and teachings about generosity that are passed down from generation to generation by major religious and non-religious groups.

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Nancy Cotterill

Vice President, Communications

UNITE INDY Co-Founder, Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Nancy Cotterill is an award winning editorial writer. Also a founder, she spent 20 years as Editor and Editorial Director of several magazines and newspapers and served as Publisher of Indianapolis Business Journal.

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Amanda Phillips

Ministry Liason

Amanda felt a leading about 5 years ago to more intentionally search for opportunities to use the unique gifts and skills God has given her to bless others and to serve in the way of Christ. That has impacted a number of areas of her life, from seeking a change in her career where she now speaks to clients about stewarding what they have and encouraging generosity in her role as a Financial Planner at Ronald Blue & Co., to volunteering to lead people through small group retreats specifically focused on generosity. She also has realized the privileges she has been given and desires to be a voice to help those that are under-resourced in our city. Amanda is excited to use her desire to serve, connect and empower those in her community through the unique vision and mission of UNITE INDY.

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