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Small charity to use NBC show to boost visibility, vie for $1M prize
December 1, 2012
Dan HumanThe efforts of Indianapolis-based Timmy Global Health to improve health in Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa while exposing
hundreds of students to the realities of the medical industry have earned it an appearance on network TV and a shot at a $1
million unrestricted grant.
MoreNFP of NOTE: The Social of Greenwood
December 1, 2012
The Social of Greenwood develops and provides programs, activities and services to enhance the quality of life of older adults
in the community.
MoreNFP of NOTE: Kiwanis Foundation of Indianapolis Inc.
November 17, 2012
The mission of the Kiwanis Foundation of Indianapolis Inc., on behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis, is to build a better
community through charitable giving and service projects that focus on youth in the Indianapolis area.
MoreGlick Fund issues $2.5 million in program grants
November 14, 2012
IBJ StaffThe Glick Fund has doled out more than $2.5 million in grants to 37 Indianapolis-area organizations, the Central Indiana Community
Foundation, which manages the fund, announced Wednesday.
MoreAnti-hunger groups tap Six Sigma gurus for guidance
November 3, 2012
Dan HumanMembers of the Indy Hunger Network knew it would take discipline when they set the goal of feeding 185 million meals every
year—27 million more than they do now—by 2015.
MoreNFP of NOTE: Partnerships for Lawrence
November 3, 2012
Partnerships for Lawrence, aka the Lawrence Art Center, is a champion for the arts in Lawrence.
MoreLocal Easter Seals CEO to retire after 32 years
October 18, 2012
James Vento, president and CEO of Easter Seals Crossroads, is retiring after 32 years at the helm of the Indianapolis-based
agency, the not-for-profit said Wednesday.
MoreSmall charity eases struggles of breast cancer patients
October 6, 2012
Dan HumanWith volunteer leader Nancy Shepard at the helm, IWIN Foundation has distributed $875,000 in grants to breast cancer patients.
Recipients have ranged in age from 18 to 90.
MoreNFP of NOTE: Perry Senior Citizens Services
October 6, 2012
IBJ StaffPerry Senior Citizens Services's mission is to maintain and enhance the lives of Perry Township's senior citizens.
MoreNFP of NOTE: Down Syndrome Indiana Inc.
September 22, 2012
Down Syndrome Indiana Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome.
MoreGrant takes Conner Prairie to frontier of science education
September 8, 2012
Dan HumanConner Prairie Interactive History Park has been awarded a $2.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation, to find
ways to encourage history museums to incorporate the often unpopular and intimidating fields of science, technology, engineering
and math into their offerings.
MoreNFP of NOTE: Storytelling Arts of Indiana
September 8, 2012
Storytelling Arts of Indiana promotes the art and use of storytelling in everyday life.
MoreNFP of NOTE: Joy's House
August 25, 2012
Joy’s House is committed to supporting families by providing exceptional adult day services.
MoreNFP of NOTE: MCCOY Inc.
August 11, 2012
MCCOY Inc. champions the positive difference of youth through leadership on key issues and supports the youth-worker community.
MoreDonors slow to support agencies serving seniors despite growing need
August 4, 2012
Dan HumanThe aging population is expected to generate an explosion in demand for senior services—taxing a network of often thinly
funded providers. Executives of such not-for-profits say they often encounter apathy toward senior causes.
MoreNFP of NOTE: Trusted Mentors
July 28, 2012
Trusted Mentors uses the power of mentoring to help adults establish stable lives by reducing the chaos brought about by poverty,
homelessness, underemployment and the effects of incarceration.
MoreNFP of NOTE: Jubilee Village Project
July 14, 2012
IBJ StaffThe mission of the Jubilee Village Project is to provide hope, opportunity and liberty to villages around the world.
MoreCity parks foundation chooses new president
July 10, 2012
Dan HumanThe Indianapolis Parks Foundation has selected Tanya Husain as its new president, the group announced Monday. Husain will
replace retiring parks foundation president Cindy Porteous.
MoreFairbanks leader Cross stepping down after impressive run
July 7, 2012
Scott OlsonWhen Helene Cross arrived to lead Fairbanks Addiction Treatment Center in 2001, the alcohol and drug rehabilitation hospital
was as sick financially as its patients were physically.
MoreNFP of NOTE: HVAF of Indiana Inc.
June 30, 2012
HVAF of Indiana is dedicated to eliminating homelessness for veterans and their families through prevention, education, supportive
services and advocacy.
MoreReport: Charitable donations ticked up in 2011
June 19, 2012
Dan HumanCharitable giving grew 4 percent nationally in 2011, but the increase was less than 1 percent after adjusting for inflation,
according to a report released Tuesday by the Giving USA Foundation and The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
MoreLittle Red Door absorbs program of group that's disbanding
June 16, 2012
Dan HumanFishers-based Cancer-Free Lungs decided last year it was ready to shut down.
MoreNFP of NOTE: Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, Indiana Chapter
June 16, 2012
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation's mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and improve the
quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.
MoreLargest senior center in city to close at end of month
June 7, 2012
Chris O'MalleyIndianapolis Senior Center, 708 E. Michigan St., is directing clients to other agencies for meals, transportation and other
services the center has provided since 1962.
MoreNFP of NOTE: Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis
June 2, 2012
Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis believes that every young person deserves to live a life filled with hope and opportunity.
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