January 28, 2012
The Lawrence Township School Foundation ignites the power of community, connecting philanthropy and education to provide the
resources needed for all children to excel.
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January 27, 2012
J.K. WallNationwide, Americans gave $346 billion to charitable causes in 2011, an increase of 7.5 percent over the previous year. Hoosiers
gave $6.4 billion last year, a bump of 6.4 percent from the previous year, according to Atlas of Giving.
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January 21, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinSecond Helpings—which rescues perishable food from grocery stores, hotels and restaurants and turns it into meals delivered
to shelters and community centers—also teaches people the basics of food handling and preparation. Its free, 10-week
training program boasts a job-placement rate of 85 percent to 95 percent within 30 days of completion.
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January 21, 2012
Anthony SchoettleIndianapolis Super Bowl organizers raised $28 million from 131 mostly corporate donors to put on the NFL’s showcase
event by simply asking—and promising almost nothing in return.
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January 19, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinLilly Endowment is giving $6.6 million to support a new fundraising campaign by Indiana University's Public Policy Institute.
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January 19, 2012
The contribution from a late school trustee will be used to support an endowment for student scholarships and church relations,
in addition to the college's capital campaign.
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January 14, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinLeaders of the not-for-profit think the tree project will gain traction because people can participate with very small donations.
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January 14, 2012
IBJ StaffThe mission of the Central Indiana Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is to save lives and end breast cancer forever
by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all, and energizing science to find the cures.
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January 12, 2012
The campaign launched in 2006 by the private Christian university raised $113 million. Funds will help support academic programs
and scholarships, in addition to operational needs.
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January 11, 2012
Scott OlsonThe donation will enable Indiana University to renovate and expand its Kelley School of Business building in Bloomington,
which was built in 1966 and is too small to meet current demands, IU said.
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January 10, 2012
IBJ StaffTop officials from Indiana University and its Kelley School of Business are set to make a “major” announcement
Wednesday afternoon likely involving a gift from the Lilly Endowment.
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January 7, 2012
Francesca JaroszThe city’s biggest event of the year will be run almost entirely by an army of volunteers. Some 8,000 volunteers are
helping to execute the preparations for the Super Bowl, which is expected to draw 150,000 visitors.
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December 31, 2011
IBJ StaffThe organization that provides work for the blind is offering in-home vision assessments and a call-in entertainment line
for the elderly.
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December 31, 2011
IBJ StaffThe event honors men and women who epitomize success in the business world.
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December 31, 2011
IBJ StaffLittle Red Door Cancer Agency strives to make the most of life and the least of cancer.
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December 31, 2011
Jim CotaBasket of Hope has opportunities for involvement long after the Super Bowl has moved on to the next destination.
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December 27, 2011
Kathleen McLaughlinYMCA of Greater Indianapolis officials have started a $40 million fundraising campaign that will be used to fund three more
local locations, including a much-delayed $10 million facility in Pike Township.
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December 23, 2011
Scott OlsonAs of Wednesday, the Salvation Army's Indiana Division had reached just 51 percent of its $3.2 million goal for its annual
Tree of Lights campaign.
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December 21, 2011
Francesca JaroszA City-County Council member and two associates persuaded an Indiana physician to invest $1.7 million in their foundation
and an ethanol-production business they said would fund it, but instead spent the money on personal luxuries, according to
a federal indictment filed late Tuesday.
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December 17, 2011
Kathleen McLaughlinState Sen. Ron Alting, chairman of the Public Policy Committee, wants to let charities pay people to run their bingo, poker
and other games, a practice that has led to disciplinary action for some organizations.
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December 17, 2011
IBJ StaffThe facility would offer reduced prices to low-income pet owners in an attempt to reduce the number of strays that come from
neighborhoods surrounding downtown.
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December 17, 2011
IBJ StaffThe new hires could be important following last year’s legislative session, in which state lawmakers passed a law to
cut off Medicaid funding to groups that offer abortions.
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December 17, 2011
Kathleen McLaughlinLawmakers are preparing to file a bill that would make it easier for charities to obtain gambling licenses.
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December 17, 2011
Flanner House of Indianapolis supports, advocates for and empowers individuals, children and families by applying educational,
social and economic resources that move the community toward self-sufficiency.
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December 17, 2011
The following is a list of Indianapolis-area not-for-profit organizations and the things each needs most.
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It's also across the street from Fogo de Chao and Morton's....
Yep, the haters are trying to make good news bad. I guess it is hard to get people to believe the series is dying when they are gaining new sponsors.
David Copperfield! I remember watching his specials on TV when I was little.
Don't forget this is next to an MMA gym, a pawn shop, and some abandoned spaces.
Good project for Zionsville - A group who has owned the property for many years has waited and worked patiently to bring highest and best use development to a major corridor, and mix that in with the great downtown you have. Win Win. All the Best to Pittman Partners and Zionsville.