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Wellbeing: Time to ditch ‘toxic positivity,’ experts say: ‘It’s OK not to be OK’

August 20, 2020 | The Washington Post

With data indicating that anxiety and depression, among other mental health problems, have surged to historic levels in recent months, adding toxic positivity to the mix may only exacerbate the rising tide of negative emotions by preventing people from working through the serious issues they’re experiencing in a healthy way, experts say.

Record profits for Anthem, other health insurers, raise hackles

August 21, 2020 | John Russell

Many health insurers are reporting second-quarter earnings double what they were a year ago, as Americans are putting off expensive surgeries and even routine office visits during the pandemic.

Indiana still has $1 billion in coronavirus relief funds left to spend

September 15, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

Indiana Office of Management and Budget Director Cris Johnston told the State Budget Committee on Tuesday that the state has been waiting for clearer guidance from the federal government on how the dollars can be spent.

Aunt Bertha software helps connect patients to services

September 18, 2020 | John Russell

Hospital systems say their aim is to provide a helpful clearinghouse for patients in need of housing, transportation, food and other critical services—factors sometimes called “social determinants of health.”

Johnson County garden initiative forms to help alleviate hunger

September 20, 2020 | Associated Press

As difficulty accessing food becomes more prevalent throughout Johnson County, and as more and more people take an interest in local food, a group of like-minded residents are banding together to address a growing problem.

City-County Council gives final approval to 2021 budget

October 13, 2020 | IBJ Staff

Also, in a late-Monday vote, the council approved a controversial proposal that calls for adding four civilians to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department General Orders Committee.

Greg Morris: IBJ’s virtual events engage and inform, even in a pandemic year

October 16, 2020 | Greg Morris

You have several opportunities before the end of the year to view a live IBJ virtual event. They are free for individuals, and corporate virtual rooms can be reserved for $100. Register at ibj.com by clicking on the events tab.

Challenge of helping hungry families has snowballed during pandemic, panelists say

October 23, 2020 | Mason King

The complexity of addressing food insecurity in central Indiana has grown since March, according to experts at IBJ’s “Hunger & Health” event on Friday.

GREG MORRIS: Health and hunger amid the pandemic

October 29, 2020 | Greg Morris

It will take money and a big helping of leadership to win Indy’s battle with food insecurity.

IPS superintendent calls out public policy decisions neglecting Blacks, Latinos

October 30, 2020 | Aaricka Washington, Chalkbeat Indiana

Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Aleesia Johnson on Wednesday pushed new initiatives to promote equity and called out Indiana decision-makers for asking district officials to accept scarcity and to “do more with less.”

High-profile coalition is taking aim at food insecurity

November 6, 2020 | John Russell

A group of prominent corporate, not-for-profit and government organizations is launching perhaps the most ambitious food-relief and sustainability program here in years.

IBJ Podcast: The ambitious plan to end hunger in central Indiana

November 16, 2020 | IBJ Staff

Podcast host Mason King talks with Margie Craft, a senior adviser at Elanco Animal Health who is leading Food Secure Indy, a coalition of companies, public officials and not-for-profit groups that want to coordinate hunger-relief efforts.

OGDEN: Not-for-profits need your help to continue their vital work

November 27, 2020 | Karin Ogden

Not-for-profits wouldn’t exist without the tremendous support we receive from local communities. We depend on your time, money and talent.

City-County Council plan would fight food access, insecurity issues

December 4, 2020 | Samm Quinn

Proposal 337 could move the needle forward on food insecurity and access problems by creating a structure that brings together and guides stakeholders already working on solutions.

MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Bezos, gives $4.1 billion to charity

December 16, 2020 | Associated Press

Among the recipients are five organizations in Indiana, including two in Indianapolis.

Editorial: Want to fix vexing local problems? Here’s a primer on how to get started

December 18, 2020

The Engage Indiana discussion proved to be a powerful primer on how to actually fix some of our community’s most vexing problems.

40 ideas: Surviving the ‘cliff effect’

December 23, 2020 | Ashlee Weaver

The path out of poverty includes moments of financial insecurity for so many. States like Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts and New Mexico are already making great strides to support families in these situations.

Hogsett chief of staff Cook stepping down after 5 years in job

December 30, 2020 | Samm Quinn

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett on Wednesday announced turnover in the positions of chief of staff and deputy mayor of neighborhood engagement.

Una Osili: Pandemic can be catalyst to reimagine society

January 15, 2021 | Una Osili

The COVID-19 recession has not only exacerbated high levels of inequality, it has also reinforced widening racial and social divisions.

Una Osili: It’s time to review how tax policy affects giving

February 12, 2021 | Una Osili

Expanding the non-itemizer deduction is estimated to increase both participation rates in charitable giving and charitable dollars raised.

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