Food fundraising firm to lay off 40 from Indianapolis operations
Market Day LLC, which was acquired in 2013 by a food-service distributor, is going through a reorganization of its sales structure and operations.
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Not-for-profit on east side eyeing expansion
Outreach Inc. wants to construct a 16,000-square-foot building at the intersection of East New York Street and Keystone Avenue to serve the growing number of homeless teens.
NFP of Note: Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development
HAND invests in neighborhoods, builds partnerships and provides housing solutions to improve lives and build community in Hamilton County.
Meals on Wheels to start feeding both humans, pets
Thanks to a $2,500 grant, the food-relief group’s arm in Tippecanoe County will deliver “AniMeals” to those having trouble feeding their pets.
Warhol Foundation soups up Big Car’s budget with 2-year grant
The local arts group is planning on beefing up its projects and collaborations with artists.
Report: 28 percent of Hoosiers regularly volunteer
The Corporation for National and Community Service found that 28.2 percent of Hoosiers—or about 1.37 million people—regularly volunteered during 2013. That ranked Indiana 23rd in the nation.
Irsay helps out Jack Kerouac organization
The owner of the Indianapolis Colts has ponied up a sizable sum for a Massachusetts organization that keeps the writer’s legacy alive.
Kids Riding Bikes rolling into Portland
Indianapolis-based Nine13sports is growing beyond central Indiana, working with an Oregon charity to deliver its Kids Riding Bikes wellness programs in Portland.
Lilly Endowment gives Conexus $3.6 million grant
The advanced manufacturing and logistics advocacy group will use the grant for programs, outreach and research for the state’s largest industry sector.
Not-for-profits learn to tap into Twitter, rivals
A growing number of savvy charities are tapping into the viral power of social media, using popular platforms like Facebook and Twitter to connect with supporters and build awareness along with their spheres of influence.
Holiday Wish List – 2014
The following is a list of Indianapolis-area not-for-profit organizations and the things each needs most.
NFP of NOTE: Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter
Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter, provides support and education to the lupus community in Indiana and helps fund research for a cure.
Lilly: $6.1M from businesses raised for preschool plan
The Indianapolis business community, led by Eli Lilly and Co., has already netted more than half of its goal to support the city’s recently approved preschool program to provide low-income families with early-education programs.
Humane Society of Johnson County pleads for help amid closing fears
A central Indiana group that provides animal adoptions and helps low-income pet owners is running short of money and volunteers, and organizers say it may be forced to close.
‘Yuletide’ plays critical role in symphony’s fiscal strategy
The tap-dancing Santas, reindeer puppets and carol arrangements fulfill an essential role supporting the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s bottom line.
Holiday Wish List – 2014
The following is a list of Indianapolis-area not-for-profit organizations and the things each needs most.
NFP of NOTE: Cancer Support Community Central Indiana
Cancer Support Community Central Indiana ensures that all people affected by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
2014 Holiday Wish List debuts
The following is a list of Indianapolis-area not-for-profit organizations and the things each needs most. This is an opportunity for businesses and individuals to make tax-deductible gifts in the spirit of the season.
Red Cross downsizes HQ ambitions, leaving extra lot
The new Red Cross building on North Meridian Street will be about half the size of what the not-for-profit originally proposed, leaving space for another development on the property.
Sources: Simon eyeing Anson for outlet mall
The Indianapolis-based mall developer is planning to build on 50 acres near Interstate 65 and Whitestown Parkway in Boone County, sources say, and could have a deal finalized early next year.