Indianapolis’ Christ Church Cathedral supports rebuilding of cathedral in Haiti
The local church is joining Trinity Wall Street Church in New York in donating to reconstruction of the building destroyed in the January 2010 earthquake.
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NFP of NOTE: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better.
Irsay, Simon tie on magazine’s world’s-richest list
In a feat not possible for their teams, Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay tied for 879th place on Forbes magazine’s annual list of the richest people in the world. Bill Cook and Dean White also made the list.
IU Foundation buys Indiana Landmarks’ canalside offices
The Indiana University Foundation will move its Indianapolis staff from an office on North Meridian Street.
Homeless-aid group up and running in Indianapolis
A fast-growing national organization that gets homeless people involved in running is expanding to Indianapolis.
Group’s demolition plan draws ire of preservationists
A proposal by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful to bulldoze four century-old homes near Fountain Square has sparked a battle between the neighborhood beautification group and some of its typical allies: historic preservationists.
Riley Children’s Foundation picks up Purdue development official
Robin Bellinger was a member of the management team for “The Campaign for Purdue,” which raised $1.7 billion.
Study reveals military veterans’ attitudes about community service
There is a connection between military service and civic engagement for some groups of veterans, but the overall relationship is not that robust.
Junior Achievement says ex-CEO acted solo
Junior Achievement’s attorneys paint the not-for-profit's ex-CEO as something of a renegade to bolster their defense in an ongoing lawsuit by another former executive.
Parks Foundation plans east-side farm for Gleaners
The Indianapolis Parks Foundation plans to use a $150,000 grant from Indiana University Health to start an organic farm on the east side of the city benefiting Gleaners Food Bank.
Second Helpings names CEO
Second Helpings named Jennifer Vigran, a human resources professional and past board member, its new CEO.
City-County Council OKs new crime grants board
The Indianapolis Parks Foundation will administer the city's tax-supported crime grants program, under a proposal approved Monday night 26-0 by the City-County Council.
NFP of NOTE: Joy’s House
Joy’s House is committed to supporting families by providing exceptional adult day service.
Water playground proposed for far-east side park
Splash zone is among several improvements slated for German Church and 30th Park, a few of which will be considered Thursday by the Metropolitan Development Commission’s hearing examiner.
Council may give up crime-grant duty to Parks Foundation
Under a proposal on its way to the City-County Council, the Indianapolis Parks Foundation would oversee millions of dollars in tax-supported grants for crime prevention.
Indianapolis business community pitches in for Ugandan school
Building Tomorrow, which builds schools in Africa, usually finds its support on college campuses.
American Legion HQ changes membership tactics
In a move to shore up American Legion’s bottom line, the organization is holding back thousands of new members—along with their dues—from state affiliates.
Ex-Emmis exec uses estate toolkit to fund Butler venue
Howard Schrott will provide $6.5 million toward the $13 million performing-arts building.
NPF of NOTE: Central Indiana Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
The 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.
Missionary group says vendor holding website hostage
Evangelical Baptist Missions Inc. says its former IT vendor is holding its website hostage—potentially hampering the safety of people working abroad.