Grant from racecar driver will rescue thoroughbreds
A group of thoroughbred lovers concerned about the horses’ futures spend every weekend during the summer racing season at
Hoosier Park.
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Donation helps establish grief counseling for kids
This fall, Brooke’s Place used a $100,000 gift from the Levin Living Trust to start individual counseling.
Indy-art-loving lawyer pays studio rent for artists
Paul Hunt, a partner with Barnes & Thornburg, recently decided to pay seven months’ studio rent for two artists at Harrison
Center for the Arts. And the Columbia Club on Monument Circle is looking for new members.
Group plans special-needs sports complex in Martinsville
A not-for-profit group led by an account executive at Clayton-based Ray’s Trash Service is raising money to build a sports
complex designed for people with special needs.
Lawrence Township School Foundation
The mission of the Lawrence Township School Foundation is to encourage and support creativity, innovation and excellence that
enhances the educational community of the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township.
Givers get strategic
Wealthy people are getting more advice from hired professionals and less from peers and not-for-profit personnel when
making
decisions about charitable giving, a new study shows.
In a recession-ridden holiday, shop and give locally
When it comes to holiday shopping and charitable giving, act locally.
Health reform network crumbles without Rooney
The state’s Dec. 1 takeover of Medical Savings Insurance Co. marks the formal crumbling of J. Patrick Rooney’s network of
health care reform efforts.
Maurer gift is IU’s fourth largest
IBJ co-owner Michael Maurer’s $35 million gift to the Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington is the fourth largest
from an individual in the history of the university.
BKD Foundation establishes ‘dream’ fund for disabled
With a $10,000 gift from the BKD Foundation, Damar will establish the BKD Dream Fund and award small grants to families for things like a vacation to Disney World or a fishing trip to Michigan.
Allied Group Insurance honors clients with charity gifts in their name
The Indianapolis office of Allied Group Insurance Services will make contributions to local charities in their clients’ names
instead of sending them holiday gifts.
Not-for-profits can grow in tough times
One of the most pressing questions not-for-profits should be asking is: “How will we respond to this economy?”
NFP of NOTE: Momentive Consumer Credit Counseling Services
Momentive Consumer Credit Counseling Services work to change lives by helping people gain financial stability.
Economic slump causes ISO leaders to delay capital campaign
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s operating loss of $293,000 during the most recent fiscal year is not nearly as troubling
in the long term as the symphony’s shrinking endowment.
Pacers, Ivy Tech join forces to offer scholarships
The Indiana Pacers and Ivy Tech Community College have teamed to offer six statewide scholarships to Ivy Tech students.
Give to nonprofits this holiday season
Scan our Holiday Wish List on page 34 to see if you have what local not-for-profits want this holiday season.
Shepherd lengthens its reach by merging with other charities
Shepherd Community Inc., a Christian-based organization serving the near-east side, is pulling other charities into its fold
at a pace not often seen in the local not-for-profit sector.
Don’t treat children like commodities
I’m writing in response to the article "Indiana adoption agencies trying new strategies" from the Oct. 27 issue. As an adoptive mom, I was pleased to see an adoption article at the beginning of National Adoption Month (November). However, I was very disappointed in the use of the term "supply" in referring to the number […]
Give thanks, and more, in tough times
As we hunker down and try to fend for ourselves during this difficult economy, don’t forget to support those who are even
less fortunate and
have been hit even harder than we have.
Beck’s contribution helps with Habitat land purchase
Thanks to a $25,000 contribution from Beck’s Hybrids, Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County was able to purchase land and
build its 50th home this year.