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After another loss, JA plans for recovery
The not-for-profit hangs its hopes on efforts including more aggressive fundraising after reporting a $389,000 deficit for
its 2010 fiscal year. “It’s been a rough spell,” said CEO Jennifer Burk.
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana moving to new headquarters
CEO Deborah Hearn Smith said the move will eventually bring a cost savings, but it has other benefits.
Fate of $200,000 JA scholarship a mystery
The turmoil that now engulfs Junior Achievement of Central Indiana likely was spawned by questions that arose in 2008 about
the handling of a scholarship fund worth about $200,000.
Scott Jones brings Lemonade Day to Indianapolis kids
Launched in Houston three years ago, Lemonade Day aims to educate children from pre-kindergarten through high school how to
start, own and operate their own small businesses.
Retired Junior Achievement exec files defamation suit
Former Junior Achievement CEO Jeff Miller says Mayor Greg Ballard was about to hire him as a senior policy adviser, but comments
by Central Indiana Community Foundation President Brian Payne and current CEO Jennifer Burk ruined the offer.
Contractors seek answers over Junior Achievement project
The Central Indiana Community Foundation has stopped payment on a $3 million grant to Junior Achievement because of accounting
questions.
Ex-exec accuses JA of withholding retirement funds
Victor George filed suit in federal court, alleging Junior Achievement failed to properly remit money to his retirement and
health-savings accounts.
New Kiwanis boss aiming to halt membership slide
The Indianapolis-based service organization has 239,000 adult members, down 26 percent from the 1992 peak of 324,727.
Lilly Endowment gives another $6 million to ISU institute
Philanthropic giant has gifted $29 million since 2003 to fund research and education in financial services.
Lilly Endowment grant extends jobs program
A $2.3 million grant awarded by Lilly Endowment Inc. on Monday will enable the Indianapolis Private Industry Council to continue
a jobs program through 2011.
NFL helps spruce up high school’s football field
The George Washington Community High School football team played its season opener at a newly renovated field and stadium,
thanks to a joint effort of the National Football League, the Indianapolis Colts and Local Initiatives Support Corp.
Weight-loss challenges at local firms raise money for charity
Employees at five different companies collectively lost 805 pounds over six weeks this summer. They also
raised $805 for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Indiana.
Not-for-profit wins $80K prize
College Mentors for Kids won $80,000 in products and services from a host of local companies in the Indy Business Makeover
Competition. The winner was selected from among 10 finalists through online voting.
Homeless youth ministry wins promo video
The local video production company Bennett Innovations will donate a $25,000 custom video to Outreach
Inc., a Christian organization that ministers to homeless youth.
New Junior Achievement chief hopes to reach more kids
The new CEO of Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, Jennifer Burk, said she has ideas for reinvigorating the base of corporate
supporters and reaching more students with entrepreneurship programs.
Contractors renovate offices for students and mentors
This summer, Starfish Initiative will welcome a new class of scholars to its freshly painted offices with all new furniture, spacious meeting rooms and an inviting lounge.
Lilly, Simon receive top philanthropic awards
Two global companies based in Indianapolis have been recognized for their philanthropic efforts.
In tough times, remember the arts as a civic duty
Attend arts events, visit our cultural organizations, and support our sports teams. If you don’t make regular donations to
arts and cultural organizations, there has never been a better and more important time to give.
If Pacers left, would these kids get help they need?
Combined forcesâ??the gifts of time, treasure and inspiration from the athlete in concert with the programming, dedication and outreach of community leadersâ??can change the direction of young lives.