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Bankruptcies
Motels of Avon LLP, 1220 Brookville Way, 46239, Chapter 11 reorganization, liabilities: n/a; assets: n/a.
Corporate Philanthropy
Indiana Members Credit Union and its members raised more than $73,000 for its Successful School Supply Drive through in-branch donations, a Bowl-A-Thon, Rummage Sale and Golf Open.
The Indiana Pacers and Pacers Foundation held the 14th annual “Come to Our House” Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 21 at Conseco Fieldhouse for more than 600 people living in area missions and shelters.
Fundraising
Rock Steady Boxing will hold a free fundraising breakfast on Nov. 29 at 7:30 a.m. at the Indianapolis Marriott East. RSVP. Contact Joyce Johnson at 205-9198 or jjohnson@rocksteadyboxing.org.
The Assistance League of Indianapolis to benefit from a holiday luncheon, auction and style show on Dec. 1 at The Ritz Charles beginning at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $50 or $70. Contact Susan Groen at 733-3012 or holiday@alindy.org.
The Pulmonary Division of Wishard Memorial Hospital to benefit from the Sunnyside Guild’s 8th annual Christmas luncheon on Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. at Ritz Charles. Tickets: $55 and $65. Call 842-8291 or email fa.ky@comcast.net.
The Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library to benefit from a fundraiser on Dec. 2 at Morty’s Comedy Joint at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 and up. Contact the library at 652-1954 or info@vonnegutlibrary.org.
Heart Reach Carmel to benefit from second annual Race for the Heart 5K Run and Kiddie Romp on Dec. 3 at North View Church, Carmel. Contact www.heartreachcarmel.org.
Hope Academy to benefit from Taste of Hope on Dec. 4 at noon at the Fairbanks Recovery Center. Tickets: $50. Contact straylor@fairbankscd.org or visit fairbankscd.org.
The National Association of Women Business Owners-Indianapolis Entrepreneur Scholarship fund to benefit from the 8th annual awards luncheon on Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. at the JW Marriott downtown. Tickets: $70 and $80. To register: nawboindy.org.
United Way of Central Indiana to benefit from Oscar® Night America Feb. 26, 2012, from 5:30 p.m. to midnight, at the Indianapolis Marriott downtown. Contact vwww.uwci.org.
Indianapolis Parks Foundation to benefit from the 10th annual IPL Mayor’s Lunch for Parks on March 7, 2012 at noon at the Marriott downtown. Tickets: $300 for individuals, $2,000 for a table of eight. Contact Cindy Porteous at 860-3251 or cporteous@indyparksfoundation.org.
Grants
The Glick Fund awarded Herron High School $59,755 to expand the College Access program and advance the curriculum.
The Glick Fund and Giving Sum each granted $50,000 to Indy Reads to help establish Indy Reads Books, a community bookstore to be located on The Cultural Trail in downtown Indianapolis.
Erie Insurance awarded $2,500 grants to: Teachers’ Treasures, Sheltering Wings, Stepping Stones and Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana.
The Glick Fund awarded a $50,000 grant to Project Home Indy to aid in its efforts to help young mothers break the cycle of poverty and learn to become successful and self-sufficient.
In Recognition
Allisonville Elementary School received the Title I Distinguished School Award, which comes with a $50,000 grant.
Drew Miroff, Ice Miller LLP, was named one of Indy’s Best and Brightest, in the category of law, by Junior Achievement of Central Indiana.
Barnes & Thornburg LLP was listed nationally in 15 practice areas, with a First Tier ranking in Labor Law – Management, by U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers.
Judith Gilliam, Baker & Daniels LLP, received a Commander’s Award for Civilian Service from the United States Army in recognition of her consistently high quality legal skills, exceptional dedication, and service as a paralegal to wounded warriors.
Children’s Bureau Inc. has been reaccredited by the Council of Accreditation for meeting COA’s highest international standards in delivering services to children and families in central Indiana.
Jan Aikman Dickson has been inducted into the Warren E. Burger Society for demonstrating an exemplary commitment to improving the administration of justice.
The Greenwood Express Employment Professionals office received top honors at the Sales Summit regional meeting for excellence and achievement in sales, recruitment and job placement.•
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