Bed shortage forces shelters to turn victims away
Indiana's domestic violence shelters are serving record numbers of victims, and rising demand has drawn attention to the need for more beds.
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NFP of NOTE: Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation
Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation serves IPS students by working to ensure the highest-quality learning environment.
Youth services group names successor for longtime leader
AYS Inc. has chosen the second CEO in the not-for-profit’s 34-year history, the youth-services organization announced Tuesday.
Cold cash just keeps washing in from ALS challenge
Approaching $100 million, the viral ice bucket fundraising campaign for the ailment better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease has put the ALS group into the top ranks for medical charity donations.
NFP of NOTE: The Progeny Foundation
The Progeny Foundation provides academic and athletic development opportunities to local at-risk youth to get them through high school and into college.
NFP of NOTE: RecycleForce
RecycleForce creates a stronger civil society and increases public safety through job creation and recycling.
Local Goodwill boss McClelland set to retire in mid-2015
After four decades at the helm of Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana, CEO Jim McClelland plans to step down at the end of June.
NFP of NOTE: American Cabaret Theatre Inc.
American Cabaret Theatre elevates and promotes the cabaret art form by presenting the finest in professional cabaret performances and developing the next generation of cabaret artists.
NFP of NOTE: Prevail Inc.
Prevail educates and engages the community in and around Hamilton County to prevent crime and abuse while helping restore the lives of those who have been affected.
Damar Foundation hires president
Richard Markoff comes to the job from IUPUI, where he was a senior adviser to Chancellor Charles Bantz and a visiting lecturer teaching graduate courses in organizational leadership.
Report: Charitable giving almost back to pre-recession levels
Charitable giving in the United States continues to recover from its recession-induced slump, reaching an estimated $335.2 billion last year, a new study concludes.
NFP of NOTE: Fletcher Place Community Center Inc.
Fletcher Place Community Center eases the suffering of persons who are homeless or living in our southeast-side service area through the compassion of Jesus Christ, as shown by our volunteers, donors and staff.
AYS founder, CEO steps down after nearly 35 years
The after-school child services group has installed an interim leader while it searches for a replacement for CEO Ellen Clippinger.
NFP of NOTE: Hawthorne Community Center
Hawthorne Community Center provides or facilitates services and programs that meet the economic, financial, social, educational, recreational and civic needs of the entire Hawthorne community, on the near-west side of Indianapolis.
Three Catholic parishes in Indianapolis to close
Holy Trinity, Holy Cross and St. Bernadette parishes will be merged into nearby parishes under the changes announced Wednesday by Archbishop Joseph Tobin.
Lilly Endowment takes stock of year with $270.3M in grants
More than two-thirds of its grants in 2013 went to groups in Indiana, according to the philanthropic organization’s newly released annual report.
NFP of NOTE: Hamilton County Leadership Academy
Hamilton County Leadership Academy educates and inspires leadership to create a positive impact in our communities.
NFP of NOTE: Little Red Door Cancer Agency
Little Red Door Cancer Agency strives to make the most of life and the least of cancer, by reducing the physical, emotional and financial burdens of cancer for the medically underserved residents of central Indiana.
Julian Center reopening counseling facility
The facility closed last year in the wake of a budget shortfall. Officials now hope to better integrate counseling with services the center provides to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
NFP of NOTE: Indiana Recycling Coalition
Indiana Recycling Coalition supports waste reduction, reuse, composting, and recycling activities in Indiana.