Youth agency finds shelter under Children’s Bureau umbrella
Children’s Bureau Inc. is taking over operations of a Noblesville not-for-profit in “fiscal distress” after the smaller agency lost a key federal grant.
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Developers roll out pair of homeless-housing projects
Two proposals to add much-needed downtown housing for the homeless have the support of city officials, but one of the projects is drawing stiff resistance from neighbors concerned that it will create a host of safety issues.
NFP of NOTE: Camptown Inc.
Camptown Inc. challenges, mentors and teaches at-risk youth about life through outdoor adventure and nature programs that help build confidence, character and hope.
Former foundation exec to plead guilty to felony
Trevor Bradley has agreed to serve jail time and repay nearly $38,000 after allegedly admitting to buying swanky merchandise with money from the Meadows Community Foundation.
Golfer finishes coast-to-coast fundraiser for Indy school
Luke Bielawski, a student from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, spent 96 days this summer teeing off from California to South Carolina to raise money for Providence Cristo Rey High School.
Local legal aid group needs to beat the bushes
A $126,000 reduction in contributions by United Way of Central Indiana is pushing Indianapolis Legal Aid Society to introduce itself to a wider audience and focus on fundraising.
NFP of NOTE: National Multiple Sclerosis Society–Indiana State Chapter
National Multiple Sclerosis Society–Indiana State Chapter mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by multiple sclerosis.
Carmel council releases (most) arts grants
Finally satisfied that Carmel will end the year in the black, its City Council on Monday released more than $500,000 in arts funding that’s been on hold since April. But an increasingly hawkish majority held back another $200,000 earmarked for the Civic Theatre.
Lacy leadership initiatives to combine under one roof
Leadership Indianapolis will combine the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series and the programs of the Lacy Leadership Association, and then expand their common mission to be more proactive.
NFP of NOTE: Rock Steady Boxing Inc.
Rock Steady Boxing maximizes the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s disease by using non-contact boxing to fight the deterioration of motor skills, balance, speech and sensory function.
New CEO aims to continue Day Nursery’s 114-year run
Challenges for Ted Maple, formerly in charge of early-childhood education for the United Way, include keeping the venerable child care provider and its $10 million budget in the black.
Marian’s med school quest was leap of faith
Marian University, a small Catholic college started by Franciscan nuns, next month will launch just the second medical school in Indiana. Marian President Dan Elsener is credited with pulling off the audacious move with a mix of big dreaming, careful planning, deft networking and “don’t take no for an answer” fundraising.
NFP of NOTE: Center Grove Education Foundation
Center Grove Education Foundation partners with our community to enrich the lives of all Center Grove Community School Corp. students by funding extraordinary and innovative learning experiences.
Promoters of arts trail recast vision
A mural slated for one wall of the Broad Ripple parking garage will be the first new artwork within view of the Central Canal Towpath, which a group of north-side institutions would like to rebrand as the Art2Art trail.
NFP of NOTE: Noble of Indiana
Noble of Indiana creates opportunities for people with disabilities to live meaningful lives.
Mel Simon estate quietly showering charities with millions
The estate earmarked at least $1 million for nine recipients, from Butler University and the Indiana University Foundation to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the United Way of Central Indiana, and the James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association.
Lilly Endowment to give $10M to start biosciences institute
The institute aims to attract 100 new scientists to Indiana to conduct research and development work aimed at launching new therapies for metabolic diseases.
BidPal, on a roll, doubles space
The world of philanthropy, where shoestring budgets dominate, is nonetheless proving lucrative for BidPal Inc., a 108-employee company led by tech veteran Scott Webber. The company saw revenue rocket from $1.8 million in 2010 to $10.2 million last year, making it the city’s second-fastest-growing private company, according to IBJ’s annual list.
Business heavyweights raising cash for cops through foundation
A new foundation supporting the Indianapolis Department of Public Safety starts work in July, and its board is stacked with business and political leaders eager to help Director Troy Riggs advance the city’s cash-strapped operation.
Application deadline looms for leadership academy
Nuts about the squirrel statues planned as part of a public art initiative in Hamilton County? The Hamilton County Leadership Academy—where the idea originated as part of a group project—is accepting applications for its next class through June 30.