United Way of Central Indiana fights for the education, financial stability, health and basic needs of everyone in our community.

Tangram supports people with disabilities by designing services to meet their specific needs and desires. We assist them to live full, meaningful, and happy lives, at home and as members of their community. Tangram joins with community partners to create inclusive and sustainable solutions to challenges faced by those impacted by disabilities.

To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

PALS Programs designs immersive experiences where young adults with Down syndrome and their peers have fun, grow as individuals, and build transformative friendships. Camp PALS is a week-long, overnight sleepaway camp run at 14 locations across the country from June-August.

Creating opportunities for people with disabilities to live meaningful lives.

The National Institute for Fitness and Sport is dedicated to enhancing human health, physical fitness and athletic performance through research, education and service for people of all ages and abilities. The NIFS mission is carried out through a variety of departments, including Athletic Performance, Corporate Fitness Management, Educational Services, Fitness Center and Youth Development.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the world's leading nonprofit health agency dedicated to finding treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neuromuscular diseases. It does so by funding worldwide research; by providing comprehensive health care services and support to MDA families nationwide; and by rallying communities to fight back through advocacy, fundraising and local engagement.

We strive to be the premier comprehensive center for providing education, services, and resources for deaf and hard of hearing children, their families, and educational partners in Indiana.

Easter Seals Crossroads improves the lives of children and adults with special needs, disabilities or challenges by promoting inclusion, independence and dignity.

Believing that all people are entitled to fulfill their potential, the Dyslexia Institute of Indiana exists to serve children, adolescents, and adults with specific language disabilities. Beginning with the student at the center, DII serves elements of the community that touch the life of the student. DII provides skills, services, and strategies that enable individuals to attain their full potential by learning to manage the challenges of dyslexia and benefit from its advantages.

Down Syndrome Indiana is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. Our mission is to serve as a conduit of information, support and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome and their families, which promotes growth and inclusion in the community.

Our mission is to provide residential, educational and support services for children and adults with developmental disabilities that promote their fullest individual potential, and to prepare them to live with as much independence as possible in their chosen community.

CICOA Aging & In-Home Sollutions empowers older adults, those of any age with a disability and family caregivers to achieve the greatest possible independence, dignity and quality of life.

The mission of The Children's TherAplay Foundation is to provide children with special needs a foundation for developing life skills through innovative therapies, including equine-assisted physical and occupational therapies, in a safe and caring environment.

Bosma Enterprises, creating opportunities for individuals who are blind.

To transform the lives of people with disabilities through the creation of art. We believe that The transformative power of the arts transcends differences and evokes social change Participation in the arts creates opportunities for individual accomplishments and promotes self-confidence The arts are an important part of a healthy community Individuals with disabilities belong in all settings and activities with their peers, siblings, and friends Engagement of the VSAI community challenges the larger community to be more inclusive

Bosma Enterprises, creating opportunities for individuals who are blind.

We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the community by using the power of the human-animal bond.

To improve the lives of individuals with physical, cognitive and/or behavioral challenges in the greater Indianapolis community through equine assisted therapies and activities.

The Indianapolis Zoo empowers people and communities, both locally and globally, to advance animal conservation.

Indianapolis Animal Care & Control works in partnership with the community to promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of the people and pets in Indianapolis.

The Humane Society of Indianapolis is the leading voice for the welfare of animals and improving their quality of life. IndyHumane is the first choice in providing direct services for shelter cats and dogs, including adoption, foster home placement, behavior training, appropriate medical care, and affordable spay/neuter services. As the voice for the animals, IndyHumane brings together like-minded animal-focused individuals and groups to educate the public about animal welfare issues and concerns. For more than 100 years, it's all about the animals.

To provide refuge to displaced, captive-raised exotic animals for the rest of their lives and educate people about responsible animal care and conservation.

Beacon of Hope Crisis Center is a Christ-centered organization empowering victims of domestic violence and sexual assault to become self-sufficient by providing safety, education, and support. Our vision is for everyone to live free from the grip of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Helping people in areas where they need help.

The Rhythm! Discovery Center is the world's foremost percussion museum providing innovative programs; interactive, standards-based educational exhibits; and artist performances. Drawing upon cultures from around the world, the Center offers a unique, engaging experience to explore the universality of rhythm and percussion and its role in shaping communication, music, art, performance and society. Walking through the visually captivating exhibit rooms and performance venue, guests are invited to fulfill their dreams of being a percussionist.

To enrich lives through exceptional experiences with art and nature.

The mission of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is to inspire, entertain, educate and challenge through innovative programs and symphonic music performed at the highest artistic level.

Serving Indianapolis, the state of Indiana and the Midwest, Indianapolis Opera's mission is to entertain by creating the passion, excitement and art of opera and to develop the widest possible audience for opera through educational, cultural and community activities.

The mission of the Indianapolis Art Center is to engage, enlighten, and inspire our community by providing interactive art education, outreach to underserved audiences, support of artists, and exposure to the visual arts.

The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites collect, preserve, interpret and present the material record of Indiana's art, science and culture while bringing quality museum offerings from around the world to Indiana to encourage people to discover the world and Indiana's role in it - as it was, as it is and as it can be.

To inspire an appreciation and understanding of the art, history and cultures of the American West and the indigenous peoples of North America. The Eiteljorg Museum collects and preserves Western art and Native American art and cultural objects of the highest quality, and serves the public through engaging exhibitions, educational programs, cultural exchanges, and entertaining special events.

To inspire curiosity and foster learning about Indiana's past by providing engaging, individualized and unique experiences.

We help create extraordinary learning experiences that have the power to transform the lives of children and families.

Big Car Collaborative brings art to people and people to art, sparking creativity in lives to support communities. Two of our long-term projects, Tube Factory artspace and Listen Hear, host community and cultural programs as hubs for social connectivity, cooperation, and creativity in the Garfield Park neighborhood just south of downtown Indianapolis. We also facilitate people-focused placemaking and place keeping projects across the city and beyond through Spark Placemaking. If you’re in Indianapolis, tune in to our non-commercial community radio station, WQRT 99.1 LP FM.

Art With a Heart’s mission is to provide hands-on visual arts experiences that educate and inspire at-risk children.

To transform the lives of people with disabilities through the creation of art. We believe that The transformative power of the arts transcends differences and evokes social change Participation in the arts creates opportunities for individual accomplishments and promotes self-confidence The arts are an important part of a healthy community Individuals with disabilities belong in all settings and activities with their peers, siblings, and friends Engagement of the VSAI community challenges the larger community to be more inclusive

The Athenaeum preserves and enhances its historic German-American landmark to advance the Sound Mind in a Sound Body values of its founders through programming that lifts spirits and engages in diverse communities.

We help to build the community through the arts by developing visibility, funding, audiences, information, and partnerships.

For over 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we help people stay well and get well, find cures, and fight back against cancer.

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

The Villages champions every child's right to a safe, permanent and nurturing home. We are committed to strengthening all families and to embracing the dignity and diversity of every child, youth and family. As Indiana's largest therapeutic foster care provider, The Villages offers a statewide continuum of care that addresses the needs of abused and neglected children and is a leader in providing child abuse prevention services.

UwYGPM provide transportation for families visitation in a holistic approach and wellness

United Way of Central Indiana fights for the education, financial stability, health and basic needs of everyone in our community.

Our mission is to strive to build a solid foundation for our youth to build upon and to achieve academic excellence for the rest of their life.

Helping people in areas where they need help.

We aim toward the enhancement of the lives of central Indiana's most vulnerable and disenfranchised residents-youth involved in family crisis. We provide a uniquely warm and welcoming shelter home, transitional living programs, home-based and family-centered counseling, youth support groups, a crisis hot line, and community outreach and education. Stopover especially embraces those youth excluded from traditional social services systems, and, in accord with our grassroots and community-based origins, addresses each client as an individual with unique strengths and needs.

To provide one-on-one tutoring and educational advocacy for school-aged children impacted by homelessness.

The Salvation Army; an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet the human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an international organization which works to provide safety and resources for those in need. With a variety of services provided around Indianapolis, we strive to spread God's love by meeting human needs without discrimination.

The Rhythm! Discovery Center is the world's foremost percussion museum providing innovative programs; interactive, standards-based educational exhibits; and artist performances. Drawing upon cultures from around the world, the Center offers a unique, engaging experience to explore the universality of rhythm and percussion and its role in shaping communication, music, art, performance and society. Walking through the visually captivating exhibit rooms and performance venue, guests are invited to fulfill their dreams of being a percussionist.

We believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid.

We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the community by using the power of the human-animal bond.

The Patachou Foundation prepares, serves, and delivers healthy meals to children impacted by homelessness and hunger and increases their awareness, connection, and excitement about the real food they are eating. Our meal service is complemented by hands-on educational programming to combat food insecurity at its core to break the cycle of hunger in our community.

PALS Programs designs immersive experiences where young adults with Down syndrome and their peers have fun, grow as individuals, and build transformative friendships. Camp PALS is a week-long, overnight sleepaway camp run at 14 locations across the country from June-August.

Our Savior Lutheran Church; A Christ centered, Cross-focused, Compassion filled Community of believers. "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest" - Matthew 9:37-38

To enrich lives through exceptional experiences with art and nature.

The National Institute for Fitness and Sport is dedicated to enhancing human health, physical fitness and athletic performance through research, education and service for people of all ages and abilities. The NIFS mission is carried out through a variety of departments, including Athletic Performance, Corporate Fitness Management, Educational Services, Fitness Center and Youth Development.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the world's leading nonprofit health agency dedicated to finding treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neuromuscular diseases. It does so by funding worldwide research; by providing comprehensive health care services and support to MDA families nationwide; and by rallying communities to fight back through advocacy, fundraising and local engagement.

To improve the lives of individuals with physical, cognitive and/or behavioral challenges in the greater Indianapolis community through equine assisted therapies and activities.

To create a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve through quality programs focused primarily on youth, seniors, and families.

Lillian Davis Foundation (LDF) Purpose is to cultivate communities and families by providing in and out of school services to elementary students and as a service catalyst in the community we invest our resources to directly improve the quality of education and life for disadvantaged children and families.

Like a Lion's mission is to provide academic, emotional and spiritual support to at risk youth on the east side of Indy.

To empower girls to grow into successful women.

Empowering students of all ages, from K-12 through young adults aged 18-25, with unique opportunities, invaluable resources, and cutting-edge tools that ignite their drive to take full control of their path to future success. Our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating essential skills such as work and career readiness, fostering entrepreneurial spirit, and enhancing financial literacy.

We are a unique, nonprofit agency providing counseling, safe shelter, and education for women and children who are survivors of domestic violence and abuse. Through outreach and consultation, we also seek to educate the community about the issue of domestic violence and its impact on all our lives.

Enriching the lives of Indiana's youth by inspiring them to discover their strengths.

We are a group of parents who are trying to supplement the amount of science education our children receive at school.

We strive to be the premier comprehensive center for providing education, services, and resources for deaf and hard of hearing children, their families, and educational partners in Indiana.

Our mission is to inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts of Central Indiana makes it easy, meaningful, and fun for girls and volunteers to grow as leaders.

Believing in the worth and the gifts of each person to enrich the world, Freewheelin' Community Bikes uses bicycles to bring out the best in people and in our community.

Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty through the compassion of Jesus Christ.

The mission of the Edna Martin Christian Center is to bridge cultural, racial, and economic differences in order to support and nurture the people in the community by providing holistic programs that empower, encourage, and engender a vision of hope.

The mission of the East Tenth United Methodist Children and Youth Center, Inc. is to provide a safe place where the spiritual, emotional, educational and physical needs of children, youth, and their families are responded to in a holistic approach.

Down Syndrome Indiana is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. Our mission is to serve as a conduit of information, support and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome and their families, which promotes growth and inclusion in the community.

To meet the basic needs of homeless families and children seeking assistance and connect them with opportunities to help them realize their potential. Based on these beliefs, the goals of the Dayspring Center are: To shelter, feed, clothe and assist the homeless, poor and needy people of metropolitan Indianapolis; To strive to preserve each individual's privacy, dignity and self-respect; To provide practical assistance to poor people with special needs; To change conditions contributing to homelessness; To help people connect with community resources in social, health, educational, housing and employment opportunities; and To work together with all faiths in our community to establish continuing financial and volunteer support. Dayspring Center's services are available to all regardless of ethnic or cultural heritage, income, marital status, sexual orientation, health or creed.

To inspire curiosity and foster learning about Indiana's past by providing engaging, individualized and unique experiences.

The mission of The Children's TherAplay Foundation is to provide children with special needs a foundation for developing life skills through innovative therapies, including equine-assisted physical and occupational therapies, in a safe and caring environment.

We aim to provide fundraising assistance for children and young adults needing life-saving transplants and promotes organ, marrow and tissue donation.

We help create extraordinary learning experiences that have the power to transform the lives of children and families.

Preserving families and protecting the future of Indiana's children

To collaborate with parents and community in order to provide all students with a superior education that will allow them to reach their highest potential and be successful citizens in college or the workforce through the traits of respect, responsibility, cooperation, and problem solving.

Building Tomorrow catalyzes communities and individuals in support of access to quality education for students in East Africa. We do this by empowering young people to invest their time, talents and resources in support of new educational opportunities; facilitating the construction of community-built, locally-sustained primary schools; and building the human capacity and leadership of locally-based school management teams.

Brooke's Place provides support groups, therapy services, and community education to empower children, teens, young adults and their families to thrive in the midst of their grief.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis believes every young person deserves to live a life filled with hope and opportunity. Because we care about our young people, we provide a safe, educational and positive atmosphere where they can prosper and reach their full potential.

To provide refuge to displaced, captive-raised exotic animals for the rest of their lives and educate people about responsible animal care and conservation.

To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

We work to put Christian principles into practice through programs that enhance personal growth and improve health of spirit, mind, and body for all.

To provide high quality culturally responsive early education and school age programs that equip children to become engaged learners, strong leaders, and successful adults.

Art With a Heart’s mission is to provide hands-on visual arts experiences that educate and inspire at-risk children.

To increase and broaden public knowledge and awareness of the behaviors, social issues, and emotional needs of individuals on the autism spectrum so that all individuals can participate in and contribute to our community without fear of bias or loss of individuality.

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Education, Advocacy and Research. With the generous support of the public, we are "Fighting for Air." When you join the American Lung Association in the fight for healthy lungs and healthy air, you help save lives today and keep America healthy tomorrow.

For over 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we help people stay well and get well, find cures, and fight back against cancer.

AYS enriches the learning and well-being of children in a safe, caring and fun environment outside of the school day.

To create positive impact by hosting world-class sporting events which drive economic vitality, facilitate a vibrant community with civic pride, garner national and international media attention and create opportunities for our youth.

To nurture the social and emotional needs of our community through the gifting of formal wear.

Crime Stoppers is comprised of diverse, active and dedicated community representatives. Crime Stoppers provides a method for local law enforcement to receive information on crimes. These efforts increase tips, which in turn increase arrests in our community.

Big Car Collaborative brings art to people and people to art, sparking creativity in lives to support communities. Two of our long-term projects, Tube Factory artspace and Listen Hear, host community and cultural programs as hubs for social connectivity, cooperation, and creativity in the Garfield Park neighborhood just south of downtown Indianapolis. We also facilitate people-focused placemaking and place keeping projects across the city and beyond through Spark Placemaking. If you’re in Indianapolis, tune in to our non-commercial community radio station, WQRT 99.1 LP FM.

To increase public understanding of, appreciation for, and participation in the American system of self-government through life stories, arts and culture of an American President.

The Athenaeum preserves and enhances its historic German-American landmark to advance the Sound Mind in a Sound Body values of its founders through programming that lifts spirits and engages in diverse communities.

PALS Programs designs immersive experiences where young adults with Down syndrome and their peers have fun, grow as individuals, and build transformative friendships. Camp PALS is a week-long, overnight sleepaway camp run at 14 locations across the country from June-August.

United Way of Central Indiana fights for the education, financial stability, health and basic needs of everyone in our community.

We aim toward the enhancement of the lives of central Indiana's most vulnerable and disenfranchised residents-youth involved in family crisis. We provide a uniquely warm and welcoming shelter home, transitional living programs, home-based and family-centered counseling, youth support groups, a crisis hot line, and community outreach and education. Stopover especially embraces those youth excluded from traditional social services systems, and, in accord with our grassroots and community-based origins, addresses each client as an individual with unique strengths and needs.

The Salvation Army; an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet the human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an international organization which works to provide safety and resources for those in need. With a variety of services provided around Indianapolis, we strive to spread God's love by meeting human needs without discrimination.

We are a unique, nonprofit agency providing counseling, safe shelter, and education for women and children who are survivors of domestic violence and abuse. Through outreach and consultation, we also seek to educate the community about the issue of domestic violence and its impact on all our lives.

ICADV is committed to the elimination of domestic violence through providing public awareness, education, training, influencing public policy and promoting availability of comprehensive resources.

Our Mission is "Helping Homeless Families Help Themselves." Holy Family Shelter, a program of Catholic Charities Indianapolis, was the first emergency shelter specifically for homeless families in Indianapolis. Holy Family Shelter has the capacity to house up to 22 families on any given night. Depending on family size, there are 55-85 individuals living at the shelter every night. This is their "home" while they are with us and we take this responsibility to heart. We work diligently to provide food, shelter, basic material needs and a safe place for families in crisis to begin to heal. Our case managers provide comprehensive services to assist families in setting goals & priorities, obtaining life skills such as budgeting, communication skills, parenting, stress management and more as families begin their journey to permanent housing.

Beacon of Hope Crisis Center is a Christ-centered organization empowering victims of domestic violence and sexual assault to become self-sufficient by providing safety, education, and support. Our vision is for everyone to live free from the grip of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Teachers' Treasures helps at-risk children get the materials they need to succeed in school by providing teachers with donated educational supplies for use by the students in their classroom.

To inspire curiosity and foster learning about Indiana's past by providing engaging, individualized and unique experiences.

To collaborate with parents and community in order to provide all students with a superior education that will allow them to reach their highest potential and be successful citizens in college or the workforce through the traits of respect, responsibility, cooperation, and problem solving.

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all

Continuing Christ's Ministry in Our Franciscan Tradition: Respect for life, fidelity to our mission, compassionate concern, joyful service, christian stewardship

United Way of Central Indiana fights for the education, financial stability, health and basic needs of everyone in our community.

Helping people in areas where they need help.

The mission of SouthernCare is to assure that residents of its service locales have access to a program of care that enhances the quality of life for the terminally ill patients and their families. Care for the whole person is emphasized by providing physical, spiritual, and emotional support to all medically appropriate persons without discrimination. Efforts are centered on meeting needs by offering highly individualized, compassionate care in the person's home or home-like setting. SouthernCare recognizes the value of dedicated staff and volunteers and affirms each as individuals, as well as members of the Care team. SouthernCare is dedicated to enhancing the care of all in the community by education, and by example, serve as a symbolic reminder that life is to be lived until you die.

The Salvation Army is an international organization which works to provide safety and resources for those in need. With a variety of services provided around Indianapolis, we strive to spread God's love by meeting human needs without discrimination.

Our goal is to care for those experiencing a terminal illness by providing joy, love, and tranquility. We help patients and their loved ones to treasure their memories while being grateful for each new day, and we treat each interaction with a real-life application of the "golden rule" - treat others as we wish to be treated.

We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the community by using the power of the human-animal bond.

NeighborLink Indianapolis is a private nonprofit organization that provides free home repairs and related services to low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities within Marion county, Indiana. We have one mission--to allow seniors in need to stay in their own homes safely and with dignity.

Meals on Wheels is the leading privately funded organization promoting dignity and independent living for the homebound, through volunteer delivery of nutritious meals in the greater Indianapolis area.

To create a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve through quality programs focused primarily on youth, seniors, and families.

We are committed to support families by providing exceptional adult day services. We assist our guests by sharing an embracing, safe and accepting environment while providing caregivers peace of mind, education and ongoing understanding and encouragement.

Heritage Place of Indianapolis, Inc. provides older adults with comprehensive and coordinated human services to encourage and promote healthy lifestyles, independence, well-being and a high quality of life. We create opportunities for independence by offering a unique combination of center-based activities and in-home services. Through education & learning, companionship & fellowship and community resources information, we help older adults continue living in their residence of choice.

The mission of the Edna Martin Christian Center is to bridge cultural, racial, and economic differences in order to support and nurture the people in the community by providing holistic programs that empower, encourage, and engender a vision of hope.

CICOA Aging & In-Home Sollutions empowers older adults, those of any age with a disability and family caregivers to achieve the greatest possible independence, dignity and quality of life.

For over 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we help people stay well and get well, find cures, and fight back against cancer.

To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Global Gifts is a not-for-profit business committed to serving impoverished artisans and producers in the developing world by providing vital fair income and employment for people of limited opportunity marketing ethically produced and ethically obtained handmade products educating the public about the cultures and traditions associated with items we sell and helping consumers spend their shopping dollars in ways that benefit impoverished peoples around the world

Empowering students of all ages, from K-12 through young adults aged 18-25, with unique opportunities, invaluable resources, and cutting-edge tools that ignite their drive to take full control of their path to future success. Our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating essential skills such as work and career readiness, fostering entrepreneurial spirit, and enhancing financial literacy.

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all

Continuing Christ's Ministry in Our Franciscan Tradition: Respect for life, fidelity to our mission, compassionate concern, joyful service, christian stewardship

United Way of Central Indiana fights for the education, financial stability, health and basic needs of everyone in our community.

Timmy Global Health expands access to healthcare and empowers students and volunteers to tackle today's most pressing global health challenges.

To provide rest to families with patients at St. Vincent Hospital.

The mission of SouthernCare is to assure that residents of its service locales have access to a program of care that enhances the quality of life for the terminally ill patients and their families. Care for the whole person is emphasized by providing physical, spiritual, and emotional support to all medically appropriate persons without discrimination. Efforts are centered on meeting needs by offering highly individualized, compassionate care in the person's home or home-like setting. SouthernCare recognizes the value of dedicated staff and volunteers and affirms each as individuals, as well as members of the Care team. SouthernCare is dedicated to enhancing the care of all in the community by education, and by example, serve as a symbolic reminder that life is to be lived until you die.

We are dedicated to providing competitive and non-competitive athletic opportunities to individuals with disabilities to enhance quality of life, promote physical fitness, introduce recreational and wheelchair sports and challenge participants to perform at a competitive level.

Our goal is to care for those experiencing a terminal illness by providing joy, love, and tranquility. We help patients and their loved ones to treasure their memories while being grateful for each new day, and we treat each interaction with a real-life application of the "golden rule" - treat others as we wish to be treated.

The mission of Parkinson's Awareness Association of Central Indiana (PAACI) is to be a major source of information and education about Parkinson's disease and a strong advocate for improvement of services, quality of care and research support for people with Parkinsons in Indiana.

Dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease for healthcare professionals, patients and their families, and tens of millions of Americans at risk.

The National Institute for Fitness and Sport is dedicated to enhancing human health, physical fitness and athletic performance through research, education and service for people of all ages and abilities. The NIFS mission is carried out through a variety of departments, including Athletic Performance, Corporate Fitness Management, Educational Services, Fitness Center and Youth Development.

To improve the lives of individuals with physical, cognitive and/or behavioral challenges in the greater Indianapolis community through equine assisted therapies and activities.

To advance mental health across all communities in Greater Indianapolis through education, advocacy and intervention.

Our goal is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defect, premature birth, and infant mortality.

Our goal is to reduce the physical, emotional, and financial burdens of cancer for medically underserved residents of central Indiana.

The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Providing assurance to patients and families that they are making the right health care choices by choosing the IU Health system.

To cultivate the culture of urban agriculture and healthy lifestyles, empowering individuals and communities to Grow well, Eat well, Live well and Be well.

The mission of the Edna Martin Christian Center is to bridge cultural, racial, and economic differences in order to support and nurture the people in the community by providing holistic programs that empower, encourage, and engender a vision of hope.

Down Syndrome Indiana is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. Our mission is to serve as a conduit of information, support and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome and their families, which promotes growth and inclusion in the community.

To find cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.

CICOA Aging & In-Home Sollutions empowers older adults, those of any age with a disability and family caregivers to achieve the greatest possible independence, dignity and quality of life.

The mission of The Children's TherAplay Foundation is to provide children with special needs a foundation for developing life skills through innovative therapies, including equine-assisted physical and occupational therapies, in a safe and caring environment.

We aim to provide fundraising assistance for children and young adults needing life-saving transplants and promotes organ, marrow and tissue donation.

Cancer Support Community is a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. All of our programs are provided free of charge.

To educate Indianapolis youth about the benefits of exercise, proper diet and healthy living, While also combating community deterioration and juvenile delinquency by promoting health, physical fitness and wellness in the Indianapolis community.

To increase and broaden public knowledge and awareness of the behaviors, social issues, and emotional needs of individuals on the autism spectrum so that all individuals can participate in and contribute to our community without fear of bias or loss of individuality.

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Education, Advocacy and Research. With the generous support of the public, we are "Fighting for Air." When you join the American Lung Association in the fight for healthy lungs and healthy air, you help save lives today and keep America healthy tomorrow.

Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

We work to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by it.

For over 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we help people stay well and get well, find cures, and fight back against cancer.

To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

To provide Christ-centered programs and services for the homeless and those in need.

We aim toward the enhancement of the lives of central Indiana's most vulnerable and disenfranchised residents-youth involved in family crisis. We provide a uniquely warm and welcoming shelter home, transitional living programs, home-based and family-centered counseling, youth support groups, a crisis hot line, and community outreach and education. Stopover especially embraces those youth excluded from traditional social services systems, and, in accord with our grassroots and community-based origins, addresses each client as an individual with unique strengths and needs.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers assistance to those who have fallen upon times of hardship and personal crisis. Ways in which SVdP helps include providing food, clothing and furniture, as well as financial assistance when funds are available.

To provide one-on-one tutoring and educational advocacy for school-aged children impacted by homelessness.

The Salvation Army is an international organization which works to provide safety and resources for those in need. With a variety of services provided around Indianapolis, we strive to spread God's love by meeting human needs without discrimination.

HVAF of Indiana, Inc. short for Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation, is a United Way nonprofit organization, providing transitional housing and basic needs to veterans and families. Our mission is to eliminate homelessness among veterans and their families through education, prevention, supportive services and advocacy.

Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty through the compassion of Jesus Christ.

United Way of Central Indiana fights for the education, financial stability, health and basic needs of everyone in our community.

The Salvation Army; an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet the human needs in His name without discrimination.

Rebuilding the Wall, Inc. (RtW) stabilizes low-income families by providing the opportunity for homeownership through the renovation of vacant inner city properties. We combat social injustice by building relationships across racial and socio-economic barriers; and we stabilize the community by recycling resources within our Indianapolis neighborhood.

Horizon House is a full-service agency that connects our homeless neighbors with integrated, comprehensive services. We provide a safe place and basic services for our community's homeless, serving them with dignity and respect, as they take steps towards a more stable life. From shelter for a day... to stability for a lifetime

Our Mission is "Helping Homeless Families Help Themselves." Holy Family Shelter, a program of Catholic Charities Indianapolis, was the first emergency shelter specifically for homeless families in Indianapolis. Holy Family Shelter has the capacity to house up to 22 families on any given night. Depending on family size, there are 55-85 individuals living at the shelter every night. This is their "home" while they are with us and we take this responsibility to heart. We work diligently to provide food, shelter, basic material needs and a safe place for families in crisis to begin to heal. Our case managers provide comprehensive services to assist families in setting goals & priorities, obtaining life skills such as budgeting, communication skills, parenting, stress management and more as families begin their journey to permanent housing.

Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity unites the community with people in need to provide the life-changing opportunity to purchase and own simple, quality, affordable homes. Our organization relies on individuals, churches, corporations and foundations to provide the financial and in-kind resources necessary to construct or rehabilitate the homes. Annually, GIHFH also relies on 8,000+ volunteers that provide the labor to construct and rehab the homes. All this allows GIHFH to provide monthly mortgage rates around $350 - $450.

The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) is a private, non-profit fair housing organization founded in 2011. Its mission is to ensure equal housing opportunities by eliminating housing discrimination through advocacy, enforcement, education and outreach.

To meet the basic needs of homeless families and children seeking assistance and connect them with opportunities to help them realize their potential. Based on these beliefs, the goals of the Dayspring Center are: To shelter, feed, clothe and assist the homeless, poor and needy people of metropolitan Indianapolis; To strive to preserve each individual's privacy, dignity and self-respect; To provide practical assistance to poor people with special needs; To change conditions contributing to homelessness; To help people connect with community resources in social, health, educational, housing and employment opportunities; and To work together with all faiths in our community to establish continuing financial and volunteer support. Dayspring Center's services are available to all regardless of ethnic or cultural heritage, income, marital status, sexual orientation, health or creed.

Back on My Feet combats homelessness through the power of running, community support and essential employment and housing resources.

The mission of the 500 Festival is to produce life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500 and foster a positive impact on the city of Indianapolis and state of Indiana.

To provide rest to families with patients at St. Vincent Hospital.

To provide Christ-centered programs and services for the homeless and those in need.

United Way of Central Indiana fights for the education, financial stability, health and basic needs of everyone in our community.

Helping people in areas where they need help.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers assistance to those who have fallen upon times of hardship and personal crisis. Ways in which SVdP helps include providing food, clothing and furniture, as well as financial assistance when funds are available.

Our mission is transforming lives through the power of food. Second Helpings, Inc. accepts donated perishable and overstocked food to prepare nutritious meals for thousands of hungry children and adults every day, and distributes them free of charge through local social service agencies in Greater Indianapolis. Second Helpings also trains unemployed and underemployed adults for meaningful careers in the culinary industry

The Salvation Army is an international organization which works to provide safety and resources for those in need. With a variety of services provided around Indianapolis, we strive to spread God's love by meeting human needs without discrimination.

The Patachou Foundation prepares, serves, and delivers healthy meals to children impacted by homelessness and hunger and increases their awareness, connection, and excitement about the real food they are eating. Our meal service is complemented by hands-on educational programming to combat food insecurity at its core to break the cycle of hunger in our community.

The Indianapolis Division of the Midwest Food Bank is committed to serving those in need all over the state of Indiana and beyond.

Meals on Wheels is the leading privately funded organization promoting dignity and independent living for the homebound, through volunteer delivery of nutritious meals in the greater Indianapolis area.

To cultivate the culture of urban agriculture and healthy lifestyles, empowering individuals and communities to Grow well, Eat well, Live well and Be well.

To lead the fight against hunger

Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty through the compassion of Jesus Christ.

Food pantries redefined. Food pantry incubation, education, support and provisions. Building godly relationships with clients to meet spiritual hunger. Food pantry resource information hub for Central Indiana.

To meet the basic needs of homeless families and children seeking assistance and connect them with opportunities to help them realize their potential. Based on these beliefs, the goals of the Dayspring Center are: To shelter, feed, clothe and assist the homeless, poor and needy people of metropolitan Indianapolis; To strive to preserve each individual's privacy, dignity and self-respect; To provide practical assistance to poor people with special needs; To change conditions contributing to homelessness; To help people connect with community resources in social, health, educational, housing and employment opportunities; and To work together with all faiths in our community to establish continuing financial and volunteer support. Dayspring Center's services are available to all regardless of ethnic or cultural heritage, income, marital status, sexual orientation, health or creed.

Exodus Refugee Immigration works with refugees - worldwide victims of persecution, injustice and war - to establish self-sufficient lives in freedom and sanctuary for themselves and their families in Indiana.

As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world. Peace Corps Volunteers work at the grassroots level toward sustainable change that lives on long after their service-at the same time becoming global citizens and serving their country. When they return home, Volunteers bring their knowledge and experiences-and a global outlook-that enriches the lives of those around them. The Peace Corps' Mission: To promote world peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals: To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women. To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served. To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.

Global Gifts is a not-for-profit business committed to serving impoverished artisans and producers in the developing world by providing vital fair income and employment for people of limited opportunity marketing ethically produced and ethically obtained handmade products educating the public about the cultures and traditions associated with items we sell and helping consumers spend their shopping dollars in ways that benefit impoverished peoples around the world

To foster philanthropy domestically by designing service-learning programs that engage US students & professionals with rural HIV-ravaged communities in Swaziland and work together to educate, empower and lift orphaned and vulnerable children out of poverty through education and outreach.

Exodus Refugee Immigration works with refugees - worldwide victims of persecution, injustice and war - to establish self-sufficient lives in freedom and sanctuary for themselves and their families in Indiana.

Building Tomorrow catalyzes communities and individuals in support of access to quality education for students in East Africa. We do this by empowering young people to invest their time, talents and resources in support of new educational opportunities; facilitating the construction of community-built, locally-sustained primary schools; and building the human capacity and leadership of locally-based school management teams.

United Way of Central Indiana fights for the education, financial stability, health and basic needs of everyone in our community.

Our mission is to strive to build a solid foundation for our youth to build upon and to achieve academic excellence for the rest of their life.

To provide one-on-one tutoring and educational advocacy for school-aged children impacted by homelessness.

We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the community by using the power of the human-animal bond.

Our Savior Lutheran Church; A Christ centered, Cross-focused, Compassion filled Community of believers. "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest" - Matthew 9:37-38

Indy Reads builds literacy, English language, and job readiness skills to empower adults and families to reach their full potential.

We are a group of parents who are trying to supplement the amount of science education our children receive at school.

The Indianapolis Public Library enriches lives and builds communities through lifelong learning

Building Tomorrow catalyzes communities and individuals in support of access to quality education for students in East Africa. We do this by empowering young people to invest their time, talents and resources in support of new educational opportunities; facilitating the construction of community-built, locally-sustained primary schools; and building the human capacity and leadership of locally-based school management teams.

Enriching the lives of Indiana's youth by inspiring them to discover their strengths.

The Rhythm! Discovery Center is the world's foremost percussion museum providing innovative programs; interactive, standards-based educational exhibits; and artist performances. Drawing upon cultures from around the world, the Center offers a unique, engaging experience to explore the universality of rhythm and percussion and its role in shaping communication, music, art, performance and society. Walking through the visually captivating exhibit rooms and performance venue, guests are invited to fulfill their dreams of being a percussionist.

Westminster Neighborhood Ministries reaches out to serve the families and children in the growing inner-city area of Indianapolis's Near Eastside. Our programming builds on three core principles: Provide for needs, support, and educate. Provide needed services to all members of the family. Support our neighborhood by developing partnerships with other local resources. Teach families and children to become more self-sustaining.

United Way of Central Indiana fights for the education, financial stability, health and basic needs of everyone in our community.

Helping people in areas where they need help.

Rebuilding the Wall, Inc. (RtW) stabilizes low-income families by providing the opportunity for homeownership through the renovation of vacant inner city properties. We combat social injustice by building relationships across racial and socio-economic barriers; and we stabilize the community by recycling resources within our Indianapolis neighborhood.

PALS Programs designs immersive experiences where young adults with Down syndrome and their peers have fun, grow as individuals, and build transformative friendships. Camp PALS is a week-long, overnight sleepaway camp run at 14 locations across the country from June-August.

Our Savior Lutheran Church; A Christ centered, Cross-focused, Compassion filled Community of believers. "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest" - Matthew 9:37-38

In its current state, the Near Westside has successfully graduated from the GINI initiative and has formed the Near West Collaborative, which consist of four culturally, economically, and diverse neighborhoods (Hawthorne, We Care, Haughville, and Stringtown). Now known as a Sustainable Community through LISC;, Near West Collaborative works as a conduit to ensure the neighborhood associations, institutions, community centers, and business work together to help improve the quality of life of the community by focusing on seven priority areas for immediate and long-term vitality of the neighborhoods. These priorities consist of housing, public safety, beautification, economic development, education, health, and civic and youth participation. In order to accomplish major goals of our Quality of Life plan, we enlist the help of organizations like you. Your contribution, sponsorship, or volunteer support provides millions of dollars of investments that will ultimately improve the quality of life of every individual in the Near West area. Each year, Near West creates a list of proposals that will be great for organizations like you to participate in. These proposals are not set in stone, they is always room for editing, rephrasing, and reevaluating the process to fit the needs of the community and your organization. We hope that these ideas spark an interest in your organization and you can find an idea that you can participate fully in.

To create a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve through quality programs focused primarily on youth, seniors, and families.

La Plaza strengthens Central Indiana by advocating and preparing Latino students for educational success and by connecting Latino families to health and social services.

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful engages diverse communities to create vibrant public places, helping people and nature thrive.

To create positive impact by hosting world-class sporting events which drive economic vitality, facilitate a vibrant community with civic pride, garner national and international media attention and create opportunities for our youth.

To cultivate the culture of urban agriculture and healthy lifestyles, empowering individuals and communities to Grow well, Eat well, Live well and Be well.

To nurture the social and emotional needs of our community through the gifting of formal wear.

Believing in the worth and the gifts of each person to enrich the world, Freewheelin' Community Bikes uses bicycles to bring out the best in people and in our community.

The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) is a private, non-profit fair housing organization founded in 2011. Its mission is to ensure equal housing opportunities by eliminating housing discrimination through advocacy, enforcement, education and outreach.

Big Car Collaborative brings art to people and people to art, sparking creativity in lives to support communities. Two of our long-term projects, Tube Factory artspace and Listen Hear, host community and cultural programs as hubs for social connectivity, cooperation, and creativity in the Garfield Park neighborhood just south of downtown Indianapolis. We also facilitate people-focused placemaking and place keeping projects across the city and beyond through Spark Placemaking. If you’re in Indianapolis, tune in to our non-commercial community radio station, WQRT 99.1 LP FM.

Back on My Feet combats homelessness through the power of running, community support and essential employment and housing resources.

The Athenaeum preserves and enhances its historic German-American landmark to advance the Sound Mind in a Sound Body values of its founders through programming that lifts spirits and engages in diverse communities.

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Education, Advocacy and Research. With the generous support of the public, we are "Fighting for Air." When you join the American Lung Association in the fight for healthy lungs and healthy air, you help save lives today and keep America healthy tomorrow.

We aim to break the cycle of poverty on the near eastside of Indianapolis.

To provide a supportive home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill or injured children receiving medical care at Riley Hospital for Children and other Indianapolis hospitals.

The Indiana State Library is responsible for: Developing and providing library services to state government, its branches, its departments and its officials and employees; Providing for the individual citizens of the state those specialized library services not generally appropriate, economical or available in other libraries of the state; Encouraging and supporting the development of the library profession; and Strengthening services of all types of publicly and privately supported special, school, academic, and public libraries. Through its history, the Indiana State Library has developed strong collections in the fields of Indiana history and culture, Indiana state government and United States government publications, Indiana newspapers, genealogy and family history resources on Indiana and the eastern United States, Braille, large print, and books on tape for the visually impaired, library science, and American history, politics, and economics. Its collections in these areas support research by state agency employees, scholars, genealogists, librarians, students, Indiana residents who are blind or physically challenged, and the general public. The Library Development Office works to improve and support the libraries of Indiana through assistance, training, and supervising the distribution of state and federal funds.

Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty through the compassion of Jesus Christ.

The mission of the Edna Martin Christian Center is to bridge cultural, racial, and economic differences in order to support and nurture the people in the community by providing holistic programs that empower, encourage, and engender a vision of hope.

Exodus Refugee Immigration works with refugees - worldwide victims of persecution, injustice and war - to establish self-sufficient lives in freedom and sanctuary for themselves and their families in Indiana.

The Salvation Army is an international organization which works to provide safety and resources for those in need. With a variety of services provided around Indianapolis, we strive to spread God's love by meeting human needs without discrimination.

Our Savior Lutheran Church; A Christ centered, Cross-focused, Compassion filled Community of believers. "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest" - Matthew 9:37-38

Engaging and Empowering Families and Community with Love, Compassion, Faith and Support

Like a Lion's mission is to provide academic, emotional and spiritual support to at risk youth on the east side of Indy.

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Education, Advocacy and Research. With the generous support of the public, we are "Fighting for Air." When you join the American Lung Association in the fight for healthy lungs and healthy air, you help save lives today and keep America healthy tomorrow.

Beacon of Hope Crisis Center is a Christ-centered organization empowering victims of domestic violence and sexual assault to become self-sufficient by providing safety, education, and support. Our vision is for everyone to live free from the grip of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Exodus Refugee Immigration works with refugees - worldwide victims of persecution, injustice and war - to establish self-sufficient lives in freedom and sanctuary for themselves and their families in Indiana.

To improve the lives of individuals with physical, cognitive and/or behavioral challenges in the greater Indianapolis community through equine assisted therapies and activities.

IYG creates safe spaces, provides wellness programming and educates LGBTQ youth and the community.

UwYGPM provide transportation for families visitation in a holistic approach and wellness

UwYGPM provide transportation for families visitation in a holistic approach and wellness

United Way of Central Indiana fights for the education, financial stability, health and basic needs of everyone in our community.

The Salvation Army; an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet the human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an international organization which works to provide safety and resources for those in need. With a variety of services provided around Indianapolis, we strive to spread God's love by meeting human needs without discrimination.

We are a unique, nonprofit agency providing counseling, safe shelter, and education for women and children who are survivors of domestic violence and abuse. Through outreach and consultation, we also seek to educate the community about the issue of domestic violence and its impact on all our lives.

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Education, Advocacy and Research. With the generous support of the public, we are "Fighting for Air." When you join the American Lung Association in the fight for healthy lungs and healthy air, you help save lives today and keep America healthy tomorrow.

For over 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we help people stay well and get well, find cures, and fight back against cancer.