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Nonprofit Agencies by Alphabet<\/h1>

To view more information on a particular agency, please click on the name of that organization.<\/p>

A<\/h2>

Alliance for Youth Services, Inc.<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To develop and maintain, through shared leadership and qualified staff, before- and\/or after-school programs and support services for children, their parents and the community.<\/p>

Alzheimer’s Association<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families, and caregivers.<\/p>

American Cancer Society, Central Indiana Area<\/a><\/p>

Mission: The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.<\/p>

American Diabetes Association<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.<\/p>

American Heart Association<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke<\/p>

American Lung Association of Indiana<\/a><\/p>

Mission: The mission of the American Lung Association of Indiana is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health through research, education and advocacy.<\/p>

American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.<\/p>

Answers for Autism<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

Art Council of Indianapolis<\/a><\/p>

Mission: The Arts Council of Indianapolis builds the community through the arts by developing visibility, funding, audiences, information, and partnerships.<\/p>

Athenaeum<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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<\/p>

ArtMix<\/a><\/p>

Mission:\u00a0Transforming the lives of people with disabilities through the creation of art.<\/p>

Art With a Heart<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To provide hands-on visual arts experiences that educate and inspire at-risk children. Our programs uniquely reinforce academics within the artistic experience and strive to instill confidence in our kids, benefiting them in both school and life.<\/p>

Auntie Mame’s Child Development Center, Inc.<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To provide high quality culturally responsive early education and school age programs that equip children to become engaged learners, strong leaders, and successful adults.<\/p>

AYS, Inc.<\/a><\/p>

Mission: \u00a0To enrich the learning and well-being of children in a safe, caring, and fun environment outside of the school day.<\/p>

B<\/h2>

Back on My Feet Indianapolis<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Back on My Feet (BoMF) is a national nonprofit organization that is dedicated to creating independence and self-sufficiency within the homeless and other underserved populations by first engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem.<\/p>

Baxter YMCA<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that enhance personal growth and improve health of spirit, mind, and body for all.<\/p>

Beacon of Hope Crisis Center<\/a><\/p>

Mission:\u00a0Beacon of Hope Crisis Center is a Christ-cenered organization empowering victims of domestic violence and sexual assault to become self-sufficient by providing safety, education and support. We serve all individuals and families facing domestic violence and\/or sexual assault crisis regardless of religion, race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, national origin, language capacity, or ability.<\/p>

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

Beyond Monumental<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To educate\u00a0Indianapolis youth about the benefits of exercise, proper diet and healthy living, While also\u00a0combating community deterioration and juvenile delinquency by promoting health, physical fitness and wellness in the Indianapolis community.<\/p>

Big Brother Big Sister of Central Indiana<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana develops mentors committed to helping boys and girls grow into the next generation of caring, confident, and competent adults.<\/p>

Big Car\u00a0<\/a>Collaborative\u00a0<\/a><\/p>

Mission: \u00a0Big Car Collaborative brings art to people and people to art, sparking creativity in lives to support communities.<\/p>

Black Pine Animal Sanctuary\u00a0<\/a><\/p>

Mission:\u00a0To provide refuge to displaced, captive-raised exotic animals for the rest of their lives and educate people about responsible animal care and conservation.<\/p>

Bosma Enterprises for the Blind<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Bosma Enterprises is dedicated to empowering people who are blind or visually impaired by creating opportunities that lead to the achievement of each individual’s employment, economic, social, and self-determination goals.<\/p>

Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis<\/a><\/p>

Mission: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis believes that 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.<\/p>

Brighton Hospice<\/p>

Mission: The\u00a0mission at Brighton Hospice is to provide the best physical, emotional, and spiritual care for our patients and their families.<\/p>

Brook’s Place for Grieving Young People<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Brooke’s Place provides support and services to grieving children and families in the belief that hope for tomorrow begins today.<\/p>

Building Tomorrow<\/a><\/p>

Mission: \u00a0Building Tomorrow catalyzes communities and individuals in support of access to quality education for students in East Africa.<\/p>

C<\/h2>

Cancer Support Community Central Indiana<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation<\/p>

Mission: Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation’s mission is three-fold. Serving the Community Quality parks, greenways, and opportunities for recreation and wellness contribute significantly to the quality of life in our community. Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is dedicated to serving the community\u2019s identified park and recreation needs.<\/p>

Charles W. Fairbanks Elementary School<\/a><\/p>

Mission:\u00a0 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.<\/p>

Child Advocates, Inc.<\/p>

Mission: Child Advocates engages community volunteers and staff members to protect children who are victims of child abuse. We are their voices in court, ensuring all children thrive in a safe and secure home.<\/p>

Children’s Bureau, Inc.<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To support and assist vulnerable and high-risk children and their families.<\/p>

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To create extraordinary learning experiences that have the power to transform the lives of children and families.<\/p>

Children’s Organ Transplant Association<\/a><\/p>

Mission: The Children’s Organ Transplant Association provides fundraising assistance for children and young adults needing life-saving transplants and promotes organ, marrow and tissue donation.<\/p>

Children’s TherAplay Foundation, Inc.<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

CICOA<\/a><\/p>

Mission:\u00a0CICOA 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.<\/p>

Coburn Place Safe Haven<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Coburn Place empowers victims of intimate partner violence to live as survivors. The vision of Coburn Place is of a world where every adult and child may live free from intimate partner violence, housed stably and safely, with adequate financial resources.<\/p>

Community Health Networks<\/a><\/p>

Mission: With Caring and compassion, we continually strive to improve the health and well being of those individuals in Central Indiana who entrust their care to us.<\/p>

Community Outreach Center \/ Touba Gardens<\/a><\/p>

Mission:\u00a0Helping people in areas where they need help.<\/p>

Connect2Help<\/p>

Mission:\u00a0Connect2Help’s mission is to facilitate connections between people who need human services and those who provide them.<\/p>

Conner Prairie<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Conner Prairie inspires curiosity and fosters learning about Indiana’s past by providing engaging, individualized and unique experiences.<\/p>

Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

Crooked Creek Food Pantry Inc.<\/p>

Mission: This food pantry\u00a0exists to fight food insecurity in Northwest Indianapolis.<\/p>

D<\/h2>

Damar Services<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Damar’s mission is to provide residential, educational and support services for children and adults with developmental disabilities that promote their fullest individual potential\u2026and prepare them to live with as much independence as possible in their chosen community.<\/p>

The Damien Center<\/a><\/p>

Mission:\u00a0Our mission is to empower communities and persons affected by HIV\/AIDS in the state of Indiana by being a leading resource, provider, and advocate for comprehensive HIV\/AIDS care, prevention, education, and related services.<\/p>

Dayspring Center<\/a><\/p>

Mission:\u00a0To meet the basic needs of homeless families and children seeking assistance and connect them with opportunities to help them realize their potential.<\/p>

Down Syndrome Indiana<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

The Dyslexia Institute of Indiana<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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. 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.<\/p>

E<\/h2>

East Tenth United Methodist Children & Youth Center<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

Easter Seals Crossroads Rehabilitation Center<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Easter Seals Crossroads is a community resource working with children and adults with disabilities and special needs and their families to promote growth, dignity and independence.<\/p>

Edna Martin Christian Center<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

Eiteljorg Museum<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Agave members are a dynamic, energetic group of students and young professionals who share an enthusiasm for contributing to the local arts and helping the Eiteljorg fulfill its mission — to inspire an appreciation and understanding of the art, history and cultures of the American West and Native Americans.<\/p>

Epilepsy Foundation of America<\/p>

Mission: To lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives.<\/p>

Exodus Refugee<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Exodus Refugee 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.<\/p>

F<\/h2>

Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

Faith Hope and Love<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Connecting volunteers and resources with love and service to meet social, economic and spiritual needs in order to bring hope to our communities.<\/p>

Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center at Crooked Creek<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To promote civic, social and personal responsibility in the Crooked Creek service area by providing quality services that enhance the lives of individuals and families.<\/p>

First Baptist Athletics<\/p>

Mission: First Baptist Athletics’ goal is to ensure that every child, regardless of ability or financial status, is able to play sports.<\/p>

Fletcher Place Community Center<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Breaking the cycle of poverty through the compassion of Jesus Christ.<\/p>

Freewheelin’ Community Bikes<\/a><\/p>

Mission: \u200b\u200bBelieving 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.<\/p>

G<\/h2>

Gifted Gown<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To nurture the social and emotional needs of our community through the gifting of formal wear.<\/p>

Give Hope, Fight Poverty<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.<\/p>

Girls Incorporated of Indianapolis<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold!<\/p>

Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc.<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Help charities feed people in need.<\/p>

Global Gifts<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To serve impoverished artisans in the developing world by marketing ethically produced and ethically obtained handmade products and educating the public about fair trade.<\/p>

Growing Places Indy<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To cultivate the culture of urban agriculture and healthy lifestyles, empowering individuals and communities to Grow well, Eat well, Live well and Be well.<\/p>

H<\/h2>

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis joins with low-income families and community partners to provide home-ownership opportunities and build communities of hope in Indianapolis as an expression of God’s love.<\/p>

Healing Friends Foundation<\/p>

Mission: Healing Friends Foundation’s mission is to touch people’s hearts in a positive way, by encouraging and restoring hope that has been lost due to economic hardship.<\/p>

Heritage Place of Indianapolis<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Heritage Place of Indianapolis, Inc. provides older adults with comprehensive and coordinated human services to encourage and promote healthy lifestyles, independence, well-being and quality of life.<\/p>

Holy Family Shelter<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To provide temporary shelter and case management to homeless families in Marion County.<\/p>

Horizon House<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To be a focal point for services and advocacy that empowers individuals and families to no longer be homeless.<\/p>

Humane Society of Indianapolis<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To provide shelter and find homes for lost and abandoned animals; to educate and promote the humane care and treatment of all animals; to advocate animal welfare; and to further the bond between people and animals.<\/p>

HVAF of Indiana, Inc.<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

I<\/h2>

Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide<\/a><\/p>

Mission:\u00a0Chaucie\u2019s Place works passionately to empower the community to end child sexual abuse and youth suicide by offering evidence-informed, high-quality prevention programs so all children can live free from harm and to their highest potential.<\/p>

Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence<\/a><\/p>

Mission: ICADV is committed to the elimination of domestic violence through providing public awareness, education, training, influencing public policy and promoting availability of comprehensive resources.<\/p>

Indiana School for the Deaf<\/a><\/p>

Mission: The Indiana School for the Deaf Community promotes academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students through a Bilingual\/Bicultural environment.<\/p>

Indiana Sports Corp<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

Indiana State Library<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

Indiana State Museum<\/a><\/p>

Mission: The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites preserves, interprets and presents material evidence of Indiana’s cultural and natural history in a context that encourages people to actively participate in discovering their world – as it was, as it is and as it can be.<\/p>

Indiana University Health North Hospital<\/a><\/p>

Mission:\u00a0Providing assurance to patients and families that they are making the right health care choices by choosing the IU Health system.<\/p>

Indiana Youth Group<\/a><\/p>

Mission: IYG provides a safe place, a confidential environment, youth development programs and support services which foster personal strength and wellness among self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people. IYG advocates on their behalf in schools, on the streets, and in the community.<\/p>

Indianapolis Animal Care & Control<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

Indianapolis Art Center<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To engage, enlighten and enhance our communities through art education, participation, and observation.<\/p>

Indianapolis Public Library<\/a>\u00a0aka IndyPL<\/p>

Mission: The Indianapolis Public Library is the community’s place to access essential information resources, technology, programs and services; foster reading and learning and promote the social, economic, recreational and lifelong learning interests of its diverse population.<\/p>

IPS School 91<\/a><\/p>

Mission: We are a group of parents who are trying to supplement the amount of science education our children receive at school.<\/p>

Indianapolis Opera<\/a><\/p>

Mission:\u00a0Serving 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.<\/p>

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To advance the enjoyment and appreciation of symphonic music through performances at the highest artistic level and innovative programs that challenge, educate, enrich, and entertain.<\/p>

Indianapolis Zoo<\/a><\/p>

Mission: The Indianapolis Zoo empowers people and communities, both locally and globally, to advance animal conservation.<\/p>

Indy Hunger Network’s Cooking Matters<\/a><\/p>

Mission:\u00a0Our mission is to create a system that ensures anyone who is hungry can access the nutritious food they need. Our work is focused on improving access to food, improving the nutrition of the food supply, and increasing the sustainability of the hunger relief system in our area. As part of the No Kid Hungry campaign to end childhood hunger in America, Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters teaches participants to shop smarter, use nutrition information to make healthier choices and cook delicious, affordable meals.<\/p>

Indy Reads<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To promote and improve the literacy of adults and families in Central Indiana.<\/p>

J<\/h2>

Jameson Camp<\/a><\/p>

Mission:\u00a0Enriching the lives of Indiana’s youth by inspiring them to discover their strengths.<\/p>

Joy’s House<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To provide an opportunity for adults, aging and those living with physical and\/or mental challenges, to participate in a social environment to improve the quality of life, while also offering temporary relief for their caregiver(s).<\/p>

The Julian Center<\/a><\/p>

Mission: The Julian Center is 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.<\/p>

Junior Achievement<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

K<\/h2>

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful<\/a><\/p>

Mission:\u00a0Keep Indianapolis Beautiful engages diverse communities to create vibrant public places, helping people and nature thrive.<\/p>

L<\/h2>

La Plaza, Inc.<\/a><\/p>

Mission:The mission of La Plaza, Inc. is to serve, empower, and integrate the central Indiana Latino community.<\/p>

Ladies Under Construction Inc.<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To empower girls to grow into successful women.<\/p>

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.<\/p>

Like a Lion<\/a><\/p>

Mission:\u00a0Like a Lion’s mission is to provide academic, emotional and spiritual support to at risk youth on the east side of Indy.<\/p>

Lillian Davis Foundation<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

Little Red Door Cancer Agency<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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 medically underserved residents of central Indiana.<\/p>

Lutheran Child and Family Services<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Serving human needs with the support of the church and the community by providing programs of compassionate care and counsel to enhance dignity and quality of life.<\/p>

LYN House<\/p>

Mission: To further build transformative Christ-centered partnerships with neighbors through which economic, relational and spiritual poverty are alleviated.<\/p>

M<\/h2>

March of Dimes Indiana Chapter<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.<\/p>

Martin Luther King Center<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To create a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve through quality programs focused primarily on youth, seniors, and families.<\/p>

Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana<\/a>Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana innovates, advocates and collaborates to end hunger and malnutrition for our senior, disabled and chronically ill neighbors.<\/p>

Mental Health America of Greater Indianapolis<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To advance mental health across all communities in Greater Indianapolis through education, advocacy and intervention.<\/p>

Midwest Food Bank<\/a><\/p>

Mission: The Indianapolis Division of the Midwest Food Bank is committed to serving those in need all over the state of Indiana and beyond.<\/p>

Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To enrich the lives of individuals in need through a relationship with horses in a safe and natural setting.<\/p>

Muscular Dystrophy Association<\/a><\/p>

Mission:\u00a0The 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.<\/p>

N<\/h2>

National Institute for Fitness and Sports\u00a0<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To enhance human health, physical fitness, and athletic performance through research, education, and service for people of all ages and abilities.<\/p>

National Kidney Foundation of Indiana<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well being of individuals and families affected by these diseases and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.<\/p>

Near West Collaborative<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

NeighborLink Indianapolis<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Helping neighbors help neighbors:\u00a0 we post requests from senior homeowners who need help with things they can no longer do themselves or afford to have done. We facilitate volunteers connecting with those in need and helping them as needed.<\/p>

New Day<\/p>

Mission: To help children and adults\u00a0adjust to the divorce and manage their grief in a healthy way.<\/p>

Newfields<\/a>To enrich lives through exceptional experiences with art and nature.<\/p>

Noble of Indiana<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To create opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to live meaningful lives.<\/p>

O<\/h2>

Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church (OSELC)<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Our Savior Lutheran Church; A Christ centered, Cross-focused, Compassion filled Community of believers.<\/p>

P<\/h2>

PALS Programs<\/a><\/p>

Mission: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.<\/p>

Parkinson’s Awareness Association<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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 Parkinsonians in Indiana.<\/p>

The Patachou Foundation<\/a><\/p>

Mission: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.<\/p>

Paws and Think, Inc.<\/a><\/p>

Mission: We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the community by using the power of the human-animal bond.<\/p>

Peace Corps<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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 peoples served. To help promote a better understanding of other people on the part of Americans.<\/p>

People For Urban Progress<\/a><\/p>

PEOPLE FOR URBAN PROGRESS is an Indianapolis-based 501c3 non-profit that advances good design and civic sustainability by developing products and projects in connectivity, responsible reuse, and making. PUP is creating a smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient city by combining good design with existing resources. We are stewards of those resources and curators of public spaces.<\/p>

Playworks Education Energized<\/a><\/p>

Mission:\u00a0We believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid.<\/p>

Premier Hospice and Palliative Care<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

R<\/h2>

Rebuilding the Wall, Inc.<\/a><\/p>

Mission: We stabilize low-income families by renovating vacant inner city properties and giving the families the opportunity for homeownership. We combat social injustice by building relationships across racial and socio-economic barriers and we stabilize community by the recycling of assets within the neighborhood.<\/p>

Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Sports Program<\/a><\/p>

Mission: The RHI Sports Program is 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.<\/p>

Rhythm! Discovery Center<\/a><\/p>

Mission: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.<\/p>

Riley Children’s Hospital<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Through our committed volunteers, we provide signature service to patients, families, staff and the community to support the mission and vision of Clarian Health.<\/p>

Ronald McDonald House<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To provide a home away from home for families of children being treated in area hospitals, primarily Riley Hospitals for Children.<\/p>

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Salvation Army of Indiana<\/a><\/p>

Mission:\u00a0The 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.<\/p>

Salvation Army Women and Children’s Shelter<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

School on Wheels<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To provide one-on-one tutoring and educational advocacy for school-aged children impacted by homelessness.<\/p>

Second Helpings<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

Shepherd Community Center<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Breaking the cycle of poverty on the near east side of Indianapolis.<\/p>

Society of St. Vincent de Paul<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To serve the needy of Central Indiana with food, furniture, appliances, household essentials and clothing at no cost.<\/p>

SouthernCare, Inc.<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

Special Olympics Indiana<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, offering 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.<\/p>

Stopover, Inc.<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Guided by our commitment to innovative service and compassionate care, Stopover has worked since 1970 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.<\/p>

St. Vincent House<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To provide rest to families with patients at St. Vincent Hospital.<\/p>

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Tangram<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Tangram is a 501(c)(3) United Way agency serving central Indiana. We provide customized supports for individuals with developmental disabilites so they can live as independently as possible.<\/p>

Teachers’ Treasures<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

Timmy Global Health<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Building healthy futures worldwide, one child at a time. This is accomplished by strengthening community-based health and education initiatives and empowering young people to share their energy and compassion.<\/p>

Touba Gardens<\/a><\/p>

Mission:\u00a0Helping people in areas where they need help.<\/p>

Turning Point Schools Indy<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

U<\/h2>

United Way of Central Indiana<\/a><\/p>

Mission: United Way of Central Indiana helps sustain vital human services for those who need help most while reducing such needs for future generations.<\/p>

Use What You’ve Got Prison Ministry Keeping Families Connected<\/a><\/p>

Use what You’ve Got Prison Ministry is a faith based organization that keeps families connected by providing transportation for prison visitation while promoting family wellness through education, supportive resources and spiritual enhancement<\/p>

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The Villages<\/a><\/p>

Mission: 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.<\/p>

Visiting Nurse Service<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Quality community-based and health related services that promote independence, wellness and family integrity.<\/p>

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Westminster Neighborhood Ministries<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Westminster Neighborhood Ministries reaches out to serve the families and children in the growing inner-city area of Indianapolis’s Near Eastside.<\/p>

Wheeler Mission Ministries<\/a><\/p>

Mission: Wheeler endeavors to lovingly demonstrate Biblical Christian faith to the socially, economically, emotionally and spiritually impoverished by providing for their basic physical and emotional needs and by encouraging personal spiritual growth.<\/p>

Y<\/h2>

YMCA of Greater Indianapolis<\/a><\/p>

Mission:\u00a0To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all<\/p>

YMCA of Greater Indianapolis: Ransburg Center<\/a><\/p>

Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all<\/p>

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500 Festival<\/a><\/p>

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