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American Indian Center of Indiana, Inc. |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The mission of the American Indian Center of Indiana Inc. is to offer comprehensive workforce development services to American Indians in Indiana. Our objective is to integrate employment and training services that prepare job seekers for careers, through collaboration with businesses, educational institutions and other key community organizations. The American Indian Center of Indiana Inc. aspires to promote a sense of unification among the American Indian people in Indiana to achieve personal, economic, social and cultural development. The 2000 census data indicates that we are a diverse people. Indian people from Indiana represent over two hundred tribes from North America. In Indiana, a state named for our people, there are Lakota, Comanche, Chippewa, Ottawa, Cherokee, Seminole, Hopi, Navajo, and Zuni just to name of few of the tribes whose people have chosen our beautiful state in which to live. In addition to tribal people from other states and Indian nations, there are the people native to Indiana. You will be able to find links to the Miami, Potawatomi, Wea, Piankashaw, Shawnee, and Delaware. Enjoy your time here and if we can be of help, please contact us. |
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Arthritis Foundation - Indiana Chapter |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Arthritis Foundation serves as a resource for individuals with
arthritis by providing educational information thorough public and
professional, health fairs, physician referrals and speaking
engagements. The Arthritis Foundation raises money through local events
such as the Jingle Bell Run and Arthritis Walk for research to find a
cure for arthritis. Our advocacy efforts encourage government leaders
to support the Arthritis Prevention Control and Cure Act for improved
healthcare, increased funding and address the need for pediatric
rheumatologists. |
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Community Addiction Services of Indiana |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: CASI begins as the Near Eastside Alternative Project, at the Near Eastside Multi-Service Center (NEMSC) as the first adolescent alcohol and drug abuse alternative prevention project in Indianapolis. |
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Damien Center |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Damien Center was established in 1987 to respond to the growing AIDS crisis in Indianapolis. Initially staffed entirely by volunteers, the Center has grown into the largest HIV/AIDS service organization in Indiana and is recognized nationally for its leadership and innovation in care and prevention programs.
Programs and services are designed to empower persons to overcome the challenges encountered when living with HIV/AIDS, to remain independent and productive.
Our prevention team works throughout the community to stop the spread of HIV through awareness, education, counseling and support. We offer free and confidential HIV testing. |
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Dress for Success Indianapolis |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Dress for Success Indianapolis (DFSI) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. DFSI was granted its charter in May 1999 to the founding Executive Director, Ms. Talene Shuck.
Currently, DFSI operates two programs, Suits for Success and Professional Women's Group. Suits for Success has been in operation since 2000, when the first client was suited. Professional Women's Group (PWG) launched in April 2006. As of April 2007, more than 2,900 women have been served. An anticipated 850 women will be served in 2007 alone. |
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ESC: Programs of Junior Achievement |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: ESC Education Programs enhance individual potential by assisting students, job seekers, and educators through Mentoring, Job Preparedness Workshops, and Science Comes Alive! The services result in inspiring participants to achieve greater heights.
ESC Management Assistance Program provides capacity building and critical management consulting to organizations to create an even greater impact upon our community. |
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Eagle Creek Park Foundation |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Eagle Creek Park Foundation, Inc. was formed in 1978, to protect, promote, enhance and support Eagle Creek Park. Eagle Creek Park is the only Indy Park required to fund itself. To that end, Foundation volunteers donate capital and time to achieve that goal. |
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FACE |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Leading the fight against pet overpopulation. FACE's high-volume spay/neuter is working in Indianapolis. Intake and euthanasia numbers are dropping.
Several years ago, FACE came to the people of Indianapolis with a simple but dramatic proposal. FACE said that a high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter clinic was long overdue in Indianapolis, would be much in demand, and within three to five years of opening, the number of animals entering and dying in local shelters would begin to drop dramatically. And that is exactly what has happened! |
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Fletcher Place Community Center |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Fletcher Place Ministries mission is to break the cycle of poverty through the compassion of Jesus Christ. We provide programs that help with immediate needs for food and clothing and with long term solutions through life skills, literacy and computer classes.
All of our programs are free to those in need - the cost is covered through donations. We are a faith based non profit organization - your gifts are tax deductible and can be made through our secure donation page on this website. |
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Girl Scouts of Hoosier Capital Council, Inc. |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Mission - "Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place."
The Girl Scouts is the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls, where in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives - like strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. |
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Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc. |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit, was founded in a 3-1/2 car garage in 1980 by a group of people concerned about the growing problem of hunger in Indianapolis. Early in 1981, Gleaners received a grant from the Lilly Endowment to network with Indiana communities that wanted to develop food banks. Today, nine food banks operate to provide food to charities that feed the hungry. As Gleaners enters its 27th year, the food bank has distributed more than 195 million pounds of food and critical grocery products to charities that serve the people in need of emergency food assistance. |
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Global Gifts |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Global Gifts is a not-for-profit volunteer supported organization committed to serving artisans and producers in the developing world. |
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Habitat for Humanity - Morgan County |
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City: Martinsville |
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General Description: We work in partnership with God and His people, developing lasting relationships with families in need by building and renovating houses so all in Morgan County have decent houses in which they can live and grow as God intended. |
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Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: We offer tours for seniors and encourage seniors to volunteer as our tour guides. |
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Indiana Black Expo |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Indiana Black Expo is a diverse, not-for-profit community service organization with a myriad of programs and events designed to meet the needs of the local African-American community. The organization hosts two signature events: Summer Celebration and the Circle City Classic Football Game. Visit the web site for more information on various programs. |
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Indiana Sports Corporation |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Indiana Sports Corporation (ISC), a private not-for-profit entity, has a focused and critical purpose-attract and bring to Indiana marquee sporting events in a first-class manner. |
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Indiana State Library |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Genealogy, braille and low vision assistance. |
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Keep Indianapolis Beautiful |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Mission:
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. unites people to beautify the city, improve the environment, and foster pride in the community. Our mission is to have a viable, sustainable impact on the lives of residents in the Indianapolis area and the neighborhoods in which they live. We do this through active partnerships with neighborhoods, businesses, youth, schools, community leaders and government.
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Keep Indianapolis Beautiful will be the catalyst for innovative, hands on programs that will make Indianapolis the most beautiful city in America. It will also be recognized as a significant contributor to a better local environment through responsible partnerships, a committed volunteer force, and the development of financial resources necessary to ensure successful programs and a vital future for the organization.
As a result, we will foster and enhance a sense of ownership and pride in every citizen, contributing to the economic and environmental vitality of our community. |
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Lifelines Christian Services, Inc. |
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City: Fishers |
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General Description: Lifelines Christian Services, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that is the fulfillment of a dream of Leah McKissack, who wanted to establish a Christian organization that would benefit youth, individuals and families. At an early age, Leah knew that God had given her a desire to help others. She remembers volunteering, helping the elderly, and giving clothes to friends who were less fortunate. Our Mission:
To encourage and equip at-risk youth, individuals and families, in Marion and surrounding counties, to live self-sufficient lives. |
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Multiple Sclerosis Society of Indiana |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: For over fifty years, the National MS Society has been dedicated to its mission of ending the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis. The Indiana State Chapter of the National MS Society provides help for todayâthrough numerous programs for families living with MSâand hope for tomorrow through national research to find a cure. |
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NCAA Hall of Champions |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The NCAA strives to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the educational program and the athlete as an integral part of the student body. Keeping with our organization's mission, the Hall of Champions is more than entertainment, it's education. |
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Nationalities Council of Indiana |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Nationalities Council is a non-profit, all-volunteer educational foundation comprised of more than 50 ethnic or national affinity organizations plus other groups, corporations and individuals interested in celebrating Indy's diversity. |
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Northminster Presbyterian Church |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Northminster is a Presbyterian (USA) congregation that reaches out in Christ's love to the Broad Ripple Community. As a reformed congregation, we recognize that Christian faith needs to be articulated and confessed. We look for insights on how to live our lives from the Scriptures and search for ways of understanding and proclaiming the Christian faith in a meaningful and compelling way that speaks to contemporary people in various cultures. This then leads us to our vision of who God is calling this body of Christ that we call Northminster to be. |
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OASIS Glendale |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: OASIS is the largest, most comprehensive national not-for-profit education and volunteer service program for mature adults. OASIS serves over 25,500 members in the Indianapolis area. If you are not already a member, you can join now. Membership is free.
Members receive a complimentary course catalog with challenging programs in the arts and humanities, health and wellness, history and science, computer and distance learning. |
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OASIS West |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: OASIS is the largest, most comprehensive national not-for-profit education and volunteer service program for mature adults. OASIS serves over 25,500 members in the Indianapolis area. If you are not already a member, you can join now. Membership is free.
Members receive a complimentary course catalog with challenging programs in the arts and humanities, health and wellness, history and science, computer and distance learning. |
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Pike Performing Arts Center |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: The Pike Performing Arts Center (PPAC), located in northwest Indianapolis, first opened its doors in 1996. This impressive facility houses a nearly 1500-seat Auditorium and a 150-seat Studio Theatre, complemented with state-of-the-art equipment. Being both an educational and community focused venue, we are home to the outstanding Pike High School Performing Arts Department, as well as being available for use by outside organizations. The Box Office is looking for several people who would like to assist in ticket sales during the week-day. Some computer literacy would be helpful and good telephone skills are a must. Volunteers can work for as
little as 2 hrs-1 day per week or more time can be scheduled. 10am - 4pm monday
through friday. Each volunteer is eligible to receive 2 free tickets per show for any PPAC sponsored presentation during the year. |
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PrimeLife Enrichment Center |
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City: Carmel |
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General Description: PrimeLife Enrichment Inc. is a private, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing services that help to promote the independence, dignity and enjoyment of those 50 years of age or older. |
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Rebuilding the Wall |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: We stabilize and empower 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
We stabilize community by the recycling of assets within the neighborhood. |
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Second Helpings |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: 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. |
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Southeast Community Services |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Since 1972, Southeast Community Services has been a good neighbor to the residents of southeast Indianapolis. Southeast Community Services is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing self-sufficiency for hundreds of low-income residents in economically challenged inner-city neighborhoods. |
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Use What You've Got Ministry |
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City: Indianapolis |
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General Description: Helping to break the cycle of loneliness and alienation by bringing together loved ones that have been separated by prison bars. Use What You've Got Prison Ministry Keeping Families Connected, Inc. provides transportation and much more and inspired, by the mission for Jesus Christ. |
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