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“Every good act is charity. A man’s true wealth hereafter is the good that he does in this world to his fellows.” — Moliere Indiana is home to a diverse array of valuable non-profit organizations, all striving to do good in our community. Supporting the arts, feeding the hungry, housing the homeless, educating our children… and so much more. These incredibly giving — and often unsung — groups provide the help and resources that keep the heart of our humanity beating. And each one has a story to tell. Now in its third year, our Sophisticated Giving Charity Register aims to do just that. Within these pages, you’ll learn all about the efforts of 56 non-profit organizations and philanthropic groups that provide and support important services here in Central Indiana and beyond. I think you’ll agree, the work these folks do is nothing short of life-changing. Many people depend on the services these organizations provide, and in turn, they depend on YOU. If, after reading these profiles, you feel so inspired, I urge you to find a group or cause that speaks to you personally and seek out ways to get involved. Whether it’s making a financial donation, contributing time by volunteering, or sponsoring or attending a fundraising event, all of these groups welcome your input and your participation. Volunteer service holds great personal meaning for me, stemming from the example my own mother and grandmother set as I was growing up. It’s a family tradition I feel strongly about upholding, and now, it continues on through my children as well. Our deepest thanks to the participating non-profit organizations who allow us to help get their word out. And to you, our generous readers. Together, we can — and ARE — making a difference.

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500 FESTIVAL

Who we are: The 500 Festival is a non-profit organization. Our mission 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 the state of Indiana.

connect the community and showcase our city on a world stage. Our youth-focused programs — the 500 Festival KidsFit Program; 500 Festival and Indianapolis 500 Education Program, presented by Indiana University Health; and the 500 Festival Princess Program — enable our organization to invest in the education of Indiana’s youth from elementary school through college.

What we do: The 500 Festival offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social events and programs. We’re dedicated to providing events and programs that are not only fun, but also enrich the lives of Hoosiers. Thanks to the popularity of events such as the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, many of our events and programs are offered free of charge.

How you can help: There are many opportunities to invest your time, treasures and talents with the 500 Festival. A few easy ways include participating in the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and purchasing tickets to attend the IPL 500 Festival Parade, two of our largest annual fundraisers. Proceeds help support our free programs and events. Another option is to volunteer. Each year, the 500 Festival relies on 7,000 volunteers to ensure its events and programs continue to deliver a lasting, significant impact. Finally, you can support the 500 Festival financially by becoming a corporate member or sponsor, by making a donation to the 500 Festival Foundation or by becoming an official supplier.

Why we’re important: What started as a movement by civic leaders to connect the community to the significance of the Indianapolis 500 has led to new traditions and added economic impact that further enhances all of the benefits that come from being the home of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 500 Festival delivers community spirit, volunteerism, participation, inclusion, entertainment, social connection, business networking and even health initiatives.

500 Festival 21 Virginia Ave., Suite 500 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317.927.3378 500festival.com Facebook: @500fest

How we affect the community: The 500 Festival touches more than 500,000 people annually in meaningful ways. Our signature events, including the IPL 500 Festival Parade and OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon,

ABBIE HUNT BRYCE HOME Who we are: Operated by Morning Light Inc., a local nonprofit organization, the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home provides free living arrangements including food, clothing and shelter to hospice patients who are homeless or lacking an appropriate place to live. The organization’s leadership also works with community collaborators to serve those without suitable home situations in which to receive care. In addition, the home’s staff considers respite referrals to give caregivers a break from the 24-hour demands of caring for loved ones. The home honors Abbie Hunt Bryce, founder of the local Visiting Nurse Service and a tireless champion of home-based services to assist the poor. Traditionally, the facility has relied solely on donations and legacy gifts to support its mission.

How we affect the community: The medical community greatly appreciates the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home’s unique role in both homeless and hospice care. We are not directly affiliated with any large healthcare system or religious organization, which allows us to focus on those with limited means and to work with hospice and other medical providers in creating individual care plans. Since the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home doesn’t rely on a dedicated patient-funding stream of income, donations immediately go directly toward supporting quality of life for terminally ill patients. How you can help: Many of our supporters choose to join the Commitment Circle at the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home for individual donors who annually contribute $1,000 or more, an amount that represents one day’s worth of facility operating costs. Hundreds of supporters also attend our annual Beach Ball, a summer-themed party held in late February or early March, and Rolling for Hope, an afternoon bowling fundraiser in August. Many groups donate blankets, sheets, towels, socks, sweatpants, Kleenex, paper towels, liquid soap, nonperishable foods and other items from the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home “ Wish List” to help support residents during their stays. For more details about how you can support the home or to make an online donation, go to morninglightinc.org. We welcome visits and are always looking for volunteers to provide companionship, staff support and meals. The Abbie Hunt Bryce Home is a program of Morning Light, an Indianapolis non-profit organization that also operates Pennwood Place, a senior housing complex. For more information, call 317.218.7554 or visit morninglightinc.org.

What we do: Abbie Hunt Bryce Home and its staff serve as a family and support system for hospice patients and those without resources to support their care. For residents with limited means, the home provides individual rooms and all the amenities of a residential setting. Primary residents must be enrolled in a certified hospice program with six months or less to live. In recent years, the home has begun providing respite care and housing for homeless patients recovering from surgery. We accept self-referrals and referrals from hospitals, charitable organizations, physicians, hospice programs, faith-based organizations and family members. Why we’re important: The Abbie Hunt Bryce Home was founded more than a decade ago when dedicated nurses and physicians discovered that many homeless people were not able to die with dignity and receive proper care simply because they had no place to live. The home has served more than 400 Hoosiers since its opening in 2004. Our residence is a “home” in every sense of the word — from our individual apartments, home-cooked meals and shared living rooms to the backyard memorial gardens that memorialize those who lived their final hours here. Many families visit our gardens to search for the names of loved ones and to find a sense of peace. The home is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assure resident comfort and compassionate care. There is no charge to live at the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home for those who qualify through terminal diagnosis and lack of adequate living arrangements. The facility also recently announced plans to accommodate residents who are willing to pay for their own housing as an alternative to less-thandesirable home situations.

Abbie Hunt Bryce Home 4760 Pennwood Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46205 317.860.0484 morninglightinc.org Tom Fodor, Morning Light Executive Director and CEO, 317.218.7554 ext. 101, tfodor@morninglightinc.org Lenox Madubansi, Abbie Hunt Bryce Home Operations Manager, 317.860.0484, lmadubansi@morninglightinc.org

ACLU OF INDIANA Who we are: The American Civil Liberties Union is our nation’s guardian of liberty, working daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country. Headquartered in Indianapolis, the ACLU of Indiana is the independent statewide affiliate of the ACLU. A nonprofit membership organization, we do not receive public funds, tax dollars or government support. Our strength comes from more than 8,000 supporters in Indiana whose tax-deductible donations fund our free legal services, educational initiatives and outreach.

clients include individuals, families and classes of people who are marginalized or don’t have the ability to stand up for themselves. The ACLU of Indiana stands up for them. We are often the only organization willing and able to do so. Both in Indiana and nationwide, the ACLU is the primary defender of the legal rights of the LGBT community. The ACLU of Indiana performs a substantial amount of work through the judicious use of our limited resources. Every month, we receive hundreds of requests for assistance. Because we cannot take every case, we select cases that will have the greatest impact by establishing new legal precedents and protections, or cases that will ultimately represent a wide class of people. Through these tactics, a victory on behalf of one plaintiff affirms or expands the rights and liberties for thousands of individuals.

What we do: Through our 501(c)(3) work (including litigation, education and outreach), the ACLU and the ACLU of Indiana hold local, state and national government to the promises and responsibilities of the U.S. and state Constitutions. Whether it’s winning marriage equality for Indiana, protecting families of refugees fleeing war and violence, or establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, the ACLU of Indiana takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.

How you can help: In a time of unprecedented challenges to civil liberties, the ACLU needs the voice and support of every individual. We know that we cannot do this work alone. The fight for fairness and equality is vastly more effective when we all work together to amplify our voices and our power. Please consider becoming a member and supporting the ACLU of Indiana through a monthly donation by visiting aclu-in.org/support-aclu-indiana. You can also get involved with our work by visiting aclu-in.org/ advocacy/take-action.

Why we’re important: Among groups committed to civil liberties and civil rights, only the ACLU has a staffed presence of litigators and lobbyists on the ground in every state, and only the ACLU covers the waterfront of issues including First Amendment; immigrants' rights; religious freedom; reproductive rights; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights; voting rights; racial justice; women’s rights; national security, surveillance and digital privacy; criminal justice reform and more.

ACLU of Indiana 1031 E. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 317-635-4059 aclu-in.org Facebook: @ACLUIndiana Twitter: @ACLUIndiana Instagram: ACLUIndiana

How we affect the community: Freedom can’t protect itself, and victories rarely stay won. That is why there will always be a need for thoughtful, informed citizens and for the ACLU of Indiana. We speak for those without a voice, including children, immigrants and those living in poverty. We act on behalf of those without a friend, including prisoners and those who hold unpopular or inconvenient beliefs. Our

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THE AIDAN BROWN FOUNDATION Who we are: The Aidan Brown Foundation gives iPads to Indiana children of all ages who are undergoing cancer treatment. We are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit that began because we know first-hand how much an iPad can help children during this difficult time. Aidan was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma in May 2010, just before his 5th birthday. In 2014, he relapsed mere days after he turned nine. Through it all, his iPad was a constant companion. Aidan is now 11 years old with no evidence of disease. He plays soccer, loves basketball and does well in school. The Aidan Brown Foundation was created because Aidan believed iPads would help other children like him. The thank-you notes and pictures we receive let us know that he was correct.

them at risk. iPads help children continue to participate in school, and can help children stay still during scans, which allows them to avoid anesthesia. Aidan’s iPad holds pictures of happy memories, people he loves, places he’s been and places he plans to go. When the world gets small and scary, Aidan’s iPad helps him think differently. Bigger. Brighter. Children and families who are facing cancer need a tool that can help them remember to think bigger and brighter. How we affect the community: Approximately 300 to 325 children are diagnosed with cancer each year in Indiana. Cancer hits a family and a community hard, and it’s especially difficult when cancer strikes a child. People want to help, but often don’t know how. The Aidan Brown Foundation gives people an opportunity to positively impact a child who is facing what no child should have to endure.

What we do: We raise money to buy iPads for Indiana children who are battling cancer. The Aidan Brown Foundation aims to help children with cancer stay positive by providing much-needed distractions and helping them connect to the people, places and things they love. Since the foundation launched in 2010, we have gifted nearly 300 iPads (each recipient also receives a $25 iTunes gift card). The community we call “Team Aidan” helps us raise money in creative and thoughtful ways. Past recipients and those who know someone impacted by cancer have made donations, and countless others have given their time, talent and treasure to help buy iPads.

How you can help: Make a tax-deductible donation today. Every dollar matters, and every dollar we raise goes directly to the purchase of iPads and iTunes gift cards. Mail checks to the address below, or donate online at aidanbrownfoundation.org. Also, follow us on social media for announcements regarding sign up dates for our Fourth Annual 5k Run/Walk. Aidan Brown Foundation 497 Bolderwood Lane Carmel, IN 46032 703.898.8348 202.439.6382 aidanbrownfoundation.org Facebook: Aidan Brown Foundation, Inc. Twitter: @ABFipad Instagram: aidanbrownfoundation

Why we’re important: Children who are battling cancer face a long, lonely and frightening fight. iPads provide a distraction during painful procedures and help them pass the time while waiting in offices or receiving and recovering from treatments. iPads enable children to stay connected to family and friends during hospital stays, or when they are forced to remain isolated because low blood counts put

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION GREATER INDIANA CHAPTER Who we are: The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is 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.

We know that caregiving can be an emotionally, physically and financially draining role. In 2016, the direct costs to American society of caring for those with Alzheimer’s will total an estimated $236 billion, with half of the costs borne by Medicare. Alzheimer’s disease is destroying our families, our finances and our future.

What we do: We work to address the global Alzheimer’s disease epidemic by providing education and support to the millions who face dementia every day while advancing prevention and, ultimately, a cure. Care and support: Annually, we help nearly 7,000 Hoosiers by offering support, information and referrals through our free 24/7 Helpline. We offer support groups and care consultations for families facing Alzheimer’s disease; 24-hour support is also available online at alz.org/care. We offer free educational programs across Indiana on topics ranging from diagnosis and communication to caregiving techniques and legal and financial planning. We work with clinical providers to educate patients about the importance of an early diagnosis. We also release an annual “Facts and Figures” report to increase awareness of the personal and financial effects Alzheimer’s disease has on our state and country. The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research. We have awarded more than $385 million for more than 2,500 proposals providing funding for critical advancements. The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference brings together the global research community to collaborate, connect and address common challenges. Through our TrialMatch program, we connect people living with Alzheimer’s, caregivers, families and advocates to research studies. We inform our state and national lawmakers about the Alzheimer’s crisis, and engage them to fight the disease. Through our collaborative efforts, landmark legislation such as the National Alzheimer’s Project Act and the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease have been enacted, and a historic increase of $350 million in federal Alzheimer’s research funding has passed.

How we affect the community: The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter is a diverse and inclusive organization that serves all families, providing education, care and support in 73 Indiana counties. We raise funds and awareness for the more than 110,000 Hoosiers living with Alzheimer’s disease and their 334,000 caregivers. How you can help: Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association relies on community support to make this possible. We integrate volunteers into every part of our mission. Become an Alzheimer’s Association Community Educator to present educational programs to families living with the disease. Or, become an Alzheimer’s Association Ambassador or Congressional Team Member to make necessary changes on a local, state and national level by affecting policy. Opportunities are also available to join a committee to make our special events a success. Whether you enjoy logistics or writing and editing, there is a volunteer position available. Join one of our 12 Walk to End Alzheimer’s locations (alz.org/indiana/walk), start a team for The Longest Day (alz. org/indiana/tld), or receive the latest news in research at our education conference. The Alzheimer’s Association hosts events throughout the year to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Your financial support directly helps the lives of Hoosiers living with Alzheimer’s disease. Make a memorial contribution today in honor of a loved one or friend. Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter 50 E. 91st St., Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46240 317.575.9620 800.272.3900 (24/7 Helpline) alz.org/Indiana Facebook: @alzindiana Twitter: @alzindiana

Why we’re important: Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States, and the only cause of death among the top 10 in America that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed. Alzheimer’s is a triple threat unlike any other disease because of soaring prevalence, lack of effective treatment and enormous costs.

Heather Allen Hershberger, Executive Director, Heather.Hershberger@alz.org

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION IN INDIANA

Who we are: The mission of the American Lung Association in Indiana is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, public education, and advocacy for clean indoor and outdoor air. Nearly 90 cents of every dollar we raise goes towards our mission and stays right here in Indiana.

Americans are impacted by our mission — more than half of the U.S. population. When you can’t breathe, nothing else matters. This statement couldn’t be more true for the 1 in 14 men and 1 in 17 women in the U.S. who will be diagnosed with lung cancer during their lifetimes. Consider these eye-opening facts: Most people aren’t aware that lung cancer is the No. 1 cancer killer, accounting for more deaths annually than breast cancer, colon cancer and pancreatic cancer combined. The incidence rate of lung cancer in women has more than doubled in the past 35 years.

What we do: The American Lung Association hosts signature events to raise awareness and funds to support our vision of a world free from lung disease. These events include the Fight for Air Climb at Salesforce Tower, a timed athletic event in which participants climb 48 flights of stairs, joining with family, friends and colleagues to train and raise funds to support research, patient education and advocacy efforts. (A half climb is also available.) The Evening of Promise Gala is our signature black-tie event held in November in conjunction with Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Every year, we honor a company and/or individual with the prestigious Legacy Award for making a significant and lasting contribution to lung health. We also host a walk each fall at the Village of West Clay in Carmel on behalf of our LUNG FORCE Campaign focusing on women’s lung health; women are more susceptible to lung disease, especially lung cancer.

How we affect the community: Almost 90 cents of every dollar we raise stays local to support research, education and advocacy. The American Lung Association reaches the public, medical and environmental communities as well as families, children and other individuals with lung disease. We also reach current and former smokers, and advocates of healthy air and healthy lungs. How you can help: Anyone can participate in our events. We welcome company sponsorships and we’re always looking for volunteer leaders to help us accomplish our mission goals. Please visit lung.org and type “Indiana” in the search box for general event information, or email Executive Director Tanya Husain at tanya.husain@lung.org.

Why we’re important: The American Lung Association affects more lives than any other voluntary health organization — 31.7 million people have some form of lung disease including COPD, asthma and lung cancer; and 44 percent of all Americans live in a county with a failing grade for air quality. This means that 175 million

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AMERICAN PIANISTS ASSOCIATION The New York Times lauded the “profound early career assistance” provided by the organization; and former NPR music director Ben Roe stated: “I [am] struck by the uncommon and distinctive artistry [the APA has] discovered through their competitions. Each pianist seems to have an approach, understanding and appreciation for the keyboard music they play that is all too rare in these days of cookiecutter, by-the-numbers performances.”

Who we are: The mission of the American Pianists Association is to discover, promote and advance the careers of young world-class jazz and classical pianists. The organization celebrates the beauty of music through America’s premier jazz and classical awards. What we do: The American Pianists Awards are held every two years to celebrate the best aspiring young jazz and classical pianists in the country. These unique and innovative competitions span 13 months and provide a platform to deeply engage musical artists in a variety of creative formats and settings. Winners receive cash and two years of career advancement and support valued at more than $100,000, making this one of the most coveted prizes in the music world, and the largest award of its kind for American jazz pianists. Our Concerto Curriculum brings the beauty of worldclass music to non-traditional venues and underserved audiences, provides pedagogical growth for developing artists and inspires new generations of young musicians. As part of each American Pianists Awards competition, every finalist completes a residency with an Indianapolis-area high school orchestra or jazz band. Residencies typically span the course of three days and culminate in a joint public performance with school musicians. The DeHaan National Orchestra Program helps advance the careers of young pianists through significant collaborative relationships with select symphony orchestras. Through this program, American Pianists Awards winners have the opportunity to play concerti on a regular basis with these orchestras and to participate in community outreach activities in host cities. PianoFest is the touring program for American Pianists Awards winners. As part of a two-year fellowship, the association books concerts and recitals across the country and around the globe for each winning pianist.

How we affect the community: With broad media coverage and a legacy of excellence recognized by the classical and jazz music industries, the association’s efforts continue to illuminate the national and international profile of Indianapolis. In the past nine years, the six most recent American Pianists Awards winners have given more than 2,100 performances in 41 states and 37 countries across six continents. More than 300 million listeners worldwide heard the 2015 American Pianists Awards via NPR, Voice of America, SiriusXM, WFYI and WICR. Locally, Concerto Curriculum brings the beauty of world-class music to non-traditional venues and underserved audiences, inspiring new generations of young musicians. How you can help: The American Pianists Association regularly brings world-class musical talent to Indianapolis and venues throughout Indiana. Supporting our efforts is easy — just come experience the artistry of these world-class musicians when they are in town. Additional opportunities to assist include individual and corporate donations, American Pianists Awards sponsorships, and serving as a host family for an Awards finalist. Learn more at americanpianists.org/support. Thanks to the generous support of our community, excitement abounds for the next American Pianists Awards, and for the future of American pianists.

Why we’re important: The American Pianists Association nurtures the artistic growth of America’s top young pianists by focusing on creative expression and career development. Since its founding in 1979, the APA has supported 45 winners. American Pianists Awards winners perform all over the world in some of music’s most important venues. The association maintains partnerships with more than 25 cultural, educational and professional organizations worldwide. The national media has taken notice of both our organization and of the talented pianists who have come through the competition, elevating the profile of the American Pianists Association to its highest point to date.

American Pianists Association 4603 Clarendon Rd., Suite 030 Indianapolis, IN 46208 317.940.9945 americanpianists.org Email: apainfo@americanpianists.org Facebook: @AmericanPianistsAssociation Twitter: @APApianists Instagram: apapianists Dr. Joel Harrison, President/CEO and Artistic Director

AMIGOS, THE RICHMOND LATINO CENTER Who we are: Amigos, the Richmond Latino Center, is a 501(c)3 founded in 1999. Our mission is to provide support for the Latino community so that it may engage actively in Richmond and Wayne County, and to promote learning, cooperation and respect across cultures. Amigos believes that cultivating understanding , working together, supporting and developing people’s potential, and respecting one another will lead to a stronger community. Amig os values inclusion, diversity and cultural understanding.

We host two major cultural events each year to celebrate Hispanic contributions. In the fall, we bring in an awardwinning bilingual author to speak with approximately 800 primary and middle school youth. In the spring, we host a children’s day/dia de niño celebration with activities, food and programming. Why we’re important: Amigos is the only organization in our city and our local area with a dedicated interest in serving and supporting the Latino population. Families need support in navigating a new cultural setting — language assistance, understanding the school system, and purchasing cars and renting/buying homes. We also support youth in making good educational and healthy choices, and in finding social and medical services that are important to them.

What we do: Amigos provides programming in four main areas — social, translation and interpretation services; healthy living/vida asana; Corazón Latino youth programs; and English language classes. Our social service program has provided free interpretation and translation services since 1999, including transportation to medical, dental and social service appointments when needed. We also provide referrals for a variety of services. In the context of our healthy living/vida sana program, we partnered with the Richmond Parks Department in 2014 to make Freeman Park a designated family recreational facility. This park includes a lighted basketball court and soccer field; with a grant from Reid Health, Amigos has been able to upgrade equipment for family recreation. Through a collaboration with the United States Tennis Association Midwest office in 2015, we began offering tennis to underserved youth via two 7-week tennis camps and two 7-week afterschool programs in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club. More than 60 Latino and other children have attended one or more sessions. This community effort includes volunteer coaches from throughout Richmond, and the kids and families have been thrilled with the experience. Another session begins in March. And, during the past two summers, a number of families have cultivated plots in our cross-cultural community garden at Miller Farm, Earlham College. The Corazón Latino Youth Group was started nine years ago to offer Latino youth special programming that affirms biculturalism, introduces culturally relevant activities, offers purposeful leadership activities, and encourages goalsetting in school and preparation for applying to college. We presently have three active groups — middle school, high school and a new group for younger children who engage in activities while their parents are in English class. Since 1998, Amigos has offered English Language classes for adult learners with free childcare. Classes are held twice a week at no cost, and are open to anyone who needs or wants to attend.

How we aff ect the communit y : To carr y o ut o ur mission, Amigos has prioritized creating relationships and partnerships throughout the community with schools, churches, healthcare providers, corporations, local government officials, colleges and organizations that serve children and families (such as the Boys and Girls Club). This network of groups has played a vital role in building good will and community cooperation for our programs and our communities. We extend our services, particularly English classes and our tennis youth program, to learners from all different backgrounds. How you can help: Amigos welcomes volunteers in everything we do. If you have expertise or a talent you would like to share with our constituency, we welcome your help. We appreciate contributions, and are very much in need of our own 12-passenger van. Amigos, the Richmond Latino Center 1215 S. J St. Richmond, IN 47374 765.965.5803 amigoslatinocenter.org Facebook: @amigosrichmond Howard Lamson, Executive Director, 765-993-7238, amigosrichmond@gmail.com Pavel Polanco Safadit, 317-517-0258, amigosrichmond@gmail.com

ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE

Who we are: For more than 100 years, the AntiDefamation League has been committed to stopping the defamation of the Jewish people and to securing justice and fair treatment for all.

metropolitan police departments in the U.S. have been represented by participants at ADL training on extremism and terrorist threats. ADL drafted the hate crimes legislation that served as the model for 45 states’ hate crime laws. We also stand as a check against extremism, constantly adapting to our ever-changing world, as evidenced by our social media work with Facebook, Twitter and Google to combat discrimination online.

What we do: The nation’s premier civil rights/human relations agency, the Anti-Defamation League fights antiSemitism and all forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals, and protects civil rights for all. ADL is a leader in the development of materials, programs and services. We build bridges of communication, understanding and respect among diverse groups, carrying out our mission through a network of 27 regional and satellite offices in the United States and through an office in Israel.

How you can help: Suggest schools or community organizations at which ADL can conduct trainings, or host an ADL “Lunch & Learn” for your employees. Stay informed by following us on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to the national ADL blog at blog.adl.org. We also welcome donations at chicago.adl.org/donate.

Why we’re important: The Anti-Defamation League matters now more than ever. We stand as a check against hate and intolerance, fighting for the right to live, love, pray, speak and vote however you like.

Anti-Defamation League 120 S. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60603 312-533-3939 chicago.adl.org Facebook: @adlchicago Twitter: @chicagoadl

How we affect the community: The Anti-Defamation League’s A World of Difference Institute provides more than 1 million students and educators with award-winning anti-bias and anti-bullying training programs every year. The Anti-Defamation League is the leading nongovernment trainer of law enforcement in the entire country. In fact, ADL is the only civil rights organization whose training is mandated for all new agents in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Additionally, 100 percent of major

Opposite page: Recent winners of the Anti-Defamation League’s annual contest, conducted in partnership with the Chicago Tribune and Greenberg Traurig, inviting students to submit an essay or to create a piece of artwork that portrays how the First Amendment affects their daily lives.

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ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF INDIANAPOLIS Who we are: Assistance League of Indianapolis is a nonprofit, all member-volunteer, non-political, non-sectarian organization committed to serving the needs of children and adults through ongoing philanthropic programs developed and managed by its 238 members.

How we affect the community: Assistance League of Indianapolis is a recognized leader in supplying services to underserved communities in our area. Our accomplishments are achieved through the efforts of our member volunteers; we have no paid staff or salaried employees. In fiscal year 2015-2016 alone, Assistance League members logged more than 28,000 charitable hours. Assistance League of Indianapolis serves a large metro area from the inner city out into the suburbs. The success and growth of our philanthropic programs are based on 32 years of experience identifying and assessing needs, and designing programs that deliver solutions effectively. Following our strategic plan, the organization continually researches, studies and implements programs that address the emotional, physical and economic needs of underserved families regardless of ethnicity or creed. Since 1984, our philanthropic programs have provided more than 60,000 underserved students with new clothing and supplies, and 41,750 with new footwear through Operation School Bell. In addition, 58 elementary schools are given extra school clothing, socks and underwear to be distributed by social workers thanks to these efforts. We have delivered more than 13,000 Assault Survivor Kits and 16,000 undergarments to 24 agencies, and 20,000 teddy bears for a smile and sense of comfort. Weâ€™ve offered 550 older adults the enjoyment playing Bingo and the gift of friendship.

What we do: Operation School Bell offers new clothing, footwear and supplies to more than 8,000 students each year who live in poverty, helping them arrive at school ready to learn. There are three divisions of the program â€” clothing, shoes and Beyond the Bell. We serve students in kindergarten through 6th grade within Indianapolis Public Schools and the Lawrence, Washington, Pike, Warren and Wayne Township Metropolitan School Districts. Our Assault Survivor Kits give nurses, doctors and counselors who treat adult and child victims of assault a way to restore a sense of dignity and hope by providing a change of clothing that can be worn home from the hospital. ALI Bears offer comfort to many traumatized, ill and grieving adults, teens and children; and ALI Friends provide companionship and care for older and disabled adults. Why we are important: Families of the children served by Operation School Bell report that the money they save as a result of the clothing supplied to their children allows them to pay for housing, food, utilities and other essentials. In a retail store setting, the students select new school clothes, underwear, socks, coat, a winter hat, gloves, a belt, hygiene supplies, two new books and a duffel bag in which to carry home their new wardrobes. The attire provided is often the first new such items these students have ever owned. We know how important new shoes are when we see the ill-fitting, worn-out versions we are replacing. Many assault victims must surrender their clothes as evidence of a crime. Our Assault Survivor Kits supply new, warm garments to victims so they have more than just a hospital gown or scrubs to wear home. These kits also provide a change of clothing for victims of domestic abuse who may have left their home situations with just the clothes they were wearing. ALI Bears provide comfort to children and adults in area hospitals, hospices and family service centers who need something to fill their empty arms during times of grief and trauma. Our ALI Friends program brightens the lives of people in healthcare facilities and adult daycare centers. Special occasion celebrations including games, arts and crafts, music and healthy treats are offered to guests and residents who choose to participate.

How you can help: Become a member. Interested individuals, corporations and foundations can provide support with monetary and in-kind donations, or grant awards directly to Assistance League of Indianapolis. You can also attend and/or donate to fundraising events such as our Spring Fling in April and a Holiday Luncheon in early December. We are proud that 90.2 percent of every dollar we spend directly benefits the individuals we serve. Assistance League of Indianapolis 1475 W. 86th St., Suite E Indianapolis, IN 46240 317.872.1010 alindy.org Facebook: @assistanceleagueofindianapolis Twitter: @alofindy Adele Carr, President, President@ALindy.org Rosy Crowley, President-Elect, PresidentE@ALindy.org Annette Suggs, Spring Fling, Fundraising@ALindy.org

CAROLINE SYMMES CANCER ENDOWMENT Who we are: The Caroline Symmes Cancer Endowment raises funds exclusively for Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health. The endowment is named after Caroline Symmes, who was just 3 years old when she was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor Disease, the most curable type of kidney cancer in both children and adults with a 90 percent survival rate. Caroline had one of the most aggressive tumors oncologists had ever seen, and due to a lack of funding, there was little research available on her type of tumor. During her 18-month battle with cancer, Caroline never cried or complained. With an old soul and a big smile, she simply lived her life to the fullest. At age 5, Caroline passed away, not because of lacking technology, but due to the simple lack of research. The Caroline Symmes Endowment for Pediatric Cancer Research at Riley Hospital for Children is the gift she leaves behind so that every child can just live.

cancerous tumor of the muscles that are attached to the bones; and Wilms tumor, a rare kidney cancer that primarily affects children under the age of 5. Why we’re important: A child is diagnosed with cancer every hour in the United States. Worldwide, more than 160,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year. Sixty percent of pediatric cancer survivors develop a chronic health condition due to the harsh treatments. The causes of most childhood cancers remain unknown and are, at present, unpreventable. Simply put, there just isn’t enough funding for pediatric cancer research. Because of this, diagnosed children are going without much-needed treatments not for a lack of technology, but for the lack of research and understanding around the cancers themselves. How we affect the community: There’s no better avenue for pediatric cancer research than Riley Hospital for Children. Every year, more than 300,000 children from all of Indiana’s 92 counties become Riley patients. That means almost everyone in Indiana knows a Riley family. The doctors and researchers at Riley have the passion to heal our children. They have the science to find answers. They just need the funding to make it happen. That’s where we need you.

What we do: The Caroline Symmes Cancer Endowment mission is to raise funds to create a Pediatric Non-Central Nervous System (Non-CNS) Solid Tumors Program at Riley. Our startup goal is $8 million. Reaching this goal would ensure rapid return on investments, as this will be the only program of its kind in the world that includes both clinical care and pediatric research to find new, lifesaving treatments for children battling high-risk tumors. Since 2011, we’ve raised $2.2 million, getting us closer to this goal. There’s still a long way to go, however, in funding this program. The Pediatric Non-CNS Solid Tumor Program will include two related research strategies — individualized profiling in which our team of researchers will use gene profiling to identify biomarkers that predict which therapies will be most effective for each child, and new cancer therapy work that involves developing new drugs to fight childhood cancers that are resistant to other therapies and moving them rapidly into the clinic to help children. The scientists on our team will focus on childhood cancers known as Non-CNS Solid Tumors, which include but are not limited to Ewing’s Sarcoma, a malignant tumor that grows in bones or soft tissue near bones; neuroblastoma, a cancerous tumor that develops from nerve tissue; osteosarcoma, the most common type of bone cancer, often affecting teens; retinoblastoma, a cancerous tumor that grows in the retina, affecting children up to 5 years old; rhabdomyosarcoma, a

How you can help: Gifts of every size are needed to recruit visionary scientists, launch research projects and fund infrastructure such as imaging technology and a biospecimen bank. In the current economic climate of eroding federal research funds, donor support for the fight against childhood cancer is more critical than ever. Thank you for your interest in supporting this effort to save children’s lives. Caroline Symmes Cancer Endowment 12441 Creekwood Lane Carmel, IN 46032 carolinesymmes.org Email: melizabethsymmes@gmail.com Facebook: @CSCERiley Elizabeth Symmes, 317.809.8534 David Symmes, 317.590.4680

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THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION Who we are: The Center for the Performing Arts is a five-year-old, non-profit organization responsible for the operation and programming of the facility’s multidisciplinary performing arts campus in Carmel, Ind. The campus includes the state-of-the-art Palladium concert hall, the versatile blackbox Studio Theater and the Tarkington proscenium theater. The Center is home to the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, Actors Theatre of Indiana, Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, Central Indiana Dance Ensemble and the Indiana Wind Symphony. The mission of the Center for the Performing Arts is to welcome, engage, inspire and transform through compelling performing arts experiences in a world-class environment.

Why we’re important: We bring the world to Central Indiana. In an environment filled with demands for our time and attention, we provide opportunities to experience beauty through music, dance, theater and interactive children’s performances. The arts transform lives. How we affect the community: We provide access to world-class artists in an intimate performance venue, as well as education and outreach programs designed to build community, self-esteem and intergenerational understanding. How you can help: Join us today as a partner and underwrite student participation in the arts. Your investment helps make magic happen.

What we do: Located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing counties, the Center for the Performing Arts is a leader within Central Indiana’s performing arts community. We have positively impacted economic growth during the past five years by serving 700,000 patrons from all 92 counties in Indiana, as well from 50 states and 23 countries, through world-class performances on our three stages. Additionally, we provide community education programs for students of all ages. The Center houses the Great American Songbook Foundation created by the organization’s Artistic Director, Michael Feinstein. The foundation maintains 150 rare collections from important American composers, lyricists and singers, which are made available to researchers around the globe. Other foundation efforts include the Songbook Academy, which brings 40 students to Carmel each summer to take part in an intensive learning environment, and Perfect Harmony, a participatory program that provides interactive musical experiences for people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.

The Center for the Performing Arts 355 City Center Dr. Carmel, IN 46032 317.660.3373 (main office) 317.843.3800 (ticket office) thecenterpresents.org, thesongbook.org Facebook: @thecenterfortheperformingarts, @songbookfoundation Twitter: @carmelpalladium Jeffrey C. McDermott, Interim President/CEO Diane Syrcle, V.P. of Development, dsyrcle@thecenterpresents.org Chris Lewis, V.P. of the Great American Songbook Foundation, clewis@thesongbook.org

CHAUCIE’S PLACE Who we are: Chaucie’s Place is a child advocac y organization founded in 2001 and dedicated to the prevention of child sexual abuse and youth suicide. Chaucie’s Place educates and empowers children and adults through our prevention and education programs — Smart Steps: A Body Safety Program for Children, Stewards of Children, and Lifelines: A Suicide Prevention Program.

How we affect the community: In 2016, more than 25,000 Hoosier children heard the empowering message of Smart Steps. Stewards of Children teaches parents and adults how to recognize, appropriately react and effectively respond to child sexual abuse, and how to raise awareness in their own homes, neighborhoods, workplaces and communities. To date, more than 6,000 adults have been trained in Stewards of Children by Chaucie’s Place staff and volunte ers. We are implementing or have already implemented Lifelines in 15 schools, youth organizations and churches in three counties. Chaucie’s Place expects to implement Lifelines in schools, youth-serving organizations and churches in six counties by the end of the 2017-18 school year, including four rural communities with few or no suicide prevention programs.

What we do: Chaucie’s Place works to empower children and adults through education. Smart Steps teaches children that their bodies belong to them, they have the right to say “No!” to unwanted touches from anyone, they should tell a trusted adult about any uncomfortable touches, and abuse is never, ever their fault. Stewards of Children is an evidence-based child sexual abuse prevention program that educates adults to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. This training program is designed for parents and any adults who work with children or adolescents. Stewards of Children is the only nationally available program scientifically proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes and change child-protective behaviors.

How you can help: Get involved and give back to the community by volunteering to do data entr y, assisting with community fairs or fundraising events, or becoming a Smart Steps volunteer presenter. We couldn’t conduct our prevention programs without help from our incredible volunteers. Become an annual supporter at the Legacy Circle, Guardian or Lifesaver Level, or sponsor a program or event (personally or with your company). We welcome donated items from the Chaucie’s Place Wish List on AmazonSmile, and encourage you to attend our events — Friends of Chaucie’s Place Breakfast in April, and Treasure Our Children in September at the Ritz Charles.

Lifelines: A Suicide Prevention Program is a comprehensive suicide prevention program that targets the entire school community. Its overall goal is to help the school community recognize when a student is at potential risk of suicide, and to understand how and where to access help. Lifelines has four sequential components for administration, school faculty and staff, parents, and students in grades 8 through 10.

Chaucie’s Place 4607 E. 106th St. Carmel, IN 46033 317-759-8008 chauciesplace.org Facebook: @chauciesplace Twitter: @chauciesplace

Why we’re important: One in ten children will become victims of childhood sexual abuse before their 18th birthday; 90 percent of those children are abused by someone they know, love and trust. The average age of children reporting abuse is 9 years old. Children who have been sexually abused are seven times more likely to die by suicide. The long-term effects of abuse, including depression, anxiety and PTSD, can last a lifetime. In reality, however, the responsibility to protect children is an adult one, which is why it’s so important to train adults to recognize and respond appropriately. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for ages 10 to 34 in Indiana. Early suicide prevention programming through our evidence-based program is critical.

Richard F. Taylor, Board President Sean DeVenney, Vice-President Melissa Lorson, Treasurer Lynna Leatherman, Secretary

THE CHILDREN’S THERAPLAY FOUNDATION

Who we are: Founded in 2001, the Children’s TherAplay Foundation is a non-profit pediatric rehabilitation clinic located in Carmel, Ind.

reaching and grabbing. These important milestones from a child whose parents were told by a physician that he would never walk. Now, we can’t keep up with his run! Children’s TherAplay is part of Kaleb’s team of angels.”

What we do: Children’s TherAplay is one of the few clinics in the country dedicated to providing physical and occupational therapies on horseback for children with special needs. Our therapists combine a sensoryrich, child-centered clinic with hippotherapy — the movement of horses — to provide carefully graded motor, sensory and neurological input in customized, one-on-one treatments.

How you can help: Donate, volunteer or join us. Each week, our specially trained team of therapists, horse handlers and therapy horses provides equine-assisted physical and occupational therapy sessions for nearly 150 Central Indiana children ages 18 months to 13 years. Each hour of treatment costs Children’s TherAplay $225; however, the average insurance reimbursement is only $92. Your tax-deductible gift helps fill that gap and ensures that children with special needs continue to have access to these life-changing therapies. To make a gift, visit childrenstheraplay.org/donate; to get involved, visit childrenstheraplay.org/volunteer; and to learn about our events, visit childrenstheraplay. org/2017-calendar.

Why we’re important: We help children with diagnoses including cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders and developmental delays grow stronger and more independent. For some children, this means learning to stand, crawl, walk or run; for others, it translates to safely navigating their environment, dressing and undressing independently, or being able to participate in school and play activities with their peers.

The Children’s TherAplay Foundation 9919 Towne Rd. Carmel, IN 46032 317.872.4166 childrenstheraplay.org Email: info@childrenstheraplay.org Facebook: @childrenstheraplay Instagram: @childrenstheraplay

How we affect the community: Treatment at Children’s TherAplay changes lives. We bring hope and new possibilities to Central Indiana children with special needs and their families. Here’s how Kaleb’s mother Chris describes the difference we make: “Kaleb is a beautiful, vivacious child. Since beginning treatment at Children’s TherAplay, Kaleb has learned to walk independently, his core has been strengthened and he has learned to cross midline with

Hillary McCarley, Executive Director, 317.616.1117, hmccarley@childrenstheraplay.org

CHRISTAMORE HOUSE GUILD

Who we are: Founded in 1908 by Martha Stewart Carey, the Christamore House Guild is a non-profit organization that generates money for the Christamore House through fundraising efforts.

and the Christamore House Guild’s Book and Author Benefit Luncheon. Proceeds from these events support the Christamore House and the Frances Carter Coburn Scholarship Fund, designed to offer supplemental college aid to students from the Haughville area. The financial contributions made by the Christamore House Guild are the largest source of private support available to the Christamore House.

What we do: We are dedicated to providing volunteer services and financial support to the activities and programs of the historic Christamore House Family and Community Center in Indianapolis. The Christamore House provides child and youth educational services, senior programming and life skills training to residents of Haughville and Indy’s near west side. Our many programs include an early childhood education center; after-school STEM, PREP and LEAP programs; a family-strengthening department; a senior citizens program; and Indy PAL Boxing.

How can you help: We are always looking for new members to volunteer time and resources, and we also appreciate your generous support through corporate and individual sponsorships, financial contributions and donated auction items. Christamore House Guild 502 N. Tremont St. Indianapolis, IN 46222 317.635.7211 christamoreguild.org Facebook: Christamore House Guild, @indianapolisbookandauthorluncheon Twitter: @chguild Instagram: christamore_house_guild

Why we’re important: Through the years, the guild has grown from a small group of women working with immigrants settled in the Haughville area to a thriving service organization of more than 300 active and associate members. The Christamore House Guild provides hundreds of volunteer hours annually to the Christamore House. Guild members volunteer in many ways, including directly with children in the preschool or after-school programs, with seniors at the senior center, or at Family Unity Nights. The guild supports the Christamore House motto of “helping people to help themselves.”

Jennifer Mitchell, Guild President, 317.590.4091, jwademitch@aol.com

How we affect the community: The guild sponsors two major annual fundraisers — the Fall Fundraiser

Paige Button, President-Elect, 317.902.5797, paigebutton1@me.com

CIRCLE CITY RELIEF Who we are: Circle City Relief is a 501 c(3) Christian organization that exists to reveal Jesus Christ to a struggling world through engagement, the provision of resources and evangelism.

to better decision making, a better outlook on life, and an increased respect for others and one’s self. When someone gives their life to Christ, they are a new creation. The old is gone and the new has come.

What we do: Circle City Relief serves the homeless and the hurting in Indianapolis by providing rescued pizza, soup and beverages, as well as hygiene kits, clothing, bikes and books for children. We do this in an effort to engage the community we serve, and to get to know people to find out what is going on in their lives so we can connect them to resources that assist in life transformation. CCR lives out Matthew 25:31-40 where Jesus says, “I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me — you did it to me.”

How you can help: We welcome volunteers. Circle City Relief operates out of a warehouse/kitchen, and is always in need of like-minded and good-hearted people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. We prepare all of the food and clothing in the warehouse for distribution at a serving site before returning to clean up for the day. In order to operate efficiently, CCR needs approximately 20 to 30 volunteers every Sunday. Another way to help is to donate. We operate solely thanks to individual donations from people who resonate with the mission and vision of CCR. We are in need of financial resources to connect people to transitional housing; we assist with covering an initial cost to give the people we serve the chance to acclimate to their new environment as they begin to change the direction of their lives. We help with utility bills or rent in crisis situations, as well as detox expenses that most people without insurance cannot afford. Monetary donations go a long way toward helping with the fees for some of the resources we recommend.

Why we are important: Many of the people we serve are experiencing homelessness, addiction, drug or physical abuse, hunger, joblessness, isolation and more. As we serve, we connect people in conversation to get to know them, and to let them get to know us. We connect those we serve to transitional and permanent housing organizations, detox resources, rent and utility bill assistance, job training, legal assistance, food and clothing pantries, and other services. How we affect the community: We serve in two of the worst crime neighborhoods per capita in the United States; with a 100 score being the safest, the neighborhoods CCR serves score a 0 or a 1 on the index. The unemployment rate for this community is 14.5 percent. Although CCR does not exist to reduce crime or increase jobs, it does offer a safe place where we can provide resources that can help people make better decisions for themselves and turn their lives around. As a Christian organization, the main objective for Circle City Relief is to introduce people to a relationship with Jesus Christ. CCR believes that following Jesus leads

Circle City Relief 2354 The Springs Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.752.6501 circlecityrelief.com Facebook: @circlecityrelief Twitter: @ccrelief Matthew Gay, Executive Director Sandy Gay, Co-Executive Director

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COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK FOUNDATION Who we are: Since 1976, Community Health Network Foundation has worked to raise and steward financial support for Community Health Network, a nonprofit health system providing a full continuum of care through more than 200 sites and hundreds of physicians throughout Central Indiana.

health outcomes and access for the community. Today, we continue their endeavor. This is not easy work, and the needs grow ever greater with each passing year. Yet, the rewards are indescribable when we send new babies out into the world knowing we’re playing a role in building a safer and healthier life for them; when we help a neighbor with behavioral health challenges find not only healing, but a job; when we provide a senior with a hot meal and a warm smile; and when we give a cancer patient hope for a healthier future.

What we do: Our giving priorities are aligned with the future goals of Community Health Network in order to support the strategic growth of our non-profit healthcare organization. Patient financial assistance, public awareness efforts, and innovative and holistic services and programs that help those in our community during times of critical need are only a few of many ways the Foundation’s work directly impacts patients of Community Health Network. These efforts and more aim to empower individuals and families to lead healthier lives and, in turn, improve the health of the communities we serve.

How you can help: Join a committee for the Giving Gig, volunteer at one of our hospitals or health pavilions, share your story of exceptional care offered by Community Health Network, or participate on our Patient Advisory Council. To learn more, email give@eCommunity.com or call 317.355.4483 (GIVE). Community Health Network Foundation 7240 Shadeland Station, Suite 125 Indianapolis, IN 46256 317.355.4483 eCommunity.com/Foundation Email: give@eCommunity.com Facebook: @ecommunity Twitter: @CHNw

Why we’re important: Our work is all about helping patients in all stages of life — newborns at Community Hospital North (home to the most births in the state); seniors; men and women with serious mental illness; youth grieving the loss of a parent, sibling or friend; patients battling cancer; and those working to overcome addiction. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are able to help support each of these individuals and, together, build a stronger foundation for health in Indiana.

Joyce Irwin, President and CEO of Community Health Network Foundation

How we affect the community: Community Health Network was founded in the 1950s by a group of men and women on the eastside of Indianapolis striving to improve

Bob Shortle, Chair of Community Health Network Foundation Board

DAMAR SERVICES Who we are: For going on 50 years, Damar Services’ 1,000 staff members have served nearly 1,500 clients every day who have developmental and behavioral disabilities and autism. Services are provided on an individualized basis in settings that include residential programs on Damar’s 47-acre main campus on the southwest side of Indianapolis, group homes with around-the-clock supervision, outpatient and applied behavioral analysis treatment, and two schools providing services for children with developmental and behavioral disabilities. Damar also provides a full continuum of support services for adults with developmental disabilities and autism through supervised living in the community, semiindependent living and living with family members.

How we affect the community: With one in 68 children being diagnosed on the autism spectrum (up from one in 200 a little more than a decade ago), virtually everyone today knows a family affected by autism. This growing epidemic is having an effect on families and communities throughout Central Indiana and beyond. How you can help: Generous donors support the Damar Foundation so that Damar Services staff and volunteers can help the special people we serve. Damar faces rising costs for the services we provide due to the increasing severity of our clients’ challenges and the reduction of government reimbursements. As such, we are increasingly reliant on the generosity of the community, including individuals, corporations and foundations. Your gifts help provide much-needed, life-changing treatment and support for our deserving clients and families.

What we do: Damar provides intensive treatment for about 200 children and youth age 21 and younger who live on or around our campus, as well as for an additional 1,300 children, adults and family members served through community-based programs. Damar’s goals are to help those living on campus return to their homes or other community-based settings, and to help those living in the community experience the highest quality of life possible. We provide a range of support services to our clients, including behavioral therapies (such as applied behavioral analysis and outpatient behavioral health); education; group and independent living; medication; and occupational, recreational, speech and vocational services.

Damar Services and Damar Foundation 6067 Decatur Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46241 317-856-5201 damar.org Facebook: @damarservices Brad Linville, Damar Services Board Chair Dr. Jim Dalton, Damar Services President and CEO, jimd@damar.org

Why we’re important: Damar specializes in the care and support of those facing life’s greatest challenges, offering the same high-impact services and therapy for everyone regardless of ability to pay. In addition, we are a resource for industry best practices, and an innovator in the field of services to children and adults with developmental and behavioral disabilities and autism.

Pat Tynan, Damar Foundation Board Chair Ken File, Damar Foundation President, kenf@damar.org

EASTERSEALS CROSSROADS Who we are: Easterseals Crossroads is the leading local resource dedicated to serving individuals who are living with disability. One of more than 70 Easterseals affiliates throughout the country, we are a United Way agency offering CARFaccredited programs in Indiana. For more than 80 years, we have helped adults and children lead more independent lives as they live, learn, work, play and act.

How we affect the community: We help create positive outcomes for the many people who use our services — this past year, we served 6,263 individuals with disabilities or special needs. Our offerings include outpatient therapy services for children, employment and veteran services, assistive technology services and deaf community services. We also have an industrial division/social enterprise that offers employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and generates income for underfunded services.

What we do: Easterseals Crossroads is changing the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in lives every day. We offer vital programs that help people lead independent lives; resources and training to help people learn in order to grow, develop and thrive; employment options to prepare people to work to improve quality of life; activities for families to engage in so that they can enjoy recreation and play; and opportunities to act so our community can help us remain a strong resource.

How you can help: Join us in taking on disability together. Our ability to recognize the goals and achievements of thousands of individuals living with disabilities, special needs and challenges is greatly enhanced by individual and community support. Donations help us assist children and adults in achieving their goals. Our values of quality, respect, integrity and service guide us in the responsible usage of donations. Your contribution stays local and supports our mission to promote inclusion, independence and dignity for the many people whose lives are affected by disability or special needs. Volunteer opportunities include working directly with children and/or adults in areas such as our respite programs. Group activities include Days of Service where we create meaningful experiences. Individuals or groups can volunteer for third-party events such as walks/runs where we are recognized as a charity partner. Or, consider attending our Ability Event on April 8 at Union Station. Presented by Community Health Network, this event is a celebration of ability. Bingo Bonanza is a crazy-fun evening that redefines the concept of bingo. Held each year in February at the Northside Knights of Columbus, Bingo Bonanza literally rocks the building. Our partners at Century 21 Scheetz help make this a fantastic event.

Why we’re important: Many people we serve have no other means of accessing assistance; their needs would go unmet without our programs. When Tiki’s family needed a secure, safe adult day program 12 years ago, they turned to us and found an option for their daughter where she could work on life skills, enjoy time with peers, and gain confidence and independence. Tiki’s family relies on us to offer meaningful activities in an environment where they know their daughter will be safe, happy and engaged. When Terry needed training and employment options, he sought our assistive technology and employment services. Terry is visually impaired and has worked with us at different times since 1988. Currently employed using technology to access his computer, Terry knows that his vision will decline, and he knows that we will continue to provide solutions to keep him as independent as possible. When Ford’s family wanted recreational options for him, they turned to us for camp and respite programs. Sixyear-old Ford was born four weeks early with breathing problems and metabolic issues. His medical condition was uncertain, and an MRI showed a brain injury. His family connected with our therapy services immediately, as they knew it was the best thing they could do for their child. Ford is making great progress and his family celebrates his small victories such as playing with a new friend at camp and blowing out a candle – something Ford did for the first time on his sixth birthday.

Easterseals Crossroads 4740 Kingsway Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46205 317.466.1000 eastersealscrossroads.org Facebook: @eastersealscrossroads Twitter: @escrossroads J. Patrick Sandy, President/CEO Stephen D. Orander, Board Chair

ESKENAZI HEALTH FOUNDATION

Who we are: Founded in 1985, Eskenazi Health Foundation is a public charity that contributes leadership, guidance and philanthropic resources to Eskenazi Health.

How we affect the community: Eskenazi Health's mission is to advocate, care, teach and ser ve in its effort to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to residents of Marion County. Eskenazi Health strives to ser ve as a valuable resource for the Indianapolis community, offering a variety of programs and services to meet the unique and ever-changing needs of our residents. Eskenazi Health is a place where everyone can feel welcome and rely on for help. Eskenazi Health is home to the first of three adult Level I trauma centers in Indiana and the region’s only adult burn center. We are the primary teaching hospital for Indiana University School of Medicine and host 40 other educational programs. In fact, more than half of all practicing physicians in Indiana trained at Eskenazi Health. Each year, Eskenazi Health has nearly 1 million outpatient visits, more than 100,000 specialty care visits, and 85,000 visits to the Michael & Susan Smith Emergency Department.

What we do: As one of America’s five largest safety-net health systems and featuring the only public, general acute-care hospital in Marion County, Eskenazi Health has provided high-quality, cost-effective, patient-centered health care to the residents of Central Indiana for more than 157 years. Eskenazi Health features the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital (which includes the Smith Level I Shock Trauma Center and the nationally recognized Richard M. Fairbanks Burn Center); Eskenazi Health Midtown Community Mental Health; 11 Eskenazi Health Center primary-care clinics; and a variety of quality programs dedicated to specific populations such as senior care, women’s and children’s services, teen and adolescent care. Eskenazi Health is also the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, and features a number of art pieces, green spaces and regular music programming to enhance the healing environment. With devoted staff, state-of-the-art medicine and comprehensive wraparound services, Eskenazi Health strives to help all those in need in our community.

How you can help: You can help by sharing our story, making a financial contribution or participating in the Eskenazi Health Golf Outing. More information about our events and programs is available on our web site. Eskenazi Health Foundation 720 Eskenazi Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46202 317.880.4900 eskenazihealthfoundation.org Facebook: Eskenazi Health Twitter: @eskenazi_HF

Why we’re important: Philanthropy is a very important piece of Eskenazi Health. The Eskenazi Health Campaign raised more than $87 million to build the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital. The foundation also supports various other programs within Eskenazi Health, Marion County Public Health Department, Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, and Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County in order to help facilitate their contributions within our community.

Ernest Vargo II, CFRE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ernie.Vargo@EskenaziHealthFoundation.org

EXODUS REFUGEE IMMIGRATION Who we are: Every day, millions of courageous persons flee their homelands due to unimaginable persecution. They seek refuge and human rights in other places around the world, including Indianapolis. Since 1981, Exodus Refugee Immigration has welcomed refugees to Indianapolis and offered them a place to call home. We began our work serving Cuban refugees who had arrived as part of the Mariel boatlift in 1980. Since that time, Exodus has helped thousands of refugees from more than 30 different countries establish new lives in Indiana. As an independent, non-sectarian, 501(c)(3) and nonprofit agency, Exodus is part of a network that works with Church World Service and Episcopal Migration Ministries in the resettlement of refugees. Our board of directors, staff and volunteers are passionate about securing the dignity and human rights of people around the globe.

How we affect the community: Exodus engages the central Indiana community in the global humanitarian work of offering protection and opportunity to refugees. Despite the adversity they have experienced, most refugees who make their homes in Indianapolis are eager to engage the challenges and opportunities that the U.S. offers in order to make a better life for themselves and their families. By having their basic needs met during the core resettlement period and beyond (and access to a full array of social and medical services, English language training, cultural orientation and employment services), Exodus clients are able to establish new lives and contribute to the community. More than 100 companies partner with us to employ refugees because they value the diversity, skills and strong work ethic they bring to the workforce. Refugees enrich our community as homeowners, employees, business owners and civic leaders. We are proud to be part of creating a welcoming, inclusive and diverse Indiana in partnership with our fellow Hoosiers.

What we do: Exodus provides a wide range of services and programs to meet the needs of refugee newcomers. We arrange for basic needs such as housing, food, clothing and case management, as well as providing adult English classes, job placement and employment services, mental wellness and health services, a women’s program, a youth program, citizenship classes, immigration services and more. Our primary goal is to provide refugees with the skills, information and support they need to be successful in their new lives in the U.S. In 2016, we welcomed 1,073 refugees from countries including Burma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Syria, Eritrea, Iraq and Somalia.

How you can help: There are many ways you can welcome refugees and help them rebuild their lives. Consider engaging your church, youth group, school or family in organizing a donation drive for furniture and household items for refugees’ new homes. Volunteer to teach English or provide friendship and social support as a mentor. You can also make a difference by making a financial gift to support our programs and services. Our women’s program, youth program, citizenship program, mental health services and emergency fund for vulnerable individuals (single mothers, trauma victims, the elderly) all rely on the generosity of private donors.

Why we’re important: There are more refugees in the world today than at any other point since World War II, and more than half are children. This is the greatest humanitarian crisis of our time. More than 60 million people are displaced around the world, and 21 million meet the United Nations’ definition of a refugee — “a person who, owing to a wellfounded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, is outside the country of his nationality, and is unable to or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country.” The U.S. refugee resettlement program reflects the United States' highest values and aspirations of compassion, generosity and leadership. Since 1975, Americans have welcomed more than 3 million refugees from all over the world. Refugees have built new lives, homes and communities in towns and cities in all 50 states. Exodus is the largest refugee resettlement organization in Indiana.

Exodus Refugee Immigration 2457 E. Washington St. Suite A Indianapolis, IN 46201 317.921.0836 exodusrefugee.org Facebook: @exodusrefugee Twitter: @exodus_refugee Cole Varga, Executive Director, cvarga@exodusrefugee.org Elizabeth Standiford, Director of Development and Communications, estandiford@exodusrefugee.org Megan Hochbein, Director of Outreach and Immigration Services, mhochbein@exodusrefugee.org Michele Saysana, Board Chair

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HEAR INDIANA Who we are: Helen Keller once said, “Blindness separates people from things; deafness separates people from people.” Hear Indiana empowers and supports children with hearing loss, seeking to ensure that they have the opportunity to communicate, learn and thrive independently through hearing and speaking. Originally formed in response to a lack of resources and support in our state, Hear Indiana has been filling service gaps for families for more than 45 years. Since our inception, we have been seen as a trusted, resourceful entity in the often-confusing world of hearing loss.

Last year, 36 percent of patient service revenue at the Speech and Hearing Resource Center came from a statesponsored Medicaid program. Often, these families have no other place to go. Many services have low reimbursement rates or are not billable at all, including Internet-based teletherapy, hearing aids, counseling, reading instruction and family education — all important aspects of our wrap-around model. How we affect the community: Assistive technology and therapy not only open up a whole new world of possibilities for children with hearing loss, they are also very wise investments. Untreated hearing loss costs Indiana taxpayers $1 million per child over the course of that individual’s life. Your contribution will pay dividends and create endless possibilities for a child with hearing loss. Today, with the appropriate technology and intervention, children with hearing loss have the potential to do and be anything they choose. Deaf children can now play musical instruments, say “I love you,” sing songs with their classmates and succeed in mainstream schools. They have dreams of becoming astronauts, teachers, engineers, doctors and musicians, just like all other children. Imagine what’s possible for these children with access to the technology and services that can help them achieve their dreams.

What we do: For 45 years, Hear Indiana has been providing information and referral services to families, and in 2014, we began offering direct services to children affected by hearing loss. When the Speech and Hearing Resource Center opened in partnership with Easterseals Crossroads, Hear Indiana expanded our reach by providing speech therapy and audiology while continuing our work in advocacy, provider training, parent support and summer camp. Today, hundreds of families rely on these services. We’ve have made it our mission to ensure that children from all walks of life have access to these life-changing programs. Hear Indiana plays a unique and crucial role for children with hearing loss and their families. We provide individualized guidance and assistance for each family through a team of qualified providers. Through a network of integrated support at Hear Indiana, children with hearing loss can begin to find their paths to success. Hear Indiana provides intervention at the earliest possible moment; therapy to improve listening and speaking skills; up-to-date, high-quality technology; and appropriate school services. We also offer social and emotional support for children and parents, as well as ongoing professional and personal development for teachers, providers and parents.

How you can help: Please consider making an investment in our cause, which will allow Hear Indiana to provide these vital services for families. We need each person who hears our story to pledge to make a difference for a child with hearing loss. You can change the trajectory for countless children with hearing loss. Your support not only transforms their lives, but our community as a whole. Hear Indiana 4740 Kingsway Dr., Suite 33, Indianapolis, IN 46205 317.828.0211 HearIndiana.org Facebook: @HearIndiana

Why we’re important: Hearing loss is a neuro-developmental emergency. Without access to sound or a visual language at the earliest possible moment, a child with hearing loss will fall behind his hearing peers very quickly. For families who choose amplification (which is nearly 100 percent), it’s important that these children gain access to sound through hearing aids early. A recent study showed that children with hearing loss who received early intervention, in addition to specialized listening and spoken language therapies from a young age, had speaking, listening and reading skills equal to or better than their peers by the time they started kindergarten.

Naomi Horton, MSP-CCC, Executive Director, naomi.horton@hearindiana.org Emily Heaton Miller, Development Manager, emily.heaton@hearindiana.org

THE INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY OF INDIANA Who we are: The Independence Academy is a stateaccredited, private non-profit school for children with high-functioning autism in grades 5 to 12. Susan Le Vay and Ruth Padgett, mothers of sons with autism, shared a vision for a school that they couldn’t find anywhere in Indianapolis. They envisioned a school that would challenge students academically without overwhelming them, and incorporate necessary life and social skills every day. Our school was created by the determination and love of these two amazing women.

Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) curriculum, a groundbreaking, evidence-based social skills program. How we affect the community: We help our students to become important, contributing members of society. At the same time, we work to educate the larger community on what it means to be on the autism spectrum. We have amazing students who are incredibly talented but often need a little help putting the puzzle pieces of autism together. We believe in our students and know the astounding success they can have when given the right support. We are working hard to get our message out into the community, and to welcome students who need a very special school like ours. How you can help: Autism numbers are drastically increasing, and unfortunately, these students often fall through the cracks in a traditional education setting. You can help us as we work to raise much-needed funds to provide resources for our students. Please consider donating at iaindiana.org. We also host a fundraising gala each year to benefit our school and students. This year’s event, March Forth for Autism, was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Carmel on March 4. Each year’s gala is a fun-filled evening with casino entertainment, a silent auction, a live auction and celebrity guests. For more information, to donate or purchase tickets to our next event, please visit iaindiana.org.

What we do: We inspire and enable students with highfunctioning autism to achieve their highest level of independence and academic success. We have a very small student-teacher ratio of 6-to-1 and educators who are passionate about teaching students with autism. Students make progress in a caring and encouraging environment. Many make friends for the first time and look forward to going to school. We provide a safe haven for students who often feel lost in other educational environments by giving them a place to belong, a manageable pace, a pride in themselves and a path to success. Why we’re important: Created by and for families of students with high-functioning autism, we offer support and understanding, not just to students, but to the entire family. We are the only Indianapolis school created solely for students with high-functioning autism, and we provide a curriculum designed specifically for these students. We offer two sensory rooms to support students throughout the day, and incorporate methods and philosophies from experts in autism and special education. We are the first school in our area to introduce the Program for the Education and

Independence Academy 4701 N. Central Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46205 317-926-0043 iaindiana.org Marisa Gill, Director of school, marisagill@iaindiana.org

INDIANA CHILDREN’S WISH FUND

Who we are: Indiana Children’s Wish Fund

attending one of our events or donating to our silent auctions is another way to help. If you have a desire to volunteer your time at one of our events, please contact us to begin that process. Remembering us in your planned giving or will is another way to help us grant wishes. Our newest endeavor, Wish Warriors, provides an opportunity for young professional to come together and assist the Indiana Children’s Wish Fund in the execution of fundraising and recruitment events geared towards the young professional community.

What we do: Indiana Children’s Wish Fund grants wishes to Indiana children ages 3 to 18 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening or terminal illness. The wishes we grant are referred to us by medical professionals throughout our state. Why we’re important: We bring joy, happiness and big smiles to the faces of very ill children and their families during the most difficult of times. We create memories that last a lifetime. The most popular wish our children make is for a trip to Disney World, where our Wish families spend magical time away from treatments, doctors and tears. Other wishes include meeting celebrities, once-in-a-lifetime trips to other countries, meeting Presidents, shopping sprees, meeting the Pope, traveling to India to work with Mother Theresa, playhouses and many other dreams that stem from children’s imaginations.

Indiana Children’s Wish Fund 6081 E. 82nd St., Suite 120 Indianapolis, IN 46250 317.913.9474 indywish.org L. G. Edwards, President

How we affect the community: Since 1984, we have granted nearly 4,000 children their very special wishes. We have wonderful long-term relationships with many individuals and corporations in Indiana, and partner with hospitals throughout our state.

David Clase, Vice President

How you can help: Monetary donations are always appreciated. We are an event-driven organization, so

Terry Ceaser-Hudson, Executive Director

David Charles, Treasurer Stacy Hanefeld, Secretary

ICADV

Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Prevention • Awareness • Advocacy Until the Violence Ends.

INDIANA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Who we are: The mission of the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence is to work for the prevention and elimination of domestic violence until the violence ends. Since its beginning in 1980, the coalition has worked to ensure that survivors of intimate partner violence and the people who help them have the information and resources they need. To prevent future violence, ICADV advocates for change through public policy and informational campaigns to increase awareness and educate young people on the cyclical nature of violence so we can all say “No More” in Indiana.

Additionally, we continue to provide support to domestic violence survivors and the programs that directly serve them through training; certification to meet state standards; legal services; advocacy; support for specific audiences of deaf, hard of hearing and immigrant survivors; and through public awareness. Why we’re important: In the 1970s, people just shrugged when a drunk friend got into his car to drive home, something that was considered a fact of life. Then came MADD, and now designated drivers are the accepted norm. Similarly, we believe we can redefine the accepted norms for domestic violence. We are shifting the narrative from “we’ll always have domestic violence” to “we know we can prevent it.”

What we do: At its inception, ICADV’s sole focus was on intervention, ensuring that survivors of domestic violence had facilities and services to lead them to safety. Today, we have expanded that focus to prevent the violence in the first place. We believe that domestic violence is a choice, and we are committed to getting in front of the problem to change the social conditions that tolerate or encourage these forms of abuse. Preventing violence involves not only working with individuals who perpetrate to encourage different decisions, but also creating change at the cultural level to make the option of domestic violence less likely and ultimately not possible. Our prevention efforts include being one of only 10 states to receive funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to implement a statewide prevention initiative, working with key community partners to develop strategies to prevent intimate partner violence. The goal is to change the community norms that perpetuate the violence. ICADV has launched a statewide campaign including a public service announcement, brochures and posters to encourage safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments, and has designed and implemented a program to promote skin-to-skin contact between fathers and infants to increase bonding and the father’s participation in parenting, potentially decreasing both child abuse and domestic violence. Our new Prevention Toybox resource help diverse agencies and communities adopt effective prevention practices through five games that communicate prevention concepts in concrete and engaging ways. ICADV has conducted trainings and provided the Toybox to prevention practitioners all over the country, including through a new partnership that provides training for U.S. Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response officers. ICADV provides training and technical assistance to support domestic violence prevention initiatives in communities across Indiana. We have helped fund efforts to promote respect in youth sporting leagues and to institutionalize safe, stable and nurturing relationships and environments across multiple community settings; as well as supporting youth leadership programs, male-engagement programs and programs designed to increase safety and social inclusion for all community members.

How we affect the community: While shelters that provide safety for survivors of domestic violence are still needed, the focus on prevention initiatives is critical. As a statewide coalition, ICADV is in the position to lead prevention efforts throughout Indiana. Families that provide safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments raise children who become caring adults. Fathers who cradle their newborns skin-to-skin create a special bond with their babies. Communities that support families are the ones that provide affordable housing, dependable transportation and sustainable employment opportunities. These are some of the prevention messages we are taking throughout Indiana to begin a discussion about how violence occurs and what we can do to prevent it. We hope you will join us in this work in the years to come. How you can help: Domestic violence is not inevitable. You can help our important work with your gift. Donations support direct services to survivors such as legal help, crisis counseling and emergency financial assistance. Sponsorships provide critical general funds to support the day-to-day work of ICADV and its member programs. Special event donations help underwrite the cost of annual events that raise funds for domestic violence work. The efforts to prevent domestic violence expand with gifts from people and organizations around Indiana. Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence 1915 W. 18th St., Suite B Indianapolis, IN 46202 317.917.3685 icadvinc.org Email: icadv@icadvinc.org Laura Berry, Executive Director David Bear, Chair of the Board

Donated in honor of Dr. Greg Chernoff and his continued care and compassion for victims of domestic violence.

INDIANA DONOR NETWORK

Who we are: One of 58 designated organ recovery organizations in the U.S., Indiana Donor Network is a vital link between people waiting for lifesaving organ transplants and donors. Working closely with Indiana hospitals, donor families and the United Network for Organ Sharing, we are a team of skilled, experienced professionals responsible for overseeing and coordinating organ donation across Indiana. Our non-profit organization includes more than 100 employees, and is committed to educating Hoosiers about the importance of organ and tissue donation.

How we affect the community: Indiana Donor Network serves 85 out of 92 Indiana counties, 156 hospitals, 478 funeral homes, 85 coroners, three transplant hospitals and more than six million people. The experience of losing a loved one is understandably difficult for donor families. This is why we are committed to honoring the memories of organ and tissue donors, and to supporting donor families in their grief. How you can help: Give someone else a second chance at a future. Join the nearly 3.7 million Hoosiers who are registered to save lives. Register at indianadonornetwork. org and share your decision with your family.

What we do: Indiana Donor Network provides Hoosiers with the information they need to make an informed decision about sharing hope and healing through organ, tissue and eye donation and transplantation. We are a leader in organ and tissue recovery as evidenced by sustained operational and clinical excellence, innovative practice and exceptional customer experience. And, we honor the memories of organ and tissue donors by supporting families through their grief journey.

Indiana Donor Network 3760 Guion Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46222 317.685.0389 indianadonornetwork.org Facebook: @indianadonornetwork Twitter: @indonornetwork

Why weâ€™re important: Almost 120,000 people in the United States are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant, and more than 1,400 people are waiting right here in Indiana. Even more alarming, 22 people will die each day while waiting for a transplant.

Kellie Hanner, RN, MBA, President and CEO, khanner@ INDonorNetwork.org Steve Johnson, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer, sjohnson@INDonorNetwork.org

INDIANA YOUTH GROUP Who we are: Indiana Youth Group is a 30-year-old non-profit organization and one of the largest LGBTQ youth centers of its kind in the country, unique in that it is a stand-alone organization serving LGBTQ youth and the community rather than a division or arm of a larger umbrella organization.

How we affect the community: We serve LGBTQ youth. Of youth surveyed last year at IYG, 80 percent reported feeling better about identifying as LGBTQ, while 83 percent reported feeling an increase in self-esteem and self-confidence due to engagement in IYG programing. Eighty-four percent reported having been provided with positive adult role models by participating in IYG programing. IYG educates the community. In the years IYG has been providing training, thousands of community and business leaders have become more aware and knowledgeable of how to apply LGBTQ and Trans competency training to their individual professional roles. Training packages include Environmental Scans, Knowledge-Based Pre- and PostAssessments, and Measurable Objectives. We strengthen families. IYG offers adults in the lives of LGBTQ youth education and support in order to create accepting households. Programing support includes POP institute, one-on-one support, monthly meetups and online support communities.

What we do: IYG’s 30+ monthly programs and services are life-changing and lifesaving. IYG is able to serve as a one-stop shop for more than 750 LGBTQ youth annually who are empowered through wellness programs; social and leadership opportunities; family support services; and educational programs that include homework sessions, tutoring, study groups, and career and college prep. IYG works closely with medical and mental health organizations throughout the state, more than 80 Gay Straight Alliance organizations inside Indiana schools, and dozens of LGBTQ Employee Resource Groups inside Indianapolis corporations who provide financial and volunteer contributions. Why we’re important: Indiana Youth Group has developed Thrive: Dare to be Powerful, an eight-week, cohort-based suicide prevention curriculum specifically written for LGBTQ youth, This is the first program of its kind, there are currently no Evidence-Based* suicide prevention programs adapted to LGBTQ youth or found to be effective for LGBTQ youth, despite the fact that they are at greater risk. Every day, Indiana youth die by suicide. A 2015 report from the Indiana Youth Institute found that Indiana has the highest rate in the country of teens who have considered suicide, and the second-highest rate of those who have attempted it. Worse yet, LGBTQ youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide than their straight peers, and the rate doubles to 8.4 times if the youth comes from a rejecting family. Most LGBTQ youth attempt or die by suicide in response to isolation, depression, bullying, discrimination, homophobia, anxiety, substance abuse, violence and low selfesteem driven by societal and family rejection. IYG stands in the gap to hold these negative stressors at bay. (*Evidence-Based is a designation given to a program or intervention where the curriculum or methods used are based on significant and reliable evidence derived from a rigorous process of proper tracking, research and evaluation.)

How you can help: Help support IYG’s vision with a leadership gift to The Power of Safe capital campaign. Each year, more youth seek out IYG, and our current facility continues to limit the number of youth that can be served. Other issues like limited parking, no direct access to public transportation and limited outdoor space have made it nearly impossible to meet the critical demand for services. A larger, more functional facility will enable IYG to have a greater impact on more lives. Please join IYG in providing a place where LGBTQ youth can unlock their potential. A larger, safer, betterequipped IYG Activity Center is key to this vision, and is possible with donations of $10,000, $5,000 or $2,500 from caring friends like you. (Naming rights are also available.) Indiana Youth Group P.O. Box 20716 Indianapolis, IN 46220 317.755.4940 indianayouthgroup.org Facebook: @IYGIndy Twitter: @iyg_indy

INDIANAPOLIS ART CENTER

Who we are: The Indianapolis Art Center was founded in 1934 as a Works Progress Administration program during the Great Depression to serve artists. Today, the center inhabits one of Indianapolis’ only Michael Graves-designed buildings, which sits on a 10-acre stretch along the banks of the White River in Broad Ripple. Each year, the art center offers hundreds of art classes, more than 100 exhibitions in six galleries, the OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair, and an outreach program that takes art to underserved communities.

to works from local, regional and national artists. Our outreach programs include taking art outside of our building to provide high-quality art education to underserved youth in 20 after-school sites and to incarcerated youth in the Marion County Jail. We also maintain a Teen Art Council, a mentoring program with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Indiana and Starfish, and other programs that address current social issues through making art. How you can help: Your contribution to the art center is a commitment to the transformation of our community through creativity. From the outside, our work might look like glass blowing or shaping clay, but the real outcome happens in forging pride, friendships, growth and hope. A donation to the art center helps ensure that we can honor our 80+ year history while carrying on our mission for 80 more.

What we do: 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. Why we’re important: In its most meaningful moments, art transforms all of us. For adults, hands-on creative learning provides the opportunity to express emotions, build connections to others and hone new creative skills. For youth and teens, arts education creates pathways to academic achievement, career goals and civic engagement. And, it’s fun and rewarding.

Indianapolis Art Center 820 E. 67th St. Indianapolis, IN 46220 317.255.2464 indplsartcenter.org Facebook: @indplsartcenter Twitter: @indplsartcenter Instagram: indplsartcenter Pinterest: indplsartcenter

How we affect the community: The Indianapolis Art Center provides access to art education, exposure to living artists and meaningful events that connect the community to creativity through art. We offer more than 500 classes each year for anyone with a desire to connect with his or her artistic side to thrive in a creative, social community. Our nationally recognized exhibitions introduce the community

Patrick Flaherty, President and Executive Director Steve Head, Chairman of the Board

Matthew Kraemer, Music Director

INDIANAPOLIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Who we are: The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra advances and promotes music composed for the small orchestra through professional performances and educational programs. Comprised of 34 professional musicians, the ICO produces an “Intimate, Classic, Original” concert series and collaborates extensively with area arts organizations such as the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, the Indianapolis Opera and the American Pianists Association to provide professional orchestral accompaniment. Now in his second season, Maestro Matthew Kraemer leads the orchestra as music director and conductor; James Aikman serves as the ICO’s first composer-in-residence. ICO proudly holds the title of professional orchestra-in-residence at the Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler Arts Center.

How we affect the community: Serving 30,000 people annually, ICO reaches more than 3,000 students and families through youth programs in eight Central Indiana schools, in addition to connecting with more than 10,000 listeners weekly via WFYI radio broadcasts and 15,000 attendees in concert venues across Indiana. Recognized for artistic excellence through innovative programming, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra has earned national attention for its work with contemporary composers, including ICO composer-in-residence James Aikman. Notably, the ICO premiere of Aikman’s Peacemakers celebrating the contributions of 20th century peacemaking icons was featured in a documentary that aired in November 2016 on WFYI television. Under Maestro Kraemer’s artistic leadership, orchestral chamber music plays a vibrant role in our community and on the national artistic stage.

What we do: ICO’s artistic programming delivers on its brand promise of “Intimate, Classic, Original” experiences by presenting masterworks composed for the small orchestra and utilizing innovative program formats in intimate concert venues. As a champion for new music, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra serves as orchestra-in-residence for the Indiana State University Contemporary Music Festival, and annually conducts a national competition for the composition of new works. ICO offers a full range of educational programs for all ages with in-school performances, cross-curricular experiences and materials, lectures and concerts. The ICO Radio Broadcast on WFYI 90.1 airs every Monday at 10 p.m. and Sunday at 9 p.m.

How you can help: As a small non-profit serving the community, the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra welcomes your time, talent and treasure. Volunteers support the ICO in our office, at concerts, during promotional events and on project committees. We invite you to enjoy an evening out as a concert ticket buyer, or engage with ICO on social media by sharing information with friends. Donor contributions support the orchestra’s general operations, enabling the ICO to achieve its mission and continue its role as an important part of the cultural fabric of Indianapolis.

Why we’re important: The transformative nature of ICO’s music comes alive through concerts and special community programming that includes free performances at Holliday Park and educational outreach activities at local public schools, hospitals and the Indiana Women’s Prison. Committed to offering “Intimate, Classic, Original” music experiences for citizens of all ages and backgrounds, programs connect audiences to diverse musical compositions (some only rarely performed) with curated themes and informative program materials. ICO also fills a unique community need by enhancing the artistic efforts of many local arts organizations through professional orchestral accompaniment.

Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra 4603 Clarendon Rd., Suite 36 Indianapolis, IN 46208 317.940.9607 icomusic.org Facebook: @indianapolischamberorchestra Matthew Kraemer, Music Director Elaine F. Eckhart, Executive Director, eeckhart@icomusic.org

INDY ELEVEN SOCCER FOUNDATION

Who we are: The Indy Eleven Soccer Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by Indy Eleven and inspired by Indy Eleven Professional Soccer owner Ersal Ozdemir. We are a board-run organization whose goal is to help others and to grow both soccer and futsal.

These funds will be used to support the recently created Developmental Soccer and Futsal Leagues for elementary and middle school students. More than 1,200 students from kindergarten through eighth grade participated in the IPS Soccer League during its launch last fall. Similarly, the Brookside Community Developmental Corporation and Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center use funds to provide equipment, stuffing and funding support for their established futsal and soccer programs. The Arsenal Tech Futsal court is the first futsal court the Indy Eleven Soccer Foundation has helped fund alongside other organizations. The Foundation has plans to fund more courts in the future.

What we do: Our mission is to provide Indiana’s youth with positive experiences by supporting educational, soccer and other athletic programs and facilities, all of which will promote healthy lifestyles and character development in underserved communities throughout the state of Indiana. Why we’re important: The Indy Eleven Soccer Foundation will improve quality, build a promising future and leave a legacy with lasting impact for the young people of Indiana utilizing soccer and other vehicles as tools to achieve those goals. We focus on helping others and growing soccer and futsal.

Ho w y o u c a n h e l p : Yo u c a n a s s i s t t h e I n d y Eleven Soccer Foundation by donating online at IndyElevenSoccerFoundation.com to help spread the soccer and futsal to Indiana’s youth.

How we affect the community: In January 2017, the Indy Eleven Soccer Foundation continued its mission to provide opportunities for Indiana’s youth by issuing new grants totaling more than $30,000 to three Indianapolis-based institutions and one new futsal court site — Indianapolis Public Schools, Brookside Community Development Corporation, the Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center and Arsenal Tech Futsal court.

Indy Eleven Soccer Foundation Indianapolis, IN 46204 317.685.1100 indyelevensoccerfoundation.com Bianca Velez, Indy Eleven Community Relations Coordinator; 317.685.1100; biancav@indyeleven.com

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INSTITUTE FOR AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION Who we are: IAT is a social enterprise that believes jobs are the best way to fight poverty. We equip entrepreneurs to run transport businesses serving the rural poor in Africa and Latin America. Our vehicles provide hope by connecting farmers to markets, the ill with medical clinics, hauling water to the thirsty and delivering materials to construct schools and homes. Half-tractor and halftruck, the Basic Utility Vehicle is a diesel workhorse thatâ€™s simple to build, operate and repair. BUVs are in use in 30 countries around the world. We are motivated by the Bible verses of Isaiah 58:6-12.

treated in time through the use of an affordable clinic vehicle, goods could be easily brought to market and students could have safe rides to school. How we affect the community: We help people think beyond their comfort zones and consider the plight of the poor in places like Africa and Latin America. We focus on mobility issues and other things we often take for granted such as shelter, being able to turn on a faucet and driving to the supermarket. We challenge the community to do something to help people thrive in impoverished nations, and we provide them some options.

What we do: We allow donors to be venture capitalists for the rural poor in Africa. You provide the opportunity for start-ups to thrive in rural Africa and beyond. Experience the joy of seeing a business bless people and an entire village. The business funds itself over time, and proceeds help start other driver/BUV businesses. Imagine going to visit the driver someday, or not being asked for money again. Lord willing, we help people help themselves. We also design the vehicles that our partners produce in Africa (and hopefully in Haiti soon as well).

How you can help: Pay it forward by funding a BUV ($7,000) for a transport entrepreneur and creating a job. When the driver pays off the BUV, those proceeds fund another entrepreneur with training and a BUV, and so on. Or, help raise awareness by funding a promo BUV ($12,000) and contributing to marketing expenses so that Indiana volunteers can display the BUV at car shows, churches, fairs and other events. Fund a Hoosier-led pilot project ($50,000) to assemble 5 BUVs in Zambia. Fund a BUV Factory in Haiti ($850,000); we have a list of interested partners willing to join a funding coalition. Or, donate your vehicle or yacht; we will likely sell donations to support our Indianapolis operations. To donate directly, visit www.drivebuv.org/one-time-gifts.

Why weâ€™re important: Mobility is a basic need in the free market system, especially where resources and roads are scarce. In places like the African bush, quality of life depends upon affordable transportation. In rural villages, women and children walk for miles to retrieve water, medical clinics rely on man-powered carts or patients traveling by foot, and food cultivation is slowed without the power of farming vehicles. Beyond comfort and efficiency, transportation truly has the power to transform lives. A child whose morning routine includes a 3-mile, round-trip walk to get water for her family could be sent to school instead. A pregnancy complication could be

Institute for Affordable Transportation 5868 E. 71st St, #E-199 Indianapolis, IN 46220 317.213.1088 driveBUV.org Will Austin, President; will.austin@driveBUV.org

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF INDIANA Who we are: The International School of Indiana (ISI) is a non-profit private school preparing students age 3 through grade 12 for the world stage. At the heart of ISI is the core belief that a fully integrated International Baccalaureate programme is the best opportunity for students to prepare for college and global citizenship in a rapidly changing world.

of our 100 teachers and administrators are from outside the U.S., and many of ISI’s American educators have worked Internationally. These native speakers and global travelers not only give ISI’s language immersion program an authenticity not available at other schools, but also lend the local community a cultural diversity that is essential for Indianapolis to thrive and compete in the global economy.

What we do: Our mission is to provide students with a world-class education that prepares them to be responsible citizens and effective leaders in a rapidly globalizing and interdependent world. In the Lower School, students have opportunities for language immersion in French, Mandarin and Spanish with authentic, native speakers. In the Upper School, we embrace an all-inclusive IB for ALL, College Preparatory Curriculum that proves all students deserve and are capable of great outcomes. ISI truly provides a unique educational experience.

How you can help: ISI is committed to economic diversity and, in a typical year, provides financial aid to approximately 40 percent of our students. Tuition at ISI only covers about 80 percent of the overall operational costs of the school, which means we rely on the ISI Annual Fund to cover the deficit. However, the school has experienced unprecedented growth, from 38 students to more than 600 in the past 20 years. This growth has propelled us to plan for construction of a new Lower School Building on ISI’s Michigan Road campus to continue and strengthen our nationally recognized curriculum. ISI is looking for partners to invest in young people who are globally aware and capable of effectively dealing with the world, its changes and its different populations in their own languages. We are committed to the idea that to be a great city on the world stage, we must be globally educated. For information on supporting the International School in our efforts to bring Indianapolis to the forefront of the global economy, please contact Paul St. Angelo in the Office of Advancement at 317-923-1951.

Why we’re important: ISI was founded in 1994 as a non-profit, coeducational independent school with an emphasis on global learning and foreign language based on an initiative by the Mayor’s taskforce directed to make Indianapolis more welcoming to international employees of local companies. At ISI, rather than saying we are a melting pot, we say we are a mosaic. Together, ISI students and staff represent more than 50 nationalities. Each and every one brings a unique experience, culture and world view to the school to be shared and celebrated by all of our families. Additionally, students who grow through the program in turn become a next generation of leaders who are compassionate, lifelong learners and critical thinkers who can apply knowledge across disciplines as well as cultural and linguistic boundaries.

International School of Indiana 4330 N. Michigan Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46208 317.923.1951 isind.org Facebook: @theisind Twitter: @theisind

How we affect the community: A notable contribution ISI makes to Indianapolis is the hiring of remarkable teachers and administrators from around the globe. Half

David Garner, Head of School, dgarner@isind.org

JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS

Who we are: The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis is a vibrant network of agencies, people, programs and services that maintain and strengthen the entire community. As the central community relations, philanthropic and planning organization of the Jewish community, the federation — in cooperation with its agencies, area synagogues and other community organizations — promotes the community’s general welfare and ensures the continuity of the Jewish people in greater Indianapolis, North America and around the world.

Our new LIFE & LEGACY program brings local Jewish organizations and synagogues together to seek permanent legacy gifts that will help sustain a vibrant Jewish community now and in the future. LIFE & LEGACY gives community members an opportunity to express their values and commitment to Jewish Indianapolis through legacy gifts that support the operation and existence of vital Jewish organizations, which are the cornerstones of our community. How you can help: We are the gateway to involvement in the local Jewish community. Volunteers are the backbone of our fundraising, governance and oversight efforts. They participate in our allocations and planning process, and serve on our boards. The federation provides leadership development opportunities including local programs, national conferences and international travel. There’s something here for everyone, and we are committed to helping community members find their passion within our network of Jewish organizations. Make a donation or create a legacy gift; big or small, every dollar helps. Our annual campaign, our planned giving and endowment program, and the LIFE & LEGACY program provide resources that allow our donors to impact the Jewish community. For more than 110 years, our dedicated leaders, along with thousands of community members, have invested in the Indianapolis Jewish community’s present and future. Thanks to past leadership insight, 94 percent of each annual campaign dollar raised goes directly to programs. Campaign donations, endowment gifts and planned giving can help continue that tradition. We welcome partnership opportunities through our corporate sponsorship program. The federation and its agencies work together with other organizations to create dynamic programming for the entire community.

What we do: The federation helps develop, manage and provide the financial resources necessary to meet and advance the cultural, educational, recreational, social welfare and other needs of the community. Thanks to our donors’ generosity, we are able to help hungry families get the food they need at Popsie’s Pantry; assist Jewish Family Services at the Albert and Sara Reuben Senior and Community Resource Center to help elderly neighbors live independently at home; and provide care for cherished community members at Hooverwood nursing home. The federation also provides education and training for children at the Bureau of Jewish Education; lets kids experience Jewish summer camps and Israel; and ensures a vibrant Jewish Community Center with important programs for people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, interests and religions. We aid the Jewish Community Relations Council in safeguarding the rights of Jews and other groups while promoting a just and democratic society in Indiana and around the world, and we provide essential support to those who count on us for food, housing and other critical assistance in Indianapolis and elsewhere. Why we’re important: When people are in need — a family loses its income, a child needs an education, a senior requires assistance or an entire community is devastated by a disaster — the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis is there. For more than a century, the federation has supported the community and worked to educate children, feed the hungry, help the unemployed, provide comfort to seniors and build community at home, in Israel and around the world.

Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis 6705 Hoover Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.726.5450 jewishindianapolis.org Facebook: @jfgindy Twitter: @jfgindy Offer Korin, President

How we affect the community: The Jewish Federation, its beneficiary agencies and its programs are likely to affect your life, no matter what religion you are. Maybe you’re a member of the Jewish Community Center, or a loved one has received care at Hooverwood nursing home. Your child's school may use Holocaust education materials from the Bureau of Jewish Education. The Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council may lobby at the Statehouse for the rights of a group you’re affiliated with, or a family in need at your office may receive support from our food pantry at Jewish Family Services.

Debra Barton Grant, Executive vice president and CEO, dbartongrant@jfgi.org Katy Cantor, Chief philanthropy officer, planned giving and endowment, kcantor@jfgi.org Margo Fox, Annual campaign director, mfox@jfgi.org Erica Crowell, Chief financial officer, ecrowell@jfgi.org

JOY’S HOUSE Who we are: Joy’s House — named for the emotion, not a person — serves families by providing exceptional adult day and caregiver services. We envision a world where families are empowered in the face of aging-related issues.

adults age 65 and older, more than double the number of older adults in 2000. How we treat our most vulnerable populations defines who we are as a community, as does how we support individuals who take on the task of caring for them. It is vital that systems of support exist, and the services provided by Joy’s House are our response to critical gaps in the existing system.

What we do: Our guests are our heart. Joy’s House Adult Day Service provides care for adults living with life-altering diagnoses while providing respite for family caregivers. We assist our guests (clients) by sharing an embracing, safe and accepting environment while providing family caregivers peace of mind, education and ongoing encouragement. Our two locations offer warm, caring, home-like environments – one in Broad Ripple and one adjacent to the University of Indianapolis. We welcome guests from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Joy’s House serves more than 100 guests, 98 percent of whom are living with at least one life-altering diagnosis. Of these, approximately 70 percent have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. The remaining 30 percent are living with a combination of diagnoses, including multiple sclerosis, Down syndrome, traumatic brain injury, stroke, Parkinson’s disease and others. We also serve family caregivers in our community. We understand that caring for someone you love is one of the most wonderful decisions you can make, yet, it’s also one of the most difficult and exhausting. Joy’s House provides complimentary caregiver support and education programs to all family caregivers, regardless of affiliation with Joy’s House. Our programs are designed to strengthen, educate and empower caregivers so that they can stay employed, manage their own needs, engage in the community and keep their loved ones living at home with them for as long as possible. Our key services include an innovative Caregiver Expressions program; “A Day Away” caregiver retreats; Caregiver Crossing, a radio show specifically for caregivers, airing 7 to 8 a.m. each Saturday on WIBC-FM (93.1); and our CARE Kits, a comprehensive binder to keep caregivers organized, complete with templates, trackers and planners. To learn more about our adult day and caregiver services, visit joyshouse.org. We’re here for you.

How we affect the community: In 2016, Joy’s House provided more than 10,000 days of service to 145 guests, and reached thousands of families through our caregiver programs. Our services are making a positive impact on families throughout Central Indiana. Joy’s House also provides a wonderful environment for community volunteers, both individuals and groups. In 2016, we hosted more than 1,300 individual volunteers who served just over 5,000 hours. How you can help: When you support Joy’s House, you help us keep families living together at home for as long as possible. Your generosity provides the gift of care. Please consider visiting joyshouse.org, or schedule a tour to learn more about Joy’s House and how you can get involved. We host various events and fundraisers throughout the year and would love to have you join us. Learn more at joyshouse.org/events. Joy’s House 2028 E. Broad Ripple Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46220 317-254-0828 1615 E. Castle Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46227 317-737-2515 joyshouse.org Facebook: @joyshouse Twitter: @joyshouse Tina McIntosh, President and Founder, tina@joyshouse.org

Why we’re important: One in three people is a family caregiver for an aging or disabled adult loved one, and the number of caregivers in our community is growing as our elderly population increases exponentially. By 2030, Indiana is expected to have more than 350,000

Genevieve Gaines, Development Director, genevieve@joyshouse.org Marcy Zunk, Board President

THE JULIAN CENTER Who we are: The Julian Center provides a multitude of residential and non-residential services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. We serve survivors of every age, gender, race, ethnic background, faith and socio-economic circumstance. Our mission is to empower survivors of domestic and sexual violence and end the generational cycle of violence; our vision is to create a community where every individual is safe and respected.

community partners include law enforcement, other social service agencies and anyone interested in helping us end the generational cycle of domestic and sexual violence. With the help of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, we have established one of the largest domestic violence intervention initiatives in the nation. Working hand-in-hand with IMPD, we attempt to identify early signs of domestic disturbances that might escalate to a domestic violence situation at a later time.

What we do: Although our emergency shelter is the heart of our services, our work reaches deep into our community and beyond the walls of our shelter to transform the lives of survivors and their families. Through individualized plans, we help survivors recognize their strengths and gain the skills and confidence they need to change the context of their lives. Our services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, community education and outreach, transitional and permanent housing, individual and family counseling, on-site education, art and play therapy, and legal services. We also offer employment readiness, economic empowerment, law enforcement partnership, the Thrifty Threads community thrift shop and a food pantry. We receive more than 11,000 calls per year to our 24-hour crisis hotline and, in 2016, served more than 6,300 individuals.

How you can help: The Julian Center is a community agency, able to complete its work best when the community partners with us. Financial gifts are always welcome, and your financial contribution fuels our ability to provide direct benefit to those who need it most. We accept donations of clothing, household items, furniture, toiletries and other items that can be either used by survivors or sold in our Thrifty Threads thrift store. We also accept donations of serviceable, lowmaintenance vehicles that we give directly and without charge to survivors who need them. We are always eager to help individuals learn more about our work by volunteering at our shelter or at Thrifty Threads. Shopping at our thrift store, located at 86th Street and Ditch Road, is not only fun, but directly funds our programs and services. We’re happy to provide a speaker to your group or organization to help educate the community about the prevalence of domestic and sexual violence and find ways in which, together, we can create a stronger community. The Julian Center also hosts a number of fundraising events throughout the year, including our annual Hoops and Heroes basketball game.

Why we’re important: All of the Julian Center’s services are provided at no cost to those we serve. Domestic and sexual violence is present in every community. Historically, one in four women and one in seven men will experience domestic violence in her or his lifetime. Domestic abuse can be verbal, mental, economic, emotional, sexual and physical; access to immediate safety and shelter must be available for those who need it. Half of our shelter residents are children, and 50 percent of those children are under the age of five. More than 87 percent of those we serve fall below the federal poverty guidelines. For survivors who are able to remove themselves from immediate danger and don’t require the services of our emergency shelter, we provide empowerment and advocacy to help them break free from their abusers. With the help of many benefactors, the Julian Center provides assistance to those who need it.

The Julian Center 2011 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 317.941.2200 317.920.9320 (24-hour crisis line) Juliancenter.org Email: info@juliancenter.org Facebook: @TheJulianCenter Twitter: @JulianCenter Instagram: JulianCenter

How we affect the community: On any given day, a member of our team is out in the community discussing our work. Through our programs, audiences learn how to spot someone who may need assistance, recognize the signs of abuse in their own lives and advocate for someone who needs help. Our

Richard Cockrum, Chair of the Board Catherine O’Connor, President and CEO

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF INDIANAPOLIS Who we are: The Junior League of Indianapolis was founded in 1922 by a forward-thinking group of young women. Nearly a century later, we are still forward-focused on building a better Indy. The Junior League promotes volunteerism, develops the potential of women and improves our community through the effective action of trained volunteers.

Impaired Preschool Services and a multitude of other groups and organizations. How we affect the community: The JLI plays an important role in our community through our programs and also through our training. Because of the experience they receive at the Junior League, our members are prepared to enact change in a real way. You can find JLI members serving on a multitude of non-profit boards, working in volunteer management, executing some of the city’s most profitable fundraisers, running for local office and more.

What we do: The JLI is focused on preparing students for academic success. Through our community projects and assistance grants, we hope to affect Indianapolis for generations to come. We are currently partnering with School on Wheels, where our members tutor students affected by homelessness, and Early Learning Indiana (formerly Day Nursery), where we provide classroom support to teachers and engage in activities with students. We are passionate about improving the lives of children through high-quality educational programming.

How you can help: We are extremely involved in our Indianapolis community, and we hope you will consider getting involved with us. Membership is open to all women in Central Indiana who are at least 22 years old, and our membership spans all the way to women in their 90s. We have many recruitment events year-round, and new member classes begin each May. We would love to have your financial support to help us keep striving for a bigger effect in our community focus area. Please send donations to the Junior League of Indianapolis Annual Fund, in care of our office (address listed below). We’d love to see you as a guest at our annual Holiday Mart fundraiser held each November, a great place to see the JLI in action. The Junior League of Indianapolis is proud to be one of the longest-serving charitable groups in our city. We are women building a better community; we are women who make a difference.

Why we’re important: In 2014, we launched a signature project called Partners Advancing Student Success. This three-year partnership with Stephen Foster Elementary (Indianapolis Public Schools No. 67) will serve students, staff and the Haughville community. Plans for the partnership include enrichment activities, a school-based community food pantry, staff support and tutoring. We are working hard to build a model that we and corporate and civic organizations can take to other schools to foster greater student achievement. During the past several years, the JLI has given nearly $1 million in community assistance and trust fund grants. These organizations focus on preparing students for academic success, as well as benefiting children with physical or mental disabilities. Our largest grant winner for 2015-2016 was Horizons at St. Richard’s Episcopal School, which received $25,000 to support its work in the community. Other past recipients include Art With a Heart, Riley Hospital for Children’s occupational therapy department, St. Mar y’s Child Center, the Indianapolis Public Librar y Foundation, Visually

The Junior League of Indianapolis 8425 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., Suite 150 Indianapolis, IN 46240 317.925.4600 jlindy.org Facebook: @juniorleagueofindianapolis Twitter: @jlindianapolis Michelle Study-Campbell, President, president@jlindy.org

LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY Who we are: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society exists to find cures and ensure access to treatments for all blood cancer patients. LLS is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancers.

How you can help: Have you ever wondered “What can I do to help?” after learning that a friend, family member, colleague or neighbor has been diagnosed with cancer? You’re not alone. This is the most common question we hear. As a non-profit, we rely on the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations. Do you have a group of friends and family who would join you in walking for the LLS mission? Form a “Light the Night” team and fundraise for one of our Indiana Walks (lightthenight.org/in). If you are teacher, school staff member or have a child who attends elementary, middle or high school, learn how to get your school involved with our Student Series at studentseries.org. Is running a half-marathon or full marathon, or completing a triathlon or 100-mile bike ride on your bucket list? Learn how you can combine your personal athletic goals with fundraising for a cure as part of “Team In Training” (teamintraining.org/in). If you are some one who is enthusia stic and competitive with a track record of success in business and the community, learn about becoming a candidate for our “Man & Woman of the Year” ten-week fundraising competition at mwoy.org/indy. High school students and extraordinary students who are looking for leadership development opportunities can find out more about how to stand out among their peers by becoming a candidate for “Students of the Year,” a seven-week fundraising competition, at studentseries.org/studentsoftheyear. Don’t see a fit for your interests on our list, have another idea in mind or need help brainstorming? We can help you help us. Please visit lls.org/ways-to-help/volunteer.

What we do: The LLS mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and to improve quality of life for patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care. Why we’re important: The need is critical. Nearly 1.2 million people in North America are living with, or are in remission from, leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, nonHodgkin lymphoma, myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes. Someone is diagnosed with blood cancer approximately every three minutes. Approximately every 10 minutes, someone dies. Thanks to research, survival rates for patients with many blood cancers have doubled, tripled and even quadrupled since the early 1960s. Despite these advances, about one third of patients with a blood cancer do not survive five years after their diagnoses, which is why more funding is needed to bring better therapies to patients. How we affect the community: Early research funded by LLS played a role in advances such as the discovery and development of chemotherapy and bone marrow and stem cell transplantation. More recent research has resulted in new, targeted oral therapies and immunotherapies. From 2000 through 2015, more than 40 percent of new anti-cancer drugs were FDA-approved for blood cancer patients — more first-ever approvals than for any other group of cancers (many advanced with funding from LLS). Some therapies are even helping patients with other cancers and other serious, nonmalignant diseases.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Indiana Chapter 9075 N. Meridian St., Suite 150 Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.860.3840 lls.org/indiana Facebook: @llsindiana Trish Clark, Executive Director

THE LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, INDIANA CHAPTER Who we are: The Indiana Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America was established in 1986 in Portage by Phyllis Symko. The chapter focused on exchanging information about the diagnosis and treatment of lupus. At that time, there was little information about the disease, both in the general public and the medical community. In 2010, LFA-Indiana moved to Indianapolis under the leadership of CEO Jan Ferris. There are approximately 35,000 people living with lupus in our chapter territory, which covers all 92 counties in the state.

directed to programs and services for people with lupus, including support groups, educational seminars, yoga and tai chi classes, and special events. Several fundraisers enable us to provide continuing support, education and awareness. We organize Walk to End Lupus Now! in Indianapolis (Oct. 7, 2017) and host a beer/wine/food tasting event every June titled “A Tasteful Affair” that features various raffles along with silent and live auctions. LFA-Indiana promotes awareness of lupus through public and patient-focused activities including e-newsletters, social media, health fairs and distribution of Lupus Now magazine. Put on Purple is a special campaign each May during Lupus Awareness Month — individuals are encouraged to wear purple and snap photos to post to social media. Also in May, local businesses and cultural centers are asked to shine purple lights on their buildings to Shine a Light on Lupus in Central Indiana and in Evansville. Chapter supporters may contribute to our cause by participating in our first Walking for Dreams 5K, sponsored by the Sycamore Foundation, on May 21.

What we do: The Lupus Foundation of America is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through research, education, support and advocacy. Our vision is a life free of lupus. We drive research that advances the science and medicine of lupus; educate and support people with lupus, their families, caregivers and healthcare providers; and we advocate on behalf of everyone affected by lupus and strive to raise awareness. Why we’re important: There are lupus support groups throughout Indiana; 14 of which meet monthly and are facilitated by a trained support group leader. The groups provide a comfortable learning environment to help develop the best coping strategies to reduce the stress that often accompanies living with a chronic illness. LFA-Indiana participates in community health fairs throughout the year to disseminate lupus education, and we offer seminars featuring medical experts and other professional resources who help to inform attendees about chronic disease management techniques. This year, we plan to host “Living with Lupus” seminars in Columbus, Evansville, Greenfield, Indianapolis and South Bend. Youth programming is also in development, as is curriculum to inform our Put on Purple for Youth events in July to support teens with lupus and their families. Though small, the chapter has a strong board and volunteer base who give their time and expertise generously. LFA-Indiana’s continued smart growth strategies, guided by a 2016-2019 strategic plan created by the organization and larger stakeholder community, promise a strong and innovative future.

How you can help: There are many ways to participate with our chapter activities. You can make an annual donation to LFA-Indiana to support our education programs (“Living with Lupus” seminars), services and research. Visit our web site to search volunteer opportunities and commit to lending us your talents, resources and skills. A great way to fight for no lupus is to join one of our Indiana walks and start your own walk team. You might also choose to Make Your Mark with your own third-party fundraising event — visit our website to learn more.

How we affect the community: LFA-Indiana offers referrals to physicians, community services, resources and assistance. Seventy-three percent of our yearly revenue is

Debbie Campbell, Volunteer and program coordinator

The Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter 9302 N. Meridian St., Suite 203 Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.225.4400 lupusindiana.org Facebook: @IndianaLFA Twitter: @IndianaLFA Instagram: LFAIndiana Morgan E. McGill, J.D., Chief Executive Officer

Lisa Kelly, Office manager

METHODIST HEALTH FOUNDATION Who we are: At Methodist Health Foundation, our mission is to support world-class, life-saving care at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital, Indiana University Health University Hospital and the IU Health Simon Cancer Center. The initiatives we support span a vast array of medical, therapeutic and technological areas, but always with the same goal – to directly support patients. By funding programs that provide the best clinical care, a holistic approach to wellness and recovery, and the most cutting-edge medical therapies and treatments available, we are able to contribute to improved outcomes, better patient experiences and healthier communities. Our areas of ser vice include cancer, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, hospice and palliative care, and neuroscience.

to services, resources and education from the moment of diagnosis throughout their wellness journey. Our Inspiring Leaders program taps top young talent from around the region, culminating in an educational and meaningful series of events and lectures focusing on the way business and healthcare work together. We believe that young, motivated business leaders are the future of our community, and that by creating connections with them now, we can build partnerships that will serve us all for years to come. Why we’re important: Methodist Health Foundation can provide a way to support individual patients while simultaneously improving the care delivered at our facilities and impacting the overall health of our community. Any person can become a patient at any time, and can benefit from our compassionate care, state-of-theart facilities and life-changing or life-saving treatments. How we affect the community: Healthy patients mean a healthier community, and we fully believe that the impact of what we do reaches more than just individuals; it reaches every neighborhood, every town and every business in our region.

What we do: We are able to do what we do because of the generosity of our donors – individual, family, legacy, employee and corporate – and we assure all of them that everything they give goes directly to impact patient care. We fund research, innovation, technological advances, new care facilities and much more. We also contribute to the greater community in a number of ways, and connect with businesses, organizations and individuals to impact positive healthcare change. Methodist Health Foundation and IU Health will host Rev, presented by Fifth Third Bank, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 6, 2017. Heading into its fourth year, Rev has become the unofficial kickoff event of the month of May, leading up to the 101st Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil. Rev pairs Verizon IndyCar drivers with local and national chefs to create mouthwatering dishes and provide guests with a night full of delicacies, dancing and drama (mostly on the red carpet). Visit this year’s event to rub elbows with Indy’s most glamorous celebs and mingle with the who’s who of the racing world, all for an amazing cause – the support of emergency and trauma care at the track and statewide. The Cancer Resource Center, located in the lobby of the IU Health Simon Cancer Center, is a collaborative effort between five respected cancer organizations and funded in part by Methodist Health Foundation. The CRC provides cancer patients with unparalleled access

How you can help: Your generosity provides our greatest impact, and there are many ways to get involved. Visit methodisthealthfoundation.org/donate, buy tickets to attend Rev at revindy.org, and follow us on social media to share our mission with everyone you know. Methodist Health Foundation IU Health Methodist Hospital Noyes Pavilion, 1800 N. Capital Ave., Sixth Floor Indianapolis, IN 46202 317.962.1777 methodisthealthfoundation.org Facebook: @methodisthealthfoundation Twitter: @methodisthf Sally McGuffey, Chief Development Officer, Methodist Health Foundation, 317.962.1781, smcguffey@iuhealth.org Carol Howard, Rev Executive Director, 317.962.2029, choward49@iuhealth.org

MIDWEST ACADEMY Who we are: Midwest Academy is an independent school located in Carmel, Ind. committed to the education and inspiration of students in grades 4 through 12 who are faced with learning differences such as ADHD/ADD, languagebased learning challenges, high-functioning autism and auditory-processing deficits. The environment we offer provides a progressive curriculum; an engaging setting; and a community that fosters academic achievement, selfacceptance and individual accountability.

learn the importance of social justice, respect for cultures outside their own and caring for fellow citizens. How you can help: Volunteer, refer students who would benefit from a Midwest Academy education, or make a financial contribution. These are all significant ways you can make a difference in the lives of children who attend Midwest Academy. Please let us know how you would like to provide support or get involved. Every year, parents, alumni, grandparents, alumni families, staff and friends of Midwest Academy help us close the gap between tuition and the actual cost of a Midwest education by making donations to our Annual Fund. Donations are also welcomed through the Scholarship Granting Organization via the Institute for Quality Education, a state-designated 501(c)(3). Financial needsbased scholarships are available to qualified students enrolled in non-public schools; all scholarships awarded are funded by private donations, and donors can elect to designate their gifts to a certain school. By donating to Midwest through the SGO, the donor’s contribution qualifies for an Indiana state tax credit of 50 percent, and the balance is still eligible for a federal tax deduction. Our annual fall gala event supports our tuitionassistance program and other specific needs. Guests participate in a silent and live auction, receive a sit-down dinner and are able to learn more about Midwest Academy. Event tickets, sponsorships and donated auction items all support this event.

What we do: Our educational philosophy is based on our core beliefs that children thrive in an environment that best ser ves their needs as individual learners. Midwest employs a hands-on approach with a curriculum that is process-oriented and focuses on critical thinking rather than rote memorization. Our goal is to educate, remediate when necessary, and encourage students to reflect upon and apply their learning to relevant, realworld situations. We create an environment in which it is safe to try, to err and to succeed. Why we’re important: Students learn best when they work at their own pace with structure and support in areas that are challenging for them. Midwest Academy teachers address all manner of learning styles. Our approach is designed to emphasize students’ strengths in addition to their challenges. We inspire students to use a sense of wonder, imagination and curiosity to understand the “why” of what they study, and to encourage learning to continue well beyond the classroom.

Midwest Academy 1420 Chase Ct. Carmel, IN 46032 317.843.9500 mymwa.org Facebook: @mymwa.org Twitter: @MidwestAcademy1

How we affect the community: Midwest Academy believes in and supports the principles of community involvement. Our students are actively engaged in community-supported activities throughout the year that benefit not only the organizations with whom we serve, but also the students who learn how their footprint can make an impact on the world. Volunteering empowers our students to see how their unique gifts are capable of making a difference on local, national and global levels. During our Community Service week, students are taken to a variety of charitable organizations where they can utilize their talents to make a difference. Our students

Kevin Gailey, Head of School Katie Foster, Director of Enrollment Management Lauren Hoffman, Development Manager

NOBLE Who we are: Noble was founded in 1953 on the premise that all people — regardless of disability — can learn, enjoy life and contribute to our community. Noble has evolved into a community organization focused on one mission — to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families through individualized services.

enjoy your hobbies, all without needing anyone’s permission. Unfortunately, many individuals with disabilities don’t have this freedom. Instead, they are given a narrow list of options from which to make important life choices. That’s why Noble’s work is far from over. We will not rest until we achieve our vision — a world in which children and adults of all abilities live out their dreams in a community that embraces their contributions and recognizes them as fully participating members of our society. To realize this vision, we offer individualized services shaped around the dreams and needs of each person we serve, and lead our community in advocating for and embracing the contributions of people with disabilities and their families.

What we do: Throughout Central and Eastern Indiana, Noble provides an array of services to children and adults with disabilities such as Down syndrome and autism. More than 86 percent of our services are provided in our community within the homes, schools and businesses where the people and families we serve live their lives and dream their dreams. Our services range from First Steps early intervention therapies for babies and toddlers to employment services for adults. We also support families through respite services, educational forums and support groups. Annually, we impact the lives of more than 2,000 children and adults through family support, youth services, employment services, therapies, adult day services and advocacy.

How you can help: Government reimbursement for our services covers only 73 percent of our annual operating expenses. We work hard to stretch every dollar, but each year, Noble faces the challenge of providing the high-quality supports and services children and adults with developmental disabilities need and deserve. Whether it’s landing the right job, living on their own or even launching their own business, dreams mean the world to the person who cherishes them. The people we serve can succeed with our help and your support. Charitable contributions to our Share the Dream Fund fuel our ability to help people achieve their dreams to live, work and enjoy life in our community. By investing in Noble, you help Noble fulfill our commitment to build sustainable futures for people with disabilities through quality, innovation and transformation. Your contributions also lay the groundwork for Noble’s services to help people with disabilities live the life they choose to live in our community, and affirm Noble’s excellent stewardship of donor gifts, grants and other forms of support. By making a contribution, you join an exclusive group of donors driven to support Noble’s unique mission. On behalf of everyone here at Noble, please accept our deepest appreciation for your support.

Why we’re important: At Noble, “Dream it. Live it.” isn’t just our tagline. It’s how we serve the more than 1,500 children, adults and families who rely on us each year. Every single one of us has dreams that we cherish deep in our hearts. Dreams that get us going in morning and motivate us to work hard. The people we serve also have dreams. To land the right job. To live on their own. To make friends and have fun in our community. Each person we serve is unique, so our services have to be, too. Imagine as a parent, the tiny newborn you’ve been waiting nine months to hold is born with a disability. Your love doesn’t change. It’s still strong and protective, but your worry level goes up. How will you care for this baby? Will she struggle in school? Will she have friends and be happy? What happens after school? Will she be able to work and become an independent young adult? When a mother gives birth to a child with disabilities, the family often worries that their dreams for that child are now unrealistic. Our goal is to help families understand that those dreams of living a purposeful, happy life; of working in a rewarding career; and of enjoying all the wonderful gifts life has to offer are still very much within reach. Our staff members help the people we serve articulate their dreams and start the journey toward living out those dreams in a community that welcomes and embraces their contributions.

Noble 7701 E. 21st St. Indianapolis, IN 46219 317.375.2700 mynoblelife.org Facebook: @mynoblelife Twitter: @mynoblelife Julia Huffman, President and CEO, j.huffman@mynoblelife.org

How we affect the community: Every day, you decide how to live your life, pursue your career, plan your weekend and

E. Scott Treadway, Chair of the Board of Directors, scott@estlawllc.com

THE ORCHARD SCHOOL Who we are: The Orchard School is a progressive nonsectarian, independent school founded in 1922. For more than 90 years, we have been the leader in progressive education in Central Indiana.

Speaking of our world, The Orchard School was proud to welcome two cultural exchange students to our campus in the fall of 2016. These two middle school students, both from Guatemala, were part of the Faces and Our Cultures Program. The experience proved to be beneficial for both the exchange students and our own students. The Orchard School also has a partner school in Japan. Every other summer, a group of students travels to Japan with one of our beloved teachers. Our students dedicate an origami mosaic created by our sixth grade students to the Peace Park in Hiroshima. The Orchard School is an inclusive community deliberately rich with diversit y. We belie ve that experiencing and learning about diversity helps people relate to each other and to the world with greater respect, understanding and kindness.

What we do: We provide a transformative foundational education for students in preschool through 8th grade. We believe in engaging the natural curiosity of students in an active, child-centered and experiential learning environment. By providing a well-rounded education that includes core academics, visual/performing arts, physical education, outdoor education, service learning and extracurricular activities, we produce students who are confident selfadvocates and sought after by the top high schools in the area. How we affect the community: Orchard commits to advance each student’s academic success, self-confidence, open-mindedness, ethical character, leadership and love of learning. Orchard parents consistently comment on the quality of our dedicated teachers. Thanks to our small class sizes and gifted staff, our teachers truly know their students and how to best guide them to reach their fullest potential. Our approach is child-centered, which leads to a rich experience and a child who truly enjoys learning. All this takes place in a warm, nurturing community where diversity is evident, recognized and celebrated. Character development and behavioral excellence are at the heart of our philosophy. One way we accomplish this mission is by integrating community service learning into our curriculum. Our commitment to service and civic responsibility is evident in a myriad of school-wide philanthropic endeavors. Our Empty Bowls Dinner raises more than $4,000 each year to help feed the hungry in Indianapolis. Our middle school students participate in Days of Service. These efforts, like many others at The Orchard School, are integrated into the curriculum. This is why Orchard graduates are known as thoughtful, compassionate citizens who advocate for themselves and for others. Our graduates are passionate, bright, curious and ready to make a positive impact on Indianapolis and the world.

How can you help? The Orchard School is committed to socio-economic diversity. Many of our students are granted financial assistance awards. You can help through Annual Giving, planned giving opportunities and annual events. For more information, contact our development office at 317.713.5965. You can also help spread the word about Orchard’s exceptional hands-on learning pedagogy and commitment to developing the whole child. We would love to partner with corporations, especially for community service opportunities. Please don’t hesitate to visit our campus to find out about all of the exciting learning that’s happening at our school, and how you can be a part of an Orchard student’s incredible journey. The Orchard School Foundation 615 W. 64th St. Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.251.9253 orchard.org Facebook: @theorchardschool Twitter: @orchardowl Tom Rosenbluth, Head of School, 317.713.5709

OUTRUN THE SUN Who we are: Outrun the Sun, Inc. is the only non-profit organization in Indiana facilitating partnerships and engaging individuals and organizations in support of skin cancer prevention and melanoma research. OTS is a trusted leader in the skin cancer community, and has been recognized by the American Academy of Dermatology and the Indiana Cancer Consortium for its achievements.

with the IU School of Medicine to help expand the school’s dermatologic curriculum. Now, all medical students, not just those studying dermatology, learn to detect skin cancer, leading to better patient outcomes. The Weather Channel worked with Outrun the Sun during National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness month in May 2016. Through social media outlets, The Weather Channel reached millions of followers with sun safety information posts to help support Outrun the Sun’s mission. Additionally, OTS has reached more than 30,000 people through its Outrun the Sun Race Against Melanoma events. Races take place in Indiana, New York and Alaska. This is the largest evening event of its kind in America to support skin cancer education and melanoma research.

What we do: Skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in America. It’s also the most prevalent. Nearly 4 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed annually in the United States — more than breast, prostate, colon and lung cancers combined. In 2009, it was estimated that more than $8.6 billion was spent in the U.S. to treat skin cancers. The real cost of this disease, however, isn’t calculated in dollars. The true impact is measured in the number of lives lost and the number of families affected. One American dies of melanoma every hour. Outrun the Sun addresses this public health concern by engaging the community in sun-safe programs, by supporting melanoma research and by educating youth, putting them on the road to life-long sun-safe practices.

How you can help: Melanoma is an aggressive disease. Progress in education and research must be equally aggressive. The millions of Americans affected by skin cancer, their loved ones and others with a vested interest in eliminating melanoma must be inspired to take action now. Make your commitment today to support skin cancer education and melanoma research through a gift of time, treasure or talent. Each day you hesitate, 24 more Americans die of melanoma. Waiting is not an option.

Why we’re important: Founded in Indianapolis, Outrun the Sun, Inc. builds awareness of melanoma and other skin cancers, educates communities about preventive measures that reduce melanoma incidence rates, and raises funds for melanoma research, leading to effective treatments and a cure.

Outrun the Sun, Inc. 8435 Keystone Crossing, Suite 175 Indianapolis, IN 46240 317.253.2121 outrunthesun.org Facebook: @outrunthesuninc Twitter: @outrunthesuninc

How we affect the community: OTS is proud to partner with many organizations to keep our communities sunsafe. Working with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, OTS launched the largest one-day sun-safety initiative ever established in the U.S. Race fans receive sunscreen and UV wristbands at the Indianapolis 500. Verizon IndyCar Series driver and OTS spokesperson Josef Newgarden appears in public service announcements. More than 300,000 fans have the opportunity to hear and see sun-safety messages, and we reach hundreds of thousands more during practices, qualifications and through the IMS Radio Network. OTS has supported 23 melanoma investigators through the Outrun the Sun Melanoma Research Scholar Program. These researchers are seeking new, effective therapies, and represent Indiana University, Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Institutes of Medicine, UC-Irvine, NYU, University of Chicago, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center and more. By partnering with the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, OTS helped create the first-ever sun-safety patch. More than 40,000 Scouts have the opportunity to earn this patch and learn about skin cancer prevention. OTS has also joined forces

Anita J. Day, Co-founder/Executive Director, anita@outrunthesun.org Executive Board: Keeter Sechrist, MD, President; Mary J. Tempel, Vice-President; Susan L. Smith, Secretary; Steven Holland, Treasurer; Jonna MacDougall, IPP Board of Directors: L. Scott Hainey, Nancy Richards Hanley, Lisa Kaminski, Matthew King , Matthew Morris, Kevin Murphy, Jennifer Sarno President’s Council: J. Douglas Boles; Timothy Franson, MD; Douglas J. Schwartzentruber, MD Scientific Review Board: Steven Feldman, MD, Ph.D., Wake Forest Medical Center; Deborah Lang, Ph.D., Boston University School of Medicine; Theodore Logan, M.D., Indiana University Simon Cancer Center

OVERDOSE LIFELINE Who we are: Overdose Lifeline, Inc. is an Indiana 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the current opioid epidemic and supporting individuals, families and communities affected by the chronic disease of addiction. Our programs and initiatives focus on reducing the opioid (prescription pain pill and heroin) epidemic through education, harm reduction, prevention, treatment and recovery services, and support. Justin Phillips, MA, founded the organization in 2014 after losing her middle son, Aaron, to a heroin overdose. Justin is an advocate and a visionary, and has become a national leader and champion in the effort to fight the opioid epidemic. She has been invited to speak at national, regional and local meetings on the topic of prescription pain medicine misuse and heroin use, and was appointed a 2016 Champion of Change by the White House.

Overdose Lifeline developed the highly rated “This is (Not) About Drugs” educational program (overdose-lifeline. org/education), free to Indiana schools. This prevention program has reached more than 18,000 Indiana youth, helping raise awareness about the risks of misusing prescription opioids and explaining that misuse of prescription opioids can lead to addiction, heroin use and overdose. The lesson encourages students to make good choices and provides them with skills to combat peer pressure, gain support, and access resources for making decisions about their own body and health. Through strategic partnership with Indiana legislators and tireless advocacy, Overdose Lifeline worked to enact Aaron’s Law in 2015 (named after Justin’s son). This groundbreaking legislation expands access to the opioid/heroin overdose reversal drug Naloxone (a.k.a. Narcan) across Indiana without the need for a physician’s prescription. Overdose Lifeline hosts numerous training and distribution events, providing Naloxone kits to First Responders, law enforcement officers and the general public across Indiana. So far, we have distributed more than 10,000 Naloxone kits, which have resulted in saving more than 200 Hoosier lives and provided an opportunity for recovery.

What we do: Overdose Lifeline is the only non-profit in Indiana addressing the opioid epidemic statewide. The organization has rapidly amassed a long list of accomplishments via program development and grassroots efforts thanks to our work with communities, government and law enforcement to advance the laws and resources available; prevention tools and education; and First Responder Naloxone overdose reversal kits and training. We also offer Naloxone distribution and training for individuals and families, services to support treatment and recovery, and a support group for those who have experienced a loss.

How you can help: Overdose Lifeline has much more work to do through our current harm-reduction, prevention and education programs to reach more individuals and counties in need. We have a specific to-do list that addresses initiatives critical to reducing and managing this epidemic and helping those impacted. This list needs to apply some of the proven best practices learned from our colleagues in other states. Through donations, sponsorships and event participation, you can help allow us to increase our capacity and reach across the state. Overdose Lifeline, and those we help, rely on the assistance of caring and hard-working volunteers. There are many ways to contribute to Overdose Lifeline's mission to support individuals and families affected by the disease of addiction, and to reduce the stigma associated with this chronic disease. For more information, visit overdose-lifeline.org/volunteer.

Why we’re important: The U.S. is in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic that impacts every American state, county, socio-economic demographic and ethnic group. Opioid addiction and overdose does not discriminate; it affects our youth through our senior citizens in Indiana cities, suburbs and rural communities. Drug overdoses are the leading cause of preventable death in the United States with prescriptions opioids such as Vicodin, Percocet and Oxycontin accounting for nearly half of all overdose deaths. Each day, 91 Americans die from an opioid overdose, and more than 1,000 are treated in emergency rooms for prescription opioid misuse. The opioid public health crisis is preventable through education and prevention programs and initiatives such as those Overdose Lifeline delivers.

Overdose Lifeline, Inc. 7331 Lakeside Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46278 844.554.3354 overdose-lifeline.org Facebook: @overdoselifeline Twitter: @overdoselifelin

How we affect the community: In an extremely short period of time, Overdose Lifeline has touched the lives of tens of thousands of people. Through statewide programming and legislation, we are quickly becoming a leading voice for Indiana families, individuals and communities affected by addiction.

Justin Phillips, Founder and Executive Director, justin@overdose-lifeline.org

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THE PENROD SOCIETY Who we are: Founded in 1967, the Penrod Society is an allvolunteer organization whose mission is to support arts, cultural and educational activities and institutions in Central Indiana.

Foundation, Indiana Wind Symphony, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Indianapolis Children's Choir, Indianapolis Men's Chorus, Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art, Indianapolis Opera, Indianapolis Parks Foundation, Indianapolis School of Ballet, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, IndyChoruses, Indy Jazz Fest Foundation, International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, Jameson Camp, Jewish Community Center, the Julian Center, KIPP Indy Public Schools, Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis, Providence Cristo Rey High School, Riley Children's Foundation, School on Wheels, Storytelling Arts of Indiana, Sugar Creek Art Center, VSA Arts of Indiana and WFYI.

What we do: Each year since its founding, the Penrod Society has hosted its signature Penrod Arts Fair on the first Saturday after Labor Day to showcase and enhance public awareness of the arts. (The 2017 Penrod Arts Fair will be our 51st event.) Beginning in 2013, the Penrod Society began hosting its exclusive preview event, Evening with Penrod at the IMA, which takes place the Friday evening before the arts fair. Proceeds from both events are distributed through an annual grant process to numerous non-profit arts groups and arts programs run by educational and human services organizations. During its 50-year history, the Penrod Society has distributed more than $4 million to the Central Indiana community.

How can you help: Contribute to the Penrod Legacy Fund, an endowment-like fund established in 2014 as a vehicle for the Penrod Society to make larger gifts and have a greater effect on the Central Indiana arts community. Tax-deductible contributions may be sent to: Penrod Legacy Fund, Attn: Andy Thornton, c/o The National Bank of Indianapolis, 107 N. Pennsylvania St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Please join us on the grounds of the IMA for the fifth annual Evening with Penrod at the IMA on Sept. 8, and for the 51st annual Penrod Arts Fair on Sept. 9. Serve as a sponsor for these events by contacting Joe Hawkins at fairchair@penrod.org.

Why weâ€™re important: A vibrant and diverse arts community is important to the culture and growth of Central Indiana. The majority of organizations that receive grants from the Penrod Society are non-profits themselves, and their operating budgets depend on outside contributions. Indeed, a number of Central Indiana arts, educational and human services groups depend on annual gifts from the Penrod Society. In fulfilling its mission to support the arts, the society helps ensure that Central Indiana becomes more culturally rich.

The Penrod Society P.O. Box 40817 Indianapolis, IN 46240 penrod.org Facebook: Penrod Arts Fair Twitter: @penrodartsfair Instagram: penrodartsfair

How we affect the community: In addition to supporting various arts, educational and human services organizations throughout Central Indiana, the Penrod Society annually supports the Indianapolis Museum of Art, sponsoring various IMA events and exhibits. The Penrod Society has supported public art projects at Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital, and partnered with Indianapolis Public Schools and the Indianapolis Colts to display IPS student artwork in Lucas Oil Stadium. Other organizations that have received grants from the Penrod Society in recent years include American Cabaret Theatre, American Pianists Association, Arts Council of Indianapolis, Art With A Heart, Big Car Collaborative, Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis, Butler University Dance Team, Classical Music Indy, Clowes Memorial Hall, Creative Mornings Indianapolis, Dance Kaleidoscope, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Encore Vocal Arts, EnglishSpeaking Union of the United States, the Festival Music Society of Indiana, Fine Arts Society, Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, Harrison Center for the Arts, Heartland Film Festival, Hoosier Salon Patrons Association and Fine Art Galleries, Indiana Landmarks, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indiana State Museum

Outgoing president: John Andrews Incoming president: Dan Lechleiter 2017 fair chairman: Joe Hawkins Treasurer: Peter Thornton Secretary: Sam Rogers Vice presidents: Tim Haley and Barry Wormser Board members: Jimmy Art, Dan Becker, Tag Birge, Eric DeWitt and Bo Elder

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PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF INDIANA AND KENTUCKY Who we are: Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky provides high-quality health care to more than 51,000 women and men each year at our 19 health centers across two states. Our doors are open to all who need care and we provide our services in a confidential, compassionate and non-judgmental manner.

In addition to providing high-quality care, Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky is a leader in education for the communities we serve. The Sara and Albert Reuben Partners in Health Education program is the community’s leading resource on sexuality and reproductive health for youth, parents, families and professionals. Last year, SARPHE served more than 15,000 participants of all ages by providing medically accurate, comprehensive and culturally sensitive information.

What we do: Our centers are staffed by skilled clinicians and highly trained healthcare professionals. Of our non-profit’s services, 93 percent are preventive in nature and include Pap tests, breast cancer screenings, birth control, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, and annual wellwoman check-ups. Through the Sara and Albert Reuben Partners in Health Education initiative, we also provide sexuality and reproductive health education programs, equipping people to make responsible decisions so that families thrive in Indiana and Kentucky.

How you can help: Women and men in Indiana and Kentucky have depended upon Planned Parenthood for their reproductive health needs for more than 85 years. These individuals often have no other place to turn and – if not for the generosity of our supporters – will go without vital services such as Pap tests, breast exams, and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. We served more than 66,000 women and men last year by providing education and medical services. With the continued commitment and generosity of our supporters, we will remain a leading provider of reproductive health services in Indiana and Kentucky. We are a daily voice that is imperative in the fight for reproductive justice. When you give, you provide real services to real women and men throughout Indiana and Kentucky, and we thank you. Please consider making a donation online at ppink.org/donate, and learn about other ways to give at plannedparenthood.org/ planned-parenthood-indiana-kentucky/get-involved-locally.

Why we matter: Our mission is to serve people in Indiana and Kentucky — without bias or judgment, without fear, without fail — by providing access to high-quality health care confidentially and compassionately; by reducing unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases through ageappropriate and accurate sexual health education; and by advocating for freedom of individual choice in all matters of sexual health and reproductive justice. How we affect the community: Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky has more than 85 years of history providing reproductive health care and information in the Hoosier state and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. No one does more to prevent unintended pregnancies. Our health centers provide care for patients with and without insurance, Medicaid patients and people who have no other primary care provider. Many of our patients are from communities that face barriers to health care access, including people of color, LGBT individuals and people with low incomes. Without our health centers, countless Indiana and Kentucky patients would have nowhere to go for reproductive health services.

Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky 200 S. Meridian St., Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46225 800.230.7526 plannedparenthood.org/ planned-parenthood-indiana-kentucky Facebook: @ppofin Twitter: @ppindkentucky Instagram: ppindkentucky Betty Cockrum, President and CEO, media@ppink.org

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SECOND HELPINGS Who we are: Second Helpings is a unique Central Indiana initiative that brings together the resources of our community to eliminate food waste, combat hunger, strengthen critical social ser vice agencies and help unemployed and underemployed adults build meaningful careers and futures.

back and help the next generation of job training students on their journey. How we affect the community: Many of our hunger relief meals go to places like the Boys & Girls Clubs in Indianapolis, Lebanon and Noblesville, making sure kids have a good meal at the end of the day. Other meals are provided free of charge to agencies like Wheeler Mission Ministries or the Julian Center, allowing them to focus their resources on their core missions. Because Second Helpings works with millions of pounds of donated food and the gifts of hundreds of volunteers, each dollar invested in the hunger-relief program saves our community more than $4 in food costs.

What we do: Our work begins with food rescue. Wholesalers, retailers and restaurants provide prepared and perishable foods – more than 2.5 million pounds per year – that are used by staff and volunteers to create 4,000 hot, nutritious meals each day. Those meals are delivered free of charge to 85 social service organizations serving children, seniors and families in need. At the same time, the Second Helpings Culinary Job Training program prepares adults for careers in the food service industry, helping students build a better future for themselves and their families. Nearly 700 adults have graduated from this program, and Second Helpings alumni are now working in Central Indiana as cooks, executive chefs, business owners and culinary instructors. The work of Second Helpings is fueled by the gifts of our community – employers, financial donors, food donors and volunteers all coming together to transform lives and build a stronger, healthier community.

How you can help: Volunteers, food donors and financial donors are critical to Second Helpings’ work to eliminate waste, fight hunger and build better futures for thousands of Hoosiers. Second Helpings The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Center 1121 Southeastern Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46202 317.632.2664 secondhelpings.org Facebook: @secondhelpings Twitter: @secondhelpings Instagram: secondhelpingsindy

Why we’re important: Around one in five families in Indiana faces food insecurity and struggles to put healthy food on the table every day. Second Helpings uses rescued food to prepare thousands of nutritious meals and delivers them to 85 social service agencies that feed Hoosiers in need. It’s not enough to just address the issue of hunger. The Second Helpings Culinary Job Training program goes further to help men and women embark upon a path to selfsufficiency. The program focuses on personal responsibility, and its graduates go on to build better futures for themselves and their families, frequently returning to give

Jennifer Vigran, CEO, 317.632.2664 ext. 116 Amber Jett, Manager of corporate and donor relations, 317.632.2664 ext. 120 Nora Spitznogle, Director of programs, 317.632.2664 ext. 113

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ST. JOSEPH INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF Who we are: St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf is highly recognized as a long-standing national leader in deaf and hard-of-hearing education. Our staff is a group of uniquely trained and dedicated professionals with the sole mission of helping young children learn to listen, speak and develop academically and socially with the intent of preparing them to transition into local schools with great success.

role as the only full-time school in Indiana that teaches very young children who are deaf how to speak is vital in the community. Many states do not have a school like St. Joseph Institute. Our staff consists of highly skilled professionals, many of whom serve as leaders on a national level. For parents who want to help their hearing-impaired child learn to listen and speak, SJI can have a profound effect on lifelong success.

What we do: We teach young children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing how to speak. Through the use of advanced technologies including cochlear implants and hearing aids, children with hearing loss can have access to sound. Once a young child hears sound, our team of specialists works with the child and family on listening abilities, language development and literacy skills to prepare the child to be educationally on par with hearing peers.

How you can help: It is rooted in our mission to never turn away a child or family in need of service; this is a commitment we take very seriously. While SJI receives some state funding in support because we serve families statewide, the gap between the cost of providing services and funds received is dramatic. More than 50 percent of the families we serve are low-income households. There are many ways to make a difference in the lives of our children. You can provide weekly speech therapy to a baby or toddler through our Sponsor a Family program, designate SJI as a recipient of your corporate gift-matching program, consider hosting or sponsoring an event, or join our Founder’s Circle by making an annual pledge of $1,000 or more. We also welcome volunteers to help with outdoor landscaping or gardening, assist in our classrooms or serve on a committee. Tax-deductible donations may be made by mail or online at sjid.org.

Why we’re important: St. Joseph Institute offers a variety of Listening and Spoken Language services. We provide a continuum of support beginning with early intervention (birth to age 3) as Indiana’s only First Steps provider of LSL services. We offer a full-time preschool and a primary school to prepare children for transition into community school systems. Once a child is ready to transition to a community school, SJI provides ongoing mainstream support for the child, parents and professional staff. For families who are unable to receive direct services from an SJI staff member in person, we provide Internet-based teletherapy that allows a child to access real-time educational sessions anywhere in the state from the comfort of his or her home. Ongoing consultation, audiological services and comprehensive educational training opportunities for families and professionals are also available.

St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf 9192 Waldemar Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46268 317.471.8560 sjid.org

How we affect the community: Although St. Joseph Institute serves a small percentage of the population, our

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ST. VINCENT FOUNDATION Who we are: The mission of the St. Vincent Foundation is to raise funds to benefit the mission of St. Vincent Hospital. Through the funding of programs, services, equipment, research, technolog y and educational opportunities, the foundation makes a positive difference in the lives and health of individuals and communities.

cost or free housing for families traveling from around the state to be at the bedside of family members receiving treatment at St. Vincent. The community is invited to volunteer at the House to welcome guests, provide community meals, garden, help maintain the facility and otherwise support our families. In addition, the foundation is currently raising funds through gifts and multi-year pledges for the new William K. Nasser, MD Healthcare Education and Simulation Center (anticipated to open in the summer of 2018). This new facility will feature classrooms, simulation rooms, a virtual-reality training lab and more to ensure that physicians, nurses and all healthcare providers have the training and experience needed to treat patients.

What we do: The St. Vincent Foundation raises funds from grateful patients and their families, corporate and foundation contributors, physicians, nurses, staff and community to benefit St. Vincent and its patients. The foundation accepts and manages donations for a variety of programs that enhance patient care, as well as capital projects, medical equipment and technology. Why weâ€™re important: By supporting the mission of St. Vincent, the St. Vincent Foundation enhances the level of world-class healthcare services provided to all patients. The St. Vincent mission includes a specific emphasis on serving the poor and vulnerable.

How you can help: When you support St. Vincent Foundation, your contribution helps your friends, family and neighbors live better lives in body, mind and spirit. Donations and pledges may be made in person, by mail or online at give. stvincent.org. Gifts may be designated to support a specific program or initiative that is meaningful to you.

How we affect the community: The St. Vincent Foundation provides programs and services that benefit patients and their families in the community. One new, important way we achieve this goal is through the St. Vincent House, a hospitality house on the St. Vincent campus that will open its doors this spring, welcoming families with beautiful guest rooms and a supportive, encouraging environment tailored for their unique needs. The House will feature kitchens and laundry facilities, a chapel, a childrenâ€™s playroom, a business office/library, meditation spaces and family gathering spaces. Located in a beautiful wooded setting, the House will provide low-

St. Vincent Foundation 8402 Harcourt Rd., Suite 210 Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.338.5090 give.stvincent.org Sue Anne Gilroy, Executive Director, sagilroy@stvincent.org Ann Hall Haupt, Director of Events, aehall@stvincent.org

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THE STONE TABLE Who we are: The Stone Table is a multidenominational faithbased coalition of businessmen, pastors, entrepreneurs and missionaries who combine their expertise and resources to bring renewal and restoration to the world in a very different way. Rather than simply raising funds to donate to the vast needs of the world, we leverage actual business profits in a manner that creates self-sustaining new businesses. This furthers the mission work so that reliance on long-term funding from the United States isn’t expected or necessary. It’s a much more efficient and effective method of funding. Our vision started 25 years ago when a retiring pastor and a few savvy entrepreneurs recognized an emerging opportunity in the multifamily housing business and started a non-profit aimed at creating and sustaining highquality, affordable housing with half of all business profits designated for underwriting global mission work. The Stone Table is the 21st-century continuation of that original vision. We leverage business, both at home and abroad, to create sustainable models for mission work.

looking for technology insight, or a small business in the Middle East that’s been praying for back office consulting, the Stone Table wants to create new ways for you to give and serve. Part of our future vision involves place. We envision a collaborative co-working space to house existing businesses and entrepreneurial upstarts, including an incubator for new missional-business development. This facility will also provide faith- and work-learning opportunities, coaching connections for business leaders, and a possible university extension campus for degreed business studies. Event space and a cafe will round out an ongoing hub of life-giving activity for the entire community. We work with churches and businesses to better connect the arenas of faith and work. Historically, western Christian culture has incorrectly split life into sacred and secular endeavors. We want to help reclaim the sacredness of marketplace vocation by creating curriculum, learning and mentoring opportunities for the church and other faith-based leaders in the area of work-theology. Long-term, we envision a missional/business “Shark Tank”-style community where the Stone Table not only serves existing business, but also begins to invest in the creativity of new, like-minded entrepreneurs. We believe business must be reimagined as the sacred, culture-impacting force it was always intended to be, and we want to be a resource to those who share this conviction.

Why we’re important: The world is changing, and the way we do missions needs to change, too. We believe that business as mission, both at home and abroad, is a vital component of effective 21st-century faith-based engagement in the world. The Stone Table will be a vital resource to the church and business communities in these changing times. How we affect the community: We believe business must embrace its sacred role. Our work helps refocus existing organizations and create new businesses that bring renewal and hope to their local communities and around the world.

How you can help: Partner in an existing missions project. If you are interested in discovering how we can help transform a portion of your business into a multiplier of good mission work, we would love to discuss our current business model and global mission partners with you. Donate to our creative co-working and incubator space. We are actively pursuing a location for our collaborative work environment and event space. If you are interested in giving to a project like this, we would love to talk with you further in person. To keep up with our developing work, please join our mailing list and follow us on social media.

What we do: We work with businesses, churches and missionary organizations to create resources and opportunities for missional impact by focusing on five specific areas — funding, resourcing, connecting, education and multiplying. We multiply donated and earned funds and outreach efforts to generate more dollars through our business and church partners. We offer vision trips, matching funds and fundraising resources that our coalition members utilize to raise money through their own congregations and networks. This model has doubled our money for major mission projects over the last few years. We are working with our global partners to create non-financial investment in mission work. Knowledge and relational resources can be just as impactful as money on a local and global scale. Whether it’s a community center in East Africa in need of real estate expertise, a church in Chennai

The Stone Table 44 N. Girls School Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46214 317.554.2100 thestonetable.org Facebook: @thestonetable Erik Cooper, President, erik@thestonetable.org

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SUPER SERVICE CHALLENGE Who we are: Founded in 2011, the Super Service Challenge is a nationwide movement to transform organizations through service. Driven by the idea that people and teams grow stronger when they join together to serve causes they care about, the challenge promotes service by encouraging volunteerism, sharing stories of service, and awarding funding to nonprofits featured in stories of service. The organization was founded by Dave Lindsey, a business executive, successful entrepreneur and influential leader. Lindsey is the founder and chairman of DEFENDERS, a fast-growth company and the largest home security services dealer in the nation. The Super Ser vice Challeng e g ot its start at DEFENDERS when the leadership team incentivized employees to serve via a contest. The company gave its employees the opportunity to serve any non-profit they wanted, then encouraged them to share their experiences with a short video. Employees voted on the videos, and winners were awarded funding. The result was nothing short of transformational, and the experience inspired Dave to make the challenge available to everyone in the hopes of spreading organizational transformation through service across the nation.

impact of the challenge has also been amazing, with 11,515 shared stories of service, more than 2.5 million votes and over 300 million media impressions.

What we do: The Super Service Challenge provides an online platform for volunteers to share their stories of service, and for those videos in turn to give the non-profits served the chance to win funds for their organization.

Super Service Challenge 47 S. Pennsylvania St., 8th Floor Indianapolis, IN 46204 superservicechallenge.com Email: info@superservicechallenge.com Facebook: @superservicechallenge Twitter: @SSChallenge_

How we affect the community: The Super Service Challenge leverages technology to share service stories that engage and encourage more serving and giving to non-profits across the country. Whether you are part of a business, family, group of friends or ministry, we all want to work with engaged team members who are motivated and loyal. The Super Service Challenge has found that one of the best ways to facilitate teamwork and engagement is through cooperative service. How you can help: The Super Service Challenge is funded by the generosity of business leaders, partners and individuals who want to see this national movement grow. You can donate by reaching out to info@superservicechallenge.com. Anyone can participate in the challenge! Grab a friend and serve a non-profit you care about. Then, record and upload your story of service to the Super Service Challenge web site. Every video uploaded to our gallery offer a chance for the featured non-profit to be awarded funds.

Why weâ€™re important: Just six years after its launch, this movement has spurred more than 100,000 people and 2,000 organizations into service for thousands of charities nationwide. The Super Service Challenge has helped raise and give away almost $11 million to non-profits. The online

Patrick Sells, Chief Executive Officer, patrick@superservicechallenge.com

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SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE FOUNDATION Who we are: Established in 2002, the Survivors of Violence Foundation provides hope and compassionate healing to survivors of violence. We offer reconstructive treatment that provides physical, mental and emotional healing for those with painful physical injuries or disfigurements caused by violence or abuse. The foundation’s work alleviates suffering and improves the quality of life for survivors with the greatest financial and health care needs.

The physical scars of abuse and violence can become daily reminders of trauma that prevent a peaceful recovery. Healing treatments can make a difference in how quickly the person recovers, then regains strength and self-esteem. How we affect the community: To bring healing to the lives of as many of these survivors as we can is a privilege for us. We are very excited about the potential of helping people uncover their inner strength and beauty, and we look forward to expanding treatments throughout the community. The treatments Dr. Chernoff provides require not only his time and expertise, but also surgery center time, supplies and after care. Improving scars and nonhealing wounds requires multiple treatments sessions and multiple treatment methods. The funds raised through the foundation help cover the cost of these treatments. All requests for services are given careful consideration by the foundation’s Allocation Committee. For more information about the criteria and selection process, please submit a letter of request to the foundation at the address below.

What we do: Dr. Gregory Chernoff uses cosmetic reconstructive surgery, laser and scar therapy to help heal the physical signs of injury and disfigurement. “We have the privilege of helping men, women and children who have injuries, physical scars or non-healing wounds as a result of violent acts, abuse, injury or illness. Our foundation treats people referred to us from other non-profit organizations, medical professionals and law enforcement agencies,” Dr. Chernoff said. (Organizations contact Dr. Chernoff directly if emergency surgery is required.) Dr. Chernoff has extensive experience and expertise treating non-healing wounds, injuries, fractured facial bones and scars of all levels of severity using a series of therapies. These therapies range from minimally to moderately invasive lasers, injectable cellular therapy, stem cell therapy and reconstructive surgical or surgical revision.

How you can help: Attend or sponsor an event. Volunteer your time, give a financial gift or provide an in-kind donation for an event or for a survivor of violence. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated.

Why we’re important: Dr. Chernoff has witnessed firsthand the physical and psychological damage caused by violence, abuse, injury, illness and disfigurement. As a result of this experience, he connects with victims and has made it his personal mission to help heal their physical wounds. He believes that by helping heal the physical wounds, victims’ emotional healing can begin.

Survivors of Violence Foundation 9002 N. Meridian St., Suite 205 Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.573.8899 violencesurvivor.org

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SYCAMORE SCHOOL Who we are: Sycamore School is Indiana’s only private independent school for preschool to Grade 8 gifted students. We serve 405 students.

our community stronger. Indianapolis public and private companies and corporations are able to attract and retain talented employees because Sycamore exists for their children. We are educating kids for an unknown future. That’s why teaching them to think, both critically and creatively, and to love learning are the best gifts we can give them. There are few things we know about the future. We do know, however, that there will always be students who need schools like Sycamore. We have to be able to stimulate, educate and motivate our best and brightest, as they will become the leaders who will solve the problems of today and tomorrow. We begin that stimulation, motivation and engagement at school by involving our students in community service projects through which they identify and address the needs of our local community, as well as our world.

What We Do: Sycamore educates very bright children by offering a program that is broader, deeper, more complex and more abstract than the typical program. With strong passion for our mission, teachers educated in what very bright children need and how to provide it, committed parents and capable learners, we are able to engage children in a way that’s exciting and productive. We also want our students to be people of integrity who are caring and compassionate and feel compelled to make the world a better place. Our four core character values are empathy, moral courage, relationships and respect. We teach these values as an integrated piece of our program in developmentally appropriate ways. As our mission states, Sycamore School exists so that academically gifted students can experience the enriched, accelerated education they need to reach their potential and to lead responsible, constructive, fulfilling lives.

How you can help: Sycamore is a prime example of institutional evolution and an inspirational story of response to a need. We invite you to share your knowledge and understanding of what Sycamore School does with friends who may have a gifted learner.

Why we’re important: Our dedicated faculty members are specifically trained and experienced in the education of gifted children. They understand not only the intellectual needs, but also the special social and emotional needs of these children. It’s important for our brightest students to have an intellectual peer group. At Sycamore, gifted learners find a home. There are few schools in the country with such a clear focus and unique commitment to providing an appropriate education for gifted learners. These children need a special education because they learn in ways different from the norm. At Sycamore, they become self-aware and comfortable in their own skins.

Sycamore School 1750 W. 64th St. Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-202-2500 sycamoreschool.org Facebook: @sycamoreschool.indy Twitter: @sycamoreschool Diane Borgmann, Head of school, 317-202-2502 Dr. Susan Karpicke, Director of admission, 317-202-2510

How we affect the community: Sycamore is an important Indianapolis community asset, one that serves to make

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TIMMY GLOBAL HEALTH Who we are: Timmy Global Health is an Indianapolisbased non-profit that works with medical professionals and students to tackle today’s most pressing global health challenges. We believe that people, regardless of who they are, what resources they have and where they live, should have access to quality health care. What started as a humble, grassroots effort now directly supports 10 communities in the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala and Nigeria.

Timmy encourages students to affect their communities through local service projects, fundraising initiatives and advocacy events that raise support and awareness for pressing health challenges. These programs are yielding impressive results. More than 90 percent of Timmy students say they intend to incorporate global health into their professions and are motivated to continue volunteering in programs that address health disparities after graduation. In addition to our work with students, Timmy fosters strong partnerships with non-profit healthcare providers and free clinics in the Indianapolis community. Whether we’re donating important medicines and supplies or helping place student interns, Timmy collaborates with many Indianapolis-based health organizations to allocate valuable resources and talent.

What we do: Continuity of care is the hallmark of our work. We deliver health care to the communities we serve through sustainable relationships that include mobile clinic support every three months to our partner communities, where volunteers treat both acute and chronic illnesses. Last year we served 18,093 patients. We also offer hands-on service learning opportunities for more than 800 students and volunteers annually, as well as an advanced referral program that extends beyond our clinics to ensure complete care for patients with difficult health conditions, and robust patient recordkeeping through TimmyCare, our proprietary electronic medical record.

How you can help: Timmy has been serving patients for 20 years. The need to provide consistent, quality health care to communities around the world is great, and your support has a powerful effect. This year, we are launching the “20 for 20” campaign. For just $20 a month, you can provide a full year of crucial care to each patient that comes to a Timmy clinic. For more information, please contact Zach Bowman, Development and Marketing Manager, at 317-920-1822, ext. 7 or zach@timmyglobalhealth.org. Your volunteer hours are critical to our mission as well. Please consider joining us for an upcoming medical service trip, such as our annual Indianapolis Volunteer Trip this October. To learn more, visit timmyglobalhealth.org.

Why we’re important: Timmy fights global health disparities by coordinating comprehensive health care in hard-to-reach communities in the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala and Nigeria. This work strengthens local healthcare systems and improves health outcomes for patients. We also foster a lifelong commitment to humanitarianism and health equity among our volunteers. How we affect the community: Since 1997, Timmy's grassroots efforts have matured into a global health movement. Today, we send more than 800 volunteers abroad each year to deliver life-changing health services to more than 18,000 patients in our international clinics. Our effect is just as much local as it is global. Through Timmy’s dual mission, we have the unique opportunity to inspire students at 50 campuses across the U.S., including all of the major universities in Indiana. Our outreach to students — many of whom are on their way to becoming physicians, public health professionals and non-profit innovators — helps empower the next generation of leaders to actively understand their role in transforming the lives of others.

Timmy Global Health 22 E. 22nd St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 317.920.1822 timmyglobalhealth.org Facebook: @timmyglobalhealth Twitter: @timmyglobhealth Kristina Graff, Executive Director, 317-920-1822, ext. 1, kristina@timmyglobalhealth.org Dr. Chuck Dietzen, President and Founder, drchuck@timmyglobalhealth.org

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UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA Who we are: United Way of Central Indiana fights for the education, financial stability, health and basic needs of all people in Central Indiana by creating, managing and investing resources in sustainable solutions to our communities' most stubborn barriers to self-sufficiency. United Way invites all members of our community to live united by giving, advocating and volunteering to improve lives in Central Indiana.

public policy work and partnerships around these goals. We continue to support programs and services that provide basic needs such as food, shelter, legal aid and transportation to those in need. In education, we are improving childcare quality and providing early literacy intervention to increase the high school graduation rate. Health goals include improving state health rankings and reducing the childhood obesity rate by 12 percent. And our goal in financial stability is to reduce the proportion of financially unstable families in Central Indiana (currently at 31.8 percent) to 25 percent.

What we do: Our vision is for Central Indiana to be a community where children, individuals and families thrive; neighbors care for each other; and we are proud of all our residents’ quality of life. When you share this vision with us and we work together, good things happen. Kids get a better and safer education. More adults are financially stable. Adults and children are healthier, and critical services save lives.

How you can help: When you give to United Way of Central Indiana, you’re not just writing a check. You’re making an investment. And you see the return on that investment every time you step out your front door by way of safer streets; healthy, aspiring children; self-sustaining families; and an enhanced quality of life for everyone. Every gift — even a dollar — goes a long way. Your gift of time is also welcome. United Way makes volunteering fun, easy and accessible for individuals and groups. Most importantly, we provide a meaningful, engaging volunteer experience for everyone. If your passion is helping students become stronger readers and achieve grade-level literacy, we encourage you to check out ReadUP, our signature volunteer tutoring program. Just one hour a week can change a child’s life.

Why we’re important: United Way invests in expert research and performs regular community assessments to identify the areas of greatest need in Central Indiana, and to advance the best solutions to address these needs. We then work with strategic partners such as businesses, human services agencies, schools and governmental institutions to ensure your dollars do as much good as possible in the areas they are most needed. We offer a unique value proposition in which we support a strong network of human service agencies through unrestricted funding, and we hold those agencies to a high level of performance. We connect the dots between those agencies and others doing work in the sector to provide a critical mass of services necessary for success. And, we keep a bird’s-eye view on the entire pathway to identify gaps and weaknesses and strategically invest community resources to fill them.

United Way of Central Indiana 2955 N. Meridian St., Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46208 317.923.1466 uwci.org Facebook: @unitedwayofcentralindiana Twitter: @uwci

How we affect the community: United Way has joined with strategic community partners to set specific, measurable goals in each of our priority areas — education, financial stability, health and basic needs. We call it the “New U,” and we’ve aligned all our efforts,

Ann D. Murtlow, President and CEO, ann.murtlow@uwci.org Kimberly Bostic, Tocqueville Society director, kimberly.bostic@uwci.org

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THE VILLAGES Who we are: Serving more than 3,000 children each day in Indiana, the Villages champions every child’s right to a safe, permanent and nurturing home. Established in 1978, the Villages has grown into a nationally known, fully accredited, statewide organization that offers a diverse array of programs and services for abused, neglected and at-risk children and their families.

neglect in 2015, flooding Indiana’s child welfare system. The Villages, part of the 2 percent of child and family service agencies that are fully accredited by the prestigious Council on Accreditation, is highly qualified to address this growing crisis. We are passionate about championing families for these vulnerable children. How we affect the community: Annually, 89 percent of children served by the Villages’ foster care program are in only one home, providing stability while in care and far exceeding state and national averages. In 2016, the Villages prioritized the recruitment and training of qualified, nurturing foster parents to address the growing need for additional foster homes. The Villages is also very proud that 93 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to services for the children, youth and families we are privileged to serve. More than 11,000 vulnerable children and families are affected by the wide array of programs and services the Villages provides each year.

What we do: The Villages of Indiana offers a comprehensive array of family services including private, international and special-needs adoption; providing preparation, education, placement and support to families throughout their adoption journey. The Children’s Village Child Development and Education Centers in Indianapolis and Bloomington offer quality, accredited child care and early childhood development services for children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten. In 2015, the nationally ranked Early Head Start Programs chose Children’s Village Indianapolis to be one of only three new sites in the state. Dads Inc. supports and educates fathers to help them develop healthy relationships and engage positively in their children’s lives. Our Family Services and Community Partners help the Villages strengthen individuals, families and communities through counseling , education, mentoring and support services. We also provide education and training to first-time, at-risk parents to help strengthen the parent-child relationship in each family’s home, assuring a safer, healthier and more nurturing beginning for babies. The Villages Family Connection Network supports grandparents and kinship caregivers who are “parenting” their grandchildren, empowering families and enabling them to achieve and sustain a stable, positive family experience. Our Older Youth Services (Transitional Living) assists vulnerable teens who are aging out of the foster care system, providing extensive life skills training in a community-based living environment. These efforts help them become self-sufficient and achieve success educationally and vocationally. When children are removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect, they are placed in nurturing and loving foster care homes through the Villages.

How you can help: The Villages would be unable to provide enrichment activities to our children, youth and families without the support of generous donors. Contributions help provide after-school tutoring for foster and kinship children; driver’s education classes for Older Youth Services clients; summer camp experiences; trips to the zoo and museum; and other summer activities — common things many people take for granted, but not the Villages children. Year-round, the Villages is in need of gift cards in any dollar amount to support the youth and families we serve to make sure they have the groceries, transportation, school supplies, clothing and medication they need to succeed. The Villages 3833 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46208 317.775.6500 villageskids.org Facebook: @villageskids Twitter: @villageskids Sharon Pierce, President and CEO, spierce@villages.org

Why we’re important: Indiana’s child welfare system is facing a crisis. An unprecedented tsunami wave of 19,000 children were removed from their homes due to abuse and

Rhonda Yoder Breman, Board chair, rybreman@live.com Rita DeKlyen, Director of development, rdeklyen@villages.org

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MARCH 11

Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital Celebration of Caring Gala, FedEx Aircraft Hangar, give.stvincent.org

2013 American Pianists Awards winner Sean Chen recital, Indianapolis Central Public Library, americanpianists.org

Jewish Federation of Indianapolis Israel Talks, location TBD, jewishindianapolis.org

Elegant Vintages International Wine Auction, The Conrad, indianapoliszoo.com

APRIL 1-31

Jewish Federation of Indianapolis Passover Food Drive, jewishindianapolis.org

3-7

American Pianists Awards Chamber Music Recitals, Christ Church Cathedral, americanpianists.org

American Pianists Awards New Music Recital, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center at University of Indianapolis, americanpianists.org

American Pianists Awards Song Recital, Indiana History Center Basile Theater, americanpianists.org

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American Pianists Awards Gala Finals, Hilbert Circle Theatre, americanpianists.org

“A Day Away” Caregiver Retreat, 1643 E. Hanna Ave., joyshouse.org

Easterseals Crossroads Ability Event presented by Community Health Network, Union Station, eastersealscrossroads.org

500 Festival Miler Series presented by OrthoIndy, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, indymini.com

The Matt Breman Memorial Run4Kids, Indianapolis Downtown Canal, villageskids.org

Assistance League of Indianapolis Mission Impossible event, Sun King Brewery, alindy.org

Christamore House Guild’s Book and Author Benefit Luncheon, Indiana Roof Ballroom, christamoreguild.org

Republic Airways “Pulling for Wishes” Airplane Pull and Gala, Indianapolis International Airport, indywish.org

Jewish Community Center’s Earth Day, JCC, jccindy.org

Friends of Chaucie’s Place Breakfast; Ritz Charles, Carmel; chauciesplace.org

Joy’s House Annual Flower Sale order deadline (with pick-up May 13), 2028 E. Broad Ripple Ave., joyshouse.org

Talk Walk Run 5K/10K/Kids Run and Carnival, Ft. Harrison State Park, talkwalkrun.com

The Orchard School Supper Club, The Orchard School, theorchardschool.org

Gathering of Goddesses and Gods, downtown Indianapolis, plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-indiana-kentucky

MAY 3

500 Festival Kickoff to May, Monument Circle, 500festival.com

Institute for Affordable Transportation Open House, 4930 Emco Dr., drivebuv.org or buvtanzania.com

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MAY CONTINUED 4-5

500 Festival Mini-Marathon Expo, Indiana Convention Center, indymini.com

Rev, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, revindy.org

Finish Line 500 Festival 5K, Downtown Indy, indymini.com

OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, Downtown Indy, indymini.com

500 Festival Post Race Party, Military Park, indymini.com

Children’s TherAplay #Horsepower500; 9919 Towne Rd., Carmel; childrenstheraplay.org

JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Kids’ Day, Downtown Indy, 500festival.com

Indiana Youth Group’s Shining Light Gala; NCAA Headquarters, Grand Ballroom, Indianapolis; indianayouthgroup.org

OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair Preview Party presented by Turkle & Associates, Indianapolis Art Center, indplsartcenter.org

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OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair, Indianapolis Art Center, indplsartcenter.org

500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard presented by Midwestern Engineers, Inc., Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 500festival.com

Indianapolis Heart & Stroke Ball, Westin Hotel Downtown, heart.org

The Orchard School Spring Pageant, The Orchard School, theorchardschool.org

Midwest Academy Class of 2017 Graduation; Bridgewater Club, Carmel; mymwa.org

500 Festival Memorial Service presented by Rolls-Royce, Indiana War Memorial, 500festival.com

IPL 500 Festival Parade, Downtown Indy, 500festival.com

KeyBank 500 Festival Snakepit Ball, Indiana Roof Ballroom, 500festival.com

JUNE 6

Music Matters

Presenting the winner of the American Pianists Awards, private Indianapolis

residence (by invitation only to APA donors), americanpianists.org 6

Noble Golf Classic; Sagamore Golf Club, Noblesville; mynoblelife.org

Children’s TherAplay Pro-Am Golf Tournament; Prairie View Golf Course, Carmel; childrenstheraplay.org

St. Joseph Institute Golf Classic; Wolf Run Golf Course, Zionsville; eventsforsjikids.org

Celebrity Softball Challenge with the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers, Victory Field, indywish.org

Outrun the Sun Race Against Melanoma and Sunset Festival, Fort Harrison State Park/Lawton Loop, outrunthesun.org

Timmy Trivia Night, Athenaeum Theatre, timmyglobalhealth.org

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JUNE CONTINUED 19

Eskenazi Health Foundation Golf Outing; Bridgewater Club, Carmel; eskenazihealthfoundation.org

Indiana Donor Network Fore Life Open; Bridgewater Club, Carmel; indianadonornetwork.org

JULY TBD

Joy’s House Pam’s Party, 2028 E. Broad Ripple Ave., joyshouse.org

9-13

Indianapolis Israeli Film Festival, JCC, jewishindianapolis.org

Songbook Finals hosted by Michael Feinstein, The Center for the Performing Arts, songbook.org

AUGUST 4

Overdose Lifeline Annual Golf Outing and Memorial; Hickory Stick Golf Course, Greenwood; overdose-lifeline.org

Love it! Soiree, Lucas Estate, give.stvincent.org

Rolling for Hope to benefit Morning Light community programs, Woodland Bowl, morninglightinc.org

Celebrate the Life Ahead Gala, Conrad Indianapolis, exodusrefugee.org

ArtSparkle, Indianapolis Art Center, indplsartcenter.org

“A Day Away” Caregiver Retreat, 3021 E. 71st St., joyshouse.org

International Overdose Awareness Day, Indianapolis, overdose-lifeline.org

4Play Soiree, Louisville, plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-indiana-kentucky

100 holes for Timmy, Broadmoor Country Club, timmyglobalhealth.org

St.Vincent Foundation Golf Outing; Crooked Stick Golf Club, Carmel; give.stvincent.org

SEPTEMBER 8

Caroline Symmes Cancer Endowment Party to kick off the Caroline Classic, carolinesymmes.org

Evening with Penrod, Indianapolis Museum of Art, penrod.org

Caroline Symmes Cancer Endowment Torch Relay, White River State Park, carolinesymmes.org

51st annual Penrod Arts Fair, Indianapolis Museum of Art, penrod.org

Indiana Donor Network Angel Fund Gala, JW Marriott, indianadonornetwork.org

Caroline Symmes Cancer Endowment 7th Annual Caroline Classic, carolinesymmes.org

St.Vincent Cancer Run/Walk Challenge, Zionsville Lions Park, stvincentcancerchallenge.org

Portrait of Wishes Gala, the Pavilion at Pan Am, 201 S. Capitol, indywish.org

Children’s TherAplay Hoe-Down; 9919 Towne Rd., Carmel; childrenstheraplay.org

Treasure Our Children Beach Bash; Ritz Charles, Carmel; chauciesplace.org

The Villages Golf Classic, Broadmoor Country Club, villageskids.org

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OCTOBER TBA

Christamore House Guild’s Fall Fundraiser, christamoreguild.org

Saks Fifth Avenue Key to the Cure; Saks Fifth Avenue, Fashion Mall at Keystone; give.stvincent.org

Joy’s House Annual Gala; Scottish Rite Cathedral, 650 N. Meridian St.; joyshouse.org

Ride & Drive BUV, IAT Test Track, drivebuv.org or buvtanzania.com

Songbook Celebration Gala, The Center for the Performing Arts, thecenterpresents.org

Indiana Donor Network 5K, Downtown Canal, IndianaDonorNetwork.org

Midwest Academy 9th Annual Gala; Ritz Charles, Carmel; mymwa.org

NOVEMBER 7

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon – Run for a Cause, Indianapolis, overdose-lifeline.org

Outrun the Sun Melanoma Research and Education Forum, The Willows on Westfield, outrunthesun.org

Evening of Promise Gala, JW Marriott, lung.org

Raising the Stakes for Noble, Crane Bay Event Center, mynoblelife.org

Assistance League of Indianapolis Holiday Luncheon; Ritz Charles, Carmel; alindy.org

DECEMBER TBD

Methodist Health Foundation Employee Celebration and Silent Auction, Indiana University Health Methodist and University hospitals, methodisthealthfoundation.org

Indiana Youth Group’s 17th Annual Art Auction; Indiana Landmarks Center, Indianapolis; indianayouthgroup.org

Christmas in the Kitchen, Hyatt Regency Ball Room, indywish.org

Annual Circle City Relief Christmas Event; IPS School 60 parking lot, 34th and Meridian; circlecityrelief.com

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