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Making a Diference

Te Sophisticated Giving Charity Register is my baby, and the response to our frst register a year ago was humbling. Forty-fve area nonprofts, who provide or support important services, told their stories in words and pictures. And we heard from many wonderful people that the publication was a great thing, especially the chance for smaller groups to have a platform. I, too, found the inaugural edition immensely gratifying. In my work in the nonproft world, I know how vital volunteers and other public support are. I also know that my place is in the background. But what these groups do is so crucial to the health and well-being of where we live that I’m proud to help publicize them. Tere are organizations that guide tykes to learn mentally, socially and emotionally; others help loved ones safely remain at home and in good health. Some feed children and families, and some showcase the arts. I treasure this chance to support area groups as they tell you their stories. It reminds me of a favorite quote that touches my heart. It’s from John Bunyan, an English writer (“Te Pilgrim’s Progress”) and preacher: “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” It could be the register’s guiding principle. My husband, Jeff, and I are second-generation volunteers, and our kids have followed in our families’ paths. We all donate money and time because we know how rewarding it is to share and provide. Among the kids’ contributions are sorting donations at a thrift shop where I volunteer (and, unofcially, testing gently used toys). Because Jef and I know how critical publicity is, we’ve tried to make the register afordable for groups. It’s another way we enjoy giving back. And you can help with publicity, too. As you read through Sophisticated Giving Charity Register, I urge you to fnd at least one organization whose mission resonates with you and either tell your friends or let them know about causes they’d be interested in. Finally, we want to thank this year’s nonprofits for participating, as well as our sponsors, partners and you, our generous readers, for your support. While these organizations are often called nonprofts, I think that making the world a better place is the most proftable endeavor possible. And we all can do our part.

Jennifer Cohen Publisher jennifer@slmag.net

Investing in Our Community

Welcome to the 2016 edition of Sophisticated Giving Charity Register! Te National Bank of Indianapolis is pleased to continue our partnership with Sophisticated Giving Charity Register. We share the goal of creating awareness of the nonproft organizations in our community, many of which are featured in this publication. It is our hope that you will enjoy learning about these organizations and that you will be inspired to invest in our community, just as we do. Te National Bank of Indianapolis was founded in 1993 with the vision of providing an extremely high level of specialized service in a very personalized manner to nonprofit organizations, as well as professionals, executives and businesses. Today, through our dedication to superior service and through our support of the greater Indianapolis community, our bank has grown to be our city's largest locally owned bank. We recognize how critical strong nonprofit organizations are to the well-being of the broader community, and we believe in strengthening our community through our partnerships with them. For this reason, our employees, officers and directors are all dedicated to supporting our local community through participation in a broad array of arts and cultural, education, health care, religious and social service organizations. Quite simply stated, Greater Indianapolis is our home, and that is why we dedicate our resources to supporting the activities that create a stronger community! On behalf of Te National Bank of Indianapolis, I invite you to familiarize yourself with the amazing organizations featured in this edition of Sophisticated Giving Charity Register, and I encourage you to consider what partnerships you will build to strengthen our community.

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500 FESTIVAL

Who we are: Te 500 Festival is a nonproft organization. Our mission is to produce life-enriching events and programs while celebrating the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500 and fostering a positive impact on the city of Indianapolis and state of Indiana.

and showcase our city on a world stage. Our youthfocused programs — including the 500 Festival KidsFit Program; 500 Festival & 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. Tanks to the popularity of events like the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, many of our events and programs are ofered free of charge.

How you can help: Tere are many ways you can invest your time, treasures and talents with the 500 Festival. One very easy way is to participate in the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon or purchase tickets to attend the IPL 500 Festival Parade, two of our largest fundraisers of the year; the proceeds help support our free programs and events. Another option is to volunteer for our programs or events. 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 fnancially by becoming a corporate member or sponsor, making a donation to the 500 Festival Foundation or becoming an ofcial 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 enhance all of the benefits of being home to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Te 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 www.500festival.com facebook.com/500fest @500Festival

How we affect the community: The 500 Festival touches more than 500,000 people annually and in such meaningful ways. Our signature events, like the IPL 500 Festival Parade and OneAmerica 500 Festival MiniMarathon, connect the community in large proportions

ABBIE HUNT BRYCE HOME Who we are: Abbie Hunt Bryce Home provides free living arrangements — including food, clothing and shelter — for hospice patients who have no appropriate place to live or who are homeless. Te home is the only residence in this part of the Midwest that offers this type of free accommodations to the terminally ill. We accept referrals from hospitals, charitable organizations, physicians, hospice programs, faithbased organizations, patients or family members.

people who were often neglected in life and is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week to facilitate resident comfort and compassionate care. How we affect the community: Abbie Hunt Bryce Home’s unique role in both homeless and hospice care is much appreciated by the medical community. That’s why the home is not directly afliated with a large health care system or religious organization. This lets the home focus on those with limited means and work with hospice providers on individual plans of care. Because there is no dedicated patient funding stream, donations to the home have an immediate efect and directly support quality of life for terminally ill patients who may have never experienced compassion before their stay at Abbie Hunt Bryce Home.

What we do: Abbie Hunt Bryce Home and its staff are the family and support system for hospice patients who have no other resources to support their care. Our primary residents must be enrolled in a certifed hospice program, meaning that they have six months or less to live. In recent years, the home began to provide respite care as well as housing for homeless patients recovering from surgery. All of this cost is covered through the generosity of our Central Indiana supporters. Te home honors Abbie Hunt Bryce, the founder of Visiting Nurse Service. Ms. Bryce was a tireless champion of home-based services to assist the poor. Tis modern-day extension of her work provides a home for those who need a place to live during their journey.

How you can help: Many supporters choose to join the Commitment Circle at the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home, whose individual donors annually contribute $1,000 or more. That amount represents one day’s worth of operating costs for the home, which has never charged anyone to live within its welcoming walls! Supporters often collect items from the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home’s “Wish List” to support a resident’s stay. This can include blankets, heavy towels, Kleenex, liquid soap, nonperishable foods, paper towels, sheets, socks and sweatpants. A complete list can be found at www.morninglightinc.org, where you also can make an online donation. We welcome your visit and are always looking for volunteers to provide companionship, staff support and cook a meal or two. Please call 317.860.0484 or drop by during the week at 4760 Pennwood Drive, Indianapolis IN 46205. Abbie Hunt Bryce Home is a program of Morning Light, an Indianapolis nonprofit that also operates Pennwood Place, a senior housing complex. The organization also gives grants to selected home care patients to cover medications, utilities, equipment and other expenses. For more information about Morning Light, call 317.218.7554, ext. 101, or visit www.morninglightinc.org.

Why we’re important: More than a decade ago, dedicated nurses and physicians found out that many homeless people were not able to die in dignity and receive proper care simply because they had no place to live. That’s how the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home was created, serving more than 400 Hoosiers since its 2004 opening. There is no charge to live at Abbie Hunt Bryce Home for those who qualify through their terminal diagnosis and lack of adequate living arrangements. What also sets the home apart is that Abbie Hunt Bryce Home is a home in every sense of the word: from its individual apartments to home-cooked meals, common living rooms to the backyard memorial gardens that contain the names of those who have lived their fnal hours here. Many families visit the garden and search for the names of their loved one, connecting to the peacefulness of the homelike setting. The home provides compassion for

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION GREATER INDIANA CHAPTER

Who we are: Te 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 also know that caregiving can be an emotionally, physically and fnancially draining role. For 2015, the direct costs to American society of caring for those with Alzheimer's will total an estimated $226 billion, with half of the costs borne by Medicare. Alzheimer’s disease is destroying our families, our fnances 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 ofering support, information and referrals through our free 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900). We ofer support groups and care consultations for families facing Alzheimer’s disease, and 24-hour support is also available online at alz.org/care. • Education and increased awareness: We ofer free education programs across the state of Indiana, with topics ranging from diagnosis and communication to caregiving techniques and legal and fnancial planning. We work with clinical providers to educate patients about the importance of an early diagnosis. Annually, our “Facts and Figures” report is released to increase awareness of the personal and fnancial efect Alzheimer’s disease has on our state and country. • Research: Te Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s largest nonproft funder of Alzheimer’s research. We have awarded more than $335 million for more than 2,250 proposals, providing funding for critical advancements. Te Alzheimer’s Association International Conference brings together the global research community to collaborate, connect and address common challenges. Trough our TrialMatch program (alz.org/trialmatch), we connect people living with Alzheimer’s, caregivers, families and advocates to research studies. • Advocacy: We inform our state and national lawmakers about the Alzheimer’s crisis and engage them to fght the disease. Trough our collaborative eforts, 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 afect the community: Te Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter is a diverse and inclusive organization that serves all families — providing education, care and support in 73 counties in Indiana. We raise funds and awareness about the disease for the more than 110,000 Hoosiers living with Alzheimer’s disease and their 332,000 caregivers. How you can help: Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Te Alzheimer’s Association relies on community support to make this possible. • Volunteer: Volunteers are integrated into every part of our mission. Become an Alzheimer’s Association Community Educator to present education programs to families living with the disease. Become an Alzheimer’s Association Ambassador or Congressional Team Member to make necessary changes on a local, state and national level by afecting policy. Join a committee to make our special events a success. Whether you enjoy logistics or writing and editing, there is a volunteer position available. • Participate: Join one of our 12 Walk to End Alzheimer’s locations (alz.org/indiana/walk), start a team for Te Longest Day (alz.org/indiana/tld) or receive the latest news in research at our Education Conference. Te Alzheimer’s Association hosts events throughout the year to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. • Donate: Your fnancial 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 | 24/7 Helpline 800.272.3900 alz.org/Indiana facebook.com/AlzIndiana twitter.com/AlzIndiana

Why we’re important: Alzheimer’s disease is the sixthleading 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 efective treatment and enormous costs.

Executive director: Heather Allen Hershberger, Heather.Hershberger@alz.org

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION IN INDIANA

Who we are: The American Lung Association in Indiana’s mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. Our vision is a world free of lung cancer and disease. We work for our mission through lung cancer research, educating the public, advocating for clean air and more research funding.

Consider these things: • Lung cancer is the No. 1 cancer killer of men and women in the U.S. • Every 2½ minutes, someone in the U.S. is told she or he has lung cancer. • Lung cancer kills more people every year than breast, colon, pancreatic and prostate cancers combined — yet research is vastly underfunded. • Te lung cancer death rate in women has more than doubled during the past 35 years. • Anyone can get lung cancer at any time.

What we do: The Lung Association hosts fundraisers to support the mission of our work in research, education and advocacy. Events include the Fight for Air Climb at Chase Tower every March and the Evening of Promise Gala this Nov. 5. Hundreds of guests and dozens of sponsors gather to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars at the Lung Association in Indiana’s Evening of Promise Gala. Every year, the Lung Association presents the esteemed Legacy Award to a company for its commitment to furthering the mission and vision of the Lung Association. Te event also always features moving and powerful stories about someone’s personal connection and experience with lung cancer.

How we affect the community: Almost 90 cents of every dollar raised stays local, within the Indianapolis community, for research, education and advocacy. The Lung Association reaches the public health, medical and environmental communities, as well as families, children and other individuals with lung disease (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, etc.). We also reach current and former smokers, as well as advocates of healthy air and healthy lungs.

Why we’re important: Lung cancer kills more than 160,000 people every year in the United States. The Evening of Promise Gala raises funds for lung cancer research, early detection, advocacy, education and awareness, particularly awareness about the high rate of lung cancer in men and women.

How you can help: Anyone can attend the Evening of Promise Gala, or your company can become an event sponsor. Visit www.LungIn.org for more information or call the Lung Association in Indiana ofce at 317.210.8507. Tis listing is in memory of Carolyn Cohen, who valiantly fought lung cancer. 17

ANNA’S CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOUNDATION Who we are: Anna’s Celebration of Life Foundation was founded in 2005 to provide life-enhancing gifs to Indiana children with special needs. Anna Molloy inspired the establishment of the foundation with a mission to ensure kids like her had the necessary devices and tools to enhance their lives. Her parents often recall when Anna received her wheelchair, giving her the freedom and independence necessary to celebrate her “specialness.” Te smile on her face was matched only by the joy and comfort they had, knowing she could now experience life like so many other kids blessed to live without tubes or tanks. Anna lost her ongoing battle in 2008 at age 12 but lived her life with a giant and courageous spirit. Her spirit lives on in all of us as we continue her mission, to ensure that all children with special needs are aforded the joy of celebrating their specialness.

the best quality of life available. Anna’s Celebration of Life Foundation helps improve their lives. Insurance and Medicaid are usually there to help with medically necessary equipment (and when they are not, we are), but there are few resources available that will help provide quality-of-life gifts like a custom trike or a waterproof prosthetic limb so that a child can play, swim and be active like all children should. Anna’s Celebration of Life Foundation is that resource! How we afect the community: We transform lives. When we give specialized software and technologies to a child, we are helping improve how a child learns, interacts and communicates. When we provide mobility devices, we are providing possibilities. When we pour a wheelchair-accessible ramp or pad a child’s room from floor to ceiling, we are providing convenience and safety. Trough the generous and growing support of fellow Hoosiers, Anna’s Celebration of Life Foundation has plans to provide life-enhancing gifs to a minimum of 100 Hoosier children in 2016. That’s a 400 percent increase since 2012 — and all thanks to the generous individual and corporate donations we depend on each year.

What we do: We have given devices to deserving Hoosier children as well as helping several educational institutions that serve a special needs population. Some of these gifs, which cost from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, have included: Adaptive gait trainers, strollers, tandem bikes and trikes Automatic door openers Canine assistants Communication devices Hearing aids and glasses iPad technology and special apps Multisensory body socks Prosthetic limbs Residential remodeling for handicapped-accessibility Safety bath chairs, safety and stability chairs Smart technology systems and Smart tables Soundproof headphones Specialized security systems and smoke detectors Specialty beds and adjustable therapy benches Stairlifs and indoor therapy swings Terapy balls, blankets, suits, tubs and vests Wheelchair ramps

How you can help: Our priorities include raising funds to secure the requested life-enhancing gifts and to find more Indiana children with special needs who could beneft. A fnancial gif at ANY level will positively afect the life of an Indiana child with special needs. We’ve had great success with referrals from doctors, therapists, social workers and educators, but much of our success in fnding these children has been word-of-mouth by families and friends. Businesses can also get involved by sponsoring specific gifts or by supporting one of our events, which bring together those who share our passion. Anna’s Celebration of Life Foundation P.O. Box 17730, Indianapolis, IN 46217 317.524.1300 AnnasCelebrationofLife.org Facebook: Anna’s Celebration of Life Foundation

Why we’re important: Today, there are nearly 150,000 Indiana children with disabilities. That’s a staggering number of families that often face years of struggle and frustration while trying to provide their child with

Brad Haberman, director 317.524.1300

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ASCENT 121 Who we are: Ascent 121 provides advocacy and recovery services for teen survivors of sex trafcking. Our ministry was founded in 2013 and serves girls across Central Indiana.

We believe that teens who have experienced trafcking have seen some of the deepest, darkest horrors of our world and that it is only by the grace and strength of God that they can be fully redeemed and restored.

What we do: “I met him online and he was so nice. He understood me. He believed in me. He loved me. He picked me up and we took of together. We went to a hotel and everything changed. I had to make $3,000 a night before I could stop. Ten or twelve men every night. I’ve been bitten and beaten and he used a taser on me. Tat was my life. But I got away.” Most people fnd it hard to believe that those words could come from a teenager right here in Indianapolis. But every day in cities across Indiana, our teens are being used for commercial sexual exploitation. Trafckers target vulnerable youth and attempt to fll a void by playing the role of the absentee parent or a loyal boyfriend. Trauma bonding occurs quickly as the girl latches onto the hope of unconditional love and acceptance. Desperate to maintain the connection, she is ofen willing to comply with anything that is asked of her. If she refuses, violence is used to force compliance. Ascent 121 aims to break this cycle of exploitation by restoring hope and helping each girl to embrace her inherent worth and value. Our programs are designed to counter the culture of sexual slavery so that survivors may experience empowerment, a restored sense of self and complete freedom. Our engagement strategy includes: • Advocacy and awareness • Anti-demand and prevention • Clinical victim services • Discipleship

How we affect the community: There is no area in Indiana that is immune to the issue of trafficking. Beyond clinical services, Ascent 121 offers awareness training and events that help our community better understand the issue of sex trafficking. We speak to businesses, churches, community organizations and schools so that parents and teens recognize the risk factors when they see them. We also provide training for service providers, law enforcement, health care providers and other professionals in the community who serve youth. How you can help: By joining our volunteer team, you can help Ascent 121 get further faster. Our volunteers host events that raise awareness. Tey serve our organization by allowing us to leverage their business skills such as networking , strategic planning, marketing, accounting, human resources, legal counsel, IT, clerical work and development. Volunteers build our network of community partnerships with businesses and churches. Ascent 121 is funded by a combination of state contracts and charitable giving. Your support is the best way to ensure the long-term success of our ministry. Would you join us? Visit our website to register as a volunteer, to receive our email updates and to make charitable contributions. Tank you! Ascent 121 P.O. Box 1143, Carmel, IN 46082 317.759.0067 www.Ascent121.org Facebook: Ascent121 Twitter: @AscentOne21 Instagram: @AscentOne21

Why we’re important: Recovery from sex trafcking requires highly specialized care. Tere are very few agencies in Indiana that provide services designed specifcally for this population. Trough a combination of residential and community-based programs, Ascent 121 provides clinical care for the girls and their families. As a faith-based organization, discipleship is at the heart of who we are. Ascent 121 is named afer Psalm 121: I look up to the mountains; does my strength come fom the mountains? No, my strength comes fom God, who made heaven and earth and the mountains. Psalm 121: 1-2 (a Psalm of ascent)

CEO: Megan McGuire, megan.mcguire@ascent121.org COO: Megan Jessup, megan.jessup@ascent121.org

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF INDIANAPOLIS Who we are: Assistance League of Indianapolis is a nonprofit, all-volunteer, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization committed to serving the needs of children and adults through ongoing philanthropic programs developed and managed by its 228 members.

ALI Friends brighten the lives of people in a health care facility and an adult day care center. Celebrations for special occasions are held. Residents who choose to participate enjoy games and other entertainment. How we afect the community: Member volunteers devoted about 28,000 hours to Assistance League in 2015. More than 1,000 bears were dressed and delivered to 19 agencies. More than 550 older adults were entertained at two agencies. More than 660 Assault Survivor Kits were delivered to 22 agencies in Marion County and 10 nearby counties. In 50 IPS schools, more than 2,500 students received clothes through Beyond the Bell. Volunteers clothed nearly 3,370 students from 92 schools through Operation School Bell. More than 2,800 children received new shoes.

What we do:Trough Operation School Bell; Shoes: A Division of Operation School Bell; and Beyond the Bell: A Division of Operation School Bell, we provide school clothes and/or shoes to underserved students in Grades K-6 who attend Indianapolis Public Schools and schools in Lawrence, Pike, Warren, Washington and Wayne townships. Our ALI Bears comfort many traumatized, ill and grieving adults, teens and children. ALI Friends ofer companionship and caring for older and disabled adults. Assault Survivor Kits give nurses, doctors and counselors who treat abused adults and children a way to restore a sense of dignity and hope.

How you can help: Become a member. Interested individuals, corporations and foundations can provide fnancial support with donations, sponsorships and grants directly to Assistance League of Indianapolis. You may also attend and/or donate to our fundraising events. Tese opportunities include the Star Gala in April and the Holiday Luncheon in early December. We are proud that 90.2 percent of our money that is spent directly benefts the individuals we serve.

Why we are important: Families whose children are served by our clothing program report the money saved lets them pay for other essentials such as housing, food and utilities. The children shop one-on-one with our member volunteers and choose new school clothes, underwear, socks, a coat and winter set, a belt, hygiene supplies, two new books for their reading pleasure and a duffel bag for carrying their new things home. Frequently, the clothes and possibly the books are the frst new ones a child owns. Many assault victims must surrender their clothes for evidence, and our kits supply clean, warm garments so they have more than a hospital gown or scrubs to wear home. Our kits provide a change of clothing for victims of domestic abuse who may have lef their situation with only the clothes they were wearing. There are children and adults in area hospitals, hospices and family service centers who need something to fll their empty arms during lonely times. ALI Bears ofer that comfort.

Assistance League of Indianapolis 1475 W. 86th St., Suite E Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.872.1010 / Fax 317.872.1542 Website: www.alindy.org Facebook: Assistance League of Indianapolis Twitter: @ALofIndy President: Patricia Johnson President@ALindy.org President-Elect: Adele Carr PresidentE@ALindy.org

BREBEUF JESUIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL Who we are: Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School is a Catholic and Jesuit high school in Indianapolis that provides an excellent college preparatory education for a lifetime of service by forming student leaders into “men and women for others.”

In addition to Brebeuf ’s service program, charity drives conducted each month bring the community together and collect items to be donated to those in need. For example, in January 2016, Brebeuf collected hats, gloves and coats for the Catholic Charities Crisis Ofce in Downtown Indianapolis. In February, the Brebeuf community will kick of our annual food drive for St. Vincent de Paul. For the past two years, Brebeuf has donated more than 24,000 cans of food annually. Brebeuf also works with adults and alumni in the community through spiritual outreach and formation programs. Lastly, Brebeuf holds community events where the public is invited to hear speakers and authors talk about vital and engaging cultural and diversity issues. Brebeuf is proud to be a member of such a strong and passionate community. Our history and activism demonstrate the community’s commitment to helping in any way it can to assist in the growth of our citizens and the greater Indianapolis population.

What we do: Brebeuf educates young men and women through the assistance of a caring faculty to become intellectually competent, open to growth, loving, religious and committed to promoting justice — the five hallmarks of Jesuit education. Brebeuf Jesuit’s education of the whole person lets students engage in co-curricular activities, such as community service and athletics, that help them develop and gain confdence in their leadership skills while cultivating the fullness of their God-given talents. Why we’re important: Brebeuf is a transformative and welcoming Catholic and Jesuit school that provides students a well-rounded education for the future. Te Brebeuf community embraces the fullness and diversity of every individual, and the entire community fosters a culture of understanding by seeking and welcoming students from diverse religious, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. About half of Brebeuf ’s students are non-Catholic and ascribe to various faith traditions, including denominations of Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Protestantism. In addition to the importance of maintaining a caring and diverse community, Brebeuf delivers a rigorous collegepreparatory curriculum to its students. Brebeuf ofers 15 honors, 21 Advanced Placement and fve college-accredited courses, and it has been recognized as the only private Catholic high school in the state to earn a Four-Star School designation for the past four years from the Indiana Department of Education. With more than 50 co-curricular activities and 29 athletic teams, Brebeuf lets students not only earn an excellent education but also encourages them to explore and engage in the world around them.

How you can help: Brebeuf is blessed to have a generous society of donors to fund the school’s financial aid program and many other enrichment student opportunities through the Brebeuf Fund, our annual giving program. Donations to the fund allow the continuation of Brebeuf ’s tradition of academic excellence and ability to recruit and retain the most qualifed students — regardless of their fnancial circumstance. To achieve this standard and ensure a Jesuit education remains achievable for all deserving students, external support is of critical importance. Help can also be provided via planned giving opportunities and hosted events that individuals attend to directly support these eforts. Brebeuf ’s largest fundraising event, Brebeuf Bistro, is one such event. It includes live and silent auctions and lets those attending enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship while giving back. For more information on supporting Brebeuf, please contact the Ofce of Annual Giving at 317.524.7046.

How we afect the community: In an efort to develop students into leaders, community service plays a vital role in our school’s daily life. As part of the education of the whole person, service lets students learn about different cultures and reflect on the diversity of human experience through direct interactions with various populations. Community service starts early, as freshmen participate in Freshman Service Days. Besides volunteering locally, students also have the chance to go on cultural immersion trips to New Orleans, South Dakota and El Salvador.

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School 2801 W. 86th St. Indianapolis, IN 46268 317.524.7050 brebeuf.org www.facebook.com/brebeufesuitpreparatoryschool @BrebeufJesuit

CAROLINE SYMMES CANCER ENDOWMENT Who we are: Te Caroline Symmes Cancer Endowment's funds are directed exclusively to Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health. Caroline was 3 years old when she was diagnosed with Wilms’ tumor, the most curable type of kidney cancer in adults and children. But Caroline had one of the most aggressive tumors oncologists had ever seen. Tey diagnosed her as terminal because a lack of funding had prevented research on her tumor type. Caroline never cried or complained during her battle with cancer; she simply lived. With a smile on her face and an old soul, she lived her life to the fullest. After her terminal prognosis, one last party was held for Caroline. She told her daddy it was the best day of her life. Five weeks later, at the age of 5, Caroline passed away. It wasn’t a lack of technology that cost Caroline her life; it was a lack of funding for pediatric cancer research. Te Caroline Symmes Endowment at Riley Hospital for Children is the gif she leaves behind.

• Osteosarcoma–Te most common type of bone cancer, ofen afecting teens. • Retinoblastoma–A cancerous tumor, afecting children up to 5 years old, that grows in the retina. • Rhabdomyosarcoma–A cancerous tumor of the muscles that are attached to the bones. • Wilms’ tumor–A rare cancer that primarily afects children under the age of 5. Why we’re important: Every hour, a child in the U.S. is diagnosed with cancer. Worldwide, more than 160,000 children are diagnosed each year. Sixty percent of pediatric cancer survivors develop a chronic health condition due to harsh treatments. The causes of most childhood cancers remain unknown and are, at present, unpreventable. How we afect the community: Tere is no better avenue for pediatric cancer research than Riley Hospital for Children. Every year, there are more than 300,000 visits from children from all 92 Indiana counties. That means almost everyone in Indiana knows a Riley family. Te doctors and researchers at Riley have the passion to heal our children. Tey have the science to fnd the answers. Te only thing holding them back is funding. Tat’s where we need you.

What we do: The Caroline Symmes Cancer Endowment is raising funds to create a Pediatric Non-Central Nervous System Solid Tumors Research Center at Riley Hospital for Children. Our start-up goal is $8 million. Reaching this goal would ensure rapid return on investments. This will be the only research center of its kind in the world, one that includes both clinical care and pediatric research to find new, lifesaving treatments for children battling high-risk tumors. Te Pediatric Non-CNS Solid Tumors Program includes two interrelated research strategies:

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 efort to save children’s lives.

Individualized profling — Our team of researchers will use gene profiling to identify biomarkers that predict which therapies will be most efective for each child. New cancer therapies — Tis work will involve developing new drugs that fght 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 cancerous tumor that grows in bones or sof tissue near bones. • Neuroblastoma–A malignant (cancerous) tumor that develops from nerve tissue.

Caroline Symmes Cancer Endowment 12441 Creekwood Lane, Carmel, IN 46032 www.CarolineSymmes.org Elizabeth Symmes 317.809.8534 Email: melizabethsymmes@gmail.com David Symmes 317.590.4680 Facebook: Caroline Symmes Cancer Endowment

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THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION

Who we are: Te Center for the Performing Arts is a 5-yearold nonproft organization responsible for the operation and programming of the center’s multidisciplinary performing arts campus in Carmel. Te campus is home to the Palladium, a 1,600-seat, acoustically magnificent concert hall; a 200seat versatile black box Studio Theater; and the 500-seat proscenium theater, The Tarkington. The Center for the Performing Arts is home to Actors Teatre of Indiana, Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre and 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. One of the center's most significant partnerships is its permanent affiliation with the Great American Songbook Foundation, with offices in the Palladium. Michael Feinstein, a fve-time Grammy-nominated artist, is considered one of the premier interpreters of American popular songs. He is nationally recognized for his commitment to the American Songbook, both celebrating its art and preserving its legacy for the next generation. Feinstein created the foundation in 2007 to ensure that the Great American Songbook would be celebrated for years to come. Te mission of the foundation is to inspire and educate by celebrating the Great American Songbook.

the Songbook Academy, which brings 40 students to Carmel to participate in an intensive learning environment. Te winner becomes the Songbook Youth Ambassador and performs with Michael Feinstein. Why we’re important: We bring the world to Central Indiana. In a world flled with demands for our time and attention, we provide an oasis to experience beauty through music, dance, theater and interactive children’s performances. The arts transform lives. How we afect the community: We provide access to worldclass artists in an intimate performance venue, plus education and outreach programs designed to build community, selfesteem and intergenerational understanding. How you can help: Join us today as a partner. Your generosity will provide performing arts experiences, intergenerational learning opportunities and cultural enrichment through programs for children, teens, adults, schools, families and community partners of all ages. Your investment helps make the magic happen. Join us today. Te Center for the Performing Arts 355 City Center Drive, Carmel, IN 46032 317.660.3373 (ofce); 317.843.3800 (tickets) www.TeCenterPresents.org | www.TeSongbook.org www.facebook.com/TeCenterforthePerformingArts www.facebook.com/SongbookFoundation

What we do: Te Center for the Performing Arts is a leader in the performing arts in one of the nation’s fastest-growing counties and has positively afected economic growth during the past fve years serving 615,000 patrons from all 92 counties in Indiana, 50 states and 22 countries. Located on the campus of the Center for the Performing Arts, the Great American Songbook Foundation is home to an archive and gallery housing rare collections and artifacts, such as the papers of Meredith Willson, who created “The Music Man.” Students and researchers utilize the collection to further their understanding of the repertoire and historic context of music that is truly American. Te Great American Songbook Foundation conducts educational programs such as

Tania Castroverde Moskalenko, president/CEO Diane Syrcle, VP of development dsyrcle@thecenterpresents.org Karen Kelsey, VP of the Great American Songbook Foundation kkelsey@thesongbook.org

CHILD ADVOCATES Who we are: Child Advocates’ volunteers represent the best interest of abused and neglected children in the Marion County child welfare system. Child Advocates recruits and thoroughly trains community volunteers who advocate in Marion County’s juvenile court cases based solely on the best interest of children who are victims of abuse or neglect. Formerly known as the Guardian Ad Litem Project and founded in Indianapolis in 1982, Child Advocates continues to fill the need for independent representation of abused and neglected children. Child Advocates represented more than 7,000 children in 2015.

2015. To address this drastic increase, Child Advocates is uniquely challenged to recruit at least 500 additional volunteer advocates to adequately serve the abused and neglected children currently flooding Marion County’s juvenile court system. Studies show that children with volunteer advocates are more likely to fnd a safe and permanent home, less likely to re-enter the system, spend less time in foster care, get more help while in the system and do much better in school. Volunteer advocates are a great investment for Indiana’s foster children. Volunteer advocacy reduces the state’s cost of caring for children in placement. By having a volunteer advocate dedicated to securing a child a permanent home as soon as possible, Child Advocates is saving the state millions of dollars in temporary placements.

What we do: Child Advocates acts as the juvenile court’s eyes and ears for children in foster care. Our advocates speak up on behalf of children and help them through what is ofen a confusing and scary time. Our advocates devote their attention to one child or a sibling group, closely monitoring each child’s situation and ensuring his or her needs are met. Volunteer advocates are often the only consistent adult presence in a foster child’s life. Our 68 staff members and 400 community volunteers help ensure that the rapidly growing number of children whose cases we monitor each year have a voice in court and are placed in a safe and permanent home.

How you can help: Give!: Donations are critical to the existence of our program. Gifs can go to Child Advocates’ mission or dedicated to specific programs, addressing issues such as education, racial equity and preparedness for adulthood. Child Advocates also seeks corporate sponsorships for our three major events benefting children in foster care: An Evening with Child Advocates, Child Advocates Superhero Run and Child Advocates Free Kids’ Fair. Volunteer: Our volunteer advocates are the foundation of our organization. Each volunteer is assigned to a child to advocate for his or her best interest in court. They provide judges the critical information needed to ensure that each child’s rights and needs are being attended to while in foster care. Volunteer advocates remain active in their child’s case until the child is placed in a loving, permanent home. For many abused children, a volunteer advocate is the only constant adult presence in their lives.

Why we’re important: Every day in Marion County, more than 20 children enter the child welfare system due to abuse and/or neglect. Many live in worlds so unlike our own, having never experienced a healthy and loving family environment. We make sure these children do not get lost in the system, that their needs are met during the course of their court cases and that safe, permanent homes are found for them as soon as possible. Imagine being a 4-year-old girl constantly living in fear of your mother’s boyfriend, who beats and burns you regularly for being a “bad girl.” Or a 9-year-old boy whose family life is a series of foster homes, drug-addicted parents and disappointment. We are dedicated to providing children like these the voices they so desperately deserve.

Child Advocates 8200 Haverstick Road, Suite 240 Indianapolis, IN 46240 317.205.3055 www.childadvocates.net facebook.com/IndyChildAdvocates @IndyCASA

How we afect the community: Child Advocates works to end the cycle of child abuse and its lingering effect on the social health of our community. The number of children in need increased dramatically from about 4,000 new cases in 2014 to more than 7,000 new cases in

Executive director: Cindy Booth Email: cindy@childadvocates.net

THE CHILDREN’S THERAPLAY FOUNDATION Who we are: Founded in 2001, Te Children’s TerAplay Foundation is a nonproft pediatric rehabilitation clinic in Carmel.

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. But that comes at a cost. Each hour of treatment costs Children’s TherAplay $225; however, the average insurance reimbursement is only $92. Your tax-deductible gift will help fill that gap and ensure that children with special needs continue to have access to these life-changing therapies. • Donate: To make a gif, visit childrenstheraplay.org/donate • Volunteer: To get involved, visit childrenstheraplay.org/volunteer • Join us: To learn about our events, visit childrenstheraplay.org/2016-calendar

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. Why we’re important: We help children with diagnoses such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder 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 keep up with their peers.

Te Children’s TerAplay Foundation 9919 Towne Road, Carmel, IN 46032 317.872.4166 info@childrenstheraplay.org childrenstheraplay.org facebook.com/childrenstheraplay @chldrntheraplay

How we afect 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 Emily, whose son Jackson receives physical and occupational therapies at Children’s TherAplay, describes the diference we make: “Jackson was unable to sit independently when we started (treatment at Children’s TherAplay), and within a month he was sitting! His mobility exploded over the next year and he is now propelling and navigating his own wheelchair and walking independently with a walker! Children’s TerAplay has given Jackson the confdence and independence to enjoy life!”

Hillary McCarley, executive director 317.616.1117 hmccarley@childrenstheraplay.org

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CHRISTAMORE HOUSE GUILD Who we are: Te Christamore House Guild, founded in 1908 by Martha Stewart Carey, is a nonproft organization that raises money for the Christamore House through fundraising eforts.

Author Beneft luncheon. Te proceeds from these events support Christamore House and Frances Carter Coburn Scholarship Fund. Scholarships are designed to offer supplemental college aid to students from the Haughville area. The financial contributions made by Christamore House Guild are the largest source of private support available to Christamore House.

What we do: We are dedicated to providing volunteer ser vices and financial support to the activities and programs of the historic Christamore House Family and Community Center. The Christamore House provides the very best in child and youth educational services, senior programming and life skills training to residents of Haughville and the near-Westside of Indianapolis. Its many programs include an early childhood education center, afterschool STEM, PREP and LEAP programs, a department to strengthen families, a senior citizen program and Indianapolis Police Athletic League/ Christamore House Boxing.

How can you help: Here are some ways you can help support Christamore House Guild: • We are always looking for new members to volunteer their time and resources. • We would also appreciate your generous support through corporate and individual sponsorships, fnancial contributions and donated auction items. Christamore House Guild 502 N. Tremont St., Indianapolis, IN 46222 317.635.7211 www.christamoreguild.org

Why we’re important: Through the years, the guild has grown from a small group of women working with immigrants settling in the Haughville area to a thriving service organization of more than 300 active and associate members. Te Christamore House Guild provides hundreds of volunteer hours annually to the Christamore House. Guild members volunteer in many ways at the house, including directly with children in the preschool or afterschool 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.”

Facebook: Christamore House Guild Twitter: @chguild Instagram: christamore_house_guild President: Angela Ostrowski 317.286.8618 angela_ostrowski@hotmail.com President-elect: Jennifer Mitchell 317.590.4091 jwademitch@aol.com

How we affect the community: The guild sponsors two major annual fundraisers: The Christamore Fall Fundraiser and Te Christamore House Guild’s Book &

CICOA AGING & IN-HOME SOLUTIONS Who We Are: CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions is a nonprofit providing the innovative answers, services and support you need to help your loved one remain at home in better health, with better care, at a lower cost. Since 1974, one call to CICOA links people with a range of home- and community-based services for older adults and people with disabilities to help them remain comfortably and safely at home and out of institutional care.

In fscal year 2015, CICOA handled 119,000 calls from people seeking information and assistance; brokered in-home care management services for 4,730 clients; delivered almost 500,000 meals; funded or directly provided 49,000 one-way trips; and completed 162 home accessibility modifcations. Our vision for Central Indiana is to be a community where older adults, those of any age with a disability and family caregivers fourish. Working with volunteers, donors, private businesses, nonprofit agencies and faith-based organizations, CICOA is helping to build and shape that future. Together, we believe we can make Central Indiana a vital community for all people.

What We Do: CICOA is not a government agency but oversees state and federal dollars and private donations to provide: • Accurate, unbiased answers about available public and private services related to aging, disability and family caregiving. • Advocacy for compassionate, cost-efective, long-term care options. • Appetizing, nutritionally balanced meals for at-risk individuals. • Caregiver respite and assistance. • Customized care plans for in-home services. • Funding for senior centers and community organizations. • Home modifcations — including bathrooms, grab bars, handrails and wheelchair ramps — to improve safety and accessibility. • Transportation services and discount travel vouchers for older adults and people with disabilities who don’t drive and have difculty accessing public transportation. • CICOA serves Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan and Shelby counties in Central Indiana.

How You Can Help: • CICOA will host its seventh annual Signature Breakfast from 7:30-9 a.m. April 21 at the 502 East Event Centre in Carmel. This “fundraising/friend raising” event is comprised of a free breakfast followed by a guest speaker, the Caregiver of the Year Award presentation and an opportunity for those attending to make a gif. Corporate sponsorship information is at cicoa.org/ events/signature-breakfast/. • Your philanthropic dollars enrich and improve lives every day in three areas: home modifcations, meals and transportation. Private donations provide meals for homebound seniors who have difculty accessing and preparing meals; fund trips for those who don’t drive and have difculty getting to dialysis treatments and essential services; pay for home modifcations to improve accessibility and safety; and provide the local match required to access federal grant dollars. You can make a diference at www.cicoa.org/donate. • CICOA can help your team organize group volunteer projects doing cleaning, moving, painting, simple household repairs or yard work. Volunteer information is at www.cicoa. org/donate-now/volunteer.

Why We’re Important: The aging of America provides challenges not only for our nation but also for nonprofits like CICOA that work locally to improve the lives of people with chronic health issues or disabilities that threaten their independence. For many, the greatest challenge is the availability of nonmedical support services critical to maintaining independence, dignity and quality of life: home modifications to improve safety and accessibility, nutritious meals, respite for the unpaid family caregiver and transportation to medical appointments. CICOA is poised to meet this challenge by seeking new revenue streams and philanthropic dollars to address the gap between community needs and resources.

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions 4755 Kingsway Drive, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46205-1572 317.254.5465 www.cicoa.org cicoa.org/facebook cicoa.org/twitter President and CEO: Orion H. Bell IV 317.803.6010 obell@cicoa.org

How We Affect the Community: CICOA offers 40 years of experience identifying resources that let a person remain at home for as long as possible in better health, with better care and with lower health care costs.

Vice president of development: Susan Cornacchione 317.803.6062 scornacchione@cicoa.org

COLLEGE MENTORS FOR KIDS Who we are: For 20 years, College Mentors for Kids has been building hope for a brighter future for kids and communities by empowering college students to be mentors to kids in need. Trough that innovative program, we change the lives of our “little buddies,” their families and our college students. College Mentors for Kids was founded by Indiana University graduates Heidi Schmidt and Kristin Huang, who wanted to improve kids’ lives by encouraging education. During a time when programs focused on older students, Heidi and Kristin took the bold approach of centering the program on elementary-aged kids, a period when habits are forming and a greater infuence could be made. Tey created a program model that matched the needs of young kids with the talents and enthusiasm of college students like themselves. After a year of planning, College Mentors for Kids opened its doors with pilot chapters at IU and Butler University, mentoring 30 kids. Today, we have grown to serve more than 2,200 kids through 2,500 college students at 33 colleges and universities in nine states.

How we afect the community: College Mentors for Kids is changing the lives of kids today and afecting their futures long afer they graduate from the program. Kids who once acted out begin to participate in activities. Little buddies do better in school, skip fewer days and think about what they want to do when they grow up. They have more selfconfdence, better interpersonal relationships and a desire to afect the world around them by giving back — all because their mentors helped them believe in themselves. A 2014 survey of former little buddies found that 80 percent graduated high school, and 75 percent enrolled in post-secondary education, both above the national averages for kids living in low-income homes. As one former little buddy, Heather, put it, “College Mentors taught me how important it is to stay focused in school and be involved because that’s really what makes you a well-rounded person.” Today, Heather is a student at Purdue University and a mentor in our program, paying it forward to a little buddy of her own. How you can help: There are many ways you can be a champion for kids in our community. • Our program is free to families, so your generous gif today helps assure a brighter future for a child tomorrow. You can change the lives of both college students and kids we serve by showing your support of mentoring. • Join Empower by making a gif of $1,000 or more, and you’ll have the opportunity to take part in special programs throughout the year and meet kids directly afected by your contribution. • Help us grow nationwide! Share university, elementary school or college student connections by reaching out to our director of expansion at expansion@collegementors.org.

What we do: College Mentors for Kids believes in the power of mentoring to transform lives. Utilizing the passion of college students, we connect them in one-onone relationships with kids in Grades 1-6. Each week kids come to campus and explore what college has to ofer. Little buddies and their mentors participate in hands-on, group activities while learning about higher education and careers, culture and diversity, and community service. Through activities and interactions with their mentors, kids begin to envision a brighter future. For college students, College Mentors for Kids is more than just another club. It’s an opportunity to be part of changing the lives of kids who live just minutes of campus. College students are trained to lead their peers and manage the chapter on their campus, giving them valuable experiences that changes the way they see the world.

College Mentors for Kids 212 W. 10th St., Suite B260 Indianapolis, IN 46202 317.921.1798 www.collegementors.org

Why we’re important: Te world is a challenging place for kids. Nearly a third of youth from low-income families fail to earn high school diplomas, a percentage roughly three times greater than that of youth from middle-income families. Tis limits their future success. Too many kids don’t realize how much potential they truly have. Mentoring ofers a proven strategy for improving their lives.

www.facebook.com/College-Mentors-for-Kids-140975633132/ @CollegeMentors CEO: Dennis Trinkle dtrinkle@collegementors.org

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COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK FOUNDATION Who we are: For four decades, Community Health Network Foundation has worked to raise and be a good steward of 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 in Central Indiana.

How we affect the community: Community Health Network was started in the 1950s by a group of men and women on the eastside of Indianapolis striving to improve 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 a new baby into the world knowing we’re playing a role in building a safer and healthier life for that child; when we help a neighbor who has behavioral health challenges find both healing and a job; when we provide a senior with a hot meal and a warm smile; when we give a cancer patient hope for a healthier future.

What we do: Our work is aligned with the future goals of Community Health Network, ensuring that donations are used to support the strategic growth of our nonprofit health care organization. In 2016, we will invest in cancer, behavioral, women’s, children’s and seniors’ services to ensure we provide exceptional care that is simply delivered. With donor support, we will expand our Cancer Patient Assistance Fund, strive to reduce the number of suicides in Indiana, focus on positive health outcomes for women of all ages and mark 40 years of service to Central Indiana.

How you can help: Join a committee for The Giving Gig, volunteer at one of our hospitals, share your story of exceptional care ofered by Community Health Network or participate on our Patient Advisory Council. To learn more, send an email to give@eCommunity.com or call 317.355.GIVE (355-4483).

Why we’re important: In 2015, we provided nearly $5 million — a record — in support of Community Health Network’s patients. Our work is all about helping patients in all stages of life: From newborns at Community Hospital North — home to the most births in the state — to seniors finding health in all seasons; from men and women with serious mental illness to youths grieving the loss of a parent, sibling or friend; from patients in a battle with cancer to those working to overcome addiction. Tanks to the generosity of our donors, we are able to come alongside each of these individuals and, together, help build a stronger foundation for health in Indiana.

Community Health Network Foundation 7240 Shadeland Station, Suite 125 Indianapolis, IN 46256 317.355.GIVE (4483) www.eCommunity.com/Foundation give@eCommunity.com Facebook: Community Health Network Foundation Twitter: @CHNw Joyce Irwin, president and CEO Kathy Chabenne, board chairwoman

DAMAR SERVICES Who we are: Every day, Damar Ser vices’ 900 staff members serve nearly 1,500 clients with 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. • 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: We don’t turn anyone away. Many of our clients have not had success in previous treatment settings, and more than nine out of 10 go on to live more independent lives in their communities. With one in 45 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 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 the Damar Services staf 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 combined with 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 aged 21 and younger who live on our campus as well as an additional 1,400 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. Damar provides a range of support services to our clients, including behavioral therapies (such as applied behavioral analysis and outpatient behavioral health), education, group living, independent living, medication and occupational, recreational, speech and vocational services.

Damar Foundation 6067 Decatur Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46241 317.856.5201 www.Damar.org Board chair: Pat Tynan President: Ken File Email: kenf@damar.org

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

Damar Services Facebook: facebook.com/DamarServices Board chair: Brad Linville President and CEO: Dr. Jim Dalton Email: jimd@damar.org

DIGDEEP Who we are: DIGDEEP is a human rights nonprofit working to ensure that every American has access to clean water, forever. Most Americans take water completely for granted. Taps and toilets make it easy to forget that water is a scarce resource and that whole communities of people — many right here in the United States — still don’t have clean water in their homes. We’re a committed group of engineers, teachers, mothers and everyday Americans working to end U.S. water poverty forever!

American families to our neighbors without clean water — DIGDEEP launched an annual 4Liters Challenge. Te campaign dares young Americans to live on just a gallon of water for 24 hours while raising money for communities in need. We also worked with educators to develop a free curriculum that brings the 4Liters Challenge into the classroom, exploring concepts like human rights, water conservation and social justice. Today, DIGDEEP projects deliver clean water to tens of thousands of people all over the world. Our work has been covered by NPR, The New York Times and CBS Sunday Morning and is supported by American companies like Ford. During the next few years, we’ll grow significantly in the United States, making sure that every American has enough water to live a normal, healthy life.

What we do: In communities without clean water — places like native reservations, rural or migrant settlements — we empower local people to build smart water systems that ft their needs. We drill wells, lay pipes and make home improvements. Our water access projects measurably improve standards like gender equity and access to education, making people healthier, happier and more equal. In communities that already have clean water, we help Americans better understand and care for their resources. Through curricular programs, online campaigns and live events, we teach people why water matters and how to better care for it.

How you can help: There are so many ways to make a diference here at home. Our supporters give generously to water projects, throw parties or fundraising events and build corporate partnerships. We’re proud to say that 100 percent of public donations support our projects. For example, a $3,100 taxdeductible donation covers the cost of an entire running water system for an American home; $270 covers the cost of local labor to install a system; and a donation of $14 will cover water delivery for one person for one month. Our administrative costs are covered by an exclusive group of philanthropists called the Water Council. Its members — who travel to the feld and have access to member-only events — commit more than $10,000 annually.

Why we’re important: DIGDEEP is the only organization working to end water poverty for 1.7 million Americans in the United States. Together, our access and education programs keep Americans from seeing themselves as “donors” or “recipients” by helping us realize that access to clean water is our shared right and responsibility.

DIGDEEP 3308 Descanso Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90026 323.250.3844 digdeep.org Facebook.com/digdeepwater Twitter: @digdeeph2o

How we afect the community: Our work began in 2011 in South Sudan. We spent two years doing international water projects before we began to hear about water poverty on the Navajo Reservation in 2013. In 2012 we began working on a remote corner of the Navajo Reservation, where 40 percent of people don’t have a tap or a toilet. Life for an American without clean water isn’t so different from life in rural South Sudan. Many women leave their homes to fetch water by bucket from streams and livestock ponds. Some melt snow in the winter or receive a small amount of water by truck. Water poverty in the United States has the same efect on health, education, gender equity and happiness that it does in other parts of the world. While many American families live without clean water, most of us continue to take water for granted. To ensure that our precious resources last — and to connect

Board member, secretary: Joni Smith Abdalla Indianapolis Email: joni@weebelievers.com 715.979.7209 Director of development: Tawny Valencia Los Angeles Email: tawny@digdeep.org 323.250.3944

EARLY LEARNING INDIANA Who we are: Early Learning Indiana is the largest and most venerable nonprofit early childhood education provider in the state, operating 11 high-quality Day Early Learning centers throughout Indianapolis. Our mission is to assure the highest level of early childhood education in Indiana. Child Care Answers and Partnerships for Early Learners are Early Learning Indiana’s two outreach programs. Child Care Answers, one of nine regional resource and referral agencies in Indiana, is a child care training and referral program that ser ves parents, child care providers and corporations as it works to enhance access to, and the quality of, child care services in Central Indiana. Partnerships for Early Learners is an innovative campaign to increase access to and qualit y of early ch ild ho o d pro g ramm ing across Ind iana . By 2020, Partnerships for Early Learners aims to ensure that 75 percent of Indiana’s children in child care or preschool are connected with a high-quality program and that their families are engaged and supported. Tis goal will be made possible through five core strategies: capacity-building , family engagement, innovation and leadership, quality improvement and workforce development.

In our Day Early Learning centers, we surround our children with vibrant classrooms and enriching curriculum enhancements using the philosophy of child-centered learning in daily activities, artist residencies and interactive arts education experiences. Children who have exposure to an exciting array of experiences become passionate learners as they grow older. Beyond our centers, families throughout Indiana beneft from our work to expand the quality and accessibility of these experiences. The benefits of early learning programs have a lasting, meaningful efect on children and communities. How we affect the community: Through our Day Early Learning centers, we serve 1,350 children ages 6 weeks to 6 years annually. More than half of those children come from low-income families and receive some financial assistance. Through our Tuition Assistance Program, we provide scholarships to families in need, enabling all families to choose high-quality, accredited care and education for their children, improving their quality of life and preparing them for academic success. Our Tuition Assistance Program has a dual beneft; in addition to enabling children to attend our centers, it lets parents work or go to school full time, which helps stabilize families and put them on the path to selfsufficiency. Comprehensive and accessible early childhood education programs are the most widely recognized and efective intervention strategy for children and families living in poverty. Tere is no better investment than in the life of a child and the future of Central Indiana families.

What we do: Early Learning Indiana employs a researchbased curriculum in every classroom that addresses a child’s cognitive, emotional, physical and social growth with opportunities for each child to explore and learn. Early Learning Indiana takes a comprehensive approach to ensure a child’s complete well-being by providing dental clinics, early identification of special needs and coordination with intervention specialists, health and immunization clinics, nutritious meals, plenty of physical activity and vision screening and referrals. Solid foundations built early in life mean that children transition better into elementary school and continue their path of learning. Our work with regional and statewide partners further demonstrates our commitment to high-impact opportunities for children and families.

How you can help: Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to Early Learning Indiana. Your support goes directly toward our Tuition Assistance Program, which enables children access to high-quality early education programming, helping prepare them for success in kindergarten, and it lets parents go to work or attend school full time. Your gif will help change a life, change a family and build a better community.

Why we’re important: Research tells us that the most critical time in a child’s development is the frst fve years of life. During these years, children learn to understand their own feelings, develop empathy for others and learn how to build relationships. Without these skills, children often demonstrate persistent physical aggression and anti-social behavior as they grow older.

Early Learning Indiana 615 N. Alabama St., Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204 317.636.9197 EarlyLearningIN.org Facebook: DayEarlyLearning Twitter: @EarlyLearningIN

EASTER SEALS CROSSROADS Who we are: Easter Seals Crossroads is the Easter Seals afliate for Central Indiana. For almost 80 years, we have helped people with disabilities and special needs turn goals into achievements. With community support, we help people achieve their maximum levels of independence as they live, learn, work and play.

How you can help: Community support greatly enhances our ability to assist individuals with disabilities, special needs and challenges realize their goals and achievements. 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. Attend an event. Easter Seals Crossroads has great events that help support our purpose, with proceeds benefiting our services and programs. Join us at Bingo Bonanza or Ability Lunch. • Bingo Bonanza is crazy-fun bingo that redefines the concept of bingo. Held each year in February at Northside Knights of Columbus, Bingo Bonanza literally rocks the building. Our partner, Century 21 Scheetz, helps make this a fantastic event. • Our Ability Lunch in the spring is a celebration of ability. We have terrific speakers who promote our mission through their stories of achievement and ability. Our May 4 lunch, sponsored by Community Health Network, will feature Sam Schmidt of Schmidt Peterson Motorsports. Donate. Donations help us assist children and adults achieve 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 afected by disabilities or special needs.

What we do: Our purpose is to improve the lives of children and adults with special needs, disabilities or challenges by promoting inclusion, independence and dignity. Why we’re important: Many people we serve have no other means of accessing assistance; their needs would go unmet without our programs. Without us, who would be there for Chris – a young family man who had a tumor removed from his spine, which resulted in paralysis? He needed a new way to drive his car to remain independent. Our driver evaluation and training program assessed his needs and found solutions so he could return to his busy family life and continue his education to prepare for employment. Without us, who would be there for Kayla – a 9-yearold who sufered a traumatic brain injury afer an accident at 1½ years of age? Doctors told her family she would never walk, play or communicate. Because of our therapy services, Kayla is walking, playing and learning to communicate. Without us, who would be there for Alfred – an Army veteran who needed support and employment? We worked with Alfred to evaluate his needs, which included a job and stable housing. Alfred knows that we will continue to be there for him if his needs change – just as he was there for our country while he served in the Army.

Easter Seals Crossroads 4740 Kingsway Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46205 317.466.1000

How we affect the community: We help make positive outcomes for the many people who use our services. Each year we serve over 6,500 individuals with disabilities or special needs. Our services include outpatient therapy services for children; employment and veteran services; assistive technology services; deaf community services; and an industrial division/social enterprise that offers employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and generates income for underfunded services.

www.eastersealscrossroads.org Facebook: facebook.com/EasterSealsCrossroads Twitter: twitter.com/escrossroads President/CEO: J. Patrick Sandy Board chair: Stephen D. Orander

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

The foundation also supports the various other programs within Eskenazi Health, Marion County Public Health Department, Indianapolis EMS and Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County to help facilitate their contributions within our community.

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-efective, patient-centered health care to the residents of Central Indiana for more than 155 years.Eskenazi Health features: • Te 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. • Eleven Eskenazi Health Center primary care clinics. • Various high-quality programs dedicated to specifc populations, such as senior care, women's and children's services or teen and adolescent care. • Te sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider. With devoted staff, state-of-the-art medicine and comprehensive wraparound services, Eskenazi Health strives to help all those in need in our community. In October 2015, Eskenazi Health unveiled the Sandra Eskenazi Center for Brain Care Innovation. Tis groundbreaking center is the frst of its kind to integrate cutting-edge research into brain health with high-quality, patient-centered primary care in that area. Starting right here in Indianapolis, but eventually reaching worldwide, the Sandra Eskenazi Center will bring new hope to those with Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other brain-related issues.

How we affect the community: Eskenazi Health's mission is to advocate, care, teach and serve in its effort to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to residents of Marion County. Eskenazi Health strives to serve as a valuable resource for the Indianapolis community, ofering a variety of programs and services to meet the unique and ever-changing needs of our community’s residents. Eskenazi Health is a place where everyone can feel welcome and rely on for help. Eskenazi Health is home to the first of two adult Level I trauma centers in Indiana and the region’s only adult burn center. It is the primary teaching hospital for Indiana University School of Medicine and hosts 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 100,000 visits to the Michael & Susan Smith Emergency Department. How you can help: You can help by sharing our story, providing a financial contribution or participating in Eskenazi Health Stride (May 14) or our golf outing ( June 27). More information about our events and programs may be found on our website. Eskenazi Health Foundation 720 Eskenazi Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202 317.880.4900 EskenaziHealthFoundation.org www.facebook.com/pages/ Eskenazi-Health-Foundation/326507574094698 Twitter: @Eskenazi_HF

Why we’re important: Philanthropy is a very important piece of Eskenazi Health. More than $87 million was raised through the Eskenazi Health Campaign to build the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital. In October 2015, Eskenazi Health Foundation embarked on a new, $50 million campaign to establish the Sandra Eskenazi Center for Brain Care Innovation and facilitate its vision to “transform brain health for all, now.”

President and CEO: Ernest Vargo II, CFRE Email: Ernie.Vargo@EskenaziHealthFoundation.org

EXODUS REFUGEE IMMIGRATION Who we are: Every day, millions of courageous people 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 ofered them a place to call home. We began our work serving Cuban refugees who had arrived as part of the Mariel boatlif in 1980. Since that time, Exodus has helped thousands of refugees from more than 20 countries establish new lives in Indiana. As an independent, nonsectarian agency, Exodus is part of a network that works with Church World Service and Episcopal Migration Ministries in resettling refugees. Our board of directors, staf and volunteers are passionate about securing the dignity and human rights of people around the globe.

adversity they have experienced, most refugees who make their home in Indianapolis are eager to engage the challenges and opportunities that the U.S. ofers to make a better life for themselves and their families. By having their basic needs met during the core resettlement period and beyond, combined with 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 work force. Refugees enrich our community as homeowners, employees, business owners and civic leaders. We are proud to be a 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 and clothing, plus 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 2015, we welcomed 892 refugees from countries such as Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Iraq, Myanmar (formerly Burma) and Syria.

How you can help: Tere are many ways you can welcome refugees and help them rebuild their lives. Consider engaging your house of worship, youth group, school or family in doing 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. Mentoring is a great way to engage your entire family in welcoming refugees. You can also make a diference with a fnancial gif 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: Tere are more refugees in the world today than at any point since World War II, and more than half are children. It is the greatest humanitarian crisis of our time. More than 60 million people are displaced around the world, and 20 million meet the United Nation’s definition of a refugee: “a refugee is 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 country’s 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 1125 Brookside Ave., Suite C9 Indianapolis, IN 46202 317.921.0836 www.exodusrefugee.org Facebook: Exodus Refugee Immigration Twitter: @Exodus Refugee Interim executive director: Cole Varga Email: cvarga@exodusrefugee.org Director of development and communications: Elizabeth Standiford Email: estandiford@exodusrefugee.org Director of outreach and immigration services: Megan Hochbein Email: mhochbein@exodusrefugee.org

How we afect the community: Exodus engages the Central Indiana community in the global humanitarian work of ofering protection and opportunity to refugees. Despite the

Board chair: Susan Hutchens

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FAIRBANKS Who we are: Fairbanks is a nonprofit drug and alcohol treatment and recovery center dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals, families and communities affected by the disease of addiction. With more than 70 years of experience helping people move toward a better life through addiction recovery, Fairbanks is one of the oldest independent alcohol and drug treatment centers in America. With more than 300 employees, we live by the values of courage, hope, serenity, trust and wisdom.

need of charity care. We offer the same private, expert care and support to everyone. We do it proudly — and with love, hope and pride — 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are always here for those who need us. How we afect the community: Each year we help 20,760 of our most vulnerable residents and families get their lives back and stay connected through treatment, recovery, family support, education and more. As we focus our eforts and resources on addiction recovery, we are taking steps toward a better future not just for the people we serve but also for their families and communities. Likewise, we do our best to spread the word about the disease of addiction — its effect on our children, families, schools and community — and how with your help, Fairbanks can make a positive diference in the fght against it.

What we do: As experts in addictions, focused on recovery, we strive to help men, women and adolescents struggling with addiction reclaim their lives through a full spectrum of safe and caring addiction treatment and recovery programs, education and training. Caring, customized and professional services are provided through the following programs: • Inpatient alcohol and drug detoxifcation and rehabilitation services for men, women and adolescents; • Intensive day and evening outpatient and recovery management programs for adults, adolescents and their families; substance abuse education; support groups; tobacco cessation; alumni events; and volunteer programs; • Gender-specifc, extended residential treatment programs at La Verna Lodge for men and women in Central Indiana; • Hope Academy, a state-accredited, public charter recovery high school in Indianapolis; • Supportive Living Program for men and women in Indianapolis; and • Assessments, intensive outpatient services, substance abuse education and marijuana education for men, women and adolescents at Fairbanks’ ofces in Kokomo and Plainfeld.

How you can help: At Fairbanks and Hope Academy, contributions are transformed into hope. Each gift has a direct and immediate effect on the lives of our patients, students and their families by letting Fairbanks continue providing the best treatment and recovery programs, education and facilities. Without a doubt, your donation ofers hope and healing to those who need it most. Fairbanks 8102 Clearvista Parkway Indianapolis, IN 46256 317.849.8222 www.fairbankscd.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/fairbankscd Board chairman: Faraz Abbasi

Why we’re important: Fairbanks specializes in providing treatment and recovery support to men, women and adolescents facing addiction. Addiction is a disease that can afect anyone at any time, and our patients represent all walks of life — from celebrities and afuent families seeking confidential services to those with financial challenges in

President and CEO: Kent L. Brown, FACHE Director of development & alumni relations: Katy Crichlow Cummings, CFRE Email: ccrichlow@fairbankscd.org 317.572.9398

FORTUNE ACADEMY

formerly The Hutson School

FORTUNE ACADEMY W ho we ar e: Fo r tun e Ac a d emy i s a nati o na l l y recognized nonprofit private school serving children in Grades 1-12 with language learning differences and attention defcit disorder/attention defcit hyperactivity disorder, or ADD/ADHD. We are de dicate d to educating and equipping students with language learning diferences to become competent and confdent lifelong learners. We are accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States, Academy of OrtonGillingham Practitioners and Educators out of New York and International Dyslexia Association. We are ranked 18th in the nation by “Masters in Special Education Guide, 2014.”

How we affect the community: Fortune Academy Outreach services support community needs in the following ways: We ofer free Early Childhood Screenings for 5- to 7-year-olds once per month. Fortune Academy is also the new site for the Dyslexia Institute of Indiana’s summer camp — Camp Delafield — for children with dyslexia. We offer Orton-Gillingham teacher training (home of the Fortune-Delafield Scholar Program) and tutoring after regular school hours. We also provide free monthly Adult Education Seminars on our website and YouTube channels. Our Fortune Academy Facebook, Twitter and blog sites also ofer free valuable information to anyone seeking education about learning differences, resources, continued education and advocacy.

What we do: We specialize in individualized instruction. Our school is designed to meet the needs of each student utilizing the Orton-Gillingham Approach in a 6-to-1 student-teacher ratio setting. Through diagnostic and prescriptive teaching, we teach to students’ strengths and remediate areas of weakness. We ofer three diploma tracks: General Diploma, Core 40 and Honors.

How you can help: Don’t wait! When parents sense their child is struggling in school, please call us. We can help parents navigate next steps in obtaining a proper diagnosis for their child and where to seek help for that diagnosis. If the scope of that challenge is a learning diference such as ADD/ADHD, auditory processing, dysgraphia, dyslexia or a nonverbal learning diference, we can help. A phone call to Fortune Academy is the frst step.

Why we’re important: Dyslexia affects one in five children; ADD/ADHD affects one in 10 children. Despite having average to above-average potential to learn, these students struggle in typical education settings. Many of these learners experience great frustration, loss of confidence and school failure long before they are properly diagnosed and supported. While individuals vary in the severity of their learning difference — dyslexia, dysgraphia, auditory processing , nonverbal learning differences and ADD/ADHD — we know all these children learn differently and benefit from early intervention and multisensory systematic direct instruction. Fortune Academy meets the needs of these students by pairing exceptional staf with optimal learning environments to promote successful learning. All teachers are mentors at Fortune Academy and teach using the Orton-Gillingham Approach — which is systematic, diagnostic and prescriptive for each student.

Fortune Academy 5616 Lawton Loop East Drive Indianapolis, IN 46250 317.377.0544 www.thefortuneacademy.org Facebook: Fortune-Academy Twitter: Fortune Academy Blog: https://thefortuneacademy.wordpress.com/ YouTube: FortuneAcademy Head of school: Janet George, M.S., M.Ed., Fellow, Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators Assistant head of school: Lori Jones Director of development: Andrea Corey Receptionist: Amy Robinson

of Greater Indianapolis

GIRLS INC. OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS Who we are: Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis inspires all girls to be strong, smart and bold, enabling them to be confident in their own skin, prepared for their futures, proud of who they are and ready to take their place in the world. We provide girls in the Indianapolis community with life-changing experiences and solutions to unique challenges they face. The Girls Inc. experience consists of people, an environment and programming that, together, empower girls to succeed.

see college as attainable and explore nontraditional fields such as STEM. Informed by the experiences of girls and their families, Girls Inc. National works with policymakers to advocate on key legislation and initiatives. Girls Inc. girls develop self-confdence and understand their self-worth. We advocate for an equitable society that celebrates girls for their unique strengths and contributions. How you can help: Volunteers engage girls at partner locations throughout greater Indianapolis using our fun, hands-on and highly researched curriculum. We equip volunteer teams with easy-to-use lesson plans and program supplies, and we provide comprehensive training and support. Volunteering for Girls Inc. is a convenient and meaningful way to afect Greater Indianapolis girls. For help identifying the right volunteer opportunity for you, contact Hazel Owens, volunteer partnership coordinator, at 317.522.2610. By making a gift, donors let Girls Inc. have a greater effect on the girls we serve. About 70 cents of every dollar given to Girls Inc. goes directly to the girls. Your support is used to train and support volunteers, provide program supplies, staf transportation to and from programs, support staf salaries and more. Visit girlsincindy.org/give/ to make a donation.

What we do: Girls Inc. gives girls the right tools and support to succeed, including trained professionals who mentor them in a safe, girls-only environment; peers who share their drive and aspirations; and research-based programming. Girls Inc. programs align with one of three categories: Strong, healthy relationships; smart college and career planning; and bold, empowered girls. Each Girls Inc. program is outcome-based and age-appropriate. Our curricula actively engages girls in experiential learning that recognizes the knowledge and experience each girl brings to the program. Why weâ€™re important: One-third of girls in Grades 6-10 are victims of bullying. Increasingly, bullying is online or via text. Building strong, healthy relationships takes practice and skills. Strong programs help girls develop the communication skills they need to manage their friendships, as well as family and dating relationships. Girls are just as likely as boys to enjoy science class but only half as likely to pursue science careers. Smart programs help girls increase their financial knowledge, explore their educational and career options and participate in hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities. While 38 percent of girls think theyâ€™re overweight, medically, only 10 percent are. Bold programs help girls become aware of and dispel the gender stereotypes they encounter in the media, improve their self-confidence and learn ways to increase their personal safety

Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis 3935 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46208 317.283.0086 girlsincindy.org Facebook: Girls Incorporated of Greater Indianapolis Twitter: @GirlsIncIndy President and CEO: Patricia Wachtel Email: pwachtel@girlsincindy.org 317.522.2601 Vice President of development and public relations: Lee Ann Jourdan Email: ljourdan@girlsincindy.org 317.522.2603

How we affect the community: In the 2015, we offered programs to 3,709 girls in the Indianapolis community. They participated in 407 total programs facilitated by 310 volunteers. At the local level, Girls Inc. girls learn to set and achieve goals, boldly confront challenges, resist peer pressure,

Board chair: Linda Hicks

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HORIZON HOUSE Who we are: Horizon House is a full-service agency that connects individuals and families experiencing homelessness with integrated, comprehensive services. We provide a safe place and basic services for our ”neighbors,” serving them with dignity and respect as they take steps towards a more stable life. As Indianapolis’ only secular homeless agency, Horizon House served more than 3,300 unique individuals ranging in age from infant to 80 in 2015.

human beings, and providing concrete services that address even their most basic survival needs, Horizon House creates a space in which individuals can get their lives back on track. Whether it’s overcoming trauma, fnding a job or managing an illness, our neighbors are taking steps toward re-engaging with their community and giving back to our city. Support for Horizon House makes our community a safer, brighter, more welcoming place for all.

What we do: We start by welcoming anyone who is experiencing homelessness and treating all with respect, dignity and hospitality. Horizon House provides basic services like showers, laundry, mail pickup and more that most individuals take for granted. In addition, our neighbors can access on-site case management, integrated/holistic medical and mental health care provided by Eskenazi Health, legal services from Indiana Legal Services and job readiness services, including a referral to WorkOne for job training — all within Horizon House’s facility, which is within walking distance of Downtown and most of the shelters. Our street outreach team visits and offers services to people who typically don’t visit shelters — in camps, under bridges or wherever they are staying in the city.

How you can help: The demand for services continues to increase, and we welcome your support in the form of financial contributions, in-kind donations, event participation and volunteer activity. Your gift makes a deep and lasting effect on thousands of individuals, one person at a time. If you would like to learn more about our programs and services or take a tour of our facility, please contact a member of our leadership team. Horizon House 1033 E. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 317.423.8909 www.horizonhouse.cc Facebook: horizonhouseindy Twitter: @HorizonHouseIN

Why we’re important: At Horizon House, it is not only our comprehensive array of services but our philosophy and values that set us apart. We spend time building trust with each neighbor, learning who they are and where they want to go, then provide guidance and help necessary for each person to end his or her homelessness — everything from clothes and bus passes to job training and housing. Our homeless neighbors are individuals, and each has an individual story. People experiencing homelessness have to struggle to survive from one day to the next. We work alongside our neighbors to help them fnd long-term solutions toward self-sufciency and healthy, productive lives.

Teresa Wessel, executive director teresaw@horizonhouse.cc 317.396.6344 Leslie Kelly, director of programs lesliek@horizonhouse.cc 317.396.6357 Scott Collins, Director of Operations scottc@horizonhouse.cc 317.396.6345

How we affect the community: Horizon House is a leader in reaching out to those experiencing homelessness in Central Indiana, addressing the many causes and facets of homelessness. By treating all of our neighbors with the respect and dignity we believe should be accorded to all

Mary Stickelmaier, Director of development & communications marys@horizonhouse.cc 317.396.6342

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INDIANAPOLIS ART CENTER

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

connect the community with the artwork of local, regional and national artists. Our outreach programs take art outside of our building to provide high-quality art education to underserved youth at 18 after-school sites and incarcerated youth in the Marion County Jail. Outreach also provides a Teen Art Council; a mentoring program with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Indiana and Starfsh Initiative; 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. While our work might look like glass blowing or shaping clay from the outside, the real outcome happens inside – in forging pride, friendships, growth, hope and much more. 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: Te 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 the 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 is fun and rewarding.

Indianapolis Art Center 820 E. 67th St., Indianapolis, IN 46220 317.255.2464 www.indplsartcenter.org Facebook: facebook.com/indplsartcenter Instagram: Instagram.com/indplsartcenter Pinterest: Pinterest.com/indplsartcenter Twitter: twitter.com/indplsartcenter

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

President and executive director: Patrick Flaherty Chairman of the board: Steve Head Director of development: Erin Dufy

INDIANAPOLIS CHILDREN’S CHOIR Who we are: Te Indianapolis Children’s Choir is one of the largest and most well-known children’s choirs in the world. Founded by Artistic Director Henry Leck, ICC serves more than 5,000 Central Indiana children each year ranging in age from 18 months to 18 years. On top of maintaining a full concert season and nearly 100 local community performances each year, ICC singers have traveled the globe and performed in some of the world’s most recognized venues and events, including Carnegie Hall, FINA World (swimming) Championships, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, NCAA Women’s Final Four, Super Bowl, Sydney Opera House and the Vatican. As an ambassador for Indianapolis throughout the world, ICC has shared the character of Indianapolis through high-quality music and the singers’ professional conduct.

models. They thrive in this environment, gaining selfrespect, developing maturity and finding purpose. They also learn crucial life skills like time management, positive self-expression and self-discipline. How we affect the community: ICC conducts more than 100 classes and rehearsals on a weekly basis in communities across Central Indiana. ICC also makes its programs available to low-income students with a tuition assistance program, ofers free professional development to music teachers in public schools and provides a choral program for singers with developmental disabilities. Tere is a place for every child to sing with the ICC. Former ICC singers serve as leaders and engaged residents in Indianapolis, drawing on the skills and values they learned while singing with the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. Te ICC’s strong alumni network also helps connect the choir to the community and provides opportunities for alumni to stay involved with ICC.

What we do: ICC’s mission is to nurture and inspire student achievement through high-quality music education and the pursuit of artistic excellence in choral music performance. Te musical product of ICC singers is impressive — and yet it is only the most visible part of ICC’s efect. Te process of disciplined rehearsal and artistic study creates a vehicle for the pursuit of excellence and also afects personal and social development. ICC believes in the importance of music education for all children in the community — bridging cultures, economic backgrounds and ethnicities. During the past 30 years, ICC has built a local, national and international reputation for the high-quality music education it provides for students and its resources for teachers.

How you can help: Only half of the ICC’s annual expenses are covered by tuition, ticket sales and other earned revenue. The remaining funding depends upon generous individual donations (including planned gifs), corporate contributions and grants. Contact Dave Riggs, director of development, for more information about making an investment in the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. Indianapolis Children’s Choir 4600 Sunset Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46208 317.940.9640 icchoir.org

Why we’re important: Te Indianapolis Children’s Choir has a legacy of developing young musicians into highachieving, civically engaged adults. Today’s young people face many challenges, and it is by working through these challenges that they learn to grow. In the ICC community, children learn self-discipline, work collaboratively with peers and fourish under the guidance of caring adult role

Founder/artistic director: Henry Leck Executive director: Don Stefy Director of development: Dave Riggs

INDY YOGA MOVEMENT Who we are: Indy Yoga Movement is a group of 200-hour yoga trained instructors who are bringing yoga to our Indiana school students. Four years ago, Indy Yoga Movement (IYM) humbly began when Dr. John Jarrett and Suzy Bindley answered the request from Warren Central High School to bring yoga to a group of students identifed as the most likely not to graduate. Tese students, the faculty and administration felt that yoga was so benefcial that requests continued for more yoga. Upon the recommendation of Karen Fox, owner of Te Yoga Studio, we formed a nonproft corporation in July 2014. Since then, IYM also has presented programs for Broad Ripple Magnet High School for the Arts and Humanities, Creekside Middle School, Fishers High School, Gambold Preparatory Magnet High School, Girl Scouts Fiesta Camp, Heron High School, H.L. Harshman Magnet Middle School, Horizons at St. Richard’s (Indianapolis Public Schools summer school), La Plaza, Little Flower Catholic School, Pike faculty, Pike High School, School for Community Learning (formerly Project Libertas) and Zionsville High School.

What the experts say: “… study reports that movement and stimulation of balance greatly assist attentional disorders and improve reading.” — Dr. Hilde L. Mosse, “Te Complete Handbook of Children’s Reading Disorders,” 1982 “Exercise is really for the brain, not the body. It afects mood, vitality, alertness, and feelings of well-being.” — John J. Ratey, M.D., Harvard Medical School

What we do: Indy Yoga Movement brings the physical exercise of yoga and breath work into the schools so all students can gain the balance, strength and emotional clarity that yoga provides. Universal truths of awareness, cleanliness of body, contentment, honesty, not being possessive, not hurting others or self, not stealing, purity of thought and word, refection and self-discipline lead to accomplishment.

How you can help: A gif of $20 pays for one yoga mat. A gif of $50 pays for one yoga class. A gif of $100 pays for fve yoga mats. A gif of $300 pays for an entire day of yoga at a school. A gif of $500 pays for 25 mats and cleaning supplies. A gif of $1,000 pays for 50 mats and cleaning supplies. A gif of $2,500 pays for a semester of yoga at an all-day program. A gif of $5,000 pays for an entire school year of yoga at an all-day program.

How we afect the community: Yoga is a means to reach our youth in Indiana. Te Bent on Learning statistics above tell us that yoga can make a real quantifable diference in the lives of our children and, hence, our own. Indy Yoga Movement has already taught more than 6,000 Central Indiana schoolchildren. We have initiated a weekend yoga intensive training program called C.A.L.M. (Cultivating Awareness through Learning and Movement) to extend our reach throughout Indiana and beyond. We have continual requests from schools and community programs for us to bring our yoga program to youths.

Why we’re important: Multiple studies demonstrate the efcacy and benefts of yoga among children: Academic • Improved test scores, increased participation in class, improvements on emotional response (Siar), 2004 Behavioral • Dramatic decreases in violence and aggression: One study saw a 93 percent decrease in hitting. (Marie, MA, SYT), 2008 • Reduction in maladaptive behaviors, including irritability, lethargy, social withdrawal, hyperactivity and noncompliance (Koenig), 2012 Emotional • Creates signifcant gains in emotional regulation (Daly, Haden, Hagins, Papouchis, Ramirez), 2015 • Improves mood and decreases anxiety (Streeter, MD), 2010 Physical • Regulates the nervous system by increasing the body’s ability to respond to stress (Streeter, MD), 2012 • Increases parasympathetic activity (the relaxation response) and heart rate variability

Indy Yoga Movement is grateful for your generosity. Indy Yoga Movement 13243 Dumbarton St., Carmel, IN 46032 317.440.5624 indyyogamovement.org Facebook: Indy Yoga Movement Instagram: indyyogamovement Twitter: Indyyogamvmt email: info@indyyogamovement, Suzybindley@gmail.com Co-founder, president, executive director: Suzy Bindley Treasurer: Jef Vogel Publicist: Melissa Okeley Co-founder: Karen Fox Board members: Kelly French, Michael Kessler, Melanie Priest, Elizabeth Rudolph

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INDIANA STATE CHAPTER

JDRF

Who we are: JDRF is the leading global organization funding Type 1 diabetes research. Our strength lies in our exclusive focus and singular infuence on the worldwide efort to end T1D.

How you can help: There are many ways you can invest your time, treasures and talents with JDRF. One way to participate is by purchasing a table, ticket or sponsorship for our annual gala. Another way to help is by participating in or sponsoring the Indianapolis One Walk. The proceeds support our mission to cure, prevent and treat Type 1 diabetes and its complications. Volunteering is also an opportunity. Whether you volunteer for events or in the ofce, we always need help.

What we do: JDRF works every day to change the reality of this disease for millions of people — and to prevent anyone else from ever knowing it — by funding research, advocating for government support of research and new therapies, ensuring new therapies come to market and connecting and engaging the Type 1 diabetes community.

JDRF Indiana 10401 N. Meridian St., Suite 150, Indianapolis, IN 46290 317.469.9604 jdrf.org facebook.com/JDRFIndiana

Why we’re important: Founded by parents determined to find a cure for their children with Type 1 diabetes, JDRF expanded through grassroots fundraising and advocacy eforts to become a powerhouse in the scientifc community with more than 100 U.S. locations and six international afliates. We have funded nearly $2 billion in research and made signifcant progress in understanding and fighting the disease. We must keep up the pace of funding so progress doesn’t slow or stop.

Executive Director: Linda Gann lgann@jdrf.org 317.308.4919 President: Bruce Kidd Senior vice president, business development at Walker Information bkidd@walkerinfo.com 317.843.3939

How we affect the community: Our signature events, the Promise Gala and Indianapolis One Walk, connect the community in large proportions to the trials and tribulations of Type 1 diabetes. For 2015, the Indiana Chapter of JDRF raised more than $2.5 million to help create a world without Type 1 diabetes.

JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS Who we are: Te Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis is a vibrant network of agencies, people, programs and services that maintains and strengthens 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.

to seek permanent legacy gifts, which will 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. Tese legacy gifts support the operation and existence of vital Jewish organizations, which are the cornerstones of our community. How you can help: Volunteer with us! We are the gateway to involvement in the local Jewish community. Volunteers are the backbone of fundraising, governance and oversight. They participate in our allocations and planning process and serve on our boards. Te federation provides leadership development opportunities, including local programs, national conferences and international travel. There is something for everyone, and we are committed to helping community members fnd their passion within our network of Jewish organizations. Make a donation or create a legacy gif! Big or small, every dollar amount helps. Te annual campaign, our planned giving and endowment program, and the Life & Legacy program provide the resources that allow our donors to afect our 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. Partner with us! We welcome partnership opportunities through our corporate sponsorship program. Te federation and its agencies work together with other organizations to create dynamic programming for the entire community.

What we do: Te 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. Tanks to our donors’ generosity, we can: • Help a hungry family get the food it needs at Popsie’s Pantry; assist Jewish Family Services at Te Albert and Sara Reuben Senior & Community Resource Center in helping an elderly neighbor live independently at home; and provide care for a cherished community member at Hooverwood nursing home. • Provide education and training for children at the Bureau of Jewish Education; let kids experience Jewish summer camps and Israel; and ensure a vibrant Jewish Community Center with important programs for people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, interests and religions. • Aid the Jewish Community Relations Council in safeguarding the rights of Jews and other groups you may be afliated with while promoting a just and democratic society in Indiana and around the world. • 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 Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.726.5450 www.jewishindianapolis.org Faccbook: www.faccbook.com/JFGindy Twitter: @JFGindy

How we affect the community: The Jewish Federation, its beneficiary agencies and its programs likely affect your life, no matter what religion you are. Maybe you are 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 are afliated with, or a family in need at your ofce may receive support from our food pantry at Jewish Family Services. In 2015, we launched the Life & Legacy program, which brings local Jewish organizations and synagogues together

Executive vice president: Debra Barton Grant Email: dbartongrant@jfgi.org

President: Ofer Korin

Chief philanthropy ofcer, Planned Giving and Endowment: Katy Cantor Email: kcantor@jfgi.org Annual campaign director: Margo Fox Email: mfox@jfgi.org Chief fnancial ofcer: Erica Crowell Email: ecrowell@jfgi.org

THE JULIAN CENTER Who we are: The Julian Center was founded in 1975 with funding from the Lilly Endowment, United Way of Central Indiana and The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis. From our origins as an information and referral hotline for women struggling with abuse, we have grown into an agency that provides a multitude of residential and nonresidential services to all victims of domestic and sexual violence, wraparound support for victims and their children and prevention education and outreach. We serve survivors of every age, gender, race, ethnic background, faith and socio-economic circumstance. Our ultimate goal? To end the generational cycle of violence and create a community where everyone is safe and respected.

or immediately aferward. Te brave women and men who do fee domestic and sexual violence rely on Te Julian Center for a secure place to live and get help as they work toward secure, safe housing, stable employment and a life where they are safe and respected. We ofer longer-than-average shelter stays to ensure the fnancial security and stability necessary to prevent survivors from returning to abusive situations. Our setting is purposefully designed to create a calming environment where many of individuals’ basic needs are taken care. Survivors can then focus on developing the skills and resources they need to rebuild their self-esteem and achieve independence through job readiness programs and individualized counseling and therapy.

What we do: While our emergency shelter remains the cornerstone of Te Julian Center’s services, our work reaches far beyond the walls of our shelter to transform the lives of survivors and their families. Through individualized plans and the following comprehensive services, we help survivors recognize their strengths and gain the skills and confidence they need to change the context of their lives.

How we affect the community: The effect of domestic and sexual violence is generational and communitywide. Te Julian Center is dedicated to addressing the need for long-term support and interventions to empower survivors to permanently break the generational cycle of abuse. We also work with our partners in social services, law enforcement and community building to train and educate our community on how to recognize and prevent abusive relationships in the frst place. Te Julian Center has been instrumental in establishing, with IMPD, the largest domestic violence policing initiative of its kind in the nation. We also recently established a Service Quality Taskforce to ensure quality services are provided across the regional system of shelters and are piloting advocate programs in local hospitals, on college campuses and through the court system.

• 24-hour crisis hotline • Emergency shelter • Community education and outreach • Transitional and permanent housing • Individual/family counseling • Parenting classes • On-site IPS school

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Art and play therapy Legal services Employment readiness Economic empowerment Sexual assault response Law enforcement partnership • Trify Treads thrif shop • Food pantry

How you can help: Domestic violence affects everyone in the community, from families to the health care system and businesses. It will take the combined efforts and support of the entire community to break the cycle of violence. Your financial contribution or in-kind donation will help us provide the necessary resources and services to empower the women, children and men in our community who are victims of domestic and sexual violence and help them realize their dream of a safe and hopeful future. Specifc information about donations, volunteer and partnering opportunities can be found on our website.

Since 1975, we have empowered 70,000 survivors of domestic and sexual violence and provided education and outreach services to 365,000. Why we’re important: An estimated one in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime; so will one in seven men. As awareness rises for all forms of domestic abuse – verbal, mental, economic, emotional, sexual and physical – access to shelter and supportive programs that help survivors of domestic and sexual violence must be available for those in need. Te Julian Center has experienced a 400 percent increase in the annual number of survivors we have served since 2005. In 2015, The Julian Center provided shelter and services to 5,500 survivors, including 4,600 who are served through nonresidential services. More than 87 percent of those we serve live at or below the poverty level. Ofen, Te Julian Center is the only place they have to go. Leaving an abusive relationship is extremely difficult. Research indicates that domestic violence victims are at the highest risk for lethal violence when they leave an abusive partner

Te Julian Center 2011 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 www.juliancenter.org Facebook: facebook.com/ Te-Julian-Center Twitter: twitter.com/juliancenter Chair of the board: Richard Cockrum President and CEO: Catherine O’Connor Email: coconnor@juliancenter.org Director of development: Misty Wick Email: mwick@juliancenter.org

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

How we affect the community: The JLI plays an important role in our community through our programs and also through our training. Because of experience received at the Junior League, our members are prepared to enact change in a real way. You can fnd JLI members serving on a multitude of nonprofit boards, working in volunteer management, executing some of the city’s most proftable fundraisers, running for local ofce and more. We take developing women seriously.

What we do: Currently, the JLI is focused on preparing students for academic success. Through our community projects and assistance grants, we hope to afect 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 feel passionately 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, with new member classes beginning each May. We would love to have your fnancial support to help us keep striving for a bigger effect in our community focus area. Donations may be sent to the Junior League of Indianapolis Annual Fund, in care of our office (address listed below). We would love to see you as a guest at our annual Holiday Mart fundraiser, held each November. It’s a great place to see the JLI in action! Te 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 diference.

Why we’re important: In 2014, we launched a signature project called Partners Advancing Student Success. Tis 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 other 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 2015-16 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. Mary’s Child Center, The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation, Visually Impaired Preschool Services and a multitude of others.

Te Junior League of Indianapolis 8425 Woodfeld Crossing, Suite 351, Indianapolis, IN 46240 317.925.4600 www.jlindy.org www.facebook.com/juniorleagueofndianapolis Twitter: @jlindianapolis President: Michelle Study-Campbell Email: president@jlindy.org

LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY Who we are: Te Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) exists to fnd cures and ensure access to treatments for all blood cancer patients. It 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?” upon learning that a friend, family member, colleague or neighbor has been diagnosed with cancer? You are not alone. This is the most common question we hear. As a nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations. So, how can you help? 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 raise money for one of our Indiana Walks. Learn more at www.lightthenight.org/in. Are you a teacher, school staf member or have a child who attends elementary, middle or high school? Learn how to get your school involved with our Student Series at www.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 at www.teamintraining.org/in. Are you someone who is enthusiastic, competitive and has a track record of success in business and the community? Learn more about becoming a candidate for Man & Woman of the Year, a 10-week fundraising competition at www.mwoy.org/indy. Don’t see what interests you on our list, have another idea in mind or need help brainstorming? Tat’s OK! We can help you help us! http://www.lls.org/ways-to-help/volunteer.

What we do: The LL S mission : Cure leukemia , lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of 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, afordable, 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. About every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with blood cancer. About every 10 minutes, someone dies. Tanks 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 even fve years afer their diagnosis, which is why more funding is needed to bring better therapies, and faster, to patients. How we afect 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 approved by the Food and Drug Administration for blood cancer patients — more first-ever approvals than for any other group of cancers — and many of these were advanced with funding from LLS. Some therapies are even helping patients with other cancers and other serious, nonmalignant diseases.

Te Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Indiana Chapter 9075 N. Meridian St., Suite 150, Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.860.3840 www.lls.org www.facebook.com/LLSIndiana Amy Kwas, executive director

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LITTLE WISH FOUNDATION

Who we are: Little Wish Foundation is an Indianapolisbased nonproft that has granted more than 450 wishes to children and adolescents who have cancer. Te foundation is dedicated to bringing hope and joy to children who are receiving cancer treatment.

How we afect the community: We bring hope and joy to the children and families who need it most, with the ultimate goal of reducing stress and creating happiness for children during a difcult time. How you can help: Little Wish Foundation is always in need of volunteers and monetary donations. Please contact us for more information about how you can help.

What we do: Currently, we deliver wishes to pediatric oncology patients at Children's Hospital in Los Angeles, Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, Lutheran Children's Hospital in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis’ Peyton Manning Children's Hospital, Riley Hospital for Children and Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health North.

Little Wish Foundation P.O. Box 502487 Indianapolis, IN 46256 317.376.3676 www.littlewishfoundation.org www.facebook.com/LittleWishFoundation/?fref=ts twitter.com/LittleWishFnd

Some “little wishes” items that have been given include Blu-ray DVD players and movies, concert tickets, iPads & iPods, laptop computers, PlayStation 3 and Xbox360 gaming systems, pretty dresses, spa treatments, TVs and much more.

COO: Terese Niemiec therese@littlewishfoundation.org 219.928.1815

Why we’re impor tant: L ittle Wish Foundation focuses on the power of small things to create joy for the children who need it most. Little Wish can deliver wishes to children very quickly, when they are most urgently needed, without a lengthy and complicated application process.

President, CEO: Liz Niemiec liz@littlewishfoundation.org 219.928.8243

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THE LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, INDIANA CHAPTER Who we are: Te Indiana Chapter of Te Lupus Foundation of America (LFA-Indiana) 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, LFAIndiana moved to Indianapolis under the leadership of CEO Jan Ferris. Tere are about 35,000 people living with lupus in our chapter territory, which covers all 92 counties in the state.

assistance. Seventy-three percent of our yearly revenue is directed to programs and services for people with lupus, including support groups and educational seminars and special events. Several fundraisers enable us to provide continuing support, education and awareness. We organize one Walk to End Lupus Now! in Crown Point and one in Indianapolis and host a beer/wine/food tasting event every June titled “A Tasteful Afair” featuring various raffles and silent and live auctions. LFA-Indiana promotes awareness of lupus through public and patientfocused 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 then snap photos to post to social media. Also in May, local businesses and culture centers are asked to shine purple lights on their buildings to Shine a Light on Lupus.

What we do: The Lupus Foundation of America is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people afected 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 health care providers; and we advocate on behalf of everyone afected by lupus and strive to raise awareness.

How you can help: Tere are so 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 website to search volunteer opportunities and commit to lending us your talents, resources and skills. A great way to fght for no lupus is to join one of our two Indiana walks and start your own walk team: Crown Point in May and Indianapolis in October. You might also choose to Make Your Mark with your own Tird Party Fundraising event — visit our website to learn more.

Why we’re important: There are lupus support groups throughout Indiana. Fourteen of them meet monthly and are facilitated by a trained support group leader. Te 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 ofers seminars featuring medical experts and other professional resources who help to guide those attending about chronic disease management techniques. Tis year, we plan to host “Living with Lupus” seminars in Columbus, Evansville, Greenfeld, Indianapolis and South Bend. Youth programming is also in development, curriculum to inform our Put on Purple for Youth events in July supporting our 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.

Te Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter 9302 N. Meridian St., Suite 203 Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.225.4400 www.lupusindiana.org Facebook: facebook.com/IndianaLFA Twitter: @IndianaLFA Instagram: @LFAIndiana Chief executive ofcer: Morgan E. McGill, J.D. Volunteer and program coordinator: Debbie Campbell Ofce manager: Susan Perry

How we affect the community: LFA-Indiana offers referrals to physicians, community services, resources and

NOBLE Who we are: Noble was founded on a simple truth — that all people, regardless of disability, can learn, enjoy life and contribute to our community. Te parents who founded Noble in 1953 knew that their children with disabilities could learn and contribute to their community. So, these families came together, and with a sureness of purpose, founded Noble. Teir goal was simple: to provide their children with the education that society refused to give them. From the humble beginnings of Noble School, we have 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.

Unfortunately, many individuals with disabilities do not 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 must: • Ofer individualized services shaped around the dreams and needs of each person we serve. • Lead our community in advocating for and embracing the contributions of people with disabilities and their families.

What we do: All over Central and Eastern Indiana, Noble provides an array of services to children and adults with disabilities like Down syndrome and autism. Te majority of what we do is in the homes, schools and businesses where the people and families we serve live their lives and dream their dreams. Our services range from early intervention therapies for babies and toddlers to employment services for adults, as well as educational forums and support groups for families. Today, we affect more than 1,500 lives each year through services in each of these areas: • Adult day services • Advocacy • Employment services • Family support • Terapies • Youth services

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 every year, Noble faces the challenge of providing the high-quality support and services that children and adults with developmental disabilities need and deserve. Charitable contributions to our Share the Dream Fund are critical to helping Noble close that funding gap of 27 percent, so we need the generous support of people like you! Noble’s Share the Dream Fund fuels our ability to help people achieve their dreams to live, work and enjoy life in our community. By investing in Noble’s Share the Dream Fund, you: • Afrm Noble’s excellent stewardship of donor gifs, grants and other forms of support. • Ensure that more people with developmental disabilities achieve their dreams through our individualized support. • Help Noble fulfll our commitment to build sustainable futures for people with disabilities through innovation, quality and transformation. • Join an exclusive group of donors driven to support Noble’s unique mission. • Lay the groundwork for Noble’s services to help people with disabilities live the life they choose to live in our community.

Why we’re important: Noble’s purpose is simple: to help the people and families we serve “Dream it. Live it.” When a mother gives birth to a child with disabilities, the family often thinks that dreams for this child are now unrealistic. Our goal is to help families understand that those dreams — to live a purposeful, happy life; to work in a rewarding career; to enjoy all the wonderful gifs that life has to ofer — are still very much within reach. Our staff members help the people we serve articulate their dreams and then take the necessary steps to live out those dreams in a community that welcomes and embraces their contributions. For the 60-plus years that we have been serving our community, Noble has been a safety net, ensuring that all families have the support and resources they need to help their loved ones live meaningful lives. Finally, Noble is a strong advocate at all levels of government and all areas of society, ensuring that the contributions of people with disabilities and their families are embraced by our community so that together we can strengthen the fabric of our society.

Noble 7701 E. 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219 317.375.2700 www.mynoblelife.org www.facebook.com/MyNobleLife twitter.com/mynoblelife Our organization’s leaders: Julia Hufman, president and CEO j.hufman@mynoblelife.org

How we affect the community: Every day, you choose how to live your life, pursue your career, plan your weekend and enjoy your hobbies — without getting anyone’s permission.

Te Honorable Kathy Davis, Board Chair kdavis@davisdesignllc.com

THE ORCHARD SCHOOL

Who are we: The Orchard School is a progressive preschool through Grade 8 nonsectarian, independent school that was founded in 1922.

How can you help? Te Orchard School is committed to socio-economic diversity. Many of our students are granted fnancial assistance awards. Additionally, we ofer a Middle School Merit Scholarship for an incoming middle school student who is new to Orchard. Tis scholarship follows the student through his or her tenure at Orchard. Another opportunity to donate is through our Scholarship Granting Organization, or SGO. The SGO lets donors make gifts to Orchard that directly benefit the scholarships awarded to students who are in the most need. All donations to SGOs are eligible for a 50 percent state tax credit. Your generous donation helps us educate and inspire more children! We would love to partner with corporations, especially on community service opportunities. Please don’t hesitate to visit our campus today to fnd out about all of the exciting learning that is happening at our school and how you can be a part of an Orchard student’s incredible journey!

What we do: We provide a transformative foundational education for our students. We were doing experiential learning long before it became popular in education. How we affect the community: Orchard commits to advance each student’s academic success, ethical character, leadership, love of learning, open-mindedness and selfconfidence. Character development and behavioral excellence are at the heart of our philosophy. One way in which we accomplish this mission is by integrating service learning into our curriculum. Our commitment to service and civic responsibility is evident in countless schoolwide philanthropic endeavors. Our Empty Bowls Dinner raises more than $3,000 to help feed the hungry in Indianapolis. In fall 2015, our middle school students participated in a Day of Service at 14 locations throughout Indianapolis. Orchard graduates are known as thoughtful, compassionate residents who advocate for themselves and others. On one level, we affect the community by housing a recycling center and a polling place for voters. We are partnering with universities and colleges in Indianapolis on various projects. However, it is our graduates — who are passionate, bright and curious — who have the greatest efect on Indianapolis and the world.

Te Orchard School Foundation 615 W. 64th St. Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.251.9253 www.orchard.org www.facebook.com/TeOrchardSchool twitter.com/OrchardOwl Head of school: Tom Rosenbluth trosenbluth@orchard.org

PARAMOUNT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Who we are: Paramount School of Excellence was established in 2010 with the mission to inspire learning through an unparalleled academic approach and to transform communities by changing lives. As a tuition-free, mayoral-authorized public charter school, Paramount exists to educate Grades K-8 students in an innovative environment that instills high expectations for success. The school accomplishes its mission and teaches the mastery of Indiana academic standards through an emphasis on rigorous academics: the arts; science, technolog y, engineering and math; and environmental education. Integral to Paramount’s approach to education is the curriculum based on core knowledge, whole-school use of computer technology and three on-site discovery centers: an EcoRoom, the Time and Space Center with planetarium and Te Paramount Farm with chickens, goats, apiary and gardens.

healthy breakfast and lunch program, a school-based health clinic, before- and afer-school care services, family outreach, a year-round farmers market and supplemental social services provided on-site for students. It also means delivering transformative experiences for area residents. This intent is evidenced in the school’s building of a Peace Park as an urban oasis of solitude and beauty, maintaining a 5.5-acre urban farm as an educational demonstration in sustainability, erecting a community hoop greenhouse to provide produce year-round and participating in neighborhood association and local beautifcation eforts. Plans are underway to expand into an environmentally friendly and architecturally stimulating new middle school, which will literally be built into the trees of the Peace Park. How you can help: Volunteer with us. Tere are many ways for individuals and groups to make a diference in the lives of our students. Volunteers are needed as sports and robotics coaches, to help with events, for school and farm workdays and to serve on committees. Day of Service opportunities can be organized for a fulflling group activity. Support us. Philanthropic investors are being sought to help underwrite the middle school addition. And gifts large and small also make a tremendous diference in students being able to participate in after-school and enrichment activities. For example, the robotics teams have placed within the top four and 13th at the ZEX IQ World Championship the last two years. Team members clinched their spots to compete, but without charitable support, the students would not have had the fnancial means to make their dream a reality.

What we do: Fundamental to Paramount School is the core belief that a family’s ZIP Code or income should not determine the quality of education for its children. Paramount’s education framework is making an impact on students’ achievement. Paramount’s designation as an “A” school by the Indiana Department of Education is indicative of the progress Paramount has made in closing the academic achievement gap. Tis important achievement represents Paramount’s consistent academic gains during the past fve years and the hard work of students, teachers and families. Why we’re important: The school is in the Near Eastside community of Brookside, an area recognized as having one of the fve highest crime rates and lowest per-capita household incomes in Indianapolis. Paramount’s student population of 651 refects these community statistics, with 90 percent of students’ families having household incomes that are below the poverty level. For Paramount students, poverty and crime rates are more than numbers on a page. Tese statistics refect the signifcant challenges that students at our school face daily. Helping innercity youth to gain an academic foothold and thrive, in spite of their neighborhood destiny, means providing the tools for our students to be architects of their own futures.

Paramount School of Excellence 3020 Nowland Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46201 317.775.6660 www.paramountindy.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/Paramountschool Twitter: twitter.com/Paramountindy/ Executive director: Tommy Reddicks Email: treddicks@paramountindy.org

How we affect the community: Within the midst of an impoverished area of the city, through active leadership and ongoing outreach, Paramount has set out to be a community catalyst. Tis commitment means ofering students and their families a full array of comprehensive services that include a

Director of advancement: Barb Richardson Email: brichardson@paramountindy.org Board chair: Tom Rude

THE PATACHOU FOUNDATION

Who we are: The Patachou Foundation, a nonprofit organization established in 2013 by Patachou owner Martha Hoover, is dedicated to feeding wholesome meals to food-insecure school children in our community and teaching them to create healthy habits.

How we affect the community: We deliver and serve 450 wholesome meals each week. Te food and menu are designed and prepared in the Patachou kitchens and are made with the same high-quality ingredients Patachou serves its valued customers. With the opening of Public Greens, we are currently serving after-school meals to students from five schools, and we look forward to impacting more schools and feeding more children every week. In 2016, we have pledged to feed 16,000 more meals to the children we serve. Our goal for the foundation is that, over time, we can feed more children, that additional Public Greens restaurants can be established to help fund Te Patachou Foundation, and that our community can beneft from these actions in a transformative manner.

What we do: Te idea for the foundation is simple: Serve healthy meals to children sufering from food insecurity and while feeding them, increase their awareness, connection to and excitement about the whole foods they are eating. Why weâ€™re important: In Marion County alone there are 3,000 children who are homeless on any given day. Additionally, 86 percent of the student population in the Indianapolis Public Schools district wake up hungry and go to sleep hungry, relying mostly on the federal breakfast and lunch programs during the school year for their food. Children in these circumstances are less likely to attend school and more likely to have disciplinary problems and serious illnesses. In a groundbreaking move, Patachou has dedicated all profits from Public Greens, its newest restaurant on the Monon Trail, to support the daily work of The Patachou Foundation. By uniting Public Greens, The Patachou Foundation and the support of more than 125 volunteers from around the city, we are at the forefront of the intersection of how local and small private enterprise can impact the public good. Along with generous contributions from many individuals and corporations in the community, we are expanding our fght against hunger and food insecurity in Indianapolis.

How you can help: Visit our website for donation links and volunteer information, attend the Speaker's Forum held annually in February and attend our First Friday on the Farm dinners during the summer at Public Greens. Te Patachou Foundation 4923 N. College Ave., Suite 25 Indianapolis, IN 46205 317.202.0765 thepatachoufoundation.org Facebook: facebook.com/thepatachoufoundation Twitter: @Patachou501c3 Patachou brand manager: Christina Pippen Email: cjpippen@cafepatachou.com

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.

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What we do: Each year since its founding, Te Penrod Society has hosted its signature Penrod Arts Fair on the first Saturday afer Labor Day to enhance public awareness of and showcase the arts. Te 2016 Penrod Arts Fair will be our 50th fair. Beginning in 2013, Te 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 nonprofit arts groups and arts programs run by educational and human services organizations. During its nearly 50 years, Te Penrod Society has distributed more than $4 million to the Central Indiana community. Why we’re important: A vibrant and diverse arts community is important to the culture and growth of Central Indiana. Te majority of organizations that receive grants from Te Penrod Society are nonprofts themselves, and their operating budgets depend on outside contributions. Indeed, a number of Central Indiana arts, educational and human services groups depend on annual gifs from Te Penrod Society. In fulflling its mission to support the arts, the society helps ensure that Central Indiana becomes more culturally rich.

Indiana Repertory Teatre Indiana State Museum 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 Te 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 WFYI

How you can help: Contribute to the Penrod Legacy Fund, an endowmentlike fund established in 2014 as a vehicle for The Penrod Society to make larger gifts and have a greater efect 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. Upcoming events: Please join us on the grounds of the IMA for the fourth annual Evening with Penrod at the IMA on Sept. 9, and the 50th annual Penrod Arts Fair on Sept. 10. Serve as a sponsor for these events by contacting Dan Lechleiter at Fairchair@penrod.org

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. Below is a partial list of organizations that have received grants from Te Penrod Society in the last several years: • American Cabaret Teatre • 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 • English-Speaking Union of the United States • Te Festival Music Society of Indiana • Fine Arts Society • Gregory Hancock Dance Teatre • Harrison Center for the Arts • Heartland Film Festival • Hoosier Salon Patrons Association and Fine Art Galleries • Indiana Landmarks

Te Penrod Society P.O. Box 40817, Indianapolis, IN 46240-0817 Website: penrod.org Facebook: facebook.com/pages/ Penrod-Arts-Fair/239031336133067 Twitter: twitter.com/PenrodArtsFair Instagram: instagram.com/penrodartsfair/ Outgoing president: Dan Becker Incoming president: John Andrews 2016 fair chairman: Dan Lechleiter Treasurer: Andy Tornton Secretary: Sam Rogers Vice presidents: Joe Hawkins, Drew McCoy and Barry Wormser Board members: Jimmy Art, Tag Birge, Eric DeWitt, Bo Elder and Andrew Held

RILEY CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION Who we are: Riley Children’s Foundation is the fundraising arm of Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health and the founding organization that opened Riley Hospital in 1924. Today Riley Hospital is recognized as one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation. Riley Children’s Foundation also supports Camp Riley, a summer camp for children with physical disabilities, and the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home, a preserved lateVictorian house and National Historic Landmark.

Philanthropic gifts have enabled Riley Hospital to develop a robust and growing pediatric research team of more than 270 investigators and lab workers at the Wells Center for Pediatric Research. Donations are also a critical funding source for Riley’s team of Child Life Specialists, who provide comfort and support to children, and social workers who help families manage the stress of their child’s hospitalization. One example of how Riley affects children is Lucy Beyers of Carmel. When Lucy was born with a complex series of heart and organ defects called heterotaxy, Riley was the only hospital in the state equipped to provide the series of surgeries she needed. Today, Lucy is a healthy, vibrant 4-year-old who loves going to dance class and playing with her siblings. “Te staf at Riley saved my daughter’s life,” said Lucy’s mother, Courtney. “Tey held our hand every step of the way. Tey comforted us in times of desperation and fear. Te doctors at Riley are brilliant. Te nurses are loving, funny and patient. I count my blessings for them daily.”

What we do: Riley Children’s Foundation raises about $30 million annually to support pediatric research, toplevel clinical care and family support services at Riley Hospital. We work with individuals to find meaningful ways to turn their passion for helping children into gifs that make a diference. Te foundation also coordinates many fundraising programs including corporate partnerships, Kids Caring & Sharing, Riley dance marathons, Riley license plate sales and Team Riley athletic events.

How you can help: One simple way you can bring hope and healing to children served by Riley is to make a gif online or by mail. Other opportunities to help Riley include joining our Riley Society by making an annual pledge of $1,000 or more; talking to your company about becoming a corporate partner with Riley; buying a Riley license plate; signing up for a Team Riley event; encouraging the principal of your child’s or grandchild’s school to join the Kids Caring & Sharing program for Grades K-12 schools; and supporting a Riley Dance Marathon at a high school or university.

Why we’re important: Riley is the only comprehensive children’s hospital in Indiana, with experts in every pediatric subspecialty. Children with the most serious, complex illnesses and injuries come to Riley from across Indiana and even from overseas to receive specialized care and access to cutting-edge pediatric research trials. Riley is home to many exclusive services including Indiana’s only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center; a dedicated pediatric inpatient unit for cardiovascular care; a pediatric burn unit; a pediatric dialysis program; and a pediatric heart transplant program. Because of Riley’s large, experienced team of IU School of Medicine pediatric oncologists and its cuttingedge pediatric research programs, more than 80 percent of all Indiana children diagnosed with cancer come to Riley for their care.

Riley Children’s Foundation 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204 317.634.4474 www.RileyKids.org Email: Riley@RileyKids.org Facebook: Facebook.com/RileyKids Twitter: Twitter.com/RileyKids YouTube: YouTube.com/RileyKidsVideo Instagram: Instagram/RileyKids1

How we affect the community: More than 300,000 times each year, children visit Riley physicians. Donations made through the foundation ensure that top-level, family centered care is available to each child. Riley’s new inpatient wing, the Simon Family Tower, stands as a testament to the power of philanthropy. Riley Children’s Foundation led the successful Hope Happens Here campaign to raise $100 million to help launch the project, which was completed in 2014. Te state-of-the-art facility includes all private rooms, enhanced technology for cutting-edge medical care and comfortable, family centered accommodations.

President and CEO: Kevin O’Keefe Chief administrative ofcer: Vicki Mech Hester Vice president, corporate partnerships, Marketing and communications: Jim Austin Chief fnancial ofcer: Jackie Groth

ST. JOSEPH INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF Who we are: St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf (SJI) is highly recognized as a long-standing, national leader in deaf and hard-of-hearing education. Our staf 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 their local schools with great success.

role 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 that choose to have their child learn to listen and speak, SJI has a profound efect on the lifelong success of their child.

What we do: We teach young children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing how to speak. Trough 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 to develop 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 that we take very seriously. While SJI receives some state funding in support of its life-changing services, because we serve families statewide, the gap between the cost to provide those services and the funds received is dramatic. More than 50 percent of the families we serve are low-income households. There are many ways for individuals and groups to make a diference in the lives of our children: • Provide weekly speech therapy to a baby or toddler through our Sponsor a Family program. • Designate SJI as the recipient of your corporate gif match program. • Help with outdoor landscaping or gardening. • Volunteer to assist in our classrooms. • Join our Founder’s Circle by making an annual pledge of $1,000 or more. • Host/sponsor an event. • Serve on a committee.

Why we’re important: St. Joseph Institute offers various Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) 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 both a full-time preschool and primary school, which prepare children to transition into their community school system. Once a child is ready to transition to a typical school, SJI provides ongoing mainstream support for the child, parents and professional staf. For families that are unable to receive direct services from an SJI staf member in person, we provide Internetbased teletherapy services where a child can receive 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.

Tax-deductible donations may be made online at www.sjid. org or by mail. St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf 9192 Waldemar Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268 317.471.8560 www.sjid.org

How we affect the community: Although St. Joseph Institute serves a small percentage of the population, as the only full-time school in the state of Indiana teaching very young children who are deaf how to speak, our

President: Teri Ouellette Email: touellette@sjid.org

Serving Eskenazi Health

ST. MARGARET’S HOSPITAL GUILD

Who we are: St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild.

artist in each of us; and for our guild members who selfessly give of their time, talents and treasures. As you conclude your tour in 2016, make no mistake, our members will already have been working on the show house tour for 2017.

What we do: Host the Decorators’ Show House and Gardens. Why we’re important: St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild is a volunteer organization committed to raising funds for the services and programs of Eskenazi Health.

How you can help: Te Decorators’ Show House and Gardens is held annually, and your attendance is a key ingredient to our success. We encourage you, your friends and family to attend this unique event where local designers transform blank walls and empty rooms into extraordinary canvases of art and décor. Your tour will begin with our printed program highlighting each of the rooms with a before and after picture, a detailed room description, paint colors and designer information. At the conclusion of your tour, we encourage you to visit our Maggie’s Café for a light lunch; of course, you won’t want to miss our famous homemade Maggie’s Bars. Finish out your day with a stroll through our Show House Shops, where a few local boutiques set up temporary stores on site for your enjoyment. We are proud to say that a percentage of each sale benefts our Eskenazi contribution. If you are looking for a night out or an afternoon with friends with an added twist, think about attending our special events: Taste!Indy, Style!Indy and Indy on Tap. This year’s show house will run from April 23-May 8. Please visit showhouseindy.org in early spring to purchase show house and special event tickets. Please plan to tour and enjoy the beautiful 2016 St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild Decorators’ Show House and Gardens, a fun and inspiring event for a truly worthy cause!

How we affect the community: St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild was founded in 1907 with a mission to provide care and support to Indianapolis’ City Hospital. The Guild’s mission is the same today; only the name of the hospital has changed. Starting as City Hospital in 1895, the hospital has been known as Indianapolis General Hospital, Marion County General Hospital, Wishard Memorial Hospital and today we all know it as Eskenazi Health. Eskenazi Health’s mission is to Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve, with special emphasis on the vulnerable populations of Marion County, Indiana and St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild has raised over $12 million to help support that mission. Each year the guild takes an active role in deciding how the funds given will be utilized to benefit and serve. A few examples are: established and upgraded the first complete adult burn unit in the state in a joint project with Indianapolis Fire Department; helped fund the purchase of two mobile mammography clinics to reach out and serve those unable to otherwise receive appropriate care; established Haven of Hope for families that must stay at the hospital with loved ones; and most recently funded the purchase of an eight-vehicle fleet, including two handicap-accessible vans, for Eskenazi Midtown Mental Health. These vans are used to pick up and drop off patients who may not otherwise have the ability to get to their appointments or to other necessary destinations. St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild is proud to be one of the pioneer volunteer groups in Indianapolis. We are grateful to our sponsors and donors, both monetary and in-kind, for their support and belief in our mission; for our designers and landscape architects who give countless hours of time creating a grand show house and gardens that inspire, awe and invoke the

St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild P.O. Box 40793, Indianapolis, IN 46220 www.showhouseindy.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/decoratorsshowouse Twitter: twitter.com/decshowhouse Instagram: decshowhouse President: Sue Roper Email: sue.roper@att.net

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

to St. Vincent cancer patients on the St. Vincent campus. A trained art therapist works with individuals and groups of patients, helping them express their feelings and emotions through art, providing them with a sense of control and a meaningful means of positive expression. Te program includes sessions with professional artists in painting, ceramics, jewelry and more, as well as exposure to other art forms including poetry. The foundation also supports programs such as an art therapy program for children who are patients of Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent, a pediatric music therapy program, a school teacher at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital and the Child Life program’s toys, games and supplies. Te foundation touches nearly every area of the hospital, supporting programs that make a positive diference in the lives of our patients, families and caregivers.

What we do: St. Vincent Foundation raises funds from grateful patients and their families, corporate and foundation contributors, physicians, nurses, staf and the community to beneft St. Vincent and its patients. Te foundation accepts and manages donations for various programs that enhance patient care and go to capital projects, medical equipment and technology. The foundation’s Science. Service. Spirit. Capital Campaign will fund two important initiatives that will benefit patients and their families for many years. The St. Vincent House will be built on the St. Vincent Indianapolis campus and provide a place of respite for families who have traveled with loved ones who will receive extended care at St. Vincent. The William K. Nasser, MD Healthcare Education and Simulation Center at St. Vincent will provide physicians, nurses, students and all caregivers with opportunities to renew their clinical skills in a safe, real-life simulated environment.

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 may be made in person, by mail or online at give.stvincent.org. Gifts may be designated to support a specifc program or initiative that is meaningful to you. St. Vincent Foundation 8402 Harcourt Road, Suite 210, Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.338.5090 give.stvincent.org

Why we’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 those who are struggling most.

Executive director: Sue Anne Gilroy Email: sagilroy@stvincent.org

How we affect the community: The St. Vincent Foundation provides programs and services that benefit patients and their families. One such program is the Cancer Art Terapy program, which is open and available

Manager of events: Ann Hall Haupt Email: aehall@stvincent.org

Generously donated by Ruth's Chris Steak House Downtown & Northside at Ironworks

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 men and women build meaningful careers and futures.

but frequently return to give back and help the next generation of job training students on their journey. How we affect the community: Many of the hunger relief meals go to places like The Boys & Girls Clubs in Indianapolis, Lebanon and Noblesville, making sure that 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 to help them 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: It starts with food rescue. Wholesalers, retailers and restaurants provide prepared and perishable foods — more than 2 million pounds a year — that is used by staf and volunteers to create 4,000 hot, nutritious meals each day. Tose meals are delivered free to 80 organizations that serve 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, which helps them build a better future for themselves and their families. More than 600 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 come together to transform lives and build a stronger community.

How you can help: Volunteers, food donors and fnancial donors are critical to Second Helpings’ work to eliminate waste, fght hunger and build better futures for thousands of people in our community. Second Helpings Te Eugene and Marilyn Glick Center 1121 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202 317.632.2664 www.secondhelpings.org/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/secondhelpings Twitter: twitter.com/secondhelpings Instagram: @secondhelpingsindy

Why we’re important: About one in five families in Indiana lives with 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 deliver them to 80 social service agencies that feed people in need. But it’s not enough to just address the immediate issue of hunger. The Second Helpings Culinary Job Training program goes further to help men and women on a path to self-sufciency. It’s a program that’s focused on personal responsibility, and its graduates not only go on to build better futures for themselves and their families

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

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SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE FOUNDATION Who we are: The Survivors of Violence Foundation provides hope and compassionate healing to survivors of violence. We ofer 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 fnancial and health care needs.

Te physical scars of abuse and violence can become daily reminders of trauma that prevent a peaceful recovery. Healing treatments can make a diference 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. Te treatments Dr. Chernof provides require not only his time and expertise but also surgery center time, supplies and after care. Improving scars and nonhealing wounds require multiple treatments sessions and multiple treatment methods. The funds raised through the foundation, established in 2002, help cover the cost of these treatments. All requests for services are given careful consideration by the foundation’s Allocation Committee. For information about the criteria and selection process, please submit a letter of request to the foundation’s address, listed below.

What we do: Dr. Gregory Chernoff uses cosmetic reconstructive surgery, laser and scar therapy to help heal the physical signs of injury and disfgurement. “We have the privilege of helping men, women and children who have injuries, physical scars or nonhealing wounds as a result of violent acts, abuse, injury or illness. Our foundation treats people referred to us from other nonprofit organizations, medical professionals and law enforcement agencies,” he said. Such organizations contact him directly if emergency surgery is required. Dr. Chernoff has extensive experience and expertise treating nonhealing 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 become a sponsor of an event. Volunteer your time or a give fnancial gif to our foundation. 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 victims 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 drchernof.com/survivors-of-violence-foundation

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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.

How we affect community: Sycamore is an important Indianapolis community asset, one that serves to make 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 teaching them to love learning are the best gifs we can give them. Tere 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. They will be 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 in which they identify and address 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 very capable learners, we are able to engage children in a way that is 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 gifed students can experience the enriched, accelerated education they need to reach their potential and to lead responsible, constructive, fulflling lives.”

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

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

Sycamore School 1750 W. 64th St. Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.202.2500 Sycamoreschool.org www.facebook.com/sycamoreschool.indy twitter.com/sycamoreschool Head of school: Diane Borgmann, 317.202.2502 Director of admission: Dr. Susan Karpicke, 317.202.2510 Director of advancement: Holly Lee, 317.202.2504

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TIMMY GLOBAL HEALTH Who we are: Timmy Global Health is an international organization based in Indianapolis. We deliver the promise of healthy futures by expanding access to health care to underserved communities and by responsibly integrating volunteers into global health solutions.

Timmy enc oura g es students to affe ct their communities via local ser vice projects, fundraising initiatives and advocacy events that raise support and awareness for pressing health challenges. Tese 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 afer graduation. In addition to our work with students, Timmy also fosters strong partnerships with nonprofit health care 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 of more than 16,500 patients each year. • Hands-on service learning opportunities for more than 800 students and volunteers annually. • An advanced referral program that extends beyond our clinics to ensure complete care for patients with difcult health conditions. • Robust patient record keeping through our proprietary electronic medical record, TimmyCare.

How you can help: Te need to provide consistent, quality health care to communities around the world is great, and your support will have a powerful efect. Just $20 provides a full year of health access to a Timmy patient. Your volunteer hours are critical to our mission as well. Please consider joining us for one of our upcoming medical service trips, such as our annual Indianapolis Volunteer Trip this October. Visit timmyglobalhealth.org to learn more!

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. Tis work strengthens local health care systems and improves health outcomes for patients. We also foster a lifelong commitment to humanitarianism and health equity among our volunteers.

Timmy Global Health 22 E. 22nd St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 317.920.1822 timmyglobalhealth.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/TimmyGlobalHealth Twitter: @TimmyGlobHealth

How we affect the community: Since 1997, Timmy's grass-roots efforts have matured into a global health movement. Today, we are sending 800-plus volunteers abroad each year to deliver life-changing health services to more than 16,500 patients in our international clinics. But 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 more than 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 nonproft innovators — helps empower the next generation of leaders to actively understand the role they have in transforming the lives of others.

Executive director: Nancy S. Wright 317.920.1822, ext. 1 nancy@timmyglobalhealth.org President and founder: Dr. Chuck Dietzen drchuck@timmyglobalhealth.org

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UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA Who we are: United Way of Central Indiana brings together compassionate people who are committed to improving lives in our community. We’re a strategic, mission-driven organization dedicated to helping all Central Indiana residents achieve and maintain self-sufciency to the greatest extent possible. We accomplish this by focusing on the key areas of community efect that help people learn more, earn more and lead safe and healthy lives.

education, health and income. We call it the “New U,” and we’ve aligned all of our efforts, public policy work and partnerships around these goals. We are continuing to support programs and services that provide basic needs like food, shelter, legal aid and transportation to those in need. In education, we are improving child care 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 income is to reduce the proportion of financially unstable families in Central Indiana to 25 percent (it’s currently 31.4 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 of 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 fnancially stable. • Adults and children are healthier. • 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 of your front door. Safer streets. Healthy, aspiring children. Self-sustaining families. An enhanced quality of life for everyone. Every gif — even a dollar — goes a long way. Your gif 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. Our unique value proposition: 1. We support a strong network of human service agencies through unrestricted funding, and we hold those agencies to a high level of performance. 2. We connect the dots between those agencies and others doing work in the sector to provide a critical mass of services necessary for success. 3. We keep a bird’s-eye view on the entire pathway to identify gaps and weaknesses and strategically invest community resources to fll them.

United Way of Central Indiana 3901 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 317.923.1466 uwci.org Facebook: facebook.com/unitedwayofcentralindiana Twitter: @uwci President and CEO: Ann D. Murtlow Email: Ann.Murtlow@uwci.org

How we affect the community: United Way has joined with strategic community partners to set specific, measurable goals in each of our priority areas: Basic needs,

Tocqueville Society director: Christina Starace Email: Christina.Starace@uwci.org

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THE VILLAGES Who we are: Serving more than 3,000 children per day in Indiana, Te 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 ofers a diverse array of programs and services for abused, neglected and at-risk children and their families.

Why we’re important: Te well-being of children in Indiana is facing a crisis, with an unprecedented number of children being removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect in 2015. Referred to as a “tsunami” of 19,000 children fooding Indiana’s child welfare system last year, Te Villages, one of only 2 percent of child and family service agencies that are fully accredited by the prestigious Council on Accreditation, is highly qualifed to address this growing crisis and passionate about “championing families” for these vulnerable children.

What we do: Te Villages provides a comprehensive array of family services including: • Adoption: We ofer private, international and specialneeds adoption services, providing preparation, education, placement and support to families throughout their adoption journey. • Children’s Village Child Development and Education Centers: We provide quality, accredited child care and early childhood development services for children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten from our locations in Indianapolis and Bloomington. Children’s Village Indianapolis was chosen in 2015 by the nationally ranked Early Head Start Programs as one of only three new sites in the state • Dads Inc.: We provide support and education for fathers to help them develop healthy relationships and positive engagement in their children’s lives. • Family Services and Community Partners: We strengthen individuals, families and communities through counseling, education, mentoring and support services. • Healthy Families: We provide education and training to frst-time, at-risk parents to help strengthen the parentchild relationship, assuring a safer, healthier and more nurturing beginning for babies. • Kinship Care: Our 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. • Older Youth Services (Transitional Living): We provide life skills training to teens aging out of the foster care system in a community-based living environment to help them become self-sufcient and achieve success educationally and vocationally. • Therapeutic Foster Care: 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 we affect the community: Annually, 82 percent to 84 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 is prioritizing 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 afected by the wide array of programs and services Te Villages provides each year. How you can help: Te Villages would be unable to provide enrichment activities to our children, youth and families without the support of generous donors. Contributions help provide afer-school tutoring for foster and kinship children; driver’s education classes for an Older Youth Services client; summer camp experiences; and trips to the zoo, museum or other summer activities — common things that many people take for granted but not Te Villages children! Year-round, Te Villages is in need of gif cards, in any dollar amount, to support the youth and families we serve, making sure they have the groceries, transportation, school supplies, clothing and medication they need to succeed. Te Villages 3833 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 (317) 775-6500 www.villageskids.org Facebook: Facebook.com/villageskids Twitter: twitter.com/villageskids President and CEO: Sharon Pierce, spierce@villages.org Board chair: Rhonda Yoder Breman, rybreman@live.com Director of development: Rita DeKlyen, rdeklyen@villages.org

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WALDO’S MUTTLEY CREW Who we are: Waldo’s Muttley Crew is a foster-based animal rescue that was formed in February 2012. Since that time we have rescued and found adoptive homes for more than 300 animals. All animals affiliated with our organization are spayed or neutered, kept current on rabies and all other recommended vaccinations, are current on heartworm and fea preventives and microchipped. Before approving adoptions, we conduct vet checks, interviews and home visits to ensure that our rescues are going to the very best adopters.

and safe environment for a rescue until he or she is adopted. All supplies are provided, and all expenses are covered by our rescue. • Help at actual rescue site. We are also looking for people to actually come out to Putnam County to help at the rescue. Tis would involve interacting with the dogs on site, bathing dogs, cleaning inside and outside dog runs, general cleanup of the play yards and much more. • Transport help: • To and from vet appointments. • From public shelters to our rescue. • To and from adoption events. • To pick up donations and deliver them to the rescue. We are a volunteer-based organization and rely on donations, which are tax-deductible, and fundraising to continue our rescue eforts.

What we do: We rescue animals from various sources such as high-kill animal control facilities, strays and ownerrelinquished pets. When required, we do not hesitate to spend thousands of dollars on our rescues to provide them with the surgical/medical intervention or training they need. Why we’re important: Local animal shelters cannot keep up with the influx of homeless animals, and we try to ease that load by pulling animals, thereby reducing the number of animals who are euthanized due to overcrowding.

Waldo’s Muttley Crew (not a public shelter) Mailing address: P.O. Box 421798 Indianapolis, IN 46242 www.waldosmuttleycrew.org www.facebook.com/WaldosMuttleyCrewAnimalRescue

How we afect the community: We attempt to educate people concerning appropriate pet care as well as the importance of spaying and neutering to address the severe overpopulation of pets in the country. We encourage teenagers to become involved; their hours and experience as volunteers are invaluable when they apply for organizations such as National Honor Society, seek employment or attempt to gain acceptance into college. We have also assisted numerous individuals who were required to earn community service hours as part of a legal judgment.

President: Kathy McLean 317.372.5020 Vice president: Michelle Stephens 317.374.1393 Treasurer: Rachel O’Malley 757.375.6423

How you can help: • Foster homes. One of our biggest needs is foster homes! Fostering can be so rewarding. You just provide a loving

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MARCH 11

Free Early Childhood Screenings for 5- to 7-year-olds, Fortune Academy, www.thefortuneacademy.org

Noble Evening in the Garden, Indiana State Fairgrounds, www.mynoblelife.org

Soiree de Salud, Conrad Indianapolis, bit.ly/timmyevent

Damar Dinner Dance, Night at the Masquerade, Indianapolis Marriott North, www.damar.org

Girls STEM Conference, Sycamore School, www.sycamoreschool.org/girls-conference/

Morning Light’s 13th Annual Beach Ball (benefts Abbie Hunt Bryce Home),

Forum Conference & Events Center, Fishers, www.morninglightinc.org

ICC’s Big Fun Event, Conrad Indianapolis, https://icchoir.org/big-fun-event

Celebration of Caring Gala (benefts Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent),

JW Marriott Indianapolis, give.stvincent.org/pmchgala

APRIL 8

Spring Exhibition Series Opening and Reception, Indianapolis Art Center, www.indplsartcenter.org

Trivia Night at Horizon House, 1033 E. Washington St., www.horizonhouse.cc/trivia

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Junior League of Indianapolis 94-hour service marathon, www.jlindy.org

Christamore House Guild Book & Author Beneft luncheon, Indiana Roof Ballroom, www.christamoreguild.org

Corks & Forks, Bankers Life Fieldhouse. www.corksandforks.org

Free Early Childhood Screenings for 5- to 7-year-olds, Fortune Academy, www.thefortuneacademy.org

Star Gala, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, www.alindy.org/star-gala

5th annual JCC Earth Day Community Celebration, www.jccindy.org

CICOA 7th Annual Signature Breakfast, 502 East Event Centre, Carmel,

cicoa.org/events/signature-breakfast/

Taste!Indy, Basile Opera Center, www.showhouseindy.org

2016 Fairbanks Circle of Hope Dinner, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, www.fairbankscd.org/coh

Indy Yoga Movement Earth Day Gala Celebration, Indiana Design Center, Carmel, www.indyyogamovement.org

Style!Indy, Basile Opera Center, www.showhouseindy.org

Fortune Academy Galaxy Gala, “Be the Force for Change,” Biltwell Event Center, www.thefortuneacademy.org

Matt Breman Memorial Run 4Kids, Downtown Canal, www.villageskids.org

One Roaring Gala, JW Marriott Indianapolis, jdrf.org/Indiana/events/2016gala/

Pulling For Wishes Airplane Pull, Republic Airways Hangar, www.indywish.org

An Evening with Child Advocates, Indianapolis Artsgarden, childadvocates.net/news

Indy on Tap, Basile Opera Center, www.showhouseindy.org

Parent Education Series, "Learning and Memory," Sycamore School, sycamoreschool.org

Orchard Supper Club, 6 p.m., The Orchard School, www.orchard.org

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MAY TBA

500 Prelude (benefts The Survivors of Violence Foundation)

Midnight Mile, Roncalli High School, annascelebrationofife.org

Early Childhood Information Night, Sycamore School, sycamoreschool.org

Easter Seals Crossroads Ability Lunch, Dallara IndyCar Factory in Speedway, www.eastersealscrossroads.org

Education Conference, Indianapolis Marriott North, alz.org/Indiana/conference

OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, Downtown, IndyMini.com

#Horsepower500, Children’s TherAplay, childrenstheraplay.org/2016-horsepower500

Free Early Childhood Screenings for 5- to 7-year-olds, Fortune Academy, www.thefortuneacademy.org

Brookside Bash and 5K Color Dash, Paramount School of Excellence, www.paramountindy.org

Eskenazi Health Stride, Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Health campus, www.EskenaziHealthStride.com

Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale Gala, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, www.mwoy.org/indy

Broad Ripple Art Fair Preview Party, Indianapolis Art Center, www.indplsartcenter.org

500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Plaza Pavilion,

www.500festival.com/other-events/breakfast

21-22

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

Walking for Dreams — Horizon House Team, Buggs Temple, www.walkingfordreams.org/

IPL 500 Festival Parade, Downtown, www.500festival.com/parade

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

JUNE TBA

Junior League of Indianapolis annual dinner, jlindy.org

TBA

Celebrity Softball Challenge, hosted by Robert Mathis, Victory Field, www.indywish.org

Noble Golf Classic, The Sagamore Club, Noblesville, www.mynoblelife.org

Little Wish Foundation Wine Event, Ambrosia, www.littlewishfoundation.org

Pro-Am Golf Tournament, Prairie View Golf Club, Carmel, childrenstheraplay.org/2016-golf-tournament

Art from the Heartland Opening and Reception, Indianapolis Art Center, www.indplsartcenter.org

The Memory Cup Golf Outing, Eagle Creek Golf Club, alz.org/Indiana/memorycup

Damar Club Golf Outing, Broadmoor Country Club, www.damar.org

The Longest Day, a statewide virtual fundraiser, alz.org/Indiana/tld

Eskenazi Health Breakfast, Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital, www.horizonhouse.cc/events/

Blondes vs. Brunettes Powderpuff Football, Eli Lilly and Co.’s Colonel’s Field, alz.org/indiana/bvb

Child Advocates Superhero Run, Fort Harrison State Park, childadvocates.net/news

Eskenazi Health Foundation Golf Outing, The Bridgewater Club, Carmel, www.EskenaziHealthFoundation.org

Child Advocates Free Kids’ Fair, Mainscape parking lot, childadvocates.net/news

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JULY 1

Hats and Hounds, Hickory Hall Polo Club, Whitestown, indypolo.com

Touchstone Awards, JW Marriott Indianapolis,

girlsincindy.org/touchstone-awards-honorees/touchstone_awards/

Songbook Academy fnals, hosted by Michael Feinstein, The Palladium, Carmel

Morning Light’s Rolling For Hope, Woodland Bowl, Carmel, www.morninglightinc.org

AUGUST TBA

12th Annual Tackling Homelessness, Colts Training Facility,

www.horizonhouse.cc/events/tackling-homelessness-event/

Little Wish Foundation Golf Outing, Brickyard Crossing Golf Course, www.littlewishfoundation.org

Open House, Indianapolis Art Center, www.indplsartcenter.org

Wish Golf Classic, The Sagamore Club, Noblesville, www.indywish.org

Anna’s 18-Hole Challenge, Prestwick Country Club, Avon, annascelebrationofife.org

ArtSparkle Fundraising Gala, Indianapolis Art Center, www.indplsartcenter.org

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

Fuelicious, Lucas Estate, Carmel, www.indywish.org

SEPTEMBER TBA

Mardi on Mass, Mass Ave, www.littlewishfoundation.org

TBA

Noble Annual Celebration Lunch, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, www.mynoblelife.org

TBA

Rescues and Runways (benefts Waldo’s Muttley Crew), Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville

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

Penrod Arts Fair, Indianapolis Museum of Art, www.penrod.org

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

Anna’s Celebration Ride, Indianapolis Southside Harley Davidson, annascelebrationofife.org

St. Vincent Cancer Run/Walk Challenge (benefts St. Vincent Cancer Care), Lions Park, Zionsville,

stvincentcancerchallenge.org

Hoe-Down, The Mane Event, Children’s TherAplay, Carmel,

www.childrenstheraplay.org/2016-hoe-down

St. Vincent Foundation Golf Outing (benefts St. Vincent Heart Center Cardiovascular Research Institute),

Crooked Stick Golf Club, Carmel

TURN Feast, Paramount School of Excellence, www.paramountindy.org

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OCTOBER TBA

Chernoff Annual Bazaar (benefts the Survivors of Violence Foundation), www.drchernoff.com

TBA

Hoops and Heroes, juliancenter.org

TBA

Indianapolis Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, alz.org/Indiana/walk

College Mentors for Kids Twentieth Anniversary Gala, The Crane Bay,

www.collegementors.org/celebrating20years

TURN Festival, Paramount School of Excellence, www.paramountindy.org

Saks Fifth Avenue Key to the Cure Gala, Saks Fifth Avenue at The Fashion Mall at Keystone,

benefts St. Vincent Cancer Care, give.stvincent.org/kttc

Christamore House Guild Fall Fundraiser, Meridian Hills Country Club, www.christamoreguild.org

Light The Night Walk, Victory Field, www.lightthenight.org/in

25th Annual Portrait of Wishes Ball, indywish.org

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

26- 11/12

18th Annual Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts, JCC, www.jccindy.org

NOVEMBER TBA

Rock-It to a Cause (benefts The Children’s TherAplay Foundation), www.childrenstheraplay.org/2016-rock-it

Evening of Promise Gala, The Westin Indianapolis (Downtown)

Raising the Stakes for Noble, Ritz Charles, Carmel, www.mynoblelife

16-20

46th Annual Holiday Mart, Indiana State Fairgrounds, jlindy.org

Tonic Ball 14, Fountain Square, www.tonicindy.com

23-24

Donation Drive Thru for Winter Items, Horizon House, www.horizonhouse.cc/events/

#GivingTuesday Breakfast, location TBA, https://horizonhouse.cc/givingtuesday/

DECEMBER 1

Assistance League of Indianapolis Holiday Luncheon, Ritz Charles, Carmel, www.alindy.org/holiday-luncheon

Rock the Night for Special Needs, The Atrium, annascelebrationofife.org

Christmas in the Kitchen, Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, www.indywish.org

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