Stories of Change

Help Your Business Owner Clients with a Corporate-Advised Fund through CICF

March 14, 2019 Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a business approach that contributes to sustainable development by delivering economic, social, and environmental benefits for all stakeholders. CSR takes a number of different forms, and companies can implement customized CSR strategies that fit their business models and are responsive to the needs and interests of their employees.Read More.

Herbert Simon Love of Reading Project Aims to Improve Student Literacy

March 13, 2019 Three Indianapolis Public Schools have been chosen for the Herbert Simon Love of Reading Project, a two-year pilot that promotes a love of reading to increase the number of students reading at grade level. The project is funded by the Herbert Simon Family Foundation and supported by Central Indiana Community Foundation.Read More.

New Staff Announced for Hamilton County Community Foundation

March 12, 2019 Hamilton County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), announced today new staff appointments in effective philanthropy, community leadership and administration.Read More.

New Staff Announced for Central Indiana Community Foundation

February 22, 2019 Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) announced today new staff members in technology, effective philanthropy, community leadership and marketing. These individuals bring to CICF a wide array of experiences in the not-for-profit, corporate and public sectors. These positions are effective immediately:Read More.

Community Partners Launch a New Program to Promote Social, Emotional Well-Being in Young Girls in Underserved Areas in Marion County

February 21, 2019 When girls grow up to be healthy women, communities are stronger. For this reason, the Marion County Public Health Department is partnering with the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana to bring the national Give an Hour organization to Indiana starting with two Indianapolis Public Schools.Read More.

A Path for Lifelong Philanthropy

February 20, 2019 I have very clear memories of sitting between my mother and grandmother at church on Sundays and my grandmother handing me a dollar to drop in the collection plate when it was time for the offering. Even as small children, we knew it was our duty to proffer our small token to help the church, to help those who were less fortunate because God had been good to us; this was the start of my relationship with philanthropic giving.Read More.