Your Story. Our Community.

I was looking for a way to serve once my son left for college. As an empty nester, I’d be sitting around focusing exclusively on my hobbies, which I still do to an extent, but I’d encourage others to give back.
—Mark, Big Brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana

The first time we met it was a lot of fun, just talking about goals and learning, getting to know each other. Our first time out together we went bike riding on the Monon and went out to lunch. Bike riding is my favorite way to spend time with Mark.
—Dre, Little Brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana

We’re bringing in a bunch of community organizations to collaborate on this museum that brings together all four corners of these intersections. The museum is an attempt to bring the community together. We have Butler Tarkington, we have Crown Hill, we have Mapleton-Fall Creek, and then we have Meridian Kessler. We’re bringing them all together. We’re doing research to find all the interesting historical elements of all four neighborhoods and then bringing them all together in one exhibition to showcase the history of these neighborhoods which have a very deep, profound, and rich history.
—Atsu, communications consultant at Midtown Indy

When I think about it, the library has all of the resources. English, not being my first language, I’ve been able to use the library to extend and expand my vocabulary and learn how to express myself. The building itself is beautiful, and this place has raised my children! There are so many things that kids can learn here in terms of opening their mind and connecting them with the rest of the world through the information and programs.
—José, patron at the Indianapolis Public Library

I started working with children to supplement my income. I was living and working as an artist, but once I started working with kids I realized how important that was. This started as children’s radio theatre actually. When the first children’s theatre experience ended, I kept getting calls from parents and students saying ‘when are we getting back together?’
—Deborah, founding artistic director at Asante Children’s Theatre

I had horses growing up and I love them. My background is in counseling and I love non-traditional therapeutic environments that incorporate nature and animals. I was drawn here right away.

Working here is very fulfilling. In addition to the horses, the community here is amazing. When a family comes here and the staff and volunteers truly come around one another and help change lives everyday. I can’t imagine anything better to do with my life. Our riders challenge and inspire us as much as we do for them.
—Amanda, executive director at Agape Therapeutic Riding