Inspirational snapshots of community members of Central Indiana and their stories.
One of our neighbor organizations puts on a program called “together today.” The program is designed to help end isolation with seniors. A lot of our residents have the opportunity to participate in the program. In attending those program sessions, I’ve had a chance to meet the residents. To see how they’re thriving—and how much they enjoy the community that we were able to create for them—has been one of the biggest rewards for all of this.
—Jennifer, executive director at HAND
I think art starts to allow everyone to find out what’s common amongst us all. Everybody’s got the same interests, needs and troubles.
—Bob, teaching artist with Arts for Learning
Two of my great-grandkids come here too. One in the daycare center and one in the after-school program. It’s been great having them around and being together with them.
—Ida, senior angel program attendee at Edna Martin Christian Center
I wouldn’t have anything at all if it wasn’t for them. I didn’t have anything other than the clothes on my back. When I came here, they offered me everything I needed. They helped me out with clothes, food, hygiene products… They helped me get a job. They’ve directed me to Edna Martin Christian Center, and they helped me get my G.E.D. and everything. They also helped me fill out the FAFSA. I’ll be going to Ivy Tech coming up in August.
—Rodney, youth from Stopover’s Safe Place program
I like coming here. The people, the community, the very fun place, and Tina keeps everybody on their toes.
—Virginia, guest at Joy’s House
The trail, in true nuts and bolt fashion, is a connector. It is a transportation highway. It connects the downtown cultural districts. It connects downtown neighborhoods. It connects the Central Indiana greenway system. It connects city bike lanes. It connects you to, within a block, every major arts, cultural, entertainment, and sporting amenity downtown. It really has become the way people experience Indianapolis.
—Kären, executive director of The Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene & Marilyn Glick
