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A Fork in the Road: Aftercare for Indiana Mentoring

November 17, 2015 When Kenneth Hayes was released from Marion County Juvenile Detention Center, he had two paths to choose from. He would either join the nearly 41 percent in Indiana returning back to the Department of Correction, or commit himself to avoiding the juvenile justice system again. He chose the latter…Read More.

Five Tips on Family Philanthropy

November 13, 2015 Each generation has its own lens through which it sees the world and as of now, five generations could be sitting around the family dinner or business board table. Those of us that live with or work with multigenerational families know that these lenses inform how each generation makes decisions …Read More.

Five Things You Missed if You Missed Kathryn Miree

November 13, 2015 Kathryn Miree, planned giving consultant, demands the attention of a room. Not because she asked for it—though she did warn the audience at CICF’s fall Professional Advisor Seminar against falling asleep—but because her passion for planned giving and family philanthropy is too big to ignore…Read More.

CICF Scholarships: Community Wins with Investment in Indiana Students

November 6, 2015 Pike High School graduates Caracciola 'Cari' and Taracciola 'Tari' Morales used the Mexican Scholarship, administered by CICF, to attend Indiana University. Both women, now 25, have handedly met the scholarship’s core criteria: leadership and giving back to the community.Read More.

Central Indiana Senior Fund Awards $773,708

November 5, 2015 By 2030, 20 percent of Hoosiers will be over the age of 60—double the population in 2010 according to the US Census Bureau. Yet this growing population faces tremendous barriers. As life expectancy increases, so does the number of aging adults that cannot meet basic needs, including access to n…Read More.

Scholarships: Empowering Youth with Opportunities

October 1, 2015 Now more than ever, a college education is crucial to success in life. Yet, with rising tuition costs, many young people don’t have the resources required to earn one. With more than 100 scholarship funds under management, CICF offers critical help. With awards ranging from $500 to full tuit…Read More.