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STEM Programs for Women and Girls in Indiana

February 15, 2023 The disproportionate number of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers is a result of sexist systems that hold women and girls back. According to the American Association of University Women, "Girls and women are systematically tracked away from science and math t…Read More.

Stories of IMPACT: Kei2Health

February 8, 2023 Meet Trilanda Colbert. Mother. Entrepreneur. Nutrition Coach. Colbert was a winner of the 2021 IMPACT Central Indiana PitchFeast investment competition. At the event, she showcased her business, Kei2health—designed to help people set, achieve and maintain sustainable healthy lifestyle changes.�…Read More.

Women’s Fund of Central Indiana Debuts Executive Women of Color Leadership Program

January 25, 2023 Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, a special interest fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), has launched the Executive Women of Color Leadership Program, a new partnership with Black Leadership + Legacies, Inc., founded by Carolene Mays. The program’s mission is to develop, coach…Read More.

Women’s Fund of Central Indiana Announces $500k in Grants to Support Women and Girls

December 20, 2022 Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, a Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) fund, announced today the distribution of $500,000 in grants to support women and girl serving organizations in the Central Indiana community. Women’s Fund more than doubled its grantmaking support from the previou…Read More.

Mayor Joe Hogsett and The Indianapolis Foundation Announce Third Round of Elevation Grant Program

December 20, 2022 Today, Mayor Joe Hogsett and The Indianapolis Foundation announced applications for the third round of the Elevation Grant Program will open on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at ElevationGrant.org. Powered by American Rescue Plan funding for pandemic relief, this initiative will invest $45 million in…Read More.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipients Announced

December 12, 2022 Central Indiana Community Foundation and its affiliates, The Indianapolis Foundation and Hamilton County Community Foundation, are pleased to announce that 13 students from both Marion and Hamilton counties have been awarded the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Lilly Endow…Read More.