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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 …Read More.

Letter in support of hate crime legislation

February 19, 2019 It is with conviction that Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF); its affiliates, The Indianapolis Foundation and Hamilton County Community Foundation; and Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, a fund of CICF, support the passage of hate crime (anti-bias) legislation for the state of Indiana.Read More.

Mayor Joe Hogsett, CICF launch Housing to Recovery Fund

January 31, 2019 Partnership seeks to raise $4 million to scale-up wraparound service offerings, ensure individuals experiencing homelessness have tools for success.Read More.

2019 Board Announced for Central Indiana Community Foundation, Affiliates, Funds

January 29, 2019 Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) has announced new members for its board, as well as the boards of its affiliate, The Indianapolis Foundation and two funds: Women’s Fund of Central Indiana and The William E. English Foundation Inc. These changes are effective immediately.Read More.

Race: What We’ve Learned So Far

January 24, 2019 CICF is serious about creating equitable opportunity for everyone in Central Indiana to reach their full potential, and we know race plays a profound role in access to opportunity. Becoming an anti-racist organization and building lasting impact starts with open, honest dialogue, and that’s wha…Read More.