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Herbert Simon Love of Reading Project Aims to Improve Student Literacy

March 13, 2019 Three Indianapolis Public Schools have been chosen for the Herbert Simon Love of Reading Project, a two-year pilot that promotes a love of reading to increase the number of students reading at grade level. The project is funded by the Herbert Simon Family Foundation and supported by Central India…Read More.

New Staff Announced for Hamilton County Community Foundation

March 12, 2019 Hamilton County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), announced today new staff appointments in effective philanthropy, community leadership and administration.Read More.

Celebrating Black Philanthropy

February 22, 2019 In this month’s episode of For Good, we learn from IUPUI's Mays Institute for Diverse Philanthropy about the history of black philanthropy and members of the African American Legacy Fund of Indianapolis on the efforts underway to leave a legacy of giving in our community.Read More.

New Staff Announced for Central Indiana Community Foundation

February 22, 2019 Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) announced today new staff members in technology, effective philanthropy, community leadership and marketing. These individuals bring to CICF a wide array of experiences in the not-for-profit, corporate and public sectors. These positions are effective i…Read More.

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.