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Dismantling Institutional Racism: Our Journey

August 13, 2018 For many, the thought of “undoing” institutional racism seems so abstract and monumental that having the audacity to take it on leaves many people not only skeptical, but often, adversarial. What sound mind would believe the people, power, resources and commitment to tackle this issue exists…Read More.

Terence

August 13, 2018 I think that each of us lives in an ivory tower. And places like the library get us to come down and interact with the community. I love the personal experience of coming to the library, but there’s also the community aspect. The community functions and concerts have brought me to the idea that…Read More.

Darcey

August 13, 2018 People understand that what we offer is something different for families and kids…It’s been amazing to see how many people our programs touch. Last year we served 1,165 kids in one-to-one mentoring situations, and our waitlist is well over 1,000 kids…We’ve been able to really move…Read More.

Janai

August 13, 2018 This is my hometown! My favorite part of the city is all of the events. Every summer is a joy! —Janai, participant of Indy UltimateRead More.

Sarah

August 13, 2018 We need people who can go out to their peers and teach them about what’s going on in their communities. Crossing boundaries, teaching people new things, and possibly saving a life – that’s rewarding to me. —Sarah, youth ambassador at Brothers UnitedRead More.

Larry

August 13, 2018 I’ve been volunteering here for 20 years, because you can see a child getting help that needs help. It’s as simple as that. We have an impact on the kids, their families, our city, the crime rate and educational impact of our community. I have big visions for what I think can happen in the [&…Read More.