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I Am No Longer Color-blind
“Drew, if we get pulled over, you know I can’t move right?” At first I laughed, thinking he was joking. A few seconds passed and I quickly realized that my best friend was legitimately concerned. Read More.
Charitable Gift Planning with Donor-Advised Funds: Beyond the Basics
Donor-advised funds at community foundations took root just after private foundations begun by the likes of Carnegie, Rockefeller, Ford and Eli Lilly came to prominence in the early to mid-1900s. The first donor-advised fund is reported to have been created at the New York Community Trust around…Read More.
Michael
The community speaks out in many ways. We hear from the community on social media, we hear from the community when they knock on our doors, we hear from the community in structured community meetings, and we hear from the community through events we produce like place-making events, art projects,…Read More.
Terrell
What makes Brothers United great is that we’re on the ground. We have a great relationship with our community—a great connection. The most rewarding part of my job is working with an individual one-on-one and seeing a light go off —when it clicks for them. Whether it’s ‘I get why it…Read More.
JoEllen
I would like to think that the future is bright and that more and more schools and decision makers will see the importance of the arts. I love just seeing the reaction of the children that are participating in the programs. Either when they’re actually participating in something and creating so…Read More.
Stephen
I’ve lived here for 45 years, and I love Indy’s accessibility. You can do anything you’d like to do very easily. I’d suggest that new people get involved in organizations based on your interest. That’s how you meet new people and discover new things. —Stephen, participant in Indy Ulti…Read More.
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