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Women’s Fund of Central Indiana Commits Over $1 Million to Mental Health Services for Women, Girls

June 5, 2018 Women’s Fund of Central Indiana is committing over $1 million to mental health services and programming for women and girls. A portion of the money, nearly $300,000, will support the launch of a Give an Hour office in Indianapolis that will offer one-on-one mental health counseling for marginal…Read More.

Introducing an innovative way of giving in the new CICF Connect portal

June 1, 2018 For years, CICF staff has worked collaboratively to connect donor interests and passions with the pressing needs of our community here in Central Indiana. With the launch of the new CICF Connect, our portal for fund holders, this process will become easier than ever before. Now, we are able to di…Read More.

Sheila

May 24, 2018 Knowing my mentee has been great. I really feel like I receive much more than I give from my relationship with my mentee. We communicate throughout the week and go out for all sorts of different reasons. It’s been great to have someone that’s become much more of a friend. —Sheila, mentor wi…Read More.

Legacy Fund and Youth Advisory Board Award Grants to 19 Organizations

May 23, 2018 Legacy Fund, the Hamilton County affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation, announced $134,400 in grants will be awarded to 19 organizations. Grants were approved by the Legacy Fund board of directors and include grants selected by the LINK Youth Advisory Council, a grant-making council f…Read More.

The Indianapolis Foundation Announces $1.36 Million in Grants

May 23, 2018 The Indianapolis Foundation, an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation, approved 21 grants totaling $1.36 million. These competitive grants were approved by the board of directors on May 15 and included $835,500 in support from The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund to three libra…Read More.

Central Indiana’s LGBTQ community

May 18, 2018 June is Pride month, a worldwide celebration of the LGBTQ community. Indianapolis will host its own Indy Pride Festival with an estimated 100,000 people in attendance. But LGBTQ people still face struggles against homophobia and discrimination as well as issues that divide the diverse community.Read More.