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Staff blog from CICF intern, Nych Weaver

April 16, 2018 Nych Weaver is a senior at IUPUI School of Public and Environment Affairs who has worked for CICF as an intern since Feb. 5, 2018. He will graduate this summer with a degree in management. What do you do at CICF? I am an intern and split my time between CICF and Carriage House East […]Read More.

Shannon

April 9, 2018 We are a resource for artists, the arts community and the general public as well. We’re associated with a diverse assortment of arts experiences, programs, initiatives and even arts funding. Gallery 924 was the response to the fact that Indy’s gallery scene was shifting. We now show mid-caree…Read More.

Charlie

April 6, 2018 As an educator, I’m a relentless, tireless advocate for kids. I treasure the vision of kids learning and growing. Arts for Learning brings arts to the lives of kids. In my experience, kids need lots of opportunity to build confidence, identity, and creativity. Arts for Learning brings those to …Read More.

Funding Collaboration Awards $2.8 Million for Marion County Summer Youth Programs

April 6, 2018 The Summer Youth Program Fund, a collaborative of 10 local and national partners, announced that grants totaling $2,886,669 will be awarded to 165 not-for-profit organizations serving Marion County youth. The grants will fund 207 summertime programs, activities and experiences for more than 93,00…Read More.

CICF Announces Vice President of Opportunity, Equity and Inclusion

April 3, 2018 Central Indiana Community Foundation announced Pamela Ross as its new vice president for opportunity, equity and inclusion, a new position to the foundation. Ross will be responsible for leading the foundation’s initiatives that support equity and inclusive economic growth.Read More.

Chris

March 30, 2018 The most rewarding thing is showing the kids that the bicycle can be used as a tool not only for exercise but for exploring their city. The sky is the limit. As long as we keep plugging along and keep doing what we’re doing, there’s no stopping what we can do. —Chris, program operations dir…Read More.