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Central Indiana is a community offering unsurpassed and diverse opportunities. At the same time, it is also a community with pressing social, educational, health and cultural needs. Now in its fifth year, Sophisticated Giving Charity Register features many of the dynamic nonprofit organizations that strengthen and sustain our community. In this publication, you will find a selection of the charitable organizations that support the arts, feed the hungry, house the homeless, educate our children, and more. These organizations provide our neighbors the ongoing help and resources they need. Central Indiana is our home, and we need look no further to find worthwhile charitable organizations which can transform our resources into action, and change lives for the better. Through partnerships with Sophisticated Living and its Sophisticated Giving Charity Register, The National Bank of Indianapolis hopes to inspire you to give back to the community through your support of local charitable organizations. In creating awareness of these critical causes, The National Bank of Indianapolis upholds its dedication to providing superior service to, and support of, the Greater Indianapolis community, as it envisioned with its founding in 1993.

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Please allow me to introduce myself: I am Jennifer Simon, proud daughter of Herb Simon. Along with my brothers, Stephen and Asher, and my sisters, Sarah and Rachel, we are the directors of the Herbert Simon Family Foundation. The Herbert Simon Family Foundation is a private family operating foundation that was established in 1999. In 2011, the Foundation expanded the board to include the five of us—the family’s second generation—and we then quickly engaged the philanthropic services of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), which include strategic charitable advising and grant-making counsel. As we developed in our new roles, it was critical to my siblings and me to continue the legacy of giving back that our dad has modeled for decades. He has taught us many lessons over the years, but the one thing that has been paramount to him has been giving back to Indianapolis and the state of Indiana, because our home city and state have given us so much. We, as the second generation of the Herb Simon family, want to continue that tradition of giving back and creating opportunities for those in great need. We plan to hone our efforts to focus most on the initiatives and needs that are sometimes overlooked by larger organizations in the world of philanthropy. Together, we are committed to promoting social justice in areas of: arts and culture, basic needs, education, environment, animal welfare and healthy living. We pledge to continue our commitment to serving and supporting you—our fellow Hoosiers—just as you have supported us over the years. We look forward to your input and suggestions as we strive to make the place we call home better in any way we can. From our family to yours, we wish you a meaningful and peaceful 2019.

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ABBIE HUNT BRYCE HOME Who we are: Morning Light’s Abbie Hunt Bryce Home is now a recognized national leader in providing free living accommodations for hospice patients who have nowhere else to live in their final stages of life. In November of 2018 the Home was recognized as the winner of a national award given by the Center for Health System Design & Implementation for Serious Illness Management Innovation. This honor was the result of a national competition sponsored by the Boston University Institute for Health System Innovation & Policy. The Home was recognized for providing this unique free service through community support, partnerships and diligence to compassionate care for the terminally ill. The Morning Light leadership team also hosted a national webinar on Home operations for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Professionals, further recognition that the Home is one of only a few providing this service around the country!

much appreciated by the medical community. This allows the Home to focus on those with limited means and to simultaneously work with several hospice and medical providers on individual plans of care. Since Morning Light does not receive direct insurance or reimbursement for care, the Home is supported by donors, volunteers and general community support. How you can help: Many Abbie Hunt Br yce Home supporters choose to join the Commitment Circle At The Abbie Hunt Bryce Home, for individual donors who annually contribute $1,000 or more. That amount represents one day’s worth of operating costs. Hundreds of supporters flock to the annual Beach Ball, a summer party held in early March, and to Rolling For Hope, an afternoon bowling escape/fundraiser held in mid-August. Details are available at morninglightinc. org, where one can also make an online donation. Many opt for monthly payments, which allow for larger gifts. Many groups collect items from the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home “ Wish List” to support a resident’s stay. This can include non-perishable food and daily living/ cleaning supplies. Again, the complete list can be found at morninglightinc.org We welcome your visit and are always looking for volunteers to provide companionship, staff support, and to cook a meal or two. Please call 317.860.0484 or drop by during the week at 4760 Pennwood Dr., Indianapolis IN 46205. The Abbie Hunt Bryce Home is a program of Morning Light, a nonprofit that also operates Pennwood Place, a senior housing complex. For more information call 317.218.7554, ext. 101 or visit morninglightinc.org.

What we do: Abbie Hunt Bryce Home and its staff become a resident’s “family” and support system for hospice patients and others who have no appropriate place to live or to receive care. Residents have limited financial means but thanks to the Home they have their own room, meals and round-the-clock comfort. All this is provided free of charge thanks to community support. Most residents are enrolled in a certified hospice program, meaning that they have six months or less to live. In recent years the Home also began housing homeless patients recovering from surgery. We accept referrals from hospitals, charitable organizations, physicians, hospice programs, faithbased organizations, and self or family members. There is no charge for hospice patients to live at the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home for those who qualify through their terminal diagnosis and lack of adequate living arrangements.

Abbie Hunt Bryce Home 4760 Pennwood Dr. Indianapolis IN 46205 317.860.0484 morninglightinc.org Facebook: @morninglightorg Instagram: @morninglightinc

Why we’re important: In the early 2000s dedicated nurses and physicians discovered that many central Indiana homeless people were not able to die in dignity and receive proper care simply because they had no place to live! That’s how the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home was created, serving more than 600 Hoosiers since its 2004 opening. This residence is a “Home” in every sense of the word: from individual apartments; to home-cooked meals; to common living rooms; to the backyard Rotary Club of Indianapolis Memorial Garden, which contains bricks with the names of those who have lived their final hours here.

Tom Fodor, Morning Light Executive Director CEO 317.218.7554 ext. 101, tfodor@morninglightinc.org Rachael Winbush, Abbie Hunt Bryce Home Operations Manager 317.860.0484, rwinbush@morninglightinc.org

How we affect the community: The Abbie Hunt Bryce Home’s unique role in both homeless and hospice care is

THE ACLU OF INDIANA Who we are: The American Civil Liberties Union is our nation’s guardian of liberty, working daily in courts, legislatures and communities to ensure the promises of the Constitution are fully realized. Headquartered in Indianapolis, the ACLU of Indiana is the independent statewide affiliate of the ACLU. A nonprofit membership organization, we do not receive public funds, tax dollars or government support. Our strength comes from more than 10,000 supporters in Indiana whose tax-deductible donations fund free legal services, educational initiatives and advocacy work.

including children, immigrants, those living in poverty, and groups that have been historically discriminated against. Our clients include individuals, families and classes of people who are marginalized or don’t have the ability to stand up for themselves. The ACLU of Indiana stands up for them. We are often the only organization willing and able to do so. Both in Indiana and nationwide, the ACLU is the primary defender of the legal rights of the LGBTQ community. The ACLU of Indiana performs a substantial amount of work through the judicious use of our limited resources. Every month, we receive hundreds of requests for assistance. Because we cannot take every case, we select cases that will have the greatest impact by establishing new legal precedents and protections, or cases that will ultimately represent a wide class of people. Through these tactics, a victory on behalf of one plaintiff affirms or expands the rights and liberties for thousands of individuals.

What we do: Through our 501(c)(3) work (including litigation, education and outreach), the ACLU of Indiana holds local, state and national government accountable to the promises and responsibilities of the U.S. and state Constitutions. Whether it’s protecting families of refugees fleeing war and violence, defending equal rights of LGBTQ community members, or establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, the ACLU of Indiana takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.

How you can help: In a time of unprecedented challenges to civil liberties, the ACLU needs the voice and support of every individual. We know that we cannot do this work alone. The fight for fairness and equality is vastly more effective when we all work together to amplify our voices and our power. Please consider becoming a member and supporting the ACLU of Indiana through a monthly donation by visiting aclu-in.org/support. You can also get involved with our work by visiting aclu-in.org/act.

Why we’re important: We the people must use every tool the Constitution provides in our pursuit of a more perfect union. In Indiana and across the nation, the ACLU combines litigation with advocacy, lobbying , public education and community outreach to fight for justice, freedom and fairness for all. Among groups committed to civil liberties and civil rights, only the ACLU has a staffed presence of litigators and lobbyists on the ground in Indiana. Only the ACLU covers the waterfront of issues including the First Amendment; immigrants' rights; religious freedom; reproductive rights; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights; voting rights; racial justice; women’s rights; national security, surveillance and digital privacy; criminal justice reform; and more.

ACLU of Indiana 1031 E. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 317.635.4059 aclu-in.org Facebook: @ACLUIndiana Twitter: @ACLUIndiana Instagram: @ACLUIndiana Jane Henegar, Executive Director, 317.635.4059 ext. 105, jhenegar@aclu-in.org

How we affect the community: Freedom can’t protect itself, and victories rarely stay won. That is why there will always be a need for thoughtful, informed citizens and for the ACLU of Indiana. We speak for those without a voice,

Neil Hudelson, Director of Philanthropy, 317.635.4059 ext. 108, nhudelson@aclu-in.org

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ACTORS THEATRE OF INDIANA Who we are: Actors Theatre of Indiana (ATI) is a professional, not-for-profit theatre organization of local and national artists founded in 2005 by Cynthia Collins, Don Farrell and Judy Fitzgerald, three professional performers who moved from New York City to Indiana to found ATI. With 83-plus years of combined experience, ranging from off-Broadway, national and international tours, symphony orchestras, regional, summer stock, dinner theatre, they have had the opportunity to work in some of the finest theatres in the country with some of the most respected people in the business. ATI is dedicated to excellence in theatre production for a diverse patron base in Carmel and Central Indiana. Actors Theatre of Indiana enriches the culture of the community and uses theatre as a tool for educational engagement.

Our current initiatives include the SOAR: Professional Training Program, a truly unique, one-of-a kind program for students ages 13-18 interested in pursuing a career in theatre. It is designed to give young performing artists the chance to broaden, deepen and develop their talents in a uniquely “hands on” way. Students are exposed to all aspects of the theatre and have the opportunity to train with and learn from Broadway and regional professionals. They will follow the step-by-step process of what it takes to put up a show with a regional Broadway theatre. This year we will be following the full run of “Ruthless!” Students will also take master classes from industry professionals and put on their unique New York Style showcase. Another initiative is Improvise For All, where students can learn how improv skills can be used in everyday life. The 90-minute class takes the fear out of improv and puts the fun in with creative and interactive exercises to help eliminate any fears of “winging it.” ATI also serves as a Theatre Arts “Ambassador” in Central Indiana, regularly performing with others at popular community events such as CarmelFest, the Carmel International Arts Festival, Veterans Day Ceremony, Holidays in the Arts & Design District and the annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree. ATI also performs for Michael Feinstein’s Foundation, the Great American Songbook Collection, various Rotary and Kiwanis Club functions. ATI has appeared at the McHale Performing Arts Center in Logansport, the Indiana Historical Society, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, The District Theatre and Super Bowl 2012, held in Indianapolis.

What we do: The mission of ATI is to celebrate the power of theatre and contribute to life in Central Indiana by offering the highest quality professional theatre performances and programs that engage, inspire, educate and entertain. Building upon a foundation of significant professional credentials, and now based in Carmel’s Center for Performing Arts, ATI accomplishes this goal through the performance of highly acclaimed productions, as well as innovative community works, for audiences of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. Why we’re important: There is no organization in Hamilton County that can offer the high level of expertise in the field of theatre and music theatre provided by ATI. With a focus on professional talent of seasoned, local and national artists presented on stage, as well as behind the scenes, ATI is positioned as a premier source of arts education, enrichment and enjoyment for the entire Central Indiana area.

Actors Theatre of Indiana 510 3rd Avenue SW Carmel, IN 46032 317.669.7983 atistage.org Facebook: @ActorsTheatreofIndiana Twitter: @AtiStageLive Instagram: @atistagelive

How we affect the community: ATI’s patrons range from age 4 to 80 with our current core market consisting of those ages 45 to 70. ATI's primary service area for productions and arts programs of 2010 covered the counties of Marion, Boone and Hamilton, though 26 other counties and individuals from three states are among the list of patrons and education program recipients.

James A. Reilly, Executive Director 317.669.7983, jreilly@atistage.org

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION IN INDIANA Who we are: The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy. Our work is focused on five strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to improve the air we breathe; to reduce the burden of lung disease on individuals and their families; to eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases; and to accelerate fundraising and enhance organizational effectiveness to support the urgency of our mission. Whether it's searching for cures to lung diseases, keeping kids off tobacco or fighting for laws that protect the air we all breathe, the work of the American Lung Association helps to save lives every day.

Through our Lung Force initiative, we strive to unite men and women together with their loved ones to stand together for lung health and against lung cancer. Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer of both men and women in the U.S., and every seven-and-a-half minutes a woman learns she has lung cancer, yet only 2% of women cited lung cancer as a cancer that is top of mind for them. In Indianapolis, the American Lung Association hosts the Lung Force Glam Luncheon to raise research funding and awareness to defeat lung cancer. We also host the Lung Force Expo every fall, which educates our local lung health professionals as well as lung disease patients and their caregivers. It is our goal to educate everyone on their risks; this involves our tobacco control policy change efforts, Freedom From Smoking classes and Lung Force programs. Other events allow for individuals, families, companies and friends to honor or memorialize a loved one affected by lung disease, tackle a personal challenge and show support for our mission.

What we do: Locally, the American Lung Association hosts special events in the Indianapolis community, offers programs and education for healthcare providers, patients and caregivers, teaches Freedom From Smoking courses and advocates for healthy, smoke-free air for Hoosiers to breathe. The Evening of Promise Gala, Fight For Air Climb and Lung Force initiative allow all segments of our community to engage with our organization, promote healthy lungs and healthy air, and fundraise for the mission.

How you can help: There is no shortage of ways to become involved with our mission. Participate in the Fight For Air Climb as a climber or volunteer, purchase a table at the Evening of Promise Gala, support our Lung Force Expo and Glam Luncheon, join our Advocacy Committee or make a donation that will save lives.

Why weâ€™re important: For more than 110 years, the American Lung Association has led the fight for healthy lungs and healthy air. Formed as the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, we were the first voluntary health organization in America. We later became the American Lung Association and continued the fight, targeting other threats to lung health. In Indiana, 90 cents of every dollar raised by the American Lung Association supports the mission work. At the American Lung Association we never take breathing for granted, because millions of Americans fight for each and every breath.

American Lung Association in Indiana 115 W. Washington St., Ste. 1180-S Indianapolis, IN 46204 317.819.1181 Lung.org Facebook: @LungIndiana Twitter: @LungIndiana Instagram: @LungIndiana

How we affect the community: All the work we do here in Indiana is to help Hoosiers to breathe a little easier. Through our mission, advocacy and fundraising, we are able to offer programs and events for our community year-round.

Tanya Husain, Executive Director 317.819.1181, Tanya.Husain@Lung.org

This listing is in memory of Carolyn Cohen, who valiantly fought lung cancer.

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF INDIANAPOLIS Who we are: Assistance League® of Indianapolis is a nonprofit, all member volunteer, non-political, non-sectarian organization committed to serving the needs of children and adults through ongoing philanthropic programs developed and managed by its 209 members.

underserved in our area. Our accomplishments are done with the efforts of member volunteers, as there are no paid staff or salaried employees. In fiscal year 2017-2018, the members of Assistance League logged over 29,000 charitable hours. Assistance League of Indianapolis serves a large area ranging from our major city to quiet suburbs. The success and growth of our philanthropic programs is based on 34 years of experience identifying and assessing needs and designing programs that deliver solutions effectively. Following our strategic plan, the organization continually researches, studies and implements programs that address the emotional, physical and economic needs of underserved families, regardless of ethnicity or creed.

What we do: Operation School Bell® offers new clothing, footwear and supplies to over 8500 students each year who live in poverty, helping them to arrive at school ready to learn. There are three divisions of the program: Clothing, Shoes and Beyond the Bell. We serve students in Kindergarten through 5th grade from the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) and the Metropolitan School Districts (MSD) of Lawrence, Washington, Pike, Warren and Wayne Townships. Assault Sur vivor Kits® give nurses, doctors, and counselors who treat victims of assault, both adults and children, a way to restore a sense of dignity and hope by providing a change of clothing that can be worn home from the hospital. ALI Bears offer comfort to many traumatized, ill and grieving adults, teens and children. ALI Friends offer companionship and caring for older and disabled adults.

Since 1984, our philanthropic programs have provided… • Over 62,000 underserved students with new clothing and supplies and 46,750 with new footwear through Operation School Bell. In addition, 58 elementary schools are given extra school clothing, socks and underwear to be distributed by social workers. • More than 13,000 Assault Survivor Kits and 16,000 undergarments delivered to 24 agencies. • 20,000 teddy bears to give a smile and comfort. • 550 older adults enjoyment playing bingo and the gift of friendship.

Why we are important: Families of the children who are served by Operation School Bell report that the money they save as a result of clothing supplied to their children allows them to pay for essentials such as housing, food and utilities. In a retail store setting, the students select new school clothes, underwear, socks, a coat, a winter hat and glove set, a belt, hygiene supplies, two new books and a duffel bag in which to carry home their new wardrobe. The attire provided to students is often the first new clothing and hygiene items they have ever owned. We know that new shoes are important when we see the ill-fitting and worn shoes we are replacing. Many assault victims must surrender their clothes for evidence of a crime. Our Assault Survivor Kits supply new, warm garments to victims so they have more than a hospital gown or scrubs to wear home. Our kits provide a change of clothing for victims of domestic abuse who may have left their situation with only the clothes they were wearing. There are children and adults in area hospitals, hospices and family service centers who need something to fill their empty arms during times of grief and trauma. ALI Bears offer that comfort. ALI Friends program brightens the lives of people in health care facilities and adult day care centers. Celebrations for special occasions are offered to guests and residents who choose to participate, enjoying games, arts and crafts, music and healthy treats.

How you can help : Be come a memb er. Intereste d individuals, corporations and foundations can provide support with monetary and in-kind donations, and grant awards directly to Assistance League of Indianapolis. You may also attend and/or donate to our fundraising events. These opportunities include the Mission Possible Celebration on May 3, 2019 and the Holiday Luncheon in early December. We are proud that 90.2% of every dollar we spend directly benefits the individuals we serve. Assistance League of Indianapolis 1475 West 86th St., Ste. E Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.872.1010, fax 317.872.1542 alindy.org Facebook: @Assistance League of Indianapolis Twitter: @ALofIndy Elly Johnston, President President@ALindy.org Susan Kwiatkowski, President-Elect PresidentE@ALindy.org Carol Valentine, Mission Possible Fundraising@ALindy.org

How we affect the community: Assistance League of Indianapolis is a recognized leader in supplying services to the

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION GREATER INDIANA CHAPTER Who we are: The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Why we’re important: Alzheimer’s disease is the sixthleading cause of death in the United States, and the only cause of death among the top 10 in America that cannot currently be prevented, cured or even slowed. Alzheimer’s is a triple threat unlike any other disease because of soaring prevalence, lack of effective treatment and enormous costs. We know that caregiving can be an emotionally, physically and financially draining role. In 2016, the direct costs to American society of caring for those with Alzheimer’s will total an estimated $277 billion, with 67 percent of the costs borne by Medicare and Medicaid. Alzheimer’s disease is destroying our families, our finances and our future.

What we do: We work to address the global Alzheimer’s disease epidemic by providing education and support to the millions who face dementia every day while advancing prevention and, ultimately, a cure. Annually, we help nearly 7,000 Hoosiers by offering support, information and referrals through our free 24/7 Helpline. We offer support groups and care consultations for families facing Alzheimer’s disease; 24-hour support is also available online at alz.org/care. We offer free educational programs across Indiana on topics ranging from diagnosis and communication to caregiving techniques and legal and financial planning. We work with clinical providers to educate patients about the importance of an early diagnosis. We also release an annual “Facts and Figures” report to increase awareness of the personal and financial effects Alzheimer’s disease has on our state and country. The Alzheimer’s Association is the largest funder of Alzheimer’s and dementia research behind only the United States and Chinese governments. The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference brings together the global research community to collaborate, connect and address common challenges. Through our TrialMatch program, we connect people living with Alzheimer’s, caregivers, families and advocates to research studies. We recruit volunteer advocates to inform lawmakers at both the state and federal level about the Alzheimer’s crisis and engage them to fight the disease. Through our collaborative efforts, landmark legislation such as the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act have been passed, which will establish Alzheimer’s Centers of Excellence in communities across the country, issue funding to state and local public health departments, and increase collection, analysis and timely reporting of data on cognitive decline and caregiving to inform future public health actions.

How we affect the community: The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter is a diverse and inclusive organization that serves all families in 73 Indiana counties. We raise funds and awareness for the more than 110,000 Hoosiers living with Alzheimer’s disease and their 338,000 caregivers. How you can help: Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association relies on community support to make this possible. Join one of our 12 Walk to End Alzheimer’s locations (alz.org/indiana/walk) or start a team for The Longest Day (alz.org/tld). The Alzheimer’s Association hosts additional events throughout the year to raise awareness and funds, including RivALZ and Chocolate Sunday (alz. org/indiana/events). Your financial support directly helps the lives of Hoosiers living with Alzheimer’s disease. Make a contribution today in honor of a loved one or friend. Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter 50 E. 91st St., Ste. 100 Indianapolis, IN 46240 317.575.9620 800.272.3900 (24/7 Helpline) alz.org/Indiana Facebook: @alzindiana Twitter: @alzindiana Instagram: @alzindiana Natalie Sutton, Executive Director, nmsutton@alz.org

ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE

Who we are: The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was founded in 1913 to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all.

ADL is the leading non-government trainer of law enforcement in the entire country, reaching 15,000 officers per year. ADL training is mandated for all new agents in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Additionally, 100% of major metropolitan police departments in the United States have been represented by participants at ADL training on extremism and terrorist threats. ADL drafted the hate crimes legislation that served as the model for 45 states’ hate crime laws. We also stand as a check against extremism, constantly adapting to our ever-changing world, as evidenced by our social media work with Facebook, Twitter and Google to combat discrimination online.

What we do: ADL is a leading anti-hate organization. Founded in 1913 in response to an escalating climate of anti-Semitism and bigotry, our timeless mission is to protect the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all. Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of hate with the same vigor and passion. ADL is the first call when acts of anti-Semitism occur. A global leader in exposing extremism, delivering anti-bias education, and fighting hate online, ADL’s ultimate goal is a world in which no group or individual suffers from bias, discrimination or hate. ADL's Midwest Region covers Northern Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North and South Dakota.

How you can help: Suggest schools or community organizations at which ADL can conduct trainings. Engage ADL to conduct A Workplace of Difference trainings in your places of employment. Stay informed by following us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the national ADL blog at blog.adl.org. Make a gift at chicago. adl.org/donate.

Why we’re important: ADL matters now more than ever. Acts of Anti-Semitic harassment, vandalism and violence are up 57%. Islamophobia and racism are sharply on the rise. White supremacists are wantonly recruiting on college campuses. Civil discourse and informed debate are seemingly at all-time lows. Anti-Semitism is infecting our schools at alarming rates: up 89% on college campuses and 94% in grades K-12. This cannot stand.

Anti-Defamation League 120 S. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60603 312.533.3939 chicago.adl.org Facebook: @ADLMidwest Twitter: @ADLMidwest

How we affect the community: Through our A World of Difference® Institute, ADL provides award-winning antibias and bullying prevention training to more than 1.5 million students, educators, administrators and parents every year nationwide.

Ellen Shevitz, ADL Indiana Community Coordinator, ellenshevitz@gmail.com

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ASCENT 121 Who we are: Ascent 121 provides long-term trauma recovery programs for Indiana teen survivors of sex trafficking. A majority of our clients are teenage girls, although we do see some boys. The age range we currently are serving is from 5-24. Our agency has facilities on the near-east and near-west sides of Indianapolis.

Why weâ€™re important: Recovery from sex trafficking requires highly specialized care. There are very few agencies in Indiana that provide ser vices designed specifically for this population and who are dedicated to their long-term recovery. How we affect the community: There is no area in Indiana that is immune to the issue of trafficking. Beyond clinical services, Ascent 121 offers awareness training and events that help our community better understand the issue of sex trafficking. We speak to businesses, churches, community organizations and schools so that parents and teens recognize the risk factors when they see them. We also provide training for service providers, law enforcement, health care providers, and other professionals in the community that serve youth.

What we do: Most people find it hard to believe that sex trafficking of teenagers could happen right here in our community. The reality is that it happens here every day. Each year, Ascent 121 serves over a hundred local survivors and their families. Most kids are sold online through ads. Who buys sex from a teenager? National statistics say the most common buyers are middle-aged, white-collar professional, married men. Traffickers prey on the vulnerability of kids. More often than not, local kids are being exploited by someone they love or someone they trust. The most common trafficker is a family member and the second most common is a â€œboyfriend.â€? Coercion is the usual tactic. What does that look like? Coercion looks like grandma selling the kids to pay the rent. Coercion looks like Uncle Jimmy selling the kids to support a drug habit. Coercion looks like a vulnerable teen runaway drawn into a relationship with an older boyfriend who exploits her. Law enforcement recovers the kids and places them with our agency through the Department of Child Services. Depending on their circumstances, they will receive clinical care either at home or in a residential facility. Most kids spend between six and 12 months with us during their initial intensive treatment. Clinical treatment includes medical care, counseling, group and family therapy, addiction recovery, equine therapy, art therapy, health and wellness. Following that, our therapists stay on to support the kids and their families for as long as they need it, sometimes for several years. Once a client has returned to the community, she can choose to participate in Ascent 121 Aftercare. This program provides weekly support that keeps the kids connected to us and to one another. Aftercare includes life skill development, health and wellness, art therapy and Bible study. These components all work together to support a survivor as she works toward independent living.

How you can help: By joining our volunteer team you can help Ascent 121 get further faster. Our volunteers staff events that raise awareness, help with office work and coordinate service days. On our website there are service projects designed for individuals, families or groups. You can download step-by-step instructions for ways to help our staff or the kids we serve. Our greatest need is financial contributions. Ascent 121 is funded by a combination of billable services and charitable giving. The more we are able to raise, the more kids we can serve. Would you join us? Visit our website to register as a volunteer, to receive our email updates, and to make charitable contributions. Gifts may be made by credit card at Ascent121.org or by check to our mailing address. Ascent 121 PO Box 1143 Carmel, IN 46082 317.759.0067 Ascent121.org Facebook: @Ascent121 Twitter: @AscentOne21 Instagram:@AscentOne21 Kellie Leeper, Director of Communications & Development, kellie.leeper@ascent121.org

BEST BUDDIES INDIANA Who we are: Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers; secure successful jobs; live independently; improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills; and feel valued by society. The IDD community that Best Buddies serves includes, but is not limited to, people with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and other undiagnosed disabilities. Best Buddies Indiana has grown to more than 100 chapters statewide, positively impacting the lives of more than 60,000 Hoosiers with and without IDD. School-based Friendship programs and Promoters chapters exist in 25 Indiana counties, and are expanding. Adult friendship programs, called Best Buddies Citizens, also exist in several communities. In the past two years, many integrated employment opportunities have been secured for people with IDD in the Indianapolis area, and our pipeline of qualified employees and employment partners interested in hiring continues to grow. Leadership Development initiatives throughout the state educate and empower people with and without IDD to become leaders, advocates and public speakers. Best Buddies Ambassadors from all walks of life are trained and available to speak to groups about the inclusion movement and what Best Buddies means to them.

and self-esteem, and share interests, experiences and activities that other individuals enjoy. Their peers gain a recognition for the value of this population and their gifts and abilities, and the myriad benefits of inclusion. The Best Buddies Jobs program secures inclusive employment for people with IDD, allowing them to earn an income, pay taxes and continuously and independently support themselves. Adding this type of diversity to the workplace also benefits employers and coworkers. Best Buddies Leadership Development programs educate and empower people with and without IDD to become leaders and advocates. Program participants can lead the effort within their community and beyond to build a more inclusive world for people with IDD. How you can help: Best Buddies has many rewarding opportunities for involvement: • We are always seeking community leaders interested in serving on our Advisory Board or a planning committee. • Groups and individuals can help to start new Best Buddies chapters in schools and communities, or become a peer buddy in a Citizen’s (adult) Chapter. • Join the Best Buddies Friendship Walk by forming a walk team, donating or sponsoring. • Invite Best Buddies to hold a Lunch & Learn for your group or host an Ambassador training at your company. • Encourage your workplace to employ a person with IDD through Best Buddies Jobs. • Nominate yourself or someone else to compete in our Champion of the Year campaign, and attend our November Gala. • Volunteer at our International Leadership Conference, held on the campus of IU Bloomington in July. • Join Team Rosemary by making recurring donations that total $1,000 or more per year.

What we do: Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Why we’re important: Best Buddies envisions a world where people with IDD are so successfully integrated into schools, workplaces and communities that our organization’s efforts and services will be unnecessary. Until that vision becomes a reality, the organization will continue to educate elementary, middle and high school students, college students, community members, corporations and employers about the functional and natural needs and abilities of people with IDD.

Best Buddies Indiana 8604 Allisonville Rd., Ste. 165 Indianapolis, IN 46250 317.436.8440 Bestbuddies.org/Indiana Facebook: @bestbuddiesin Twitter: @bestbuddiesin Instagram: @bestbuddiesin

How we affect the community: Best Buddies Friendship programs build one-to-one friendships between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion for a population that is often isolated and excluded. Through their participation, people with IDD form meaningful connections with their peers, gain self-confidence

Natalie Seibert, State Director, 317.436.8440, x41, natalieseibert@bestbuddies.org Marcia Clutter, Deputy Director of Development, 317.436.8440, x40, marciaclutter@bestbuddies.org

Generously donated by Jennifer Simon

BREBEUF JESUIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL Who we are: Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School is a Catholic and Jesuit high school in Indianapolis that provides an excellent college preparatory education for a lifetime of service by forming student leaders into men and women for others.

Orleans, Detroit, Chicago and South Dakota. In addition to Brebeuf ’s service program, charity drives are held each month where the community comes together and collects items to be donated to those in need. For example, Brebeuf Jesuit community will soon kick off our annual Food Drive to benefit St. Vincent de Paul. For the past four years, Brebeuf has donated more than 24,000 cans of food annually. Brebeuf Jesuit also works with adults and alumni in the community through spiritual outreach and formation programs. Lastly, Brebeuf Jesuit holds community events where the community is invited to hear from speakers and authors regarding vital and engaging cultural and diversity issues. Brebeuf Jesuit is proud to be a member of such a strong and passionate community; Brebeuf ’s history and activism demonstrate the school community’s commitment to helping in any way it can to assist in the growth of our citizens and the greater Indianapolis population.

What we do: Brebeuf Jesuit educates young men and women through the assistance of a caring faculty to become intellectually competent, open to growth, loving, religious and committed to promoting justice–the five hallmarks of Jesuit education. Brebeuf Jesuit’s education of the whole person allows students to engage in co-curricular activities such as community service and athletics that help them develop and gain confidence in their leadership skills while cultivating the fullness of their God-given talents. Why we’re important: Brebeuf Jesuit is a transformative and welcoming Catholic and Jesuit school that provides students a well-rounded education for the future. The Brebeuf community embraces the fullness and diversity of every individual, and the entire community fosters a culture of understanding by seeking and welcoming students from diverse religious, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Approximately 50% of Brebeuf Jesuit’s students are nonCatholic and ascribe to a variety of faith traditions, including denominations of Protestantism, Judaism, Hinduism and Islam. In addition to the importance of maintaining a caring and diverse community, Brebeuf Jesuit delivers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum to its students, offering 15 honors, 21 AP, and four collegeaccredited courses. With over 50 co-curricular activities and 29 athletic teams, Brebeuf Jesuit allows students to not only earn an excellent education, but also encourages them to explore and engage in the world around them.

How you can help: Brebeuf Jesuit is blessed to have a generous society of donors to fund the school’s financial aid program and many other student enrichment opportunities through The Brebeuf Fund, Brebeuf Jesuit’s annual giving program. Donations to the Brebeuf Fund allow the continuation of Brebeuf ’s tradition of academic excellence and ability to recruit and retain the most qualified students—regardless of their financial circumstance. To achieve this standard and ensure a Jesuit education remains achievable to all deserving students, external support is of critical importance. Help can also be provided via Planned Giving opportunities and annual fundraising events. Brebeuf ’s largest fundraising event, Brebeuf Bistro, is one such event that includes live and silent auctions where attendees can have an enjoyable evening of fun and fellowship while giving back. For more information on supporting Brebeuf please contact the Office of Annual Giving at 317.524.7046.

How we affect the community: In an effort to develop the students at Brebeuf Jesuit into leaders, community service plays a vital role in our school’s daily life. As part of the education of the whole person, service allows students to learn about different cultures and reflect on the diversity of human experience through direct interactions with a variety of populations. Community service starts early, as freshmen participate in Freshman Service Days. Besides volunteering locally, students also have the chance to go on cultural immersion trips to El Salvador, Belize, New

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School 2801 W. 86th St. Indianapolis, IN 46268 317.524.7050 brebeuf.org Facebook: @brebeufjesuitpreparatoryschool Twitter: @Brebeuf Jesuit

BROOKE’S PLACE Who we are: Brooke's Place provides support groups, therapy services and community education to empower children, teens, young adults and their families to thrive in the midst of grief. The death of a loved one can be one of the most difficult experiences of a young person’s life. When a child experiences the death of someone significant, his or her feelings and thoughts may become confusing and overwhelming. Brooke’s Place provides an environment where children and their families have the opportunity to share their story and begin to heal.

How we affect the community: Since 1999, Brooke’s Place has provided support groups to more than 10,000 individuals! During the process of healing their broken hearts, our children, teens and young adults also develop essential life skills. • Brooke’s Place helps decrease feelings of isolation in children: Before attending Brooke’s Place, 40% of children indicated feeling understood by those around them compared to 78% who indicated this after attending Brooke’s Place. • Brooke’s Place helps children develop healthy coping skills: Before attending Brooke’s Place, 37% of children indicated the ability to express feelings in healthy ways about their loved one who died. After attending Brooke’s Place, 72% indicated the ability to do so. • Brooke’s Place helps children cope with anxiety: Before attending Brooke’s Place, 38% of children indicated the ability to express their fears and worries in healthy ways. After attending Brooke’s Place, 66% indicated the ability to do so.

What we do: Children learn to honor and cherish the loved ones they carry in their heart. At Brooke’s Place, children find that they are not alone and learn to recognize, express and embrace their thoughts, questions and feelings about grief and loss. Our services include: • Ongoing peer support groups • BP8, community-based short-term support groups • Therapy services for individual or family counseling • Camp Healing Tree, a weekend grief support camp • Community Education

How you can help: We have many ways in which individuals and groups can assist us in supporting grieving children. • Become a support group facilitator or buddy! • Become an office volunteer! • Become a donor! • Refer families to us! • Become a Camp Healing Tree volunteer! • Provide meals or sweet treats on a program night! • Make comfort blankets for our families! • Do you have an idea? Just call us! We would love to hear your thoughts!

Children, teens, young adults and their families find friends at Brooke's Place who share their pain, friends they can lean on, and friends they can trust with their most personal feelings. It is truly a place where kids help kids! Brooke’s Place for Grieving Young People was founded on the belief that every young person deserves the opportunity to grieve in a supportive, understanding and nurturing environment. Why we’re important: Brooke’s Place volunteers and staff have worked tirelessly toward our vision that children, teens, young adults and their families living with grief feel supported and understood. Approximately 73,000 central Indiana youth between the ages of 3 and 21 will experience the death of a significant loved one and would greatly benefit from our services. The effects of childhood unresolved grief are considerable; children who experience trauma, including the death of a loved one, are 15 times more likely to die by suicide, 4 times more likely to inject drugs, and 3 times more likely to suffer from depression. Brooke’s Place is here to support these children and families and provide them a place in which to heal.

Brooke’s Place 8935 N. Meridian St., Ste. 200 Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.705.9650 brookesplace.org Facebook: @brookesplace Twitter: @BrookesPlace Instagram: @brookes_place Theresa Brun, Executive Director, 317.705.9650, theresa@brookesplace.org

Generously donated by Jennifer Simon

CANDLES HOLOCAUST MUSEUM Who we are: Candles Holocaust Museum and Education Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1995 by Holocaust survivor Eva Kor. Our mission is to shine a light on the story of the Holocaust and Eva Kor to illuminate the world with hope, healing, respect and responsibility.

Eva’s life lessons as a path to creating positive change in our communities. The lessons embedded in Eva’s story have great impact on groups and individuals, because they teach a life-changing fact: every single person has the power to heal and the human right to be free. Her message has touched the lives of victims of abuse and neglect, as well as those who struggle with depression and thoughts of suicide. She helps children who have been bullied or feel out of place in their world. She gives courage to those who face grave illness. For the past 39 years, she has been sharing her story with victims, students, teachers, medical professionals, senators, administrators, historians, university groups, graduating classes and civic groups, both nationally and internationally.

What we do: As a Holocaust museum, we provide a safe space for difficult conversations on topics such as refugees, human rights, social justice, freedom, inclusion and racism. Candles offers exhibits, educational workshops and public programs to address relevant issues in our world today. We educate people in our community and around the world through the first-hand accounts and experiences of Holocaust survivors, both in the museum and through programs such as our annual trip to Auschwitz.

How you can help: Candles is embarking on many projects to ensure that the museum's mission and Eva Kor's legacy continue to help educate and heal people and communities for many years to come. One such initiative is Dimensions in Testimony, an innovative project to preserve and share Holocaust survivor testimony using 3D interactive imaging. Another is the award-winning “Be the Change” film and speaker series, which brings Holocaust survivors and human rights leaders to central Indiana to share their stories. Candles also offers scholarships to educators and students who wish to participate in our annual trip to Auschwitz. You can help by supporting programs like these through individual and corporate donations or by becoming a partner organization. We always welcome volunteers to assist with programs, events and museum projects.

Why we're important: Candles is the only Holocaust museum in Indiana and the only Holocaust museum in the world dedicated to the Mengele twins. Originally devoted to finding surviving Mengele twins around the world, Candles has grown into a worldwide movement that seeks to preserve survivor testimony for future generations, foster conversation about important local and global topics, and engage students in the museum’s mission. Candles is also a unique organization, because not only do we bear witness to what happens when we remain silent to atrocities, but we also empower people to heal themselves and their communities through the lessons of the Holocaust and the life of Eva Kor. How we affect the community: While the Holocaust is an increasingly distant historical event, its lessons have crucial relevance in our community today, such as understanding the consequences of discrimination, learning the importance of standing up for those groups who cannot speak for themselves, appreciating that diversity in our community is a strength, not a liability, understanding that by learning about one another, we reduce the risk of dehumanization, alienation and violence, and recognizing that our democratic institutions will languish without active participation by informed citizens. In addition to those lessons, we teach selfhealing, self-liberation, and self-empowerment through

Candles Holocaust Museum and Education Center 1532 South Third St. Terre Haute, IN 47802 812.234.7881 candlesholocaustmuseum.org Facebook: @candlesmuseum Twitter: @candlesmuseum Instagram: @candlesmuseum Jessica McDonald, CANDLES Marketing and Advertising Coordinator, 812.234.7881, jessica@candlesholocaustmuseum.org

Generously donated by Rachel M. Simon

CAROLINE SYMMES CANCER ENDOWMENT Who we are: The Caroline Symmes Cancer Endowment raises funds exclusively for Riley Children's Health at Indiana University Health. Caroline Symmes was just three years old when she was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor Disease, the most curable type of kidney cancer in both children and adults, which has a 90% survival rate. Caroline had one of the most aggressive tumors oncologists had ever seen, and there was little research available on her type of tumor due to lack of funding.

cancerous tumor of the muscles that are attached to the bones; and Wilms tumor, a rare kidney cancer that primarily affects children under the age of five. Why we’re important: A child is diagnosed with cancer every hour in the United States. Every year, more than 160,000 children are diagnosed with cancer worldwide. Sixty percent of pediatric cancer survivors develop a chronic health condition due to the harsh treatments. The causes of most childhood cancers remain unknown and are, at present, unpreventable. Simply put, there just isn’t enough funding for pediatric cancer research. Because of this, diagnosed children are going without much-needed treatments, not for a lack of technology, but because of the lack of research and understanding around the cancers themselves.

Caroline never cried or complained during her 18-month battle with cancer. With an old soul and a big smile, she simply lived her life to the fullest. Caroline passed away at age five, not because of a lack of technology, but due to the simple lack of research. The Caroline Symmes Endowment for Pediatric Cancer Research at Riley Children’s Health is the gift she leaves behind so that every child can just live.

How we affect the community: There is no better avenue for pediatric cancer research than Riley Children’s Health. More than 300,000 children from all of Indiana’s 92 counties become Riley patients every year. That means almost everyone in Indiana knows a Riley family. The doctors and researchers at Riley have the passion to heal our children and the science to find answers but need the funding to make it happen. That’s why we need you.

What we do: The Caroline Symmes Cancer Endowment mission is to raise funds to create a Pediatric Non-Central Nervous System (Non-CNS) Solid Tumor Program at Riley. Reaching the startup goal of eight million dollars would ensure rapid return on investments, as this will be the only program of its kind in the world that includes both clinical care and pediatric research to find new, lifesaving treatments for children battling high-risk tumors. The endowment has raised two million seven hundred thousand dollars since 2011, but there’s still a long way to go in funding this program. The Pediatric Non-CNS Solid Tumor Program will include two related research strategies: 1. individualized profiling in which our team of researchers will use gene profiling to identify biomarkers that predict which therapies will be most effective for each child; 2. new cancer therapy work that involves developing new drugs to fight childhood cancers that are resistant to other therapies, and moving them rapidly into the clinic to help children. The scientists on our team will focus on childhood cancers known as Non-CNS Solid Tumors, which include, but are not limited to: Ewing’s Sarcoma, a malignant tumor that grows in bones or soft tissue near bones; neuroblastoma, a cancerous tumor that develops from nerve tissue; osteosarcoma, the most common type of bone cancer, often affecting teens; retinoblastoma, a cancerous tumor that grows in the retina, affecting children up to five years old; rhabdomyosarcoma, a

How you can help: Gifts of every size are needed to recruit visionary scientists, launch research projects and fund infrastructure, including imaging technology and a biospecimen bank. In the current economic climate of eroding federal research funds, donor support for the fight against childhood cancer is more critical than ever. Thank you for your help in supporting this effort to save children’s lives. Caroline Symmes Cancer Endowment 12441 Creekwood Lane Carmel, IN 46032 carolinesymmes.org melizabethsymmes@gmail.com Facebook: @CSCERiley Instagram: @CSCERiley Elizabeth Symmes, 317.809.8534 David Symmes, 317.590.4680

Generously donated by Anonymous

THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Who we are: The Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization responsible for the operation and programming of a multidisciplinary performing arts campus in Carmel, Indiana. The facilities include the Palladium, a state-of-the-art 1,600-seat concert hall; the Tarkington, a 500-seat proscenium theater; and the Studio Theater, a versatile black box with a seated capacity of 200. The Center presents scores of events each year and provides space and support services for six resident companies: Actors Theatre of Indiana, Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, Civic Theatre, Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre and Indiana Wind Symphony. The Center is permanently affiliated with the Great American Songbook Foundation, a distinct nonprofit organization based at the Palladium that works to advance the legacy of classic music from the worlds of jazz, pop, Broadway, and Hollywood.

Why weâ€™re important: In an era of pervasive digital media and declining resources for arts education, the Center provides a welcoming environment where the public can engage in real time with live performing arts experiences. We bring the world to Central Indiana in ways that build community, inspire creativity and ultimately enrich and transform lives. How we affect the community: Along with providing a unifying experience of beauty and entertainment for local residents, the Center serves as an anchor for an arts-based economic development strategy that has helped to lift the Carmel community to the top of numerous national quality-of-life rankings. How you can help: Join us today as a partner, and your investment will underwrite community engagement with the arts through a tax-deductible individual donation, corporate sponsorship, foundation grant or planned gift, each with customizable recognition and benefits. And mark your calendar for our 2019 Songbook Celebration gala on September 21. Learn more at TheCenterPresents.org/ Support or call 317.819.3520.

What we do: The mission of the Center for the Performing Arts is to engage and inspire the Central Indiana community through enriching arts experiences. Since opening in 2011, the Center has been a leader in the Central Indiana arts community, hosting more than 2,200 performances and welcoming more than 1 million patrons representing all 92 Indiana counties, all 50 states and 24 nations. Each season of Center Presents events features top performers in classical, jazz, pop, rock, country, Great American Songbook, and international music and dance. The Center also offers a robust menu of educational and outreach programming for patrons of all ages, including the Peanut Butter & Jam interactive performance series for preschoolers and their families, educational videoconferences for schools around the state, and budget-friendly experiential opportunities such as our popular vocal, ukulele, stand-up comedy and Dance Discovery classes.

The Center for the Performing Arts 1 Center Green Carmel, IN 46032 317.660.3373 (Main Office) 317.843.3800 (Box Office) TheCenterPresents.org info@TheCenterPresents.org Facebook: @CPApresents Twitter: @CPApresents Instagram: @CPApresents Jeffrey C. McDermott, President/CEO

THE CHILDREN’S THERAPLAY FOUNDATION

Who we are: Founded in 2001, The Children’s TherAplay Foundation is a non-profit pediatric rehabilitation clinic located in Carmel, Indiana.

therapies at] Children’s TherAplay he could not sit in a chair without falling over. Now [he is] playing along the side of his peers. Amongst giving Emmett tools to help in his independence, the therapists have also given our family multiple strategies we can use in his daily life. It has been a beautiful sight to watch him grow with the help of everyone at Children’s TherAplay.”

What we do: Children's TherAplay is one of the few clinics in the country dedicated to providing physical and occupational therapies on horseback for children who have special needs. Our therapists combine a sensor y-rich, childcentered clinic with hippotherapy–a treatment strategy incorporating the movement of horses–to provide carefully graded motor, sensory and neurological input in customized, one-on-one treatments.

How you can help: Donate, volunteer or join us! Each month our specially trained team of therapists, horse handlers, and therapy horses provides 750+ equineassisted physical and occupational therapy treatments for Central Indiana children ages 18 months to 13 years. That comes at a cost. One hour of treatment costs Children’s TherAplay $182; however, the average insurance reimbursement is only $99. Your tax-deductible gift will help fill that gap and ensure that children with special needs continue to have access to these life-changing therapies. To donate, get involved, or check out our upcoming fundraisers and events, visit ChildrensTherAplay.org.

Why we’re important: We help children with diagnoses such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, traumatic brain injury and developmental delays grow stronger and more independent. Day in and day out we see these kiddos overcoming obstacles, accomplishing what their parents were told was impossible: sitting up, standing, walking, running, tying their shoelaces, feeding themselves, going up and down stairs for the very first time. It’s possible because of the power of hippotherapy and support like yours. How we affect the community : Treatment at Children’s TherAplay changes lives. Here’s how Emmett’s mother Aryel describes the difference we make: “Emmett has overcome so many obstacles this past year. When first starting [physical and occupational

The Children’s TherAplay Foundation 9919 Towne Rd. Carmel, IN 46032 317.872.4166 info@childrenstheraplay.org childrenstheraplay.org Facebook: @childrenstheraplay Instagram: @childrenstheraplay

CHRISTAMORE HOUSE GUILD

Who we are: The Christamore House Guild, founded in 1908 by Martha Stewart Carey, is a nonprofit organization that raises money for the Christamore House through various fundraising efforts.

Author Benefit Luncheon. The proceeds from these events support The Christamore House Guild’s Scholarship Fund. Our scholarships are designed to offer supplemental college aid to students from the Haughville area. The financial contributions made by the Christamore House Guild are the largest source of private support available to Christamore House.

What we do: We are dedicated to providing volunteer services and financial support for the activities and programs of the historic Christamore House Family and Community Center. The Christamore House provides the very best in child and youth educational services, senior programming and life-skills training for residents of Haughville and the near-westside of Indianapolis. Its many programs include an early childhood education center, afterschool STEM, PREP and LEAP programs, a department to strengthen families, a senior citizen program and Indianapolis Police Athletic League/Christamore House Boxing.

How you can help: Here are some ways you can help support the Christamore House Guild: • We are always looking for new members to volunteer their time and resources. • We also appreciate corporate and individual sponsorships for our Benefit Luncheon and donated auction items for our Fall Gala. Christamore House Guild 502 N. Tremont St. Indianapolis, IN 46222 317.635.7211 christamoreguild.org Facebook: @Christamore House Guild Twitter: @chguild Instagram: @christamore_house_guild

Why we’re important: Through the years, the Guild has grown from a small group of women working with immigrants settling in the Haughville area to a thriving ser vice organization of more than 300 active and associate members. Guild members volunteer in many ways at the House, including directly with children in the preschool or afterschool programs, with seniors at the Senior Center or at the Family Unity Nights. The Guild supports the Christamore House motto of “helping people to help themselves.”

Mary Hinkebein, President mdhinkebein@yahoo.com, 317.636.448.4990

How we affect the community: The Guild sponsors two major annual fundraisers: The Christamore House Fall Gala and The Christamore House Guild’s Book and

Stephanie Allen, President-Elect stephanie.j.allen11@gmail.com, 317.332.8468

COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK FOUNDATION Who we are: Since 1976, Community Health Network Foundation has worked to raise and steward financial support for Community Health Network, a nonprofit health system providing a full continuum of care through more than 200 sites and hundreds of physicians throughout Central Indiana.

health outcomes and access for the community. Today, we continue their endeavor. This is not easy work, and the needs grow ever-greater with each passing year. Yet the rewards are indescribable: when we send a new baby into the world knowing we’re playing a role in building them a safer and healthier life; when we help a neighbor with behavioral health challenges find not only healing but a job; when we provide a senior with a hot meal and a warm smile; when we give a cancer patient hope for a healthier future.

What we do: Our giving priorities are aligned with the future goals of Community Health Network in order to support the strategic growth of our non-profit healthcare organization. Patient financial assistance, public awareness efforts, innovative and holistic services and programs that help to support those in our community in a time of critical need are only a few of many ways the Foundation’s work directly impacts patients of Community Health Network. These efforts and more aim to empower individuals and families to lead healthier lives and, in turn, improve the health of the communities we serve.

How you can help: Join a committee for The Giving Gig, volunteer at one of our hospitals or health pavilions, share your story of exceptional care offered by Community Health Network or participate on our Patient Advisory Council. Give us permission to tell your inspirational story or host a fundraiser to benefit our patients. To learn more, send an email to give@eCommunity.com or call 317.355.GIVE. Community Health Network Foundation 7330 Shadeland Station, Ste. 150 Indianapolis, IN 46256 317.355.GIVE (4483) eCommunity.com/foundation give@eCommunity.com Facebook: @eCommunity Twitter: @CHNw Instagram: @Communityhealthnet

Why we’re important: Our work is all about helping patients in all stages of life. From newborns at Community Hospital North—home to the most births in the state – to seniors staying healthy in all seasons. From men and women with serious mental illness, to youth grieving the loss of a parent, sibling or friend. From patients in a battle with cancer, to those working to overcome addiction. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are able to support these individuals and, together, help build a stronger foundation for health in Indiana.

Joyce Irwin, President and CEO, Community Health Network Foundation

How we affect the community: Community Health Network was started in the 1950s by a group of men and women on the eastside of Indianapolis striving to improve

Bob Shortle, Chair, Community Health Network Foundation Board of Directors

CHRISTEL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL

Who we are: Christel House International

pass graduation exams and 92% of our graduates continue studies or are gainfully employed.

What we do: Christel House is a holistic model that helps impoverished children transform their lives and break the cycle of poverty. Christel House focuses on "the whole child," providing robust K -12 education, character development, health care and nutrition, family assistance, career guidance and job placement. Our students receive care and support for up to 18 years.

How you can help: Make a gift at christelhouse.org/ donate. 100% of all donations directly benefit the children of Christel House. Overhead and fundraising costs are provided by the organization's Founder. Christel House International 10 West Market St., Ste. 1990 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2973 317.464.2030 christelhouse.org Facebook: @christelhouse Twitter: @christelhouse Instagram: @christelhouse

Why we’re important: Children don't choose to live in poverty. Most grow up never realizing their human potential. Instead they face physical and psychological trauma—hunger, malnutrition, disease, low self-esteem and lack of opportunity. Christel House offers a pathway for students away from multigenerational poverty and creates self-sufficient, productive citizens of the world who give back to their communities. Christel House has learning centers around the world— two in India, one in Mexico, one in South Africa and four charter schools in Indianapolis. A ninth center, Christel House Jamaica, will open in the fall of 2020.

Christel DeHaan, Founder and Chairman of the Board, 317.464.2039, christel@christelhouse.org Bart Peterson, President and CEO, 317.464.2039, bart@christelhouse.org

How we affect the community: Now in our 20th year, Christel House has a remarkable record of success: Currently serving over 5,154 students, including students in our College & Careers program, 99% of our students

Barbara (Bobbi) Bosch, Vice President, Marketing and Development, 317.464.2086, bbosch@christelhouse.org

Generously donated by Jennifer Simon

CENTRAL INDIANA POLICE FOUNDATION Who we are: The Central Indiana Police Foundation is a (501) (c) (3) that was created from a vision of the staff at the FOP 86. We are an agency that focuses on supporting all Law Enforcement branches both personally and professionally. Our current territory is Marion County and all contiguous counties. As our funding increases, our plan is to expand so we will be able to support officers in the entire state of Indiana. The Pacers Sports and Entertainment Group along with the Indianapolis Colts are our founding sponsors.

also feel officers need the extra support personally. When injured or killed, their families need extra financial help. We are there to assist them in getting their needs met. How we affect the community: Our officers leave their families every day to protect ours. Doing all we can to support them and create a better community-police relationship builds a better community overall. Our resources also provide tools to officers that literally save lives. These lives belong to our community members and our law enforcement officers.

What we do:We have four programs that represent our areas of focus: • Code One Fund. This fund helps provide resources and funds for officers injured or killed in the line of duty and their families. Our goal is to demonstrate to officers that there is indeed a community standing behind them in support. Following our most recent line-of-duty death, we raised money to provide for all of the needs of the officer’s wife and sons so they could focus on healing. • InVEST in Blue. We provide resources to assist officers in their safety and to aid them in doing their jobs better. We are known for providing the Trauma Kit to more than 2,000 officers to date. We provided IMPD Trauma Kits and training to every officer initially. These kits are used to save lives of officers and community members in accidents, gunshot wounds, etc. Several lives have been saved due to the use of these kits. A CIPF goal is to make sure every officer in our territory has one of these kits along with the training needed to use them properly. We also provide grants for departments to purchase the rifle plates for bulletproof vests. These plates are able to withstand gunfire from an automatic and semi-automatic weapon. • Behind the Line. We support activities that aid officers in creating better relationships with our community. This can be money to help officers provide food and clothing to those they meet on the job or help support a community meal where officers eat with the people in their area. We have partnered with the Pacers Foundation to distribute funding designed to build stronger relationships between our youth and officers. • K9 Division. We provide money to assist in the acquisition of new K9s, and training and care of the animals.

How you can help: We need volunteers to assist us in various projects throughout the year. We need volunteers for our Annual Fundraising Event that happens the Friday prior to Thanksgiving. We also need administrative help during the year. We are looking to raise funds in 2019 of an additional $150,000 so we can provide Trauma Kits to every officer in our service area. Visit our website to purchase items that raise funds, or make a donation to us on the site. The Central Indiana Police Foundation 1525 S. Shelby St. Indianapolis, IN 46203 317.536.1402 cipf.foundation Facebook: @CentralINPoliceFoundation Twitter: @CentralINPolice Instagram: @CIPFIN Lisa Rollings, Executive Director, lisa@cipf.foundation Executive Board Members Jim Dodson, President Josh Hollingsworth, Secretary Joe Breen, Treasurer Board Members Dr. Tracey Williams Tony Kaufman Philip Caito Molly Winters-Carie Amy Haupert Rick Snyder Les Sebring Tom Zupancic Pat Early Bill Owensby

Why we’re important: We try to fill the gaps when it comes to helping to fully support our officers. Budgets are tight and when new needs arise for our law enforcement it takes time to refocus budgets to provide those needs. We

DAMAR SERVICES Who we are: For over 50 years, Damar Services’ 1,000 staff members have ser ved more than 1,500 clients every day who have developmental and behavioral disabilities and autism. Services are provided on an individualized basis in settings that include residential programs on Damar’s 80-acre main campus on the southwest side of Indianapolis, group homes with around-the-clock supervision, outpatient and applied behavioral analysis (ABA) treatment, and two schools providing services for children with developmental and behavioral disabilities. Damar also provides a full continuum of support services for adults with developmental disabilities and autism through supervised living in the community, semiindependent living, and living with family members.

epidemic is having an effect on families and communities throughout Central Indiana and beyond. How you can help: Generous donors support the Damar Foundation so that Damar Services staff and volunteers can help the special people we serve. Damar faces rising costs for the services we provide due to increasing severity of our clients’ challenges and the reduction of government reimbursements. As such, we are increasingly reliant on the generosity of the community, including individuals, corporations and foundations. Your gifts help provide much-needed, life-changing treatment and support for our deserving clients and families. Damar Services, Inc. 6067 Decatur Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46241 317.856.5201 damar.org Facebook: @damarservices Twitter: @damarservices

What we do: Damar provides intensive treatment for about 200 children and youth age 21 and younger who live on or around our campus, as well as for an additional 1,300 children, adults and family members served through community-based programs. Damar’s goals are to help those living on campus return to their homes or other communitybased settings, and to help those living in the community experience the highest quality of life possible. We provide a range of support services to our clients, including behavioral therapies (such as applied behavioral analysis and outpatient behavioral health); education; group and independent living; medication; and occupational, recreational, speech and vocational services.

Brad Linville, Damar Services Board Chair Dr. Jim Dalton, Damar Services President and CEO, jimd@damar.org Pat Tynan, Damar Foundation Board Chair Ken File, Damar Foundation President, kenf@damar.org

Why we’re important: Damar specializes in the care and support of those facing life’s greatest challenges, offering the same high-impact services and therapy for everyone regardless of ability to pay. In addition, we are a resource for industry best practices and an innovator in the field of services to children and adults with developmental and behavioral disabilities and autism.

Jennifer Maggard, Damar Services Chief Operating Officer, jenniferm@damar.org Tifini McClyde, Damar Services Chief Human Resource Officer, tifinim@damar.org Katie McCoy, Damar Services Chief Executive Assistant, katiem@damar.org

How we affect the community: With one in 59 children being diagnosed on the autism spectrum (up from one in 200 a little more than a decade ago), virtually everyone today knows a family affected by autism. This growing

Jenny Peters-Reece, Damar Services Chief Strategy Officer, jennyp@damar.org

THE DAMIEN CENTER Who we are: Since 1987, The Damien Center has served Indiana as the community’s largest HIV prevention and care organization. We serve more than 1,200 people annually who are living with HIV and assist thousands more with preventative services. Our goal is to work with and in the community to stop the spread and ultimately end HIV in Indiana.

the services our organization offers so that we can create a future where HIV no longer exists in our community. How we affect the community: We assist more than 4,000 Hoosiers annually through our HIV prevention and care services. Your support not only helps us continue delivering premium services but expand the services our organization offers so that we can create a future where HIV no longer exists in our community.

What we do: The Damien Center’s one-stop shop approach enables us to significantly reduce barriers our clients often experience. This allows our team at The Damien Center to provide premier and client-centric care, including testing and prevention (PrEP) services, an onsite medical clinic and mental health services, and a food pantry and housing opportunities, to best serve our clients. • Medical Services. We offer Damien Cares, our medical clinic, and a Walgreens pharmacy onsite to give our clients quick access to premier, high-quality healthcare. • Counseling Services. We have dedicated and trained counselors who provide mental health, substance abuse and risk-reduction counseling services. • Testing and Prevention. The Joseph F. Miller Testing Center provides free and confidential HIV and STI testing. We also offer prevention PrEP, an HIV prevention medication to stop the spread of the virus. • Housing Services. We provide safe, stable and affordable housing that gives our clients the best chance to adhere to treatments and enhance their quality of life. We offer short-term and long-term housing options, as well as an onsite food pantry. • Linkage to Care. By eliminating barriers to care, we engage new clients in HIV care through our Linkage to Care team to ensure clients can access the help and services they need. • Care Coordination. We assist our clients with medical care and accessing other vital services they need through our Care Coordination team.

How you can help: All services The Damien Center offers are free of charge to the community, which means we rely on public and private support from individuals, corporations, foundations and government agencies to meet the needs of our community. • Donate. All financial and in-kind gifts support The Damien Center’s mission to provide vital preventive and medical services to those at-risk of and living with HIV. To donate, please visit damien.org/donate. • Participate. You can help support The Damien Center by participating in one of our special events. On April 25, 2019, The Damien Center will host our 25th Annual Dining Out For Life. Eat out at a participating restaurant to support The Damien Center. For a list of participating restaurants, visit diningoutforlife.com/city/ indianapolis. We will also host The Grande Masquerade, one of Indianapolis’ largest and most extravagant gala fundraisers, on October 19, 2019. More information will be available at damien.org/grande-masquerade. The Damien Center 26 N. Arsenal Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46201 317.632.0123 damien.org Facebook: @thedamiencenter Twitter: @damiencenter Instagram: @damiencenter

Why we’re important: Everything we do is focused on preventing the spread of HIV in Indiana and emboldening clients living with HIV to flourish, which leads to them living longer, healthier and more productive lives. We assist more than 4,000 Hoosiers annually through our HIV prevention and care services. Your support not only helps us to continue delivering premium services but to expand

Alan Witchey, President and CEO, 317.632.0123, x266, awitchey@damien.org Jeffrey Roth, Vice President and Chief Development Officer, 317.632.0123, x269, jroth@damien.org

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EASTERSEALS CROSSROADS Who we are: Easterseals Crossroads is your community resource dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve milestones in independence from birth through later life. One of over 70 Easterseals affiliates throughout the country, we are a United Way agency offering CARF accredited programs in Indiana.

past year, we served a total of 7,145 individuals with disabilities or special needs. Many of the individuals we serve have no other means of accessing assistance; their needs would go unmet without our services. How you can help: Because our ability to deliver muchneeded services can be threatened by insufficient funding in any program year, community support is critical to our agency. Acting for Easterseals Crossroads today allows us to remain the resource you may need on a future day. Donate. Donations help us assist children and adults in achieving milestones in independence. Your contribution supports our mission to promote inclusion, independence and dignity for the many people whose lives are affected by disability or special needs. Volunteer. Volunteers help us achieve milestones for people with disabilities in our community. If you have time to give, we have opportunities for you to work directly with children or adults in areas such as our weekly respite program. Businesses and organizations who want a meaningful group experience can join us for Days of Service. We welcome individuals or groups to become involved with us for third-party events, such as walks/runs where we are recognized as a charity partner. Attend an event. Check our website and follow us on social media to learn more about our events throughout the year like our culinary event, non-event event, ability walk and our very popular Bingo Bonanza held annually in February.

What we do: For young families, we are there at the beginning with early intervention therapy for babies and toddlers and therapy services for children. We grow with your family with autism services, camp and respite programs. As your family ages, we assist with transition services, employment assistance, veteran programs and community day supports. As your family changes, we provide answers for independence through assistive technology, deaf services, home modification services and driver evaluation/training. Why weâ€™re important: Easterseals Crossroads is the community resource any one of us could need at any point in our lives. Your contribution through a donation, a volunteer activity or attendance at one of our events supports individuals in our community who depend upon our service â€“people who do not need our services until they do. People like Samantha, a 25-year-old young woman who worked with our employment division to get her career going after she had an accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury. Sam works at the Benjamin Harrison YMCA and she is truly making her way. Children like Erionna, a 6-year-old girl who works with our physical therapists and is making progress on sitting, holding her head up, standing and becoming mobile with her gait trainer. People like Scott, an individual who worked with our certified driver rehabilitation specialist/occupational therapist to assist him with vehicle modifications. Scott was involved in an accident when he was 24 years old that resulted in paralysis from the waist down. Scottâ€™s vehicle modifications are helping him in maintaining independence.

Easterseals Crossroads 4740 Kingsway Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46205 317.466.1000 eastersealscrossroads.org Facebook: @eastersealscrossroads Twitter: @escrossroads Instagram: @eastersealscrossroads LinkedIn: @easter-seals-crossroads

How we affect the community: We help make positive outcomes for the many people who use our services. This

J. Patrick Sandy, President/CEO 317.466.1000, psandy@eastersealscrossroads.org

ESKENAZI HEALTH FOUNDATION Who we are: Eskenazi Health Foundation, founded in 1985, is a public charity that contributes leadership, guidance, and philanthropic resources to Eskenazi Health.

How we affect the community: Eskenazi Health's mission is to advocate, care, teach and serve, in its effort to provide high quality, patient-centered care to residents of Marion County. Eskenazi Health strives to serve as a valuable resource for the Indianapolis community, offering a variety of programs and services to meet the unique and ever-changing needs of our community’s residents. Eskenazi Health is a place where everyone can feel welcome and find reliable help. Eskenazi Health is home to the first of three adult Level I trauma centers in Indiana and the region’s only adult burn center. It is the primary teaching hospital for Indiana University School of Medicine and hosts 40 other educational programs. In fact, more than half of all practicing physicians in Indiana trained at Eskenazi Health. Each year, Eskenazi Health has nearly one million outpatient visits, more than 100,000 specialty care visits, and 91,675 visits to the Michael & Susan Smith Emergency Department.

What we do: As one of America’s five largest essential care health systems and featuring the only public, general acute care hospital in Marion County, Eskenazi Health has provided high-quality, cost-effective, patient-centered health care to the residents of Central Indiana for nearly 160 years. Eskenazi Health features: Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital, which includes the Smith Level I Shock Trauma Center and the nationally recognized Richard M. Fairbanks Burn Center; the Sandra Eskenazi Outpatient Care Center, which houses a number of primary and specialty care clinics, including the Sandra Eskenazi Center for Brain Care Innovation; Eskenazi Health Midtown Community Mental Health; 11 Eskenazi Health Center primary care clinics; a variety of quality programs dedicated to specific populations, such as senior care, women's and children's services or teen and adolescent care; and is the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider. Eskenazi Health also features a number of art pieces, green spaces, and regular music programming to enhance the healing environment. With devoted staff, state-of-the-art medicine, and comprehensive wraparound services, Eskenazi Health strives to help all those in need in our community.

How you can help: You can help by sharing our story, providing a financial contribution, or participating in the Eskenazi Health Golf Outing ( June 17). More information about our events and programs may be found on our website. Eskenazi Health Foundation 720 Eskenazi Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46202 317.880.4900 EskenaziHealthFoundation.org Facebook: @Eskenazi-Health-Foundation Twitter: @Eskenazi_HF

Why we’re important: Philanthropy is a very important piece of Eskenazi Health. More than $87 million was raised through the Eskenazi Health Campaign to build the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital. The Foundation also supports various other programs within Eskenazi Health, Marion County Public Health Department, Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, and Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County in order to help facilitate their contributions within our community.

Ernest Vargo II, CFRE, President & Chief Executive Officer Ernie.Vargo@EskenaziHealthFoundation.org

EXODUS REFUGEE IMMIGRATION Who we are: Every day, millions of courageous persons flee their homelands due to unimaginable persecution. They seek refuge and human rights in other places around the world, including Indianapolis. Since 1981, Exodus Refugee Immigration has welcomed refugees to Indianapolis and offered them a place to call home. We began our work serving Cuban refugees who had arrived as part of the Mariel boatlift in 1980. Since that time, Exodus has helped thousands of refugees from more than 33 different countries establish new lives in Indiana. As an independent, non-sectarian, 501(c)(3), and nonprofit agency, Exodus is part of a network that works with Church World Service in the resettlement of refugees. Our board of directors, staff and volunteers are passionate about securing the dignity and human rights of people around the globe.

offering protection and opportunity to refugees. Despite the adversity they have experienced, most refugees who make their home in Indianapolis are eager to engage the challenges and opportunities that the United States offers in order to make a better life for themselves and their families. By having their basic needs met during the core resettlement period and beyond, combined with a full array of social and medical services, English language training, cultural orientation, and employment services, Exodus clients are able to establish new lives and contribute to the community. More than 100 companies partner with us to employ refugees because they value the diversity, skills and strong work ethic they bring to the workforce. Refugees enrich our community as homeowners, employees, business owners and civic leaders. We are proud to be a part of creating a welcoming, inclusive and diverse Indiana in partnership with our fellow Hoosiers.

What we do: Exodus provides a wide range of services and programs to meet the needs of refugee newcomers. We arrange for basic needs such as housing, food and clothing, and case management, as well as provide adult English classes, employment services, a mental wellness program, a women’s program, a youth program, immigration services, and more. Our primary goal is to provide refugees with the skills, information, and support they need to be successful in their new lives in the United States. In fiscal year 2018, we welcomed 251 new refugees from Burma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea and Afghanistan, while providing ongoing services to the established refugee community.

How you can help: There are many ways you can welcome refugees and help them rebuild their lives. Consider making a financial donation to support vital services such as our women’s program, mental wellness services, youth program or emergency fund for vulnerable individuals. You can also engage your faith organization, company, or civic group as a Welcome Team. Welcome Teams provide support and friendship to newly arrived families during their first 90 days. We also appreciate donations of new or gently used household goods for refugee families. Visit the Take Action page on our website to learn more about giving and engagement opportunities.

Why we’re important: There are more refugees in the world today than at any point since WWII and more than half are children. It is the greatest humanitarian crisis of our time. More than 68.5 million people are displaced around the world and 25.4 million meet the United Nations’ definition of a refugee: “a refugee is a person who, owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, is outside the country of his nationality, and is unable to or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country.” The U.S. refugee resettlement program reflects the United States' highest values and aspirations of compassion, generosity and leadership. Since 1975, Americans have welcomed more than 3 million refugees from all over the world. Refugees have built new lives, homes and communities in towns and cities in all 50 states. Exodus is the largest refugee resettlement organization in Indiana.

Exodus Refugee Immigration 2457 E. Washington St., Ste. A Indianapolis, IN 46201 317.921.0836 exodusrefugee.org Facebook: @ExodusRefugee Twitter: @Exodus_Refugee Instagram: @exodus_refugee Cole Varga, Executive Director, cvarga@exodusrefugee.org Elizabeth Standiford, Director of Development and Communications, estandiford@exodusrefugee.org Sara Hindi, Community Engagement Coordinator, shindi@exodusrefugee.org

How we affect the community: Exodus engages the Central Indiana community in the global humanitarian work of

Michele Saysana, Board Chair

Generously donated by Jennifer Simon

FACE LOW-COST ANIMAL CLINIC Who we are: FACE Low-Cost Animal Clinic (FACE) exists to provide affordable spay/neuter, vaccination and wellness services for the Indianapolis community to prevent the unnecessary euthanasia of dogs and cats.

How we affect the community: Since opening in 1999, FACE has performed more than a quarter of a million spay/neuter surgeries, which has contributed to a 90% reduction of euthanasia in our community. Each year, FACE serves the needs of nearly 30,000 dogs and cats, along with their families.

What we do: FACE addresses the root causes of pet overpopulation and surrender by providing affordable spay/neuter services, vaccinations and wellness care to dogs and cats from all walks of life. Clinic programs include: 1) Affordable spay/neuter services to reduce pet overpopulation. 2) Affordable vaccinations to keep the pet population healthy. 3) Low-cost wellness care to serve as a safety net and reduce the number of pets surrendered at area shelters. 4) Trap-neuter-return for outside cats to reduce the number of stray and feral cats in the community. 5) Foster and adoption services for community cats unable to return to a life outside or pets abandoned at the clinic and unable to be transferred to a rescue partner. Our guiding principles inform our work and programs: • We believe animals enrich our lives and all people deserve the opportunity to experience that joy. • We need to provide affordable resources for low- and moderate-income residents. • We believe establishing services for companion animals and their families is vital to becoming a no-kill community, which will make Indianapolis a happier, healthier city for all residents. • We believe that Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is the only humane way to manage stray and feral cats, and will result in reduced shelter intake and euthanasia.

In 2018, FACE served the community by: • Performing 10,429 spay/neuter surgeries for owned and unowned dogs and cats. • Welcoming 16,081 visits to the vaccine/wellness clinic. • Serving more than 1,968 feral and outdoor cats through the community cat program. • Placing 262 dogs and cats in loving homes. How you can help: You can help by making a financial contribution, volunteer in the clinic, or lend your expertise to special projects or committees. Often, our fees are below the actual cost to deliver our lifesaving services. With your generous support, we can continue to provide these muchneeded services to our community. To learn more, visit faceanimalclinic.org or call 317.638.3223. FACE Low-Cost Animal Clinic 1505 Massachusetts Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46201 317.638.3223 faceanimalclinic.org Facebook: @faceanimalclinic Twitter: @FACEspayneuter Instagram: @ faceanimalclinic

Why we’re important: The clinic’s programs are designed to keep dogs and cats out of area shelters by reducing pet overpopulation and keeping treasured pets with the people who love them.

Jen Hancock, Executive Director, 317.939.3223, jenh@faceanimalclinic.org

Generously donated by Jennifer Simon

FAIRBANKS Who we are: Fairbanks is a non-profit drug and alcohol treatment and recovery center dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals, families and communities affected by the disease of addiction. With more than 70 years of experience helping people move toward a better life through addiction recovery, Fairbanks is one of the oldest independent alcohol and drug treatment centers in America. Our 300 employees live by the values of courage, hope, serenity, trust and wisdom.

need of charity care. We offer the same private, expert care and support to everyone. We do it proudly–and with love, hope and pride–24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are always here for those who need us. How we affect the community: Each year we touch the lives of more than 20,000 individuals and help our state’s most vulnerable residents get their lives back and stay connected through treatment, recovery, family support, education and more. As we focus our efforts and resources on addiction recovery, we are taking steps toward a better future not just for the people we serve but also for their families and communities. Likewise, we do our best to spread the word about the disease of addiction–its effect on our children, families, schools and community–and how with your help, Fairbanks can make a positive difference in the fight against its stigma.

What we do: As experts in recovery, we strive to help men, women and adolescents struggling with addiction reclaim their lives through a Continuum of Care of evidence-based, safe and caring addiction treatment and recovery programs, education and training. Caring, customized and professional services are provided through the following programs: • Inpatient alcohol and drug detoxification and rehabilitation services for men, women and adolescents • Intensive day and evening outpatient and recovery management programs for adults, adolescents and their families; substance abuse education; support groups; tobacco cessation; alumni events; and volunteer programs • Gender-specific, extended residential treatment programs at La Verna Lodge for men and women in Central Indiana • Hope Academy, a state-accredited, tuition-free public charter recovery high school in Indianapolis • Supportive Living Program for men and women in Indianapolis • Assessments, intensive outpatient services, substance abuse education and marijuana education for men, women and adolescents at Fairbanks’ offices in Indianapolis and Plainfield

How you can help: At Fairbanks and Hope Academy, contributions are transformed into hope. Each gift has a direct and immediate effect on the lives of our patients, students and their families by letting Fairbanks continue providing the best treatment and recovery programs, education and facilities. Without a doubt, your donation offers hope and healing to those who need it most. Fairbanks 8102 Clearvista Pkwy. Indianapolis, IN 46256 800.225.4673 fairbankscd.org Facebook: @fairbankscd Twitter: @FairbanksCD Instagram: @fairbankscd

Why we’re important: Fairbanks specializes in providing treatment and recovery support to men, women and adolescents facing addiction. Addiction is a disease that can affect anyone at any time, and our patients represent all walks of life–from high-profile individuals seeking confidential services to those with financial challenges in

Barbara Elliott, President and CEO 317.572.9450, belliott@fairbankscd.org Leigh Ann Erickson, Director of Development and Alumni Relations 317.572.9398, lerickson@fairbankscd.org

GIRLS INC. OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS

Who we are: Girls Incorporated of Greater Indianapolis’ mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold. We accomplish this mission by delivering engaging, empowering programs to nearly 4,000 girls annually at over 90 outreach locations. Girls Inc. Indy was established in 1969 after three local mothers identified the need for a safe, healthy environment where their daughters could learn, grow and develop. We are a proud affiliate of the national Girls Incorporated organization which serves girls by advocating for their rights, by offering research-based programming through affiliates in 80+ locations around the U.S. and Canada, and by preparing girls to navigate gender, economic and social barriers so they can grow up healthy, educated and independent.

relationships, they have sound body image, they are resilient and they use their own voice and advocate for others. Outcomes for Girls Inc. girls nationwide collected by the Girls Incorporated organization indicate the incredible impact of the Girls Inc. experience: • 90% of Girls Inc. girls are planning to go to college. • 94% of Girls Inc. teens understand that pregnancy would interfere with their schoolwork. • 90% of Girls Inc. girls believe they can make a positive difference in their communities. • 90% of Girls Inc. girls believe they can use what they know to solve real-life problems. Our programs empower girls to focus on their education, to do well in school and to develop positive relationships with their peers and teachers.

What we do: Girls Inc. provides programs that address challenges girls face today, like bullying and low self-esteem, which limit their personal potential and restrict their ability to achieve future self-sufficiency. We divide our programs into three separate categories based on our mission statement: Strong, Healthy Relationships; Smart College and Career Planning; and Bold, Empowered Girls. In addition, we also hold a four-week summer camp, two STEM-focused events for girls annually (Girls Inc. Days), and Young Women in Leadership, which focuses on college and career preparedness and leadership development for high school girls.

How you can help: The need for volunteers and for financial support is great. Our programs are free or provided at a very low cost to participate. Therefore, Girls Inc. Indy relies on the generosity of the community through grants, individual contributions and sponsorships. Financial support directly provides our programs for Indy-area girls. Additionally, we have a waiting list of schools that would like to host our programs, so we have a persistent need for volunteers. More information about making a contribution and signing up to volunteer can be found on our website at girlsincindy.org.

Why we’re important: The Girls Inc. experience equips girls to navigate economic, gender and social barriers, and to grow into healthy, educated and independent women. Our strength is in our pro-girl, girls-only environment, which is designed to create a safe space for girls to explore challenging topics and to support one another as mentors. Furthermore, the majority of the girls we serve are from under-resourced communities; they are girls who might not otherwise have access to quality outof-school programming and who need our services the most.

Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis 3935 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46208 317.283.0086 girlsincindy.org Facebook: @girlsincindy Twitter: @GirlsIncIndy Instagram: @girlsincindy

How we affect the community: Girls Inc. girls are strong; they make healthy choices and manage their reproductive health. Girls Inc. girls are smart; they are motivated to achieve, graduate from high school and have a plan for post-secondary training and/or education, and they set and achieve goals. Girls Inc. girls are bold; they nurture healthy

Elyssa Campodonico-Barr, President & CEO, 317.522.2601, elyssa@girlsincindy.org Madeleine Smith, CFRE, VP of Development & Public Relations, 317.522.2603, msmith@girlsincindy.org

Generously donated by Jennifer Simon

GOODWILL OF CENTRAL & SOUTHERN INDIANA Who we are: Goodwill changes lives ever y day by empowering people to increase their independence and reach their potential through employment, education and health. We are one of central and southern Indiana's largest employers, with 4,000 employees in 39 counties— more than half of whom have one or more barriers to employment, including disability, criminal history or lack of a high school diploma.

How we affect the community: More than 4,000 students have earned an Indiana Core 40 diploma from one of Goodwill’s high schools, along with 5,300 industryrecognized job certifications. Opening with a single location in 2010, The Excel Center network of adult high schools has grown to 17 locations in Indiana as well as additional locations in five other states, illustrating both the success and need for adult education services not just locally, but nationwide. Goodwill’s Nurse-Family Partnership has grown from serving just six counties in 2016, to 30 today. More than 3,200 women have received services from the program. Over the previous five years, Goodwill has also placed nearly 3,500 people into jobs—that’s in addition to the 4,000 we directly employ.

What we do: Goodwill accepts donations of clothing, household items, furniture, books, toys, vehicles and more, then uses the revenues generated by the sale of those items to support programs in employment, education and health. Financial contributions allow us to provide services to more people in more ways than operational revenue alone can. Many of our innovative programs are only possible thanks to our generous supporters.

How you can help: Make a financial contribution; donate clothing, household goods and other items; and shop at Goodwill.

Goodwill operates 15 charter high schools, serving both adults who are seeking a second chance at a diploma as well as traditional-age students. Goodwill implemented Indiana’s first Nurse-Family Partnership program, which pairs first-time, low-income moms with a registered nurse who guides each participant through pregnancy and the first two years of her child’s life. Goodwill also has employment programs designed to provide people with criminal histories, disabilities or other limitations with training, skills development and job placement. These wraparound services allow Goodwill to simultaneously tackle several barriers an individual may be experiencing.

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana 1635 W. Michigan St. Indianapolis, IN 46222 317.524.4313 goodwillindy.org/foundation Facebook: @goodwillretail Twitter: @goodwillindy Instagram: @goodwillindyIN Kent A. Kramer, President & CEO Board Officers: Goodwill Foundation of Central & Southern Indiana: John F. Hirschman, Chair; Keith Faller, Vice Chair

Why we’re important: Nearly a half million workingage Hoosiers lack a high school diploma, and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce estimates nearly a million do not have the skills necessary to be successful in today’s workforce. This misalignment of educational attainment and employer needs causes financial hardships for families as well as challenges for Indiana’s businesses and economy. Developing human potential is crucial to meeting these demands.

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana and GW Commercial Services: J. Scott Enright, Chair; Elaine E. Bedel, Vice Chair Goodwill Education Initiatives: Claudia Cummings, Chair; C. Perry Griffith, Jr., Vice Chair

THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION Who we are: Founded in 2007 by five-time Grammy Award nominee Michael Feinstein, the Great American Songbook Foundation is affiliated with the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, and is headquartered at the Center’s flagship venue, the Palladium concert hall. The Foundation’s mission is to inspire and educate by celebrating the Great American Songbook—the timeless musical standards of pop, jazz, Broadway and Hollywood. The Foundation is a Cultural Affiliate of the Los Angeles-based Grammy Museum®, a distinction shared by only five institutions worldwide. The affiliates collaborate on exhibitions, educational initiatives, research programs, internship opportunities, technical support and more.

• Perfect Harmony provides therapeutic group music sessions for individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions.

What we do: The Foundation works to preserve and advance America’s rich musical legacy through a range of initiatives, including: • The Songbook Archives & Library contain more than 100,000 documents, images, recordings, and other artifacts representing the greatest songwriters, arrangers and performers of the 20th century, including composerplaywright Meredith Willson (The Music Man), the Andrews Sisters and songwriters Gus Kahn (“It Had to Be You”) and Hy Zaret (“Unchained Melody”). • The Songbook Exhibit Gallery at the Palladium presents interactive exhibits that share the music, history and culture of the Songbook with thousands of visitors each year. Subjects have included Ella Fitzgerald and the music of World War II. • The Songbook Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the Great American Songbook, with inductees including songwriters Cole Porter, Jimmy Webb and George Gershwin, as well as performers Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli and Rita Moreno. • The Songbook Academy® summer intensive is a national program in which 40 high school vocalists selected from across the country experience a life-changing week of mentoring from Broadway stars and other performing arts professionals.

How we affect the community: The Foundation enriches the lives of young people by hosting student field trips, organizing in-school performances and providing multidisciplinary curricula for classroom use. Thousands of students and music lovers visit the Songbook Exhibit Gallery each year, and traveling versions of the gallery installations are available for use by schools and community groups.

Why we’re important: The Songbook Archives attracts scholars and musicians from around the world to view historic sheet music, arrangements and other materials. Because many items are one-of-a-kind artifacts in fragile condition, the Foundation has begun the process of digitally preserving its collections and making them available online. The Foundation’s programming enables people of all ages to hear and learn about classic popular music and its cultural importance.

How you can help: You can become a Friend of the Foundation through tax-deductible individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants and plannedgiving arrangements, each with customizable recognition and benefits. For more information on these opportunities, please visit TheSongbook.org and click “Support,” or contact our Office of Development at 317.819.3520. The Great American Songbook Foundation 1 Center Green Carmel, IN 46032 317.844.2251 TheSongbook.org Email: info@TheSongbook.org Facebook: @SongbookFoundation Twitter: @SongbookFdn Chris Lewis, Executive Director

HEAR INDIANA Who we are: Hear Indiana creates equal opportunities for children with hearing loss through Listening and Spoken Language. We envision a day when deaf and hard of hearing children will achieve their aspirations and thrive in their communities. Ludwig Wittgenstein said, “The limits of my language are the limits of my world.” The children Hear Indiana serves will have no limits on what they can accomplish!

To be successful, children also need to receive specialized speech therapy from a young age. The results of these early interventions are dramatic: studies consistently demonstrate that most children with hearing loss can develop speaking, listening and reading skills equal to or better than their hearing peers by the time they start first grade. How we affect the community: Assistive technology and therapy not only open up a whole new world of possibilities for children with hearing loss–they are also very wise investments. Untreated hearing loss costs Indiana taxpayers $1 million per child over the course of that individual’s life. Your contribution will pay dividends and create endless possibilities for a child with hearing loss.

What we do: In partnership with Easterseals Crossroads, Hear Indiana operates the Speech & Hearing Resource Center in Indianapolis, a one-stop shop for children with hearing loss and their families. We provide pediatric audiology, spoken language therapy, special education advocacy, provider training, parent support and a summer camp for deaf and hard of hearing children. Hundreds of families rely on these services, and we work to ensure that children from all walks of life have access to these life-changing programs. Through a network of integrated support at Hear Indiana, a child with hearing loss can begin his or her path to success. Hear Indiana provides: • Intervention at the earliest possible moment; • Therapy to improve listening and speaking skills; • Up-to-date, high-quality technology; • Advocacy for an appropriate school setting and special education services; • Social and emotional support for children and parents; • Ongoing professional development and educational workshops for teachers, providers and parents.

With your help, Hear Indiana will amplify the voices of thousands of Hoosier children who want–and deserve–the same opportunities afforded to their peers: • Language for connection. • Language for learning. • Language for work. • Language for independence. To truly create equal opportunities, we must reimagine what is possible for today’s deaf and hard of hearing children. With the ability to listen and speak, the sky’s the limit! How you can help: Please consider making an investment in our cause, which will allow Hear Indiana to provide these vital services for families. Together, we can give every Hoosier child with hearing loss the best possible chance. Join us. You can change the trajectory for countless children with hearing loss. Your support will not only transform these children’s lives, but our community as a whole.

Why we’re important: Every 36 hours a baby in Indiana is diagnosed with hearing loss. Progressive hearing loss is significantly more common (i.e., one in five teenagers will fail a hearing screening). At Hear Indiana, we believe that even one child without language (whether visual or spoken), is one child too many. Hearing loss is a neurodevelopmental emergency. Without access to sound or a visual language at the earliest possible moment, a child with hearing loss will quickly fall behind his/her hearing peers. With today’s technology, deaf and hard of hearing children can learn to listen and speak. At least 75% of the families impacted by this diagnosis choose to communicate with their children via Listening and Spoken Language. However, Listening and Spoken Language therapy is only effective when the brain can easily access sound through technology (e.g., digital hearing aids or cochlear implants).

Hear Indiana 4740 Kingsway Dr., Ste. 33 Indianapolis, IN 46205 317.828.0211 HearIndiana.org Facebook: @hearindiana Twitter: @hearindiana Instagram: @hearindiana Naomi Horton, MS, CCC-SLP, Executive Director naomi.horton@hearindiana.org

INDIANA CHILDREN’S WISH FUND Who we are: Indiana Children’s Wish Fund

is raised and spent here in Indiana. We are not affiliated with any other wish granting organization. We have wonderful long-term relationships with many individuals and corporations in Indiana, and partner with hospitals throughout our state. Our events within the community have been a long-standing tradition for over 25 years. Whether it is the Portrait of Wishes Ball or Christmas in the Kitchen at the Hyatt, we have had a presence in the city and brought some wonderful events to the community.

What we do: Indiana Children’s Wish Fund grants wishes to Indiana children between the ages of 3 and 18 who suffer from a terminal or life threatening illness. The children whose wishes we grant are referred to us by medical professionals and individuals throughout our state. Although we do not service children with chronic illnesses, often children may have a combination of difficulties that collectively make their situation life-threatening. Our medical board reviews each case on an individual basis. Our goal is to create a relationship with our families that will last a lifetime.

How you can help: Monetary donations are always appreciated. We are an event-driven organization, so attending one of our events or donating to our silent auctions is another way to help. If you have a desire to volunteer your time at one of our events, please contact us to begin that process. Remembering us in your planned giving or will is another way to help us grant wishes. Our newest addition, Wish Warriors, is a volunteer branch of Indiana Children’s Wish Fund which provides an opportunity for young professionals to come together and assist in the execution of fundraising and recruitment events geared toward the young professional community. There are always spots available to join this group. More information on all these opportunities can be found on our website, indywish.org.

Why we’re important: Quite simply, we grant wishes. But beyond that, we continue to grant experiences for our wish families long after their wish has been granted. We bring joy, happiness and smiles to the faces of very ill children and their families during the most difficult of times. We create memories that last a lifetime. We give hope. The most popular wish our children make is for a trip to Disney World, where our Wish families spend a magical time away from treatments, doctors and tears. The entire family spends a week at Give Kids the World Village in private family villas. Included in this once-in-a-lifetime trip are passes to all Disney Parks, Universal Studios and Sea World. Other wishes include meeting celebrities, once-in-a-lifetime trips to France, Ireland, England and Turks & Caicos, shopping sprees, meeting the Pope, traveling to India to work with Mother Theresa, playhouses, room make-overs and many other dreams that stem from children’s imaginations. Each wish is tailored to the individual child.

Indiana Children’s Wish Fund 6081 E. 82nd St., Ste. 120 Indianapolis, IN 46250 317.913.9474 indywish.org Twitter: @indywish Instagram: @indy_wish_

How we affect the community: Since 1984, we have granted nearly 2500 children their very special wishes. We are a single-entity, statewide organization that works exclusively with the children of Indiana, and all money

J’Lynn Cooper, Director of Wish Operations 317.913.9474, jcooper@indywish.org

HORIZON HOUSE Who we are: Horizon House is a full-service agency that connects individuals and families experiencing homelessness with integrated, comprehensive services. We provide a safe place for our “neighbors,” serving them with hospitality, dignity and respect as they take steps towards a more stable life. Our service delivery model follows three pillars: • Providing help. Meeting neighbors where they are and inviting them to engage in services. • Inspiring hope. Offering integrated, comprehensive services to restore hope and reduce or eliminate barriers for neighbors. • Finding home. Facilitating access to affordable housing and supporting housing stability.

Why we’re important: Our service delivery model allows us to offer a wide array of services under one roof, helping neighbors achieve self-sufficiency more effectively. We work alongside our neighbors to help them find long-term solutions that lead toward better health, self-sufficiency, productivity and ultimately, finding home. How we affect the community: Horizon House serves as Central Indiana’s champion and trusted leader for supporting homeless neighbors to achieve long term self-sufficiency. We create a space in which individuals can begin to reclaim their lives, re-engage with the community and give back to our city. Support for Horizon House makes our community a safer, brighter, more welcoming place for all. How you can help: Services are offered completely free of charge, so we rely on support from individuals, corporations, foundations and government agencies to continue to meet an increasing need for services. • Give. Your financial gift ensures that our programs are available to help our neighbors on the path to finding home. Make your gift at horizonhouse.cc/donate. • Donate. We gratefully accept in-kind donations at our service center. Items of most frequent need include new socks and underwear. Visit horizonhouse.cc/wishlist to learn more. • Participate. Attend our events: Hope is on the Horizon breakfast in September, Cocktails for a Cause in December, and Walking for Dreams 5K in May. Visit horizonhouse.cc/events to learn more. • Volunteer. Our volunteer program educates and engages individuals to help them become lifelong community advocates for our homeless neighbors. Learn more at horizonhouse.cc/volunteer. • Advocate. Use your voice to advocate for our city’s most vulnerable citizens. Connect with Horizon House on social media and help build awareness. Visit horizonhouse.cc/ connect to learn more.

What we do: Horizon House is the only day shelter offering comprehensive services onsite exclusively to homeless persons in Marion County. As the city’s only secular homeless agency, we welcome all experiencing homelessness and serve nearly 200 individuals per day, ranging in age from 6 days old to 90 years old. Horizon House operates five days per week and is located within walking distance of downtown Indianapolis and most overnight shelters. Our on-site services include: • Basic and Engagement Services. Day shelter, restrooms, showers, laundry, clothing, hygiene items, access to phones, mail delivery and storage help maintain dignity while meeting immediate needs. • Case Management Services. Assessment, referral, goal planning, support and accountability services help overcome barriers to stable income and housing through access to employment readiness, job training, financial literacy, physical and mental health care, and substance use treatment. • Employment Services. Assessment, job readiness training, job search assistance, computer lab, email/voice mail access, vocational case management, testing and referral to training/ certification programs, job retention and employment workshops for neighbors who are job seeking. • Housing Relocation, Stabilization and Support Services. Locate and secure safe, affordable housing and assist with application processes, understanding and signing a lease, utility arrangements, securing furnishings, budgeting, and building connections in the community. • Street Outreach Services. Engages individuals living on the streets by building trusting relationships, providing lifesustaining supplies, addressing urgent needs, and offering immediate intensive case management to link them to treatment and housing services. • Co-located Partner Services. Comprehensive medical and mental health care provided by Eskenazi Health Pedigo Health Center; monitoring provided by Marion County Probation; and connection to veterans outreach provided by Hoosier Veteran Assistance Foundation (HVAF).

Horizon House 1033 E. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 hello@horizonhouse.cc 317.423.8909 horizonhouse.cc Facebook: @horizonhouseindy Twitter: @HorizonHouseIN Instagram: @horizonhouseindy Teresa Wessel, Executive Director, teresaw@horizonhouse.cc, 317.396.6344 Julie Keen, Deputy Director, juliek@horizonhouse.cc, 317.396.6355 Anya Seymour, Director of Development & Communications, anyas@horizonhouse.cc, 317.396.6349

If you would like to learn more about our programs and services or take a tour of our facility, please contact us at hello@ horizonhouse.cc or call 317.396.6342.

Leslie Kelly, Director of Programs, lesliek@horizonhouse.cc, 317.396.6357

INDIANA BALLET CONSERVATORY Who we are: Indiana Ballet Conservatory is a preprofessional ballet school committed to providing the best classical ballet training to its students and launching the next generation of dancers onto the world stage. With more than 150 students in our preparatory and pre-professional divisions, including students from around the country and the world, IBC stages three to four full-length ballets and contemporary performances to an audience of more than 2,000 Indianapolis residents yearly. In addition, IBC students continually receive top honors in national and international competitions and many pursue professional careers in dance around the world.

production were donated to Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health and Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent. As part of this production, IBC students visited Riley and Peyton Manning hospitals to perform small vignettes of the full production. How you can help: Indiana Ballet Conservatory is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution and your donation is tax-deductible. Your support will make it possible for us to continue building and growing a premier ballet and dance academy and to share the arts with the underserved in our community. Your gift to Indiana Ballet Conservatory will help provide scholarships to students in financial need; permit IBC to donate tickets to its performances to the underserved communities and not-for-profit organizations; enable us to maintain and upgrade our dance facilities; help us purchase costumes and other necessary items for our performances; and support our wonderful faculty who have dedicated their lives to growing the next generation of ballet talent in Indianapolis. Please consider making a gift today. If you would like your gift to go to a specific area of need, please let us know. We greatly appreciate your support of IBC and the arts in Indianapolis, and look forward to seeing you at the studios, at our community events, and at our performances in the near future. Donations may be made online at indianaballetconservatory.org/support. Or you may send a check to Indiana Ballet Conservatory, 849 W. Carmel Dr., Carmel, IN 46032.

What we do: Indiana Ballet Conservatory trains its students based on the Vaganova method, a 300-yearold foundation of excellence that has produced many of the best-known dancers, choreographers and teachers of all time. IBC’s program fuses the finest classical ballet instruction with the very best of modern and contemporary training. Through its educational programs, performances and community outreach efforts, IBC strives to make dance accessible wherever talent, potential and enthusiasm exist. Why we’re important: Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s mission is to provide Indianapolis with a premier ballet and dance academy, sharing our art with a diverse community and bringing dance performances to children, the elderly and others who may previously have been underserved artistically. How we affect the community: Indiana Ballet Conservatory is committed to giving back and serving Carmel, Indianapolis and central communities. During each production (three to four a year), IBC is honored to host patients and their families from the Ronald McDonald House Charity, Riley Hospital, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent, Make-A-Wish Foundation, as well as youth from Jack & Jill of America, the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, Kids Dance Outreach and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority youth enrichment programs. In addition, IBC has presented “Pointe to the Cure,” an original IBC initiative to raise awareness and funds for local pediatric cancer research by energizing and educating the next generation of dancers to understand philanthropy and giving back. Funds generated from this dance

Indiana Ballet Conservatory 849 W. Carmel Dr. Carmel, IN 46032 317.202.1617 IndianaBalletConservatory.org Facebook: @IndianaBalletConservatory Twitter: @INBalletConserv Instagram:@inballetconservatory Alyona Yakovleva-Randall, Founding Artistic Director, 317.202.1617, Alyona@indianaballetconservatory.org Jenny Okamoto, Executive Director, 317.202.1617, x3, Jenny@indianaballetconservatory.org

INDIANAPOLIS OPERA

Who we are: Celebrating its 44th season, Indianapolis Opera (IO) is a significant cultural resource for the people of Indiana. Centrally located and the only professional opera company in the state, the Indianapolis Opera has delivered the passion, excitement and art of opera throughout Indiana with compelling educational, cultural and community activities.

beyond through their mainstage productions and community engagement programs. IO’s educational programming reached over 30,000 students and patrons during the 201819 season across 18 Indiana counties. More importantly, the program builds appreciation for opera as well as improves upon the skills of critical thinking, communication and creativity. For many rural students, the RAP provides their only exposure to the performing arts.

What we do: Through a delightful and unique blend of professional opera and musical productions, concerts, and related events, IO produces a year-round season that shares the opera experience with people from all age groups, creeds, races, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. Indianapolis Opera is committed to bringing high-quality opera and vocal music to Indiana, nurturing the careers of emerging professional artists, and enriching lives through education and outreach.

How you can help: There are many ways to support IO’s mission to educate, inspire and entertain through the creation and presentation of musical storytelling for the Hoosier community. Support through corporate partnerships, individual g iving , foundations and donations (cash or in-kind) are always appreciated. Contributions to the Resident Artist Scholarship Initiative, which funds the Children’s Opera Touring Program, will provide educational programming to students of all ages throughout the state of Indiana.

Why we’re important: IO works to keep the art of opera alive in the Indianapolis community, not only through their productions but also through their educational programming and engagement. The Resident Artist Program (RAP) travels through the state to not only entertain but educate in the areas of music, visual arts, language arts and history. Providing the community with exposure to opera and the performing arts ensures its continuity for years to come.

Indianapolis Opera Basile Opera Center 4011 N. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN 46205 indyopera.org 317.283.3531 Facebook: @indyopera

How we affect the community: IO expects to serve between 30,000-40,000 patrons during the 2018-19 season and

David Craig Starkey, General Director

Generously donated by Muffi and Jimmy James

INDIANAPOLIS ART CENTER

Who we are: Each year, the Indianapolis Art Center offers hundreds of art classes, more than 100 exhibitions in six galleries, the OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair, and an outreach program that takes art to almost 1,000 children in underserved communities. Founded in 1934 as a Works Progress Administration program during the Great Depression, the center has evolved and now inhabits one of Indianapolis' only Michael Graves-designed buildings, which sits on a 9.5-acre stretch along the banks of the White River in Broad Ripple.

recognized exhibitions are free for people of all ages and provide an opportunity to introduce the community to works from local, regional and national artists. Our outreach programs take art outside of our building to provide highquality art education to underserved youth in 20 after-school sites. We also maintain a Teen Art Council, a mentoring program with Big Brothers and Sisters of Central Indiana and Starfish, and other programs that address current social issues through making art. How you can help: Your contribution to the art center is a commitment to the transformation of our community through creativity. From the outside, our work might look like a glass blowing or shaping clay, but the real outcome happens in forging pride, friendships, growth and hope. A donation to the art center helps ensure that we can honor our 80+ year history while carrying on our mission for 80 more.

What we do: The mission of the Indianapolis Art Center is to engage, enlighten and inspire our community by providing interactive art education, outreach to underserved audiences, support of artists and exposure to the visual arts. Why weâ€™re important: In its most meaningful moments, art transforms all of us. For adults, hands-on creative learning provides the opportunity to express emotions, build connections to others and hone new creative skills. For youth and teens, arts education creates pathways to academic achievement, career goals and civic engagement. And, it's fun and rewarding.

Indianapolis Art Center 820 E. 67th St. Indianapolis, IN 46220 317.255.2464 indplsartcenter.org Facebook: @indplsartcenter Twitter: @indplsartcenter Instagram: @indplsartcenter Pinterest: indplsartcenter

How we affect the community: The Indianapolis Art Center provides access to art education, exposure to living artists and meaningful events that connect the community to creativity through art. We offer more than 500 classes each year for anyone with a desire to connect with their artistic side to thrive in a creative, social community. Our nationally

Patrick Flaherty, President and Executive Director Lisa McKinney, Board Chair

INDY YOGA MOVEMENT Who we are: Indy Yoga Movement is a nonprofit organization dedicated to introducing the practice of yoga to our youth. We began in 2014 with a request from Warren Central High School. The positive impact on students was impressive. It became our mission to change young lives through yoga, meditation and mindfulness. Currently we serve nineteen schools.

“Thank you for your yoga knowledge. It really changed me as a person.” “I think that we should do yoga 2 or 3 times a week because it could help with all the animosity between students in schools” One survey shows that three weeks of yoga instruction resulted in increased calmness and decreased outbursts of anger. Peer recommendation of yoga increased by 70 percent.

What we do: Research proves Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in schools can lead to long-term positive effects in academics, behaviors, attitudes and skills. Yoga is one way to implement SEL. Pure Edge Inc. developed K-12 curriculum to assist yoga teachers in the classroom. Their theory is that before students learn to succeed, they must first learn to focus. The program builds upon three components: Breathe, Move, and Rest. Our dedicated IYM instructors utilize this curriculum to teach yoga in school gym classes. Since 2014 we have taught 3,431 classes in 124 programs to just under 20,000 students. With a $5,000 gift we taught 210 classes at Pike High School to 500 students.

How we affect the community: Yoga is a means to reach our youth in Indiana. Statistics tell us that yoga can make a quantifiable difference in the lives of our children. Yoga offers necessary coping skills to navigate through our present world. It offers a light out of darkness. It assists students in understanding and accepting both themselves and their peers. This paves the way for our youth to shine. When they shine, our community shines. This past spring Indianapolis joined the growing list of communities dealing with a school shooting. IYM believes yoga in the schools can make a difference in avoiding tragedy and embracing goodness.

Why we’re important: Multiple studies demonstrate the efficacy and benefits of yoga among children: Academic • Improved test scores, increased participation in class, improvements on emotional response (Siar), 2004. Behavioral • Dramatic decreases in violence and aggression: One study saw a 93 percent decrease in hitting. (Marie, MA, SYT), 2008 • Reduction in maladaptive behaviors, including irritability, lethargy, social withdrawal, hyperactivity and noncompliance (Koenig), 2012 Emotional • Creates significant gains in emotional regulation (Daly, Haden, Hagins, Papouchis, Ramirez), 2015 • Improves mood and decreases anxiety (Streeter, MD), 2010 Physical • Regulates the nervous system by increasing the body’s ability to respond to stress (Streeter, MD), 2012 • Increases parasympathetic activity (the relaxation response) and heart rate variability

How you can help: A gift of $20 pays for one yoga mat. A gift of $50 pays for one yoga class. A gift of $100 pays for five yoga mats. A gift of $300 pays for an entire day of yoga at a school. A gift of $500 pays for 25 mats and cleaning supplies. A gift of $1000 pays for 50 mats and cleaning supplies. A gift of $2500 pays for a semester of yoga at an all-day program. A gift of $5000 pays for an entire school year of yoga at an allday program. Indy Yoga Movement is grateful for your generosity. Indy Yoga Movement 13243 Dumbarton St Carmel, IN 46032 317.440.5624 Indyyogamovement.org Facebook: @indyyoga Instagram: @indyyoga Twitter: @IndyYogaMvt Email: suzy@indyyoga.org

The Experts say: “..study reports that movement and stimulation of balance greatly assist attentional disorders and improve reading” Dr Hilde L. Mosse, “The Complete Handbook of Children’s Reading Disorders,” 1982. “Exercise is really for the brain, not the body. It affects mood, vitality, alertness, and feelings of well-being.” John J Ratey, M.D., Harvard Medical School

Cofounder, president, executive director: Suzy Bindley Treasurer: Michael Goldenberg Publicist: Melissa Okeley Cofounders: Karen Fox, David Sims, Dr. John Jarrett Secretary: Matt Brooks Business Admininstrator: Chase Brock Administrative Assistant: Karen Wilson Board Members: Omar Frye, Lade Akande, Nick Conterno, Ron S. Hopkins, Dr. Erica Eugster

Our students say : “The outside is loud. Yoga calms me down” “How to keep myself calm and how to be happy for once.” “I have learned to focus”

INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH FOUNDATION Who we are: The Indiana University Health Foundation raises money for 16 IU Health adult hospitals and programs throughout Indiana, to support the healthcare system’s goal of making Indiana one of the healthiest states in the nation. The Foundation was launched in 2018 by bringing together smaller foundation and development offices statewide to create a bigger, stronger Foundation that can attract the transformative gifts necessary to take on the state’s biggest health challenges. The integration also allows us to achieve efficiencies that make us good stewards of philanthropic resources, to be more collaborative statewide, and to have a local, donor-centric approach.

• $10 million gift to establish the Joe and Shelly Schwarz Cancer Center at IU Health North Hospital, the largestever gift to IU Health adult hospitals by a living donor. • A new IU Health LifeLine ambulance and advanced training for its personnel in a rural county without ambulance service. • A state award to IU Health to place peer recovery coaches in every emergency department at every IU Health hospital, equipped to deal with patients experiencing addiction issues and overdoses. • A program bringing together healthcare providers, social workers and researchers to combat opioid addiction and help babies born to addicted mothers. • A psychology fellow who counsels transplant patients before and after surgery. • Gastrointestinal test prep kits for patients who can’t afford them. • Drug take-back boxes to securely collect medications that are no longer needed.

What we do: The IU Health Foundation focuses its work on three areas: people, progress and partnerships. The Foundation believes: People drive change. Recruitment, retention and development of top talent is needed to ensure that IU Health patients receive the highest level of care possible. Keeping the patient at the center of what we do requires a focus on the best environment possible to deliver care. Philanthropy supports fellowships and other people-driven programs. Progress must be constant. We must tackle Indiana’s current needs, and tomorrow's, through research and innovation fueled by philanthropic dollars. That means working to unlock cures and discoveries, such as highly specialized precision medicine, and modifications to enhance healthcare delivery. Partnerships advance the health of all Hoosiers. By partnering with universities, community organizations and government entities, IU Health impacts healthcare from cities to rural areas. Together, we're tackling Indiana’s biggest public health concerns–such as the opioid epidemic, obesity and behavioral health.

How you can help: Your gift to the IU Health Foundation can be tailored to reflect what matters most to you. A disease that has affected your family. A health concern in your community. Your hometown hospital. Healthcare workforce development. Medical technology innovations. Clinical research. Any gift, big or small, can help make Indiana healthier. Indiana University Health Foundation Methodist Medical Tower 1633 North Capitol Ave., Ste. 1200 Indianapolis, IN 46202 317.962.1777 iuhealthfoundation.org Facebook: @IUHealthFdn LinkedIn: @IU Health Foundation Twitter: @IUHealthFdn Instagram: @IUHealthFdn YouTube: @UCkfx_aNDfuY3HUucwL1txbw

Why we’re important: We are important because good health is important. As the state’s largest and most comprehensive health system, IU Health is uniquely positioned to address the most significant health issues facing our state, and the Foundation supports that work.

Crystal Hinson Miller, MA, CFRE, Chief Philanthropy Officer, IU Health, and President, IU Health Foundation 317.962.3270, cmiller30@iuhealth.org

How we affect the community: Thanks to generous Hoosiers statewide , patients and communities have been impacted in many ways, large and small. Here are a few examples:

HELENE G. SIMON HILLEL CENTER AT INDIANA UNIVERSITY Who we are: The Helene G. Simon Hillel Center at Indiana University is the “Jewish home away from home” on the IU campus. Hillel creates a strong and vibrant Jewish community on campus that consists of approximately 4,500 Jewish students. This is more than 12 percent of the total students on campus. There are eight full-time staff members who are always available to help students navigate their Jewish journeys. We reach at least 1,000-1,500 different students each month at our programs and initiatives, with many of these students attending multiple programs. Hillel is essential to Indiana University and to the growth of the school as a whole

creative, meaningful and enriching Jewish experiences. We work with the IU community to build understanding and educate the campus on the importance of diversity. Hillel was a founding member of Bloomington United, a grassroots community organization dedicated to fighting against hate and promoting understanding. How we affect the community: Each year Hillel at Indiana University develops an exemplary group of Jewish students, preparing them to lead the Jewish community. As these student are learning and preparing to start their post-collegiate lives, we instill them with integrity, responsibility and respect, positioning them to thrive as successful members of the community.

What we do: Indiana Hillel strives to create a warm, welcoming, caring Jewish community that celebrates Judaism and Jewish life. We support and honor the diversity of the Jewish student community at IU, and are committed to its growth and continuity. Hillel assures that Jewish college students have opportunities to recognize and develop their leadership potential and to express their Jewish identity in many traditional and creative ways. We offer 18-20 student-led clubs and groups that offer students the opportunity to connect with the Jewish community through their interests, hobbies and passions. In addition to these club programs, IU Hillel offers over 100 programs throughout the year that are planned and implemented by students (in partnership with the IU Hillel staff ) that seek to empower our student leaders and provide them with Jewish leadership skills and knowledge. IU Hillel is also known as a leading advocate for diversity and diversity education on campus. We strive to promote pluralism and understanding among all.

How you can help: Celebrating its 15th year, Campus Super Star is a statewide talent competition open to all students enrolled in any Indiana college or university. Soloists from many backgrounds, representing a full spectrum of musical genres, compete in three rounds of competition for a $5,000 grand prize! It is the largest annual fundraiser for Hillel at IU. The Campus Super Star Finals will be held at Newfields on Sunday, April 14, 2019. You can support this event by attending or becoming a sponsor at indianacss. com. Sponsorships range from $350 to $15,000 and include tickets to the event and pre-event VIP reception. Helene G. Simon Hillel Center 730 E. 3rd St. Bloomington, IN 47401 812.336.3824 iuhillel.org Facebook: @IUHillel Instagram: @iuhillel

Why we’re important: Hillel provides religious, cultural and social programming opportunities to assist in the creation of a Jewish community on the IU campus. We work tirelessly to infuse high-quality and meaningful opportunities for Jewish life while empowering and working with students to offer

Rabbi Sue Silberberg, Executive Director, 812.336.3824, hillel@indiana.edu

Generously donated by Jennifer Simon

JACOB SHARPE FOUNDATION Who we are: The Jacob Sharpe Foundation is the first organization in Indiana that provides financial assistance for families to memorialize a child who has passed away. We are a registered 501(c)(3) organization founded in honor of Jacob Sharpe, who died at the age of 9 months after battling complications of a unique brain malformation. In the days following Jacob's death, his family was inundated with financial and emotional support from their local community in La Porte, Indiana. They realized that without this outpouring of support, honoring Jacob's life in the way they wanted might not have been possible. Motivated by love for Jacob and a deep appreciation for their good fortune, the Sharpe family started the Foundation just weeks after Jacob's death. The Foundation was established in Summer 2018 in the wake of the #HeartsForJacob movement, a local social media campaign that brought attention to the importance of supporting families throughout their journey with a medically complex or suddenly ill child, not only while that child is alive but also in the tragic time after that child passes away. Jacob was fortunate to receive outstanding care at Riley Hospital for Children, one of the nation’s largest children’s hospitals. This inspired us to partner with the Riley Children’s Foundation so that we may directly help Riley families in their greatest moment of emotional and sometimes financial need. It is our enduring hope that supporting grieving families during this time will jumpstart the journey toward healing broken hearts.

should worry about is how to find the money to pay for any memorial of their child's life. Every family deserves to experience the basic dignity that comes with grieving the loss of a child, unencumbered by the stress and limitations of financial burden. How we affect the community: There are approximately 200 “Riley kids” each year who pass away. In the short time since its inception, the Jacob Sharpe Foundation has been honored to be able to help several families pay for funeral/memorial expenses after a child dies at Riley Children's Hospital. No matter where or how a child grows up, it is only right that the child's family and local community may honor that child's life in whatever way they desire, adhering to their personal religion or customs. Many Riley families do not have the financial means to to this, and often the local community is either unaware of the need or they are simply unable to help financially. How you can help: Become a sponsor. We are incredibly grateful for any support through monetary and in-kind donations to the Jacob Sharpe Foundation. We will also host several annual fundraising events and would love to meet our supporters in person! The JSF community has grown substantially in just a few months, and we have met many kind-hearted people. We are at the beginning of a journey that will take us far into the future to help as many families as possible. We hope you will join us in our mission to provide loving assistance for grieving families when it is needed most.

What we do: One hundred percent of donations and event proceeds go directly to the Jacob Sharpe Fund within the Riley Children's Foundation. This fund is earmarked to cover memorial and funeral expenses for families who have lost a child at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Funds are provided to a funeral home in the child’s community to be used however the family chooses to honor their child's life through memorials and services. Some families choose a funeral or memorial service, others may wish for nothing more than a beautiful final resting place. We believe that families should not have to compromise their last wishes for their child simply because of financial constraints.

Jacob Sharpe Foundation 108 Franklin Court La Porte, IN 46350 574.220.6333 Jacobsharpefoundation.org Facebook: @jacobsharpefoundation.org Twitter: @FoundationJacob Kristen Sharpe, President, 574.220.6333, kristen@jacobsharpefoundation.org Dave Sharpe, Vice President, 574.320.0269

Why we're important: Being the first fund of its kind through the Riley Children's Foundation, we are acutely aware that, unfortunately, many families have had to grieve the loss of a child without the ability to honor that child's life in a meaningful way. After a child passes, the last thing any parent or guardian

Nicole Brown, Event Coordinator, 262.960.0234, nicole@jacobsharpefoundation.org Sarah Wing, Board Member, 865.250.3232

JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS

Who we are: The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis ( JFGI) is the central philanthropic, planning, community engagement and unifying partner for the 23,500* individuals in the greater Indianapolis Jewish community. Since 1905, JFGI and its agencies–the Jewish Community Center (JCC), the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), Jewish Family Services (JFS), and Hooverwood, a residential nursing home–have played a vital role in providing programs and services to support roughly 2,000 individuals in central Indiana every day—Jewish as well as non-Jewish. With an Annual Campaign of $3.9 million and Endowment funds of approximately $85 million, JFGI resides on and manages a 40-acre campus, but its impact enriches the lives of Jews locally, in Israel, and around the world.

How we affect the community: Along with several other programs and initiatives, JFGI and its agencies offer the following: • We engage, equip, and empower our youth through our YoPhI (Youth Philanthropy Indy) Teen Board grantmaking initiative and JCRC’s “Stand Up! Speak Out! Combatting Antisemitism” programming slate • The JCC and JCRC connect with other minority communities through the Unity Project (an initiative to build respect and understanding through dialogue and the arts), the Black-Jewish Partnership, and the Muslim-Jewish Women’s Alliance • Through the KAVOD program, JFS supports over 100 local Holocaust survivors • Our LIFE & LEGACYTM program, which brings local Jewish organizations together to seek permanent legacy gifts, helps sustain a vibrant Jewish community now and in the future

What we do: To fulfill our vision of a vibrant, engaged, inclusive and sustainable Jewish community, we: • Collaborate with agencies, synagogues and other organizations dedicated to the Jewish community • Encourage and support innovative programs and affiliations to address our community’s needs • Promote and support our local Jewish community • Continue our commitment to Jewish communities in Israel and around the world

How you can help: Volunteer with us! Volunteers help raise funds, participate in our allocations and planning process, and serve on our boards. To help community members find their passion within our network of Jewish organizations, JFGI provides leadership development opportunities including local programs, national conferences, and international travel. Make a donation or create a legacy gift! The Annual Campaign, our Planned Giving and Endowment program, and the LIFE & LEGACYTM program provide resources that allow our donors to impact our Jewish community. Thanks to past leadership insight, 94% of each Annual Campaign dollar goes directly to programs. Partner with us! We welcome partnership opportunities through our corporate sponsorship program. The Federation and its agencies work together with other organizations to create dynamic programming for the entire community.

Thanks to our donors’ generosity, we can: • Help a hungry family get the food they need from Popsie’s Pantry or help an elderly neighbor live independently at home through JFS • Provide care for community members at Hooverwood • Provide Holocaust education and training to teachers statewide • Provide Jewish summer camp and Israel experiences for area youth • Ensure a vibrant JCC with health and wellness programs for people of all ages and backgrounds • Aid the JCRC in safeguarding the rights of Jews and other partner groups while promoting a just and democratic society

Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis 6705 Hoover Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.726.5450 jewishindianapolis.org Facebook: @JFGIndy Twitter: @JFGIndy Instagram: @JFGIndy

Why we’re important: JFGI prioritizes: • Engagement and Community Building–we promote a diverse, inclusive Jewish community • Jewish Learning and Experience–we provide meaningful, multigenerational, formal and informal Jewish education • Collaboration and Communication–we build relationships with community groups for maximum impact in the Jewish community • Support for Needs Locally, in Israel, and in Jewish Communities Around the World – we build relationships, financially respond to needs, and respond to international emergencies as appropriate • Resource Development and Financial Sustainability–we raise, distribute (nearly $12 million in 2017), and steward funds for JFGI initiatives and partners’ needs • Leadership Development and Capacity Building–we ensure a strong Jewish community by addressing individuals’ and organizations’ leadership and professional development needs

*Based on results of the Indianapolis Jewish Community Study conducted in 2017. For more information, visit jewishindianapolis.org/community.

Mike Rubin, President, president@jfgi.org Debra Barton Grant, Executive Vice President & CEO, 317.715.9262, dbartongrant@jfgi.org Katy Cantor, Chief Philanthropy Officer, 317.715.9266, kcantor@jfgi.org Michael Skolnick, Senior Director of Development, 317.715.9274, mskolnick@jfgi.org Erica Crowell, Chief Financial Officer, 317.475.4272, ecrowell@jfgi.org

THE JULIAN CENTER Who we are: The Julian Center is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive provider of services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking. We provide a multitude of residential and non-residential services for survivors of every age, gender, race, ethnic background, faith and socioeconomic circumstance. Our mission is to empower survivors of domestic and sexual violence and end the generational cycle of violence. Our vision is to create a community where every individual is safe and respected.

How we affect the community: On any given day, a member of our team is out in the community discussing our work. Through our community education, audiences learn how to spot someone who may need assistance, recognize the signs of abuse in their own lives and advocate for someone who needs help. Our community partners include law enforcement agencies, other social service agencies and anyone interested in helping end the generational cycle of domestic and sexual violence. With the help of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, we have established one of the largest domestic violence intervention initiatives in the nation. Working hand-in-hand with IMPD, we attempt to identify early signs of domestic disturbances that might escalate to a domestic violence situation at a later time.

What we do: Although our emergency shelter is the heart of our services, our work reaches beyond the walls of our shelter and deep into our community to transform the lives of survivors and their families. Through individualized plans, we help survivors recognize their strengths and gain the skills and confidence they need to change the context of their lives. Our services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, community education and outreach, transitional and permanent housing, individual and family counseling, art and play therapy, and assistance with legal service resources. The Julian Center also offers employment readiness, and economic empowerment programs, law enforcement agency partnerships, the Thrifty Threads community thrift shop and a food pantry. Between 3,000 and 4,000 people receive direct services each year and an additional 3,000 people receive information offering services through outreach efforts. In 2018 The Julian Center was one of 10 organizations designated as a Rape Crisis Center. Specially trained Julian Center staff members are available 24/7 to work with hospital staffs to provide comfort, information and supplies for survivors of sexual violence. Supplies include clothing, food, hygiene items and notes of encouragement from other survivors and volunteers.

How you can help: The Julian Center is a community agency which is able to work best when the community works with us. It costs $11,000 each day to operate the Julian Center shelter and our additional services and programs. Financial contributions fuel our ability to provide direct benefit to those who need it most. In addition, we welcome donations of clothing, household items, furniture, toiletries and other items that can be used by survivors or sold in our Thrifty Threads thrift store. Proceeds from sales directly support the operation of our emergency shelter. We also accept donations of serviceable, low-maintenance vehicles that we give directly and without charge to survivors who need them. We’re eager to help individuals learn more about our work through volunteer opportunities at our shelter or at Thrifty Threads. The Julian Center can also provide a speaker for your group or organization to help educate the community about the prevalence of domestic and sexual violence. Together we can create a stronger community. And we would love to see you at any of the number of fundraising events we hold throughout the year, including our annual Hoops and Heroes basketball game between the first responders of IMPD and Indianapolis Fire Department.

Why we’re important: Domestic and sexual violence is present in every community. Abuse can be verbal, mental, economic, emotional, sexual and physical and happens in households of every race, religion or socio-economic level. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in three women and one in four men have been or will be victims of some form of physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Half of our Julian Center shelter residents are children, and 50% of those children are under the age of five. More than 87% of those we serve fall below the federal poverty guidelines. For survivors who are able to remove themselves from immediate danger and don’t require the services of our emergency shelter, we provide empowerment and advocacy to help them break free from their abusers. With the financial support of our donors, the Julian Center provides assistance to all of those who need it. And all of the Julian Center’s services are provided at no cost to those we serve.

The Julian Center 2011 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 317.941.2200 317.920.9320 (24-hour crisis line) juliancenter.org info@juliancenter.org Facebook: @TheJulianCenter Twitter: @juliancenter Instagram: @juliancenter Anne Hathaway, Chair of the Board Catherine O’Connor, President and CEO

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF INDIANAPOLIS Who we are: The Junior League of Indianapolis ( JLI) was founded in 1922 by a forward-thinking group of women. Nearly a century later, we are still forward-focused on building a better Indianapolis community. The JLI’s mission is to promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women, and improve Indianapolis through the effective action of trained and dedicated volunteers.

marathon in order to reach as many people as possible during a finite period of time. Through this initiative, the JLI created a science fair evening at Coburn Place for families and kids, cleaned up the garden at Big Car Collaborative, helped to create sensory blocks for children at VIPS (Visually Impaired Preschool Services), and much more. This effort totals over 200 volunteer hour efforts with 30 non-profits each year, which is almost $5,000 in wo(man) hours.

What we do: The JLI is a membership and training organization focused on creating women leaders through effective community action. The JLI looks to partner with organizations whose purpose and/or initiative complement the JLI’s mission and strategic focus. Our current community impact focus is preparing students for academic success. Community organizations can partner with the JLI in three ways: community projects, volunteer assistance and grants. Through our community projects and assistance grants, we aim to affect Indianapolis for generations to come. We are passionate about improving the lives of children through high-quality educational programming. This year, we have volunteer committees working with Arts for Learning and School on Wheels to provide direct help to families and students and other organizations through our community impact projects.

How we affect the community: The JLI plays an important role in our community through our programs and training. Our members are prepared to enact change in a real way. You will find JLI members serving on a variety of non-profit boards, working in volunteer and event management, executing some of the city’s most profitable fundraisers, running for local office and generally making the city a better place. How you can help: The JLI is extremely active and involved in our Indianapolis community, and we hope you will consider joining us. Membership is open to all women in Central Indiana who are at least 22 years old, and our membership spans to women in their 90s. We have many recruitment events year-round, and new member classes begin in July and January of each year. We would love to have your financial support to help us keep striving for a bigger effect in our community focus area. Please send donations to the Junior League of Indianapolis Annual Fund to our headquarters (address listed below). Also, we would love to see you as a guest at our annual Holiday Mart fundraiser held each year in mid-November. The Junior League of Indianapolis is proud to be one of the longest-serving charitable groups in our city. We are women building a better community; we are women who make a difference.

Why we’re important: The JLI has a long history of improving the community through partnerships, which still holds true today. We support community organizations in need of trained volunteers and/or financial support for existing or planned programming. During the past several years, the JLI has given over $1 million in community assistance and trust fund grants. In 2017, Westminster Neighborhood Services received $25,000, our largest grant-giving to date. The funds supported its summer program, which provides academic enrichment, hands-on learning opportunities, field trips and three meals per day to students. The JLI trust fund grants benefit children with physical or mental disabilities. The opportunity to support such organizations speaks to JLI’s first community project in 1922, which was starting the Occupational Therapy Department at Riley Hospital for Children. Outside of continuing partnerships, the JLI developed a first-of-its-kind initiative titled, “Around the Community– Around the Clock”, which occurs every April during National Volunteer Month. JLI members volunteer for numerous non-profits around the city during this unique volunteering

The Junior League of Indianapolis 8425 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., Ste. 150 Indianapolis, IN 46240 317.925.4600 jlindy.org Facebook: @juniorleagueofindianapolis Twitter: @jlIndianapolis Instagram: @jlindianaplis Stacy Payne Miller, President 317.925.4600, president@jlindy.org

NAMI INDIANA Who we are: NAMI Indiana is the state organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We are a grassroots public charity helping people living with serious mental illnesses and serving the families, friends, and communities who support them.

We are also a leading partner for government and nonprofit health, criminal justice, human services, education and housing agencies. We provide continuing education, training, and policy analysis for those serving persons living with serious mental illnesses and their families.

W hat we do : NA M I Ind iana provides supp or t, education, legislative advocacy and training programs for people and groups across Indiana. We support local NAMI affiliates, train volunteer leaders, provide continuing education for professionals and partner for systems change at the state level.

How you can help: NAMI Indiana relies on volunteers to provide support to families and people living with mental illnesses, as well as decrease stigma. Public Policy Committee volunteers work to advocate for legal and system changes. As our programs are peer-led, we rely on volunteers to facilitate our Peer-to-Peer, Family-to-Family, and other support groups. In Our Own Voice volunteers share their story of living in recovery, talking to various groups and helping end the stigma associated with mental illnesses. Like all charities, we rely on financial contributions to support our mission. When you give to NAMI Indiana, your donation achieves statewide impact. It allows us to train new program leaders across the state: teachers, support group facilitators, In Our Own Voice presenters, and criminal justice professionals. It also increases the impact of our advocacy initiatives at the Indiana State House and in partnership with state agencies like the Department of Mental Health and Addiction.

Why weâ€™re important: The problem: Research indicates that as many as one in 17 peopleâ€“or more than 380,000 Hoosiersâ€“is living with a serious mental illness (SMI) like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These brain disorders can be debilitating and substantially affect the lives of individuals, families and our communities. The good news: Serious mental illnesses are biological and treatable, and medication and psychosocial therapy often work. Recovery is possible. However, there are major gaps in treatment and support in Indiana and across the nation. Community mental health centers and state facilities treat more than 100,000 people annually in our state. Private hospitals and other providers treat more, but private insurance very often falls far short in coverage for treatment and support. There are more people treated for serious mental illnesses in our state correctional facilities than in our state hospitals. Indicators are that only about half of those in Indiana who need treatment are getting it; we must do better. We can do better.

NAMI Indiana 921 E. 86th St., Ste. 130 Indianapolis, IN 46240 317.925.9399, 800.677.6442 namiindiana.org Facebook: @namiindiana Twitter: @namiindiana Instagram: @namiindiana Barbara Thompson, Acting Executive Director, 317.925.9399, bthompson@namiindiana.org

How we affect the community: NAMI Indiana facilitates education, support and advocacy programs through a network of nearly 20 local affiliates across the state, serving more than 4,000 people.

Linh Preston, Board of Directors President, 317.925.9399, lpreston@namiindiana.org

Generously donated by Jennifer Simon

NCJW BOUTIQUE AT THRIFTY THREADS

Who we are: The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW ) Boutique at Thrifty Threads. NCJW is a volunteer organization inspired by Jewish values, which works through a program of research, education, advocacy and community service to improve the quality of life for women, children and families, and strives to ensure individual rights and freedoms for all.

Lastly, our organization supports legislation that protects women’s rights. How you can help: Please “tidy up” your homes and donate. When you drop off your donations at Thrifty Threads, please specify they are for the NCJW. We accept clothing, shoes, handbags, furniture, household items and much more. Please call with questions.

What we do: NCJW Boutique at Thrifty Threads works in conjunction with local organizations, including The Julian Center, Jewish Family Services and Popsies Pantry.

NCJW Boutique at Thrifty Threads 1501 W. 86th St. Indianapolis, IN 46260

Why we’re important: Domestic abuse greatly affects our local community. Our work directly with victims allows us to help improve their quality of life.

Jennifer Cohen, Donations Coordinator, atribecalledcohen@icloud.com, 317.654.4193

How we affect the community: 50% of NCJW’s sales at Thrifty Threads go directly to The Julian Center to support victims of domestic abuse. We also provide college scholarships in several types: New American Scholarship, Single Parent Scholarship and Jewish Student Scholarship. We also work directly with Jewish Family Services through a voucher program that allows families in need to shop for their essentials.

Joan Leibman, Director, 317.253.3728 Lori Popp Moss, Scholarship Chair, 317.259.6824 Rebecca Geyer, Treasurer

In memory of Leon Mordoh

NEUROHOPE OF INDIANA Who we are: NeuroHope is a physical therapy and wellness clinic specialized for people living with and recovering from spinal cord injury, brain injury, and other neurologic conditions. Founded by a recovered quadriplegic and a physical therapist devoted to helping patients continue rehabilitation after hospital discharge, NeuroHope uniquely offers affordable access to cutting-edge therapy and wellness programs to help complete a continuum of care for patients along their road to recovery.

beyond rehabilitation by working with patients to develop programs that focus on the improvement of functional activities, muscular, cardiovascular, and overall health. How we affect the community: Thousands of Hoosiers live with chronic physical and sensory impairments due to injury to the spinal cord or brain. Hundreds more suffer disabling neurologic injuries or diseases each year. The patient-centric mission of NeuroHope strives to fill a void in care for patients and their families at a time when many have nowhere to go for help. The founders of NeuroHope lived through the process, and were determined to create a place in Indiana that would address the need. The grassroots clinic opened in 2015 with support from the University of Indianapolis Krannert School of Physical Therapy, and expanded in 2017 through support from the Indiana Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Fund and the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. In 2018, NeuroHope proudly treated its 100th patient and has plans to expand further with continued community support.

What we do: NeuroHope makes long-term access to affordable therapy a reality. After a life-changing injury, patients and their families find themselves in an Intensive Care Unit confronting a reality they never dreamed could happen. As they move to a rehabilitation hospital, begin therapy, and are eventually discharged, the shock wears off but the need for help continues as recovery evolves and new complications arise. NeuroHope provides individualized physical therapy programs for patients to continue their recovery, and specialized wellness programs for people living with paralysis to maintain a healthy long-term quality of life.

How you can help: Donate and spread the word! The crux of our mission is to make extended rehabilitation affordable for the people who need it so dearly. The high cost of healthcare makes NeuroHopeâ€™s patient-centric model difficult to provide. We rely on donations, fundraising initiatives and community partnerships to offset the cost of our affordable rates to keep our services strong.

Why weâ€™re important: Recover y from neurologic injury takes months and sometimes years of aggressive rehabilitation to maximize improvement, and a lifetime of maintenance to sustain a healthy quality of life after injury. Most patients, however, are discharged from inpatient rehabilitation after an average of just 37 days. Less than 1% experience complete neurologic recovery by this time. Patients are then granted an average of only 28 insurance-covered outpatient therapy visits. For people recovering from neurologic injury, this is woefully insufficient. Due to the high cost of therapy at most facilities ($300-$400 per hour), out-of-pocket payment after insurance is exhausted is unrealistic. NeuroHope uniquely offers affordable out-of-pocket rates at a fraction of the traditional cost so patients can continue their rehabilitation and transition into specialized wellness programs. Exercise is important to everyone, especially those living with paralysis. NeuroHope goes

NeuroHope of Indiana 6002 Sunnyside Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46236 317.525.8386 neurohopewellness.org Facebook: @NeuroHope Instagram: @NeuroHope Chris Leeuw, Executive Director chris@neurohopewellness.org Nora Foster PT, DPT, Director of Therapy nora@neurohopewellness.org

Generously donated by Litz Real Estate

NOBLE Who we are: Noble was founded in 1953 by families of children with disabilities who wanted to offer their children what society would not: an education. Since then, Noble has evolved into a community organization focused on one mission: to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families through individualized services.

Unfortunately, many individuals with disabilities do not have this freedom. Instead, they are given a narrow list of options from which to make important life choices. That’s why Noble’s work is far from over. We will not rest until we achieve our vision: A world in which children and adults of all abilities live out their dreams in a community that embraces their contributions and recognizes them as fully participating members of our society. To realize this vision, we offer individualized services shaped around the dreams and needs of each person we serve and lead our community in welcoming their contributions.

What we do: Throughout Central and Eastern Indiana, Noble provides an array of services to children and adults with disabilities like Down syndrome and autism. Over 92% of our services are provided in our community within the homes, schools and businesses where the people and families we serve live their lives and dream their dreams. Our services range from First Steps early intervention therapies for babies and toddlers to employment services for adults. We also support families through Respite, educational forums and support groups. Today, we impact the lives of over 2,800 children and adults each year through our services, supports and advocacy.

How you can help: Government reimbursement for our services covers only 73% of our operating expenses. We work hard to stretch every dollar, but each year Noble faces the challenge of providing the high-quality supports and services that children and adults with developmental disabilities need and deserve. Whether it’s landing the right job, living on their own, or even launching their own business, dreams mean the world to the person who cherishes them. But the people we serve can only succeed with our help and your support. Charitable contributions to Noble help us close that funding gap of 27%, and fuel our ability to help people achieve their dreams to live, work and enjoy life in our community. By investing in Noble, you help Noble fulfill our commitment to build sustainable futures for people with disabilities through quality, innovation and transformation. Your support also lays the groundwork for our services to help people with disabilities live the life they choose in our community. By making a contribution, you join an exclusive group of donors driven to support Noble’s unique mission. On behalf of everyone at Noble, please accept our deepest appreciation for your support.

Why we’re important: At Noble, “Dream it. Live it.” isn’t just our tagline. It is how we serve the 2,800+ children, adults and families who rely on us each year. Like you, the people we serve have dreams that they cherish deep in their hearts. It’s what gets us going in morning and motivates us to work hard. And like you, these dreams include landing the right job, living on their own, making friends and having fun. Imagine as a parent, the tiny newborn that you’ve been waiting nine months to hold is born with a disability. Your love doesn’t change. It’s still strong and protective, but your worry level goes up. How will you care for this new baby? Will she struggle in school? Will she have friends and be happy? What happens after school? Will she be able to work and become an independent young adult? When parents have a child with disabilities, they often worry that their dreams for their child are now unrealistic. Our goal is to help them understand that those dreams of living a purposeful, happy life, working in a rewarding career and enjoying everything that life has to offer are still very much within reach. Our staff is there to help the people we serve live out those dreams in a community that embraces their contributions.

Noble 7701 E. 21st St. Indianapolis, IN 46219 317.375.2700 mynoblelife.org Facebook: @MyNobleLife Twitter: @mynoblelife Julia Huffman, President and CEO 317-375-2708, j.huffman@mynoblelife.org

How we affect the community: Every day, you decide how to live your life, pursue your career, plan your weekend and enjoy your hobbies, all without needing anyone’s permission.

Neil Thatcher, Board Chair, nthatcher@dow.com

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THE ORCHARD SCHOOL Who we are: The Orchard School is a progressive nonsectarian, independent school founded in 1922. For nearly 100 years, we have been the leader in progressive education in Central Indiana. Utilizing our 43-acre wooded campus, our nationally recognized program is designed to develop and educate the whole child.

who advocate for themselves and for others. Our graduates are passionate, bright, curious and ready to make a positive impact on Indianapolis and the world. Speaking of our world, The Orchard School was proud to welcome two cultural exchange students to our campus in the fall of 2017. These two middle school students, both from Guatemala, were part of the Jump the World Program. The experience proved to be beneficial for both the exchange students and our own students. The Orchard School is an inclusive community deliberately rich with diversity. We believe that experiencing and learning about diversity helps people relate to each other and to the world with greater respect, understanding and kindness.

What we do: We provide a transformative foundational education for students in preschool through eighth grade. We believe in engaging the natural curiosity of students in an active, child-centered and experiential learning environment. By providing a well-rounded education that includes core academics, visual/performing arts, physical education, outdoor education, service learning and extracurricular activities, we produce students who are confident selfadvocates and sought after by the top high schools in the area.

How you can help: The Orchard School is committed to socioeconomic diversity. Many of our students are granted financial assistance awards. You can help through Annual Giving, planned giving opportunities and annual events. For more information, contact our development office at 317.713.5731 or visit orchard.org/support. You can also help spread the word about Orchard’s exceptional hands-on learning pedagogy and commitment to developing the whole child. We would love to partner with corporations, especially for community service opportunities. Please don’t hesitate to visit our campus to find out about all of the exciting learning that’s happening at our school, and how you can be a part of an Orchard student’s incredible journey.

Why we’re important: Orchard commits to advance each student’s academic success, self-confidence, openmindedness, ethical character, leadership and love of learning. Orchard parents consistently comment on the quality of our dedicated teachers. Thanks to our small class sizes and gifted staff, our teachers truly know their students and how to best guide them to reach their fullest potential. Our approach is child-centered, which leads to a rich experience and a child who truly enjoys learning. All this takes place in a warm, nurturing community where diversity is evident, recognized and celebrated. How we affect the community: Character development and behavioral excellence are at the heart of our philosophy. One way we accomplish this mission is by integrating community service learning into our curriculum. Our commitment to service and civic responsibility is evident in a myriad of school-wide philanthropic endeavors. Our middle school students participate in Days of Service. These efforts, like many others at The Orchard School, are integrated into the curriculum. This is why Orchard graduates are known as thoughtful, compassionate citizens

The Orchard School Foundation 615 W. 64th St. Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.251.9253 orchard.org Facebook: @TheOrchardSchool Instagram: @theorchardschool Twitter: @OrchardOwl Dr. Sherri Helvie, Head of School, 317.713.5709

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OUTREACH Who we are: Indianapolis is home to hundreds of homeless teens and young adults. Often impacted by traumatic life experiences, homeless youth are looking for support, connection, and a place to call home. At Outreach, youth homelessness is addressed as individuals are encouraged and mentored through a supportive network. We provide care, intentional guidance and access to basic life necessities, which all contribute in building a restored sense of hope for a sustainable and brighter future. By meeting each of our youth where they are and guiding them through the more dire episodes in their lives, Outreach staff equip and empower individuals to achieve stability and experience progressive transformation in their lives. At Outreach, we instill hope through our relational-driven programs, which are designed to effectively create and sustain stability and independence. We provide safety and supportive care by addressing their most basic of living needs. At the Outreach facility, located on the Near Eastside of Indianapolis, our homeless youth know they have a safe refuge from the unrelenting pressures of homelessness. During drop-in hours youth have access to laundry facilities, computer labs, a food pantry, shower facilities, and family-style warm meals. From here, our homeless youth are supported on their journey by case managers who dedicate themselves to helping each of our youth navigate a path to sustainable independence and growth. Case Managers walk with youth in everything from obtaining identification documents, to connecting youth to appropriate skill trainings, to accompanying youth on doctors’ visits. Outreach provides a safe environment for homeless youth ages 14-24 to foster positive relationships and receive guidance. Located on the Near Eastside of Indianapolis, Outreach is in one of the most impoverished areas of the city. According to a study done by the Polis Center in 2016, the Near Eastside Neighborhood’s median household income is $27,600 ($21,000 below the state average), and the neighborhood is ranked 89th out of 99 communities in Marion County in unemployment. Outreach provides basic needs such as food, clothing and hygiene, and administrative needs such as employment assistance, obtaining identification documentation, and pursuing education. Each of these are offered in the context of relationship as we journey through life alongside the youth we serve, equipping and empowering homeless teens and young adults to achieve stability and life transformation.

facilities, showers, clothing and hygiene pantries, meals, food bags and computers are available. Outreach’s Program Center is a resource hub for homeless youth where youth can access other service providers on-site. Our staff help youth navigate resources, opportunities and barriers in their communities and life paths. Through holistic Case Management, our staff provide guidance and assist youth with navigating the complexities of homelessness and being self-sufficient in society. We help youth obtain identification documents, work towards employment, and work on soft skills such as social norms and how to interact with others. All that we do equips and empowers homeless teens and young adults to achieve stability and life transformation so that they can be healthy, sustainable members of society. The G.O.A.L. Program provides similar services to homeless youth attending high school in the Indianapolis area with a focus on graduation and self-sustainability. Why we're important: There are literally thousands of homeless young people in the city of Indianapolis. Outreach is place where these young people can find safety, care, love and direction. How we affect the community: In 2018, Outreach served more than 500 homeless young people, which resulted in more than 16,000 hours of service. Outreach gives homeless young people a place to call their own and an opportunity to forge a new and stable path in life. How you can help: Homelessness is not simply “fixed” by providing a house. The remedy to homelessness is nuanced and challenging; there is no “silver bullet.” At Outreach, we believe that the answer lies in building a community, or neighborhood, if you like. So we invite you to join the neighborhood and provide a stable community that cares for all the needs of a homeless young person. Here are some ways you could be a part of this neighborhood: volunteer; give financially; respond to our greatest needs list; follow us on social media or subscribe to our monthly newsletter. Outreach 2416 E. New York St. Indianapolis, IN 46201 317.951.8886 outreachindiana.org Facebook: @Outreach.Inc.Indiana Twitter: @Outreach_Indy Instagram: @outreach_indy

What we do: Outreach, Inc. equips and empowers homeless teens and young adults between the ages of 14 and 24 to achieve stability and life transformation through our Program Center, holistic Case Management, and the G.O.A.L. (Graduation. Occupation. Address. Lifestyle.) Program. Our Program Center provides space for homeless youth to meet their personal needs and to spend time in community working towards social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual health. Laundry

Jason Chenoweth, CEO, jchenoweth@outreachindiana.org Mike Elliott, Director of Development, 317.600.9561, melliott@outreachindiana.org

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OUTRUN THE SUN Who we are: Outrun the Sun (OTS) celebrates 15 years as Indiana’s only nonprofit organization supporting skin cancer education and melanoma research. Founded in Indianapolis, OTS represents Indiana as a member of the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP) and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association SunUcate Coalition. Outrun the Sun has been recognized by the American Academy of Dermatology, the Indiana Cancer Consortium with the Outstanding Contributions to Cancer Control Award, and IUPUI with a Spirit of Philanthropy Award.

and Boy Scouts of America/Crossroads Council summer camps. OTS developed the first-ever “Sun Safety Patch” in conjunction with the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. Today, the patch is offered to scouts in 29 states, encouraging young girls to be comfortable in their own skin. Working with the IU School of Medicine, OTS supported an expanded dermatologic curriculum for all medical students (not only those studying dermatology). Students are trained to detect early stage skin cancer, leading to better patient prognosis. Teaming with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, OTS supports the largest one-day sun-safety initiative ever established in the United States. Race fans receive sunscreen and UV wristbands at the Indianapolis 500. Verizon IndyCar Series champion Josef Newgarden appears in public service announcements. More than 300,000 fans hear and see sunsafety messages. Outrun the Sun provides an opportunity for the community to engage at the annual Outrun the Sun Race Against Melanoma and Sunset Festival. Launched in Indianapolis as OTS’ first program, this evening run/walk has taken place in Indiana, New York, Alaska and West Virginia (2019). In the past 15 years, Outrun the Sun has participated in health initiatives throughout greater Indianapolis and beyond. Programs have involved The Weather Channel, BMW Championship, USA Track & Field, The Indianapolis Zoo, 500 Festival, National Junior Tennis League, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and more.

What we do: Nearly 4 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States annually, making it the most prevalent cancer in America. This year it is estimated that more than $8.6 billion will be spent to treat skin cancers. The real cost of this disease, however, isn’t calculated in dollars. The true impact is measured in the number of lives lost and the number of families affected. One American dies of melanoma every hour. Outrun the Sun addresses this public health concern by engaging people in sun-safe programs and by supporting melanoma research. Why we’re important: People living with melanoma and their families have come to rely on Outrun the Sun for support and understanding. Outrun the Sun is combatting skin cancer from every angle: medical research, education and community engagement. Outrun the Sun shares this important message: Protect your skin. Protect yourself. Protect your life. How we affect the community: OTS has supported 24 researchers nationwide who actively seek a cure for melanoma. They represent top medical institutions, including Harvard Institutes of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, NYU, UC-Irvine, Kimmel Cancer Center, MD Anderson, St. John’s University, University of Chicago, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Wake Forest Medical Center and Indiana University. OTS is a member of the Indiana Cancer Consortium (ICC), which creates the Indiana Cancer Control Plan. This includes actions that guide cancer control efforts and promote collaboration among organizations and the citizens of Indiana. Outrun the Sun helped author the Skin Cancer/Melanoma section of “Indiana Cancer Facts and Figures,” the state’s sourcebook for planning and implementing programs for cancer prevention and control, created and published by the ICC. Outrun the Sun provides the Indiana Department of Education with a sun-safety curriculum for Indiana students in Pre-K through grade 12. OTS offers a sun-safety camp curriculum implemented at YMCA of Greater Indianapolis

How you can help: Melanoma is an aggressive disease. Progress in education and research must be equally aggressive. People affected by skin cancer, their loved ones and others with an interest in eliminating melanoma must be inspired to act now. Please make your commitment today to support skin cancer education and melanoma research through a gift of time, treasure or talent. Each day you hesitate, 24 more Americans die of melanoma. Waiting is not an option. Outrun the Sun 8435 Keystone Crossing, # 175 Indianapolis, IN 46240 317.253.2121 outrunthesun.org Facebook: @outrunthesuninc Twitter: @outrunthesuninc Anita J. Day, Co-founder/Executive Director, anita@outrunthesun.org

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OUTSIDE THE BOX Who we are: Outside the Box supports more than 300 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The outcome for all people, whether employees or participants, is that we are immersed in the opportunity for individualized growth. Whether it be in the curriculumbased day program, the creative arts experience of Studio OTB, or our customized Employment Services, we want all people to be the best they can be.

bringing current programming offerings to capacity. As the needs of the community change, so too does the direction for supports available through Outside the Box. Because of the need for supports that are designed to help individuals obtain meaningful employment, develop successful peer relationships and have opportunities to work in settings that are inclusive and supportive of their needs, Outside the Box plans to expand its current program offerings with a tri-fold approach. We are working to design and create a satellite campus that will afford opportunities for programming aimed at pre-employment readiness, a café staffed by persons with disabilities, and a multipurpose event space which will allow for opportunities for community members to come in and learn about the value of employing and working alongside our program participants. The multipurpose event space and café will also host private events such as weddings, showers and corporate events. It is our hope that the future of supports for persons with disabilities continues to focus on inclusion and the celebration of unique abilities and strengths. We are thrilled to evolve alongside a community that has been so supportive of our efforts to impact the lives of the individuals we serve!

What we do: As adults, you and I choose how we spend our days and with whom we spend our time. For individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, days are often spent at local day centers—on activities that may not be engaging or inspiring. Time is spent in large groups with other individuals, and even staff, who likely do not intimately “know” them. At OTB, days are truly customized. Instead of pushing people toward generic programming options, we strive to meet the individual where they are, focusing on their capabilities, not their disabilities. We do this through three programmatic avenues: Curriculum-based day program, Employment Supports, and Studio Art experience. Why we’re important: OTB’s programs are incredibly unique, as we are one of the only providers in Indiana that matches participants in small groups sharing a bond of age, personality, interests and personal goals, making it possible to assess and to meet the individual needs of participants. OTB is focused on empowering people toward their best lives for our participants, ensuring that participants have the ongoing support and resources to make their own goals and dreams a reality.

How you can help: Wondering how you can help? We want your talents, treasures and strengths, whatever they are! We believe that every volunteer should be valued, supported and appreciated. We depend on our volunteers to enhance our services and provide a way for us to reach the broader community. Our volunteers and donors (hopefully soon, you!) make a huge difference at OTB! Outside the Box 3940 E. 56th St. Indianapolis, IN 46220 317.253.6658 otbonline.org Facebook: @outsidetheboxinc Twitter: @OTBIndy

How we affect the community: Outside the Box’s unique history was shaped by the needs of its community. At the time of inception in 2008, community members were desperate for meaningful, post-secondary learning opportunities for themselves and their loved ones after aging out of high school. Outside the Box was created to meet this need, with a strengths-based approach. The focus on individualized supports, successful day programming, employment supports and studio art programming has continued to expand,

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OVERDOSE LIFELINE, INC. Who we are: Overdose Lifeline, Inc. is an Indiana nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to addressing the current opioid public health crisis. The most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control state that in 2017 Indiana had the 14th highest age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. and our state had the 2nd highest statistically significant increase in the drug overdose deaths in the U.S. from 2016 to 2017. Overdose Lifeline also supports individuals, families and communities affected by the chronic disease of addiction. Our programs and initiatives focus on reducing the opioid (prescription pain pill and heroin) epidemic through education, harm reduction, prevention, treatment and recovery services, and support. Justin Phillips, MA, founded the organization in 2014 after losing her middle son, Aaron, to a heroin overdose. Justin is an advocate and a visionary, and has become a national leader and champion in the effort to fight the opioid epidemic. She has been invited to speak at national, regional and local meetings on the topic of prescription pain medicine misuse and heroin use, and was appointed a 2016 Champion of Change by the White House.

legislation, we are quickly becoming a leading voice for Indiana families, individuals and communities affected by addiction. Overdose Lifeline developed the highly rated “This is (Not) About Drugs” educational program (overdose-lifeline. org/ education), free to Indiana schools. This prevention program has reached more than 25,000 Indiana youth, helping raise awareness about the risks of misusing prescription opioids and explaining that misuse of prescription opioids can lead to addiction, heroin use and overdose. The lesson encourages students to make good choices and provides them with skills to combat peer pressure, gain support and access resources for making decisions about their own body and health. Through strategic partnership with Indiana legislators and tireless advocacy, Overdose Lifeline worked to enact Aaron’s Law in 2015 (named after Justin’s son). This groundbreaking legislation expands access to the opioid/ heroin overdose reversal drug Naloxone (aka Narcan) across Indiana without the need for a physician’s prescription. Overdose Lifeline hosts numerous training and distribution events, providing Naloxone kits to First Responders, law enforcement officers and the general public across Indiana. So far, we have distributed more than 15,000 Naloxone kits, which have resulted in saving thousands of Hoosier lives and provided an opportunity for recovery.

What we do: Overdose Lifeline is the only nonprofit in Indiana addressing the opioid epidemic statewide. The organization has rapidly amassed a long list of accomplishments via program development and grassroots efforts, thanks to our work with communities, government and law enforcement to advance the laws and resources available; prevention tools and education; and First Responder Naloxone overdose reversal kits and training. We also offer Naloxone distribution and training for individuals and families, services to support treatment and recovery, and a support group for those who have experienced a loss.

How you can help: Overdose Lifeline has much more work to do through our current harm-reduction, prevention and education programs to reach more individuals and counties in need. We have a specific to-do list that addresses initiatives critical to reducing and managing this epidemic and helping those impacted. This list needs to apply some of the proven best practices learned from our colleagues in other states. Through donations, sponsorships and event participation, you can help allow us to increase our capacity and reach across the state. Overdose Lifeline, and those we help, rely on the assistance of caring and hard-working volunteers. There are many ways to contribute to Overdose Lifeline's mission to support individuals and families affected by the disease of addiction, and to reduce the stigma associated with this chronic disease. For more information, visit overdose-lifeline.org.

Why we’re important: The U.S. is in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic that impacts every American state, county, socioeconomic demographic and ethnic group. Opioid addiction and overdose does not discriminate; it affects our youth through our senior citizens in Indiana cities, suburbs and rural communities. Drug overdoses are the leading cause of preventable death in the United States with prescriptions opioids such as Vicodin, Percocet and Oxycontin accounting for nearly half of all overdose deaths. Each day, 192 Americans die from a drug overdose, and more than 1,000 are treated in emergency rooms for prescription opioid misuse. The opioid public health crisis is preventable through education and prevention programs and initiatives such as those Overdose Lifeline delivers.

Overdose Lifeline, Inc. 7331 Lakeside Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46278 844.554.3354 overdose-lifeline.org Facebook: @overdoselifeline Twitter: @overdoselifelin

How we affect the community: In an extremely short period of time, Overdose Lifeline has touched the lives of tens of thousands of people. Through statewide programming and

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PARK TUDOR Who we are: Park Tudor is an independent day school for students from age three through grade 12. With a history that dates back to 1902, Park Tudor offers a personalized education tailored to meet the needs of each student. Here, small class sizes and experienced educators help every student reach their full potential.

Across the school, we have forged a partnership with Westminster Neighborhood Services. Our students frequently volunteer at Westminster, working in their food bank and tutoring their peers who are Westminster clients. Each year, we hold a campus-wide food drive to collect donations to help Westminster assemble Thanksgiving food baskets for their constituents. Our Upper School Advanced Photography students forged an even deeper relationship with Westminster families, providing portraits as part of a “Faces of Westminster” art exhibit. In the Lower School, families come together for “Panther Kids Care,” a parent-led group that seeks out volunteer opportunities appropriate for students of all ages. Beyond these efforts, Park Tudor students are eager to connect with the community. From internships at research labs to community service projects to blood drives and efforts to assist with recovery after natural disasters across the globe, our students strive to be responsible and engaged citizens.

What we do: We provide an inspiring college-preparatory learning environment, with exceptional educators and extraordinary opportunities, that prepares and motivates students to become balanced, confident, and resourceful lifelong learners. With a rigorous academic program combined with extracurricular and co-curricular activities including fine arts, athletics, community-engaged learning opportunities and a variety of clubs, Park Tudor provides a well-rounded education with opportunities to explore areas of passion. Why we’re important: Our students bring strong character, bright minds, big hearts and the drive to succeed. They leave armed with the knowledge and courage to exceed their ambitions. Park Tudor students come from all over the Indianapolis metropolitan area, but they venture far and wide. We have alumni living–and making an impact–all across the globe, from Central Indiana to nearly every state in the U.S. and myriad countries around the world. With community ser vice, community-engaged learning, and foreign travel opportunities, our students learn to become citizens of the world, embodying our core values of integrity, intellectual engagement, resourcefulness, respect and responsibility.

How you can help: Park Tudor is committed to serving a diverse student body, including socioeconomic diversity. In 2017-18, we awarded more than $3.5 million in financial aid to 34% of our student population. The average amount of a financial aid award was $9,500. You can help by supporting our Annual Fund, planned giving opportunities and sponsoring annual events. For more information, contact our Development Office at 317.415.2700 or visit parktudor.org/support-pt. In addition, we invite you to visit Park Tudor to learn more about our school; we are always interested in exploring partnerships with other organizations and businesses in the community. For more information about admissions, campus tours and other events for prospective students and parents, visit parktudor.org/admissions.

How we affect the community: Park Tudor’s commitment to community-engaged learning connects with our curriculum to provide rich experiences that benefit both our students and the world beyond our campus. Every year, our Middle School students participate in Water Week, an initiative to raise awareness of the importance of access to clean water. Through a Water Walk and other fundraising efforts, Park Tudor students have funded several wells in underdeveloped countries. In addition, Park Tudor Upper School students have sponsored–and participated in–multiple Habitat for Humanity builds. As part of those efforts, students spearhead fundraising efforts and coordinate and manage volunteer shifts to help ensure the completion of the house.

Park Tudor School 7200 N. College Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46240 317.415.2700 parktudor.org Facebook: @parktudorschool Twitter: @parktudor Instagram: @parktudor Gareth Vaughan, Head of School 317.415.2903

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THE PENROD SOCIETY Who we are: Founded in 1967, the Penrod Society is an allvolunteer organization whose mission is to support arts, cultural and educational activities and institutions in Central Indiana.

Dance Theatre, Harrison Center for the Arts, Heartland Film Festival, Hoosier Salon Patrons Association and Fine Art Galleries, Indiana Landmarks, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indiana State Museum Foundation, Indiana Wind Symphony, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Indianapolis Children's Choir, Indianapolis Men's Chorus, Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art, Indianapolis Opera, Indianapolis Parks Foundation, Indianapolis School of Ballet, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, IndyChoruses, Indy Jazz Fest Foundation, International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, Jameson Camp, Jewish Community Center, the Julian Center, KIPP Indy Public Schools, Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis, Providence Cristo Rey High School, Riley Children's Foundation, School on Wheels, Storytelling Arts of Indiana, Sugar Creek Art Center, VSA Arts of Indiana and WFYI.

What we do: Each year since its founding, the Penrod Society has hosted its signature Penrod Arts Fair on the first Saturday after Labor Day to showcase and enhance public awareness of the arts. The 2019 Penrod Arts Fair will be our 53rd event. Beginning in 2013, the Penrod Society began hosting its exclusive preview event, Evening with Penrod at the IMA, which takes place the Friday evening before the Penrod Arts Fair. Proceeds from both events are distributed through an annual grant process to numerous non-profit arts groups and arts programs run by educational and human services organizations. During its 50-year history, the Penrod Society has distributed more than $4 million to the Central Indiana community. Why weâ€™re important: A vibrant and diverse arts community is important to the culture and growth of Central Indiana. The majority of organizations that receive grants from the Penrod Society are non-profits themselves, and their operating budgets depend on outside contributions. Indeed, a number of Central Indiana arts, educational and human services groups depend on annual gifts from the Penrod Society. In fulfilling its mission to support the arts, the Penrod Society helps ensure that Central Indiana becomes more culturally rich.

How you can help: Contribute to the Penrod Legacy Fund, an endowment-like fund established in 2014 as a vehicle for the Penrod Society to make larger gifts and have a greater impact on the Central Indiana arts community. Tax-deductible contributions may be sent to: Penrod Legacy Fund, Attn: Andy Thornton, c/o The National Bank of Indianapolis, 107 N. Pennsylvania St., Ste. 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Please join us on the Newfields grounds for the seventh annual Evening with Penrod at the IMA on Sept. 6, 2019, and for the 53rd annual Penrod Arts Fair on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Serve as a sponsor for these events by contacting Barry Wormser at fairchair@penrod.org.

How we affect the community: In addition to supporting various arts, educational and human services organizations throughout Central Indiana, the Penrod Society annually supports Newfields and the Indianapolis Museum of Art, sponsoring various events and exhibits. The Penrod Society has supported public art projects at Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital, and partnered with Indianapolis Public Schools and the Indianapolis Colts to display IPS student artwork in Lucas Oil Stadium. Other organizations that have received grants from the Penrod Society in recent years include: American Cabaret Theatre, American Pianists Association, Arts Council of Indianapolis, Art With A Heart, Big Car Collaborative, Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis, Butler University Dance Team, Classical Music Indy, Clowes Memorial Hall, Creative Mornings Indianapolis, Dance Kaleidoscope, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Encore Vocal Arts, English-Speaking Union of the United States, the Festival Music Society of Indiana, Fine Arts Society, Gregory Hancock

The Penrod Society PO Box 40817 Indianapolis, IN 46240 penrod.org Facebook: @PenrodArtsFair Twitter: @PenrodArtsFair Instagram: @penrodartsfair and @eveningwithpenrod Joe Hawkins, Outgoing President Barry Wormser, Incoming President Tim Haley, 2019 Fair Chairman Matt Gadus, Treasurer Sam Rogers, Secretary Ryan Evans and Ronan Johnson, Vice Presidents Dan Becker, Tag Birge, Eric DeWitt, Bo Elder and Dan Lechleiter, Board Members

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PHOENIX THEATRE CULTURAL CENTRE Who we are: Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre is a nonprofit theatre based in Indianapolis, Indiana that has been open for 35 years. Motivated by a need for more space, Phoenix leadership seized an opportunity to build a new facility that would serve not just as a performing arts center, but as a Cultural Centre in the heart of Indianapolis along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. The new Phoenix is a 21,000-square-foot facility that houses two stages, a visual arts gallery, and is the home to four smaller not-for-profit performing arts groups.

How we affect the community: We encourage our patrons to be more involved with ever ything they experience, whether itâ€™s one of our productions or concerns within our communit y. We extend the conversation about our productions by providing Second Sunday talk backs where the audience can ask questions and engage with actors, technicians, designers, and directors, deepening their connection to the material, the social commentary and Phoenix Theatre. With our new town hall series, Trail Talks, it allows patrons to listen and voice their opinions and concerns about important topics in the community. Our visual arts gallery features local artists, so they can gain a larger audience. Phoenix arts education programming encourages lifelong appreciation for the arts across all disciplines and social backgrounds, inspiring greater empathy, broadening world views and offering an escape from the mundane.

What we do: Phoenix is the only performing arts center and theatrical production company in Indianapolis devoted solely to producing contemporary work. In addition, Phoenix is expanding the scale of its impact by engaging directly with the community to explore modern themes and address social issues through our new town hall series, Trail Talks. Our new facility has allowed us to become a Cultural Centre for the community, inviting more arts forms into our home. We now house two stages, a visual art gallery, event spaces and classrooms for our evolving education programs that include student matinees, Meisner-based training, internships and more.

How you can help: Our vision and mission has always been to challenge the mind, touch the heart, and inspire the human spirit. You can support our new beginnings by making a tax-deductible donation through our website or calling our advancement office at 317.635.2381. Thank you for your interest in Phoenix Theatre!

Why weâ€™re important: We engage our audience in new ways, not only by providing contemporary and thoughtprovoking entertainment, but offering a safe space to have civil discourse concerning matters in our community. Also, as part of our expanded mission, Phoenix has dedicated itself to nurturing new performing arts companies by providing our collectives a performance venue, administrative and marketing assistance, rehearsal space, sales and ticketing services, shop spaces, and professional development. Longterm, this will build more arts organizations in Indianapolis and provide local artists with more opportunities to work, grow and thrive professionally in order to retain exceptional talent in our ever-evolving region. Phoenix embodies the Cultural Centre name of our new home and continues to progress as a leading arts organization in Indianapolis.

Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre 705 N Illinois St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 317.635.7529 Phoenixtheatre.org Facebook: @PhoenixTheatreIndianapolis Twitter:@Phoenix_Theatre Instagram: @phoenixtheatreindy Pam Dyar, Advancement Director 317.635.2381, pdyar@phoenixtheatre.org Bill Simmons, Artistic Director 317.635.2381, bsimmons@phoenixtheatre.org

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PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF INDIANA AND KENTUCKY Who we are: Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky (PPINK) provides high-quality health care to more than 46,000 women, men, and young people each year at our 18 health centers across two states. Our doors are open to all who need care, and we provide our services in a confidential, compassionate and nonjudgmental manner.

centers, countless Indiana and Kentucky patients would have nowhere to go for reproductive health services. In addition to providing high-quality care, PPINK is a leader in education for the communities we serve. The Sara and Albert Reuben Partners in Health Education (SARPHE) program is the community’s leading resource on sexuality and reproductive health for youth, parents, families and professionals. Last year, SARPHE served over 7,000 participants of all ages with medically accurate, comprehensive and culturally sensitive information.

What we do: Our centers are staffed by skilled clinicians and highly trained health care professionals. We are proud to provide a broad spectrum of reproductive health care, including Pap tests, breast cancer screenings, birth control, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, and abortion care. Through the Sara and Albert Reuben Partners in Health Education (SARPHE) initiative, we also provide sexuality and reproductive health education programs, equipping people to make responsible decisions so that families thrive in Indiana and Kentucky.

How you can help: The people of Indiana and Kentucky have depended upon Planned Parenthood for their reproductive health needs for over 85 years. These individuals often have no other place to turn and—if not for the generosity of our supporters—will go without such vital services as Pap tests, breast exams, and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. With the continued commitment and generosity of our supporters we will remain a leading provider of reproductive health services in Indiana and Kentucky. We are a daily voice that is imperative in the fight for reproductive freedom. When you give, you provide real services throughout Indiana and Kentucky, and we thank you. Please consider giving online at ppink.org/donate. Learn about other ways to give at plannedparenthood.org/ planned-parenthood-indiana-kentucky/get-involved-locally

Why we’re important: Our mission is to serve people in Indiana and Kentucky—without bias or judgment, without fear, without fail—by providing access to highquality health care confidentially and compassionately; by reducing unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases through age-appropriate and accurate sexual health education; and by advocating for freedom of individual choice in all matters of sexual health and reproductive justice. How we affect the community: PPINK brings more than 85 years of history providing reproductive health care and information in the Hoosier state and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. No one does more to prevent unintended pregnancies. Our health centers provide care for patients with and without insurance, Medicaid patients and people who have no other primary care provider. Many of our patients are from communities that face barriers to health-care access, including people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and people with low incomes. Without our health

Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky 200 S. Meridian St., Ste. 400 Indianapolis, In 46225 800.230.PLAN ppink.org media@ppink.org Facebook: @ppindkentucky Twitter: @ppindkentucky Instagram: @ppindkentucky Christie L. Gillespie, President and CEO

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SECOND HELPINGS Who we are: Second Helpings is a unique Central Indiana initiative that brings together the resources of our community to eliminate food waste, combat hunger, strengthen critical social ser vice agencies and help unemployed and underemployed adults build meaningful careers and futures.

futures for themselves and their families, and frequently return to give back and help the next generation of job training students on their journey. How we affect the community: Many of the hunger relief meals go to places like The Boys & Girls Clubs in Indianapolis, Lebanon and Noblesville, making sure kids have a good meal at the end of the day. Other meals are provided free of charge to agencies like Wheeler Mission Ministries or The Julian Center, allowing them to focus their resources on their core missions. Because Second Helpings works with millions of pounds of donated food and the gifts of hundreds of volunteers, each dollar invested in the hunger relief program saves our community more than $4 in food costs. It costs just $1.20 for Second Helpings to prepare and deliver a meal as well as provide one pound of bulk food to a local pantry or partner agency.

What we do: Our work begins with food rescue. Wholesalers, retailers and restaurants provide prepared and perishable foods–more than 2.5 million pounds per year–that are used by staff and volunteers to create 4,000 hot, nutritious meals each day. Those meals are delivered free of charge to more than 90 social service organizations serving children, seniors and families in need. At the same time, the Second Helpings Culinary Job Training program prepares adults for careers in the foodservice industry, helping students build a better future for themselves and their families. More than 825 adults have graduated from this program, and Second Helpings alumni are now working in Central Indiana as cooks, executive chefs, business owners and culinary instructors. The work of Second Helpings is fueled by the gifts of our community– employers, financial donors, food donors and volunteers all come together to transform lives and build a stronger, healthier community.

How you can help: Whether you’re an individual or company, a donor or volunteer, we welcome you to join us in our mission to transform lives through the power of food. Here are a few ways to get involved: volunteer, donate, become a sponsor, organize a food drive. Second Helpings The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Center 1121 Southeastern Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46202 317.632.2664 secondhelpings.org Facebook: @SecondHelpings Twitter: @SecondHelpings Instagram: @SecondHelpingsIndy

Why we’re important: Around one in six families in Indiana faces food insecurity and struggles to put healthy food on the table every day. Second Helpings uses rescued food to prepare thousands of nutritious meals and deliver them to more than 90 social service agencies that feed Hoosiers in need. It’s not enough to just address the issue of hunger. The Second Helpings Culinary Job Training program goes further to help men and women on a path to self-sufficiency. The program focuses on personal responsibility, and its graduates go on to build better

Katie Prine, Senior Director of Philanthropy, 317.632.2664 ext. 138, katie@secondhelpings.org

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ST. MARGARET’S HOSPITAL GUILD Who are we: St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild

the Center for Nursing Excellence at Eskenazi Health. St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild is proud to be one of the pioneer volunteer groups in the City of Indianapolis. We are grateful to the home owners, designers, landscape architects, sponsors, individuals, corporations and donors of in-kind services who make this annual event possible.

What we do: Host the Decorators’ Show House and Garden Why we’re important: St. Margaret’s Guild is a volunteer organization committed to raising funds for the services and programs at Eskenazi Health.

How you can help: The Decorators’ Show House and Gardens is held annually, and your attendance is a key ingredient to our success. We encourage you, your friends and family to attend this unique event where local designers transform blank walls and empty rooms into extraordinary canvases of art and décor. Your tour will begin with our printed program highlighting each of the rooms with a before and after picture, a detailed room description, paint colors and designer information. At the conclusion of your tour, we encourage you to visit our Maggie’s Café for a light lunch; of course, you won’t want to miss our famous Maggie’s Bars. Finish your day with a stroll through our Show House Shops, where a few local boutiques set up a temporary stores for your enjoyment. We are proud to say that a percentage of each sale benefits our Eskenazi contribution. You can also stop by our tent to “Ask a Designer” any questions about design and décor. If you are looking for a night out or an afternoon with friends with an added twist, think about attending our special events: Opening Night Gala, Twilight tour, Designer Led tour. This year’s show house will run from April 27-May 12. Please visit showhouseindy.org in early spring to purchase show house and special event tickets. Please plan to tour and enjoy the beautiful 2019 St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild Decorators’ Show House and Gardens, a fun and inspiring event for a truly worthy cause!

How we affect the community: St. Margaret’s Guild was founded in 1907 with a mission to provide care and support to Indianapolis’ City Hospital. The Guild’s mission is the same today, only the name of the hospital has changed. Starting as City Hospital in 1855, the hospital has been known as Indianapolis General Hospital, Marion County General Hospital, Wishard Memorial Hospital and, today, as Eskenazi Health. People often ask how the name of the Guild was chosen: it is in honor of St. Margaret, the daughter of ninth-century Prince Edward of Scotland, who worked with the sick, the orphans and the poor. Each year since 1962, St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild has organized the refurbishing of a classic home, opened the home for a two-week public tour, and donated the proceeds to Eskenazi Health. Since the Guild’s founding in 1907, it has raised almost $13 million for Eskenazi Health, supporting the patients and professionals as our city’s public hospital. Proceeds from the Decorators’ Show House and Garden allow SMHG to provide equipment and special programs for patients at Eskenazi Health. With your help, the Guild has funded the Burn Unit, sponsored two mammography clinics, allowed for department renovations, initiated Mother’s Milk Bank, and provided “Protecting our Children” materials. SMHG has provided summer group therapy at Midtown Children’s Center, underwritten childbirth classes focusing on areas of highest infant mortality, purchased golf carts to help patients navigate the hospital campus, and supported the Haven of Hope with forensic medical supplies. The Guild has helped build raised garden beds for patients’ use in the Sky Garden, supported Healthy Me for children, funded the Limestone Falls at the Common ground, and purchased an eight-vehicle fleet, including two ADA-accessible vans for use by Eskenazi Midtown Mental Health. Funds earned from the Decorators’ Show House and Gardens also provided support for the Sandra Eskenazi Center for Brain Care Innovation. Most recently, the Guild has pledged to support

St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild P.O. Box 40793 Indianapolis, IN 46220 showhouseindy.org Facebook: @decoratorsshowhouse Twitter: @decshowhouse Instagram: @decshowhouse Karee Petruzzi, President kareepetruzzi@gmail.com

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ST. VINCENT FOUNDATION

Who we are: The mission of the St. Vincent Foundation is to raise funds to benefit the mission of St. Vincent Hospital. Through the funding of programs, services, equipment, research, technolog y and educational opportunities, the foundation makes a positive difference in the life and health of individuals and communities.

education and research opportunities. The Foundation raises funds to benefit a variety of St. Vincent ministries including Peyton Manning Childrenâ€™s Hospital at St. Vincent, St. Vincent Stress Center, St. Vincent Cancer Care, and the St. Vincent Heart Center. How you can help: When you support the St. Vincent Foundation, your contribution helps your friends, family and neighbors live better lives in body, mind and spirit. Donations and pledges may be made in person, by mail or online. Gifts may be designated to support a specific program or initiative that is meaningful to you.

What we do: The St. Vincent Foundation invites grateful patients, corporate and foundation contributors, physicians, nurses, staff and the community to invest in and support patients and families served by St. Vincent. The Foundation makes possible programs and services that enhance the patient experience such as art and music therapy, and provides important financial support for education and research, capital projects, medical equipment and technology.

St. Vincent Foundation 8402 Harcourt Rd., Ste. 210 Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.338.2338 give.stvincent.org Facebook: @stvincentinfoundation Twitter: @peytonchildrens @stvincentin Instagram: @peytonchildrens @stvincentin

Why weâ€™re important: By supporting the mission of St. Vincent, the St. Vincent Foundation enhances the worldclass healthcare services provided to all patients. The St. Vincent mission includes a specific emphasis on serving the poor and vulnerable.

Nancy Frick, Vice President of Development 317.338.5081, nafrick@ascension.org

How we affect the community: The Foundation recently completed the Science. Service. Spirit. $16M Campaign to build the St. Vincent House hospitality house, and the William K. Nasser, MD Healthcare Education and Simulation Center. The Foundation helps provide exceptional healthcare to all patients with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable, as well as supports our physicians, nurses and healthcare providers through

Jennifer Bossier, Director of Annual Giving and Special Events 317.338.7012, jennifer.bossier@ascension.org Steve Holwerda, Director of Major and Planned Giving 317.338.3267, steve.holwerda@ascension.org

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ST. JOSEPH INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF Who we are: St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf is highly recognized as a long-standing national leader in deaf and hard-of-hearing education. Our staff is a group of uniquely trained and dedicated professionals with the sole mission of helping young children learn to listen, speak and develop academically and socially with the intent of preparing them to transition into local schools with great success.

role as the only full-time school in Indiana that teaches very young children who are deaf how to speak is vital in the community. Many states do not have a school like St. Joseph Institute. Our staff consists of highly skilled professionals, many of whom serve as leaders on a national level. For parents who want to help their hearing-impaired child learn to listen and speak, SJI can have a profound effect on lifelong success.

What we do: We teach young children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing how to speak. Through the use of advanced technologies including cochlear implants and hearing aids, children with hearing loss can have access to sound. Once a young child hears sound, our team of specialists works with the child and family on listening abilities, language development and literacy skills to prepare the child to be educationally on par with hearing peers.

How you can help: It is rooted in our mission to never turn away a child or family in need of service; this is a commitment we take very seriously. While SJI receives some state funding support, because we serve families statewide, the gap between the cost of providing services and funds received is dramatic. More than 50% of the families we serve are low-income households. There are many ways to make a difference in the lives of our children. You can provide weekly speech therapy to a baby or toddler through our Sponsor a Family program, designate SJI as a recipient of your corporate gift-matching program, consider hosting or sponsoring an event, or join our Founder’s Circle by making an annual pledge of $1,000 or more. We also welcome volunteers to help with outdoor landscaping or gardening , assist in our classrooms or serve on a committee. Tax-deductible donations may be made by mail or online at sjid.org.

Why we’re important: St. Joseph Institute offers a variety of Listening and Spoken Language services. We provide a continuum of support beginning with early intervention (birth to age three) as Indiana’s only First Steps provider of LSL services. We offer a full-time preschool and a primary school to prepare children for transition into community school systems. Once a child is ready to transition to a community school, SJI provides ongoing mainstream support for the child, parents and professional staff. For families who are unable to receive direct services from an SJI staff member in person, we provide Internet-based teletherapy that allows a child to access real-time educational sessions anywhere in the state from the comfort of his or her home. Ongoing consultation, audiological services and comprehensive educational training opportunities for families and professionals are also available.

St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf 9192 Waldemar Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46268 317.471.8560 sjid.org Facebook: @sji.indy

How we affect the community: Although St. Joseph Institute serves a small percentage of the population, our

Teri Ouellette, President touellette@sjid.org

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THE STUTZ ARTISTS ASSOCIATION Who we are: The Stutz Artists Association is a nonprofit, volunteer organization of artists working in the historic Stutz Building in downtown Indianapolis. The organization’s mission is to engage the Central Indiana community through opportunities that support local art and artists.

in degrees. Some teach classes and hold workshops, and others mentor one-to-one. Some produce work that's accessible to a broad audience and sell a large amount of work, while others focus on work that's purely for their own enjoyment. Their passion impacts our community.

The volunteer board provides opportunities for member artists to promote their work through regularly scheduled events during the year. Event proceeds are then invested in the city’s future artists through a Residency Program grant that funds up to two artists with studio space, coupled with mentoring, each year. The impact Stutz artists make to the national and local arts community is incredible.

How we affect the community: Funds raised via events for the Residency Program have a lasting impact. The Stutz Residency program includes over 30 artists many of whom continue to live, work and impact the arts in Indianapolis. The program has helped these artists to establish themselves as professional working artists. Many continue to contribute to the vibrant Indianapolis arts community: Greg Hull (1997 inaugural Stutz Resident) is currently associate professor of sculpture at Herron School of Art and Design. His works can be seen at the Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis Airport, Newfields and Indianapolis Museum of Art. Hull says the residency was life changing, “I had just moved to Indianapolis from Dallas. The residency immersed me in a community of artists and friends who welcomed me to the city and supported me as I grew into professional artist. It was an important early professional accomplishment that contributed to the foundation of my career and my current artistic practice.” Kyle Ragsdale (2010 Stutz Resident)) continues to impact the local arts community working as curator of the Harrison Art Gallery. He’s earned numerous awards and accolades, continuing to “paint art that lives with people.” Patrick Flaherty (2009 Stutz Resident) is the president and executive director of the Indianapolis Art Center. He continues to work as a printmaker and says his residency experience transformed him.

What we do: The Stutz Artists Association has several events through the year that make art accessible in our community. Annual Spring Open House: Turner Woodard purchased the Stutz Building in 1993. As he says, he “clean it up, painted it up and lit it up.” Several artists and business owners discovered the building and decided to call it home. In 1994, the group decided to invite the community to see Woodard’s vision and what the Stutz had to offer. They threw an Open House event. About 400 people came. And the Stutz Artists Association Open House was born. Decades later the event has grown into one of the most anticipated art events each year, with annual attendance of about 6,000 people. The Stutz Artists Open House is the last Friday and Saturday of April each year. Artists and businesses open their studios and offices. Resident artists showcase their works. All ticket proceeds benefit the Residency Program and Stutz Artists Association operations. First Fridays: Free and open to the public, First Fridays are designed for art lovers and buyers looking for an intimate experience. Patrons can roam the four floors of the Stutz to discover photography, paintings, jewelry and more, all available for purchase. Holiday Open House: The First Friday in December is a special Holiday Open House. About 100 artists participate, with works available for purchase for gift giving. This is free social and shopping event that features entertainment, food and fun.

How you can help: Join Stutz Artists at the Spring Open House or experience The Stutz during a First Friday. The Stutz Artists Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible and help sustain the Stutz Residency program and other programs that connect local art and artists with the Central Indiana community.

Why we are important: Stutz artists are known locally, regionally and nationally for their works. Many Stutz artists have works in permanent collections at museums, galleries and in communities through placemaking programs. Some are regional and national award winners. Regardless, the artists who make up the Stutz Artists Association share one thing in common: a passion for creating art. They are photographers, painters, sculptors, silversmiths and illustrators. They vary in age, ethnicities and backgrounds. Some have advanced degrees in art, and others advance their art

Stutz Artists Association PO Box A500 212 W. 10th St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 stutzartists.com Facebook: @stutzarts Twitter: @StutzArts Instagram: @stutzartists Laura Laforge, Stutz Artists Association Board President

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SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE FOUNDATION Who we are: Established in 2002, the Survivors of Violence Foundation provides hope and compassionate healing to survivors of violence. We offer reconstructive treatment that provides physical, mental and emotional healing for those with painful physical injuries or disfigurements caused by violence or abuse. The foundation’s work alleviates suffering and improves the quality of life for survivors with the greatest financial and health care needs.

The physical scars of abuse and violence can become daily reminders of trauma that prevent a peaceful recovery. Healing treatments can make a difference in how quickly the person recovers, then regains strength and self-esteem. How we affect the community: To bring healing to the lives of as many of these survivors as we can is a privilege for us. We are very excited about the potential of helping people uncover their inner strength and beauty, and we look forward to expanding treatments throughout the community. The treatments Dr. Chernoff provides require not only his time and expertise, but also surgery center time, supplies and aftercare. Improving scars and nonhealing wounds requires multiple treatment sessions and multiple treatment methods. The funds raised through the foundation help cover the cost of these treatments. All requests for services are given careful consideration by the foundation’s allocation committee. For more information about the application process, visit violencesurvivor.org.

What we do: Dr. Gregory Chernoff uses cosmetic reconstructive surgery, laser and scar therapy to help heal the physical signs of injury and disfigurement. “We have the privilege of helping men, women and children who have injuries, physical scars or non-healing wounds as a result of violent acts, abuse, injury or illness. Our foundation treats people referred to us from other non-profit organizations, medical professionals and law enforcement agencies,” Dr. Chernoff said. (Organizations contact Dr. Chernoff directly if emergency surgery is required.) Dr. Chernoff has extensive experience and expertise treating non-healing wounds, injuries, fractured facial bones and scars of all levels of severity using a series of therapies. These therapies range from minimally to moderately invasive lasers, injectable cellular therapy, stem cell therapy and reconstructive surgical or surgical revision.

How you can help: Attend or sponsor an event. Volunteer your time, give a financial gift or provide an in-kind donation for an event or for a survivor of violence. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated.

Why we’re important: Dr. Chernoff has witnessed firsthand the physical and psychological damage caused by violence, abuse, injury, illness and disfigurement. As a result of this experience, he connects with victims and has made it his personal mission to help heal their physical wounds. He believes that by helping heal the physical wounds, victims’ emotional healing can begin.

A special “thank you” to all our supporters! Survivors of Violence Foundation 9002 N. Meridian St., Ste. 205 Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.573.8899 violencesurvivor.org

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SYCAMORE SCHOOL Who we are: SycamoreSchool is Indiana’s only private independent school for preschool to Grade 8 gifted students. We serve 420 students.

our community stronger. Indianapolis public and private companies and corporations are able to attract and retain talented employees because Sycamore exists for their children. We are educating kids for an unknown future. That’s why teaching them to think, both critically and creatively, and to love learning are the best gifts we can give them. There are few things we know about the future. We do know, however, that there will always be students who need schools like Sycamore. We have to be able to stimulate, educate and motivate our best and brightest, as they will become the leaders who will solve the problems of today and tomorrow. We begin that stimulation, motivation and engagement at school by involving our students in community service projects through which they identify and address the needs of our local community, as well as our world.

What we do: Sycamore educates very bright children by offering a program that is broader, deeper, more complex and more abstract than the typical program. With strong passion for our mission, teachers educated in what very bright children need and how to provide it, committed parents and capable learners, we are able to engage children in a way that’s exciting and productive. We also want our students to be people of integrity who are caring and compassionate and feel compelled to make the world a better place. Our four core character values are empathy, moral courage, relationships and respect. We teach these values as an integrated piece of our program in developmentally appropriate ways. As our mission states, Sycamore School exists so that academically gifted students can experience the enriched, accelerated education they need to reach their potential and to lead responsible, constructive, fulfilling lives.

How you can help: Sycamore is a prime example of institutional evolution and an inspirational story of response to a need. We invite you to share your knowledge and understanding of what Sycamore School does with friends who may have a gifted learner.

Why we’re important: Our dedicated faculty members are specifically trained and experienced in the education of gifted children. They understand not only the intellectual needs, but also the special social and emotional needs of these children. It’s important for our brightest students to have an intellectual peer group. At Sycamore, gifted learners find a home. There are few schools in the country with such a clear focus and unique commitment to providing an appropriate education for gifted learners. These children need a special education because they learn in ways different from the norm. At Sycamore, they become self-aware and comfortable in their own skins.

Sycamore School 1750 W. 64th St. Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.202.2500 sycamoreschool.org Facebook: @sycamoreschool.indy Twitter: @sycamoreschool Diane Borgmann, Head of School, 317.202.2502 Dr. Susan Karpicke, Director of Admission, 317.202.2510

How we affect the community: Sycamore is an important Indianapolis community asset, one that serves to make

Holly Lee, Director of Advancement, 317.202.2504

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THE VILLAGES Who we are: Serving more than 3,100 children each day in Indiana, The Villages champions every child’s right to a safe, permanent and nurturing home. Established in 1978, The Villages has grown into a nationally known, fully accredited, statewide organization that offers a diverse array of programs and services for abused, neglected and at-risk children and their families.

Why we’re important: Indiana’s child welfare system continues to face a crisis, with an unprecedented number of children being removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect in 2018. Referred to as a “tsunami,” nearly 24,000 children flooded Indiana’s child welfare system last year. The Villages, one of only 2% of child and family service agencies that are fully accredited by the prestigious Council on Accreditation, is highly qualified to address this growing crisis and is passionate about “championing families” for these vulnerable children.

What we do: The Villages of Indiana provides a comprehensive array of family services including: • Adoption: The Villages offers private, international and special-needs adoption services, providing preparation, education, placement and support to families throughout their adoption journey. • Children’s Village Child Development and Education Centers: Quality, accredited child care and early childhood development services for children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten are provided through our Level 4 “Paths to Quality” centers in Indianapolis and Bloomington, with Early Head Start and “On My Way Pre-K” Programs provided at Children’s Village Indianapolis. • Dads Inc.: Support and education for fathers is provided to help them develop healthy relationships and positive engagement in their children’s lives. • Family Services and Community Partners: The Villages strengthens individuals, families and communities through counseling, education, mentoring and support services. • Healthy Families: Education and training is offered to firsttime, at-risk parents to help strengthen the parent-child relationship and is provided in each family’s home, assuring a safer, healthier and more nurturing beginning for babies. • Kinship Care: The Villages Family Connection Network supports grandparents and kinship caregivers who are “parenting” their grandchildren, empowering families and enabling them to achieve and sustain a stable, positive family experience. • Older Youth Services (Transitional Living): Vulnerable teens aging out of the foster care system are provided with extensive life skills training in a community-based living environment to help them become self-sufficient and achieve success educationally and vocationally. • Therapeutic Foster Care: When children are removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect, they are placed in nurturing and loving foster care homes licensed through The Villages.

How we affect the community: Annually, 89 percent (9 out of every 10!) of children served by The Villages foster care program are in only one home, providing stability while in care, and far exceeding state and national averages. In 2018, The Villages prioritized the recruitment and training of qualified, nurturing foster parents to address the growing need for additional foster homes. The Villages is also very proud that 93 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to services for the children, youth and families we are privileged to serve. More than 11,000 vulnerable children and families are impacted by the wide array of programs and services The Villages provides each year. How you can help: The Villages would be unable to provide enrichment activities to our children, youth and families without the support of generous donors. Contributions help provide after-school tutoring for foster and kinship children; driver’s education classes for an Older Youth Services client; summer camp experiences; and trips to the zoo, museum or other summer activities— common things that many people take for granted but not The Villages children! Year-round, The Villages is in need of gift cards, in any dollar amount, to support the youth and families we serve, making sure they have the groceries, transportation, school supplies, clothing and medication they need to succeed. The Villages 3833 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46208 317.775.6500 VillagesKids.org Facebook: @villageskids Twitter: @villageskids

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TIMMY GLOBAL HEALTH

Who we are: Timmy Global Health builds healthy futures by expanding access to health care in underserved communities and by responsibly integrating volunteers into global health solutions. What started in a hospital closet in Indianapolis has matured into a nationwide non-profit that provides direct medical services to low-income populations around the world. Through our work, we strive to empower volunteers to lead the fight for global health equity and help deliver the promise of a healthy future– one patient at a time. We believe that long-term commitments to in-country partners and individual communities can improve access to health equity in a systematic and profound way. We directly support 11 communities in the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala and Nigeria.

whom are on their way to becoming physicians, public health professionals and nonprofit innovators—helps empower the next generation of leaders to actively understand the role they have in transforming the lives of others. Timmy encourages students to serve their communities, raising awareness for pressing health challenges. More than 90 percent of Timmy students say they intend to incorporate global health into their professions and are motivated to continue volunteering in programs that address health disparities after graduation. In addition to our work with students, Timmy also fosters strong partnerships with nonprofit health care providers and free clinics in the Indianapolis community. Whether we're donating important medicines and supplies or helping place student interns, Timmy collaborates with many Indianapolis-based health organizations to allocate valuable resources and talent.

What we do: Timmy sends medical service teams to support the work of international partner organizations and channels financial, medical and human resources to community based health and development projects. Continuity of care is the hallmark of our work. We deliver health care to the communities we serve through sustainable relationships that include: • Mobile clinic support every 2-3 months to our partner communities, where volunteers treat both acute and chronic illnesses of more than 18,000 patients each year. • Hands-on service learning opportunities locally for more than 1,000 students last year, 500 of whom travelled on a medical service trip. • An advanced referral program that extends beyond our clinics to ensure complete care for patients with difficult health conditions. • Robust patient record keeping through our proprietary electronic medical record, TimmyCare.

How you can help: The world is a better place when we care for each other. Your support helps combat global health disparities and brings hope and healing to at-risk patients around the world. Providing consistent, quality health care can have a powerful effect: • $25 protects 250 children against intestinal parasites. • $100 buys medication for 10 patients with diabetes for a year. • $250 provides a year’s supply of prenatal vitamins. • $1,000 covers setup and maintenance of Timmy Care, our electronic medical record for an entire site, affecting dozens of communities and thousands of patients. • $2,000 sustains our crucial community health promoter program for an entire site for a year. • $3,000 will support our Guatemala nutrition program for an entire year.

Why we’re important: 30% of people in Latin America do not have access to healthcare due to economic reasons. 21% do not have access due to geographic barriers. This means more than half of the population cannot obtain the simple, affordable remedies that are key to a healthy life. Timmy conducts 40 medical service trips each year to ensure we are visiting each partner site every two to three months, ensuring consistent, quality health service for 18,000+ patients. Timmy fights global health disparities by coordinating comprehensive health care in hard-to-reach communities in the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala and Nigeria. This work strengthens local health care systems and improves health access for patients.

Are you a medical professional? Your volunteer hours are critical to our mission. Please consider joining us for one of our upcoming medical service trips. Timmy Global Health 22 E. 22nd St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 317.920.1822 timmyglobalhealth.org Facebook: @timmyglobalhealth Twitter: @timmyglobhealth Instagram: @timmyglobalhealth

How we affect the community: Since 1997, Timmy's efforts have matured into a global health movement. Our effect is just as much local as it is global. Through Timmy’s dual mission, we have the unique opportunity to inspire students at campuses across the U.S., including all of the major universities in Indiana. Our outreach to students—many of

Kristina Graff, Executive Director 317.920.1822, ext. 1 kristina@timmyglobalhealth.org Dr. Chuck Dietzen,Founder and Volunteer drchuck@timmyglobalhealth.org

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UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA Who we are: United Way of Central Indiana is a community of donors, advocates and volunteers that fights for the education, financial stability, health and basic needs of every person in the community. What began as a city-wide campaign to raise funds for relief agencies in 1918 has transformed into the ambitious community impact organization that it is today–one that creates, manages and invests in resources for sustainable solutions to our neighbors’ most stubborn barriers to self-sufficiency.

one step away from poverty, and that figure continues to g row. Un ite d Way is un iquely p ositione d to mobilize community-based organizations, government, corporations and individuals around specific strategies and public policy designed to move generations of Hoosiers to a better life. How you can help: United Way invites all members of our community to live united by giving, advocating and volunteering to improve lives in Central Indiana. When you give to United Way of Central Indiana, you’re not just writing a check. You’re making an investment. And you see the return on that investment every time you step out your front door by way of safer streets; healthy, aspiring children; self-sustaining families; and an enhanced quality of life for everyone. Every gift makes an impact on our community. Your gift of time is also welcome. United Way makes volunteering fun, easy and meaningful for all individuals and groups.

What we do: United Way of Central Indiana matches the significant needs of our community to the goals, interests and passions of Central Indiana donors. United Way’s community impact work is focused on making high-quality education accessible to children, helping lowincome families become financially stable, creating healthy environments for all residents, and supporting the basic needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. Why we’re important: The concept of intergenerational social mobility (climbing out of poverty) lies at the heart of the American dream. Our national identity is based on a sense that the family into which one is born should not determine one’s prospects for the future, and, by climbing ladders of opportunity, each generation that follows can do better than the last. United Way’s work is focused on struggling households and how we can bring together communitybased organizations to address the needs a family might be facing–access to a quality education, better employment opportunities, and basic needs in times of crisis.

United Way of Central Indiana 2955 N. Meridian St., Ste. 300 Indianapolis, IN 46208 317.923.1466 uwci.org Facebook: @uwci Twitter: @uwci Instagram: @uwci

How we affect the community: Today, more than 230,000 families in Central Indiana are living in or are

Angela Dabney, Vice President, Transformational Gifts angela.dabney@uwci.org

Ann D. Murtlow, President and CEO ann.murtlow@uwci.org

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WHEELER MISSION Who we are: Founded in 1893, Wheeler Mission is a faithbased, non-denominational social services organization with nine locations in Central Indiana offering a variety of programs aimed at alleviating homelessness. Wheeler is the oldest and largest provider of services to homeless men, women and children in Indiana.

Homelessness is not a Wheeler problem, it’s a community problem. For 125 years, Wheeler has been happy to be able to serve those in greatest need, and will continue to do so until homelessness is a thing of the past. How you can help: Indianapolis is experiencing a crisis around homelessness among women and women and children. Families are the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population, both nationally and locally, and 85% of homeless families are headed up by single moms. During a two-month period in 2018, 52% of families calling 211 for shelter were turned down because all shelter beds were full. Every month, we receive more than 700 requests for beds that we can’t provide and every night we are sleeping nearly 85 women and children on our floors because every emergency shelter bed is full. These guests range in age from newborn to 76. This is unacceptable, and we want to change that. That’s why Wheeler has launched a campaign to build a new facility for homeless women and children. This new facility will allow us to move women and children off the floor and into beds, where we can begin to restore dignity and offer hope. We are asking the community to help. Please visit wheelermission. org/wheeler125 to learn how you can make a difference!

What we do: Wheeler Mission provides critically needed goods and services to the homeless, poor and needy of Central Indiana without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability or military status. This is done in a safe, loving atmosphere where our guests can connect with the services they need to make positive, lasting change. Above all, Wheeler Mission wants to make homelessness rare, short-lived and recoverable in an environment where faith is expressed in tangible ways. Why we’re important: Ending homelessness is a task accomplished one life at a time. There are many reasons a person might end up homeless, and every person’s experience is different. That’s why Wheeler Mission offers a variety of programs and services aimed at addressing a myriad of specific needs and circumstances. There is no cookie cutter approach to ending homelessness and Wheeler Mission views each person as unique in discovering ways to alleviate their homeless situation. Wheeler Mission (and other providers) offer help and hope to the homeless of Central Indiana. As the largest provider in the state, Wheeler is responsible to ensure every homeless man, women and child is safely housed during the winter months. Working with the City of Indianapolis and other providers, Wheeler serves as the overflow shelter from November through March, opening our doors for anyone in need–filling every bed and floor space available. While this is not ideal, everyone seeking shelter is safe, warm and cared for.

Wheeler Mission 205 E. New York St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 317.636.3575 wheelermission.org Facebook: @WheelerMission Twitter: @WheelerMission Instagram: @WheelerMission Rick Alvis, President/CEO, 317.635.3575, rickalvis@wheelermission.org Steve Kerr, Chief Development Officer, 317.637.3575, stevekerr@wheelermission.org

How we affect the community: By offering lasting solutions, Wheeler Mission helps reduce the reliance on the emergency room as a person’s primary care provider, thus freeing up public dollars to be put to other needs and reducing the impact on our tax base. By addressing the needs of the homeless, we experience lower crime, freeing up our police officers to better serve our community. By helping the addicted and those with mental health issues, Wheeler Mission returns men and women to our community as productive citizens, thus improving the economy.

Steve Meyer, Chief Operating Officer, 317.635.3575, stevemeyer@wheelermission.org Cal Nelson, Chief Program Officer for Men, 317.635.3575, calnelson@wheelermission.org Colleen Gore, Chief Program Officer for Women, 317.635.3575, colleengore@wheelermission.org

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CHARITY CALENDAR

MARCH 2

16th Annual Beach Ball to benefit the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home, Indiana State Fairgrounds, morninglightinc.org.

Damar Guild Annual Gala, Indiana Roof Ballroom, damar.org

Noble Evening in the Garden, Indiana State Fairgrounds, mynoblelife.org/fundraising-events/noble-evening-garden/

Fight For Air Climb, Salesforce Tower, FightForAirClimb.org/Indianapolis

Peyton Manning Children's Hospital Celebration of Caring Gala, JW Marriot, give.stvincent.org/pmchgala

The Penrod Society and Stutz Artists Association present Magic in the Mess, an interactive event with the Stutz artists, Stuz Business Center, stutzartists.com

Timmy Global Healthâ€™s 16th Annual Gala, Biltwell Event Center; email Laura@timmyglobalhealth.org for information

Mental Health & Criminal Justice Summit, Indianapolis Marriott North, namiindiana.org/2018-summit/home

APRIL 13

Matt Breman Memorial Run for Kids to benefit The Villages, Downtown Canal, villageskids.org

Open Hearts Gala to benefit Wheeler Mission, Lucas Estate, openheartsfoundation.org

9th Annual Republic Plane Pull, Republic Hangar, Indianapolis International Airport, republicplanepull.com

Republic Plane Pull Gala, Prime 47 in Carmel, republicplanepull.com

Gathering of Goddesses and Gods to benefit Planned Parenthood, Downtown Indianapolis, plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-indiana-kentucky/support/events/gatheringof-goddesses-and-gods

Campus Superstar, Newfields, iuhillel.org

Birthday of Giving to benefit Brookeâ€™s Place, brookesplace.org

Common Threads program featuring Jeannie Opdyke Smith, jewishindianapolis.org/common-threads

Lion of Judah/Pomegranate luncheon, jewishindianapolis.org

CHARITY CALENDAR

Fairbanks Circle of Hope Dinner, The Westin Indianapolis, fairbankscd.org/support-fairbanks/circle-of-hope/

Creative Renewal Exhibition Opening, Indianapolis Art Center, IndplsArtCenter.org

5K Family Fun Run to benefit St.Vincent Foundation, Butler University, give.stvincent.org

24-25

27th Annual ArtReach Exhibition Opening, Indianapolis Art Center, IndplsArtCenter.org

24-28

Around The Community, Around The Clock to benefit Junior League of Indianapolis, jlindy.org

25th Annual Dining Out For Life to benefit Damien Center, diningoutforlife.com/city/indianapolis

39th Annual Indianapolis Book & Author Benefit Luncheon Hosted by The Christamore House Guild, Indiana Roof Ballroom, indybookandauthor.org

Concerts for a Cause to benefit Brooke’s Place, Lucas Estate, brookesplace.org

Best Buddies Friendship Walk Indianapolis, Celebration Plaza at White River State Park, bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/Indianapolis

MAY 2

Heroes for Hearing Dinner to benefit St. Joseph’s Institute for the Deaf, The Art Center in Broad Ripple, sjid.org

Mission Possible Spring Celebration to benefit Assistance League of Indianapolis, Embassy Suites Noblesville Conference Center, alindy.org

Rev, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, revindy.org

Children’s TherAplay #Horsepower500, Children’s TherAplay in Carmel, ChildrensTherAplay.org

500 Prelude Supporting the Survivors of Violence Foundation, 500Prelude.org

The RCI/Christel House Open, Topgolf in Fishers, christelhouse.org

Annual Goodwill Indy Awards Breakfast, JW Marriott, goodwillindy.org/breakfast/

Lung Force Glam Luncheon, Conrad Indianapolis, lung.org

Best Buddies Friendship Walk Lake County, Wicker Memorial Park in Highland, bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/lakecounty

Overdose Lifeline, Inc. 5th Annual Memorial Charity Golf Outing, Dye’s Walk Country Club, Greenwood, overdoselifeline.com/golf-outing

Indians Baseball Family Night to benefit St. Joseph’s Institute for the Deaf, sjid.org

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MAY continued 18-19

OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair, Indianapolis Art Center, IndplsArtCenter.org/BRAF

Walking for Dreams to benefit Easterseals Crossroads, White River State Park, eastersealscrossroads.org

JUNE 3

Hope Fore Tomorrow golf outing to benefit Brooke’s Place, Eagle Creek Golf Club, brookesplace.org

St. Joseph’s Institute for the Deaf Golf Classic, Golf Club of Indiana, sjid.org

Noble Golf Classic, Sagamore Golf Club in Noblesville, mynoblelife.org/fundraising-events/noble-golf-classic/

Damar Cup Golf Outing, The Brickyard Crossing Golf Course, damar.org/golf

NeuroHope Annual Banquet, Incrediplex in Lawrence, neurohopewellness.org/events

Eskenazi Health Foundation Golf Outing, The Bridgewater Club, EskenaziHealthFoundation.org

“Inside the Bottle” to benefit Outside The Box, Lucas Estate, otbonline.org

Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis Touchstone Awards Luncheon, JW Marriott, girlsincindy.org/events/ 21 Summer Exhibition Series and SMART/SMART+ Exhibition Opening, Indianapolis Art Center, IndplsArtCenter.org

JULY Kilroy’s Annual Charity Golf Outing to benefit the Jacob Sharpe Foundation, Indianapolis, jacobsharpefoundation.org/events 19-22

Best Buddies International Leadership Conference, Indiana University in Bloomington, bestbuddies.org/bblc/

Megan’s Ride to benefit Outside the Box, Christ the Savior Lutheran Church, Fishers, otbonline.org

AUGUST Jacob Sharpe 5k Run, Indianapolis, jacobsharpefoundation.org/events 5th Annual Rolling For Hope, to benefit Morning Light community programs, morninglightinc.org. Love it! Soiree, Lucas Oil Estate, Carmel, give.stvincent.org

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CHARITY CALENDAR

ArtSparkle: Chroma, Indianapolis Art Center, IndplsArtCenter.org/ArtSparkle

Indiana Children’s Wish Fund Wish Classic, Sagamore Golf in Noblesville, indywish.org

St. Vincent Foundation Golf Outing, Crooked Stick Golf Course, give.stvincent.org

SEPTEMBER 5

AE COM Hunt Golf Outing Fundraiser to benefit Assistance League of Indianapolis, Eagle Creek Golf Club, alindy.com

The 7th Annual Evening with Penrod, Newfields, penrod.org

The 53rd Annual Penrod Arts Fair: Indiana’s Nicest Day, Newfields, penrod.org

Hear Indiana Run for Sound, Ft. Harrison State Park, RunForSound.com

“Chip In” to benefit Outside The Box, River Glen Country Club, otbonline.org

29th Annual Portrait of Wishes Gala to benefit Indiana Children’s Wish Fund, Marriott North, indywish.org

The Villages Annual Golf Classic, Broadmoor Country Club, villageskids.org

Outrun The Sun’s 15th Anniversary Celebration: STEP UP to the Plate, Victory Field, outrunthesun.org

A Phoenix Affair, Phoenix Theatre, phoenixtheatre.org

Children’s TherAplay Hoe-Down, Children’s TherAplay in Carmel, ChildrensTherAplay.org

OCTOBER 5

Saks Fifth Avenue Key to the Cure, Saks Fifth Avenue, Fashion Mall at Keystone, give.stvincent.org

Annual Faculty Show and Skip McKinney Faculty of the Year Exhibition Opening, Indianapolis Art Center, IndplsArtCenter.org

Christel House Passport to Prosperity, christelhouse.org

The Grande Masquerade to benefit The Damien Center, JW Marriott, damien.org/grande-masquerade

Drumstick Dash, family friendly run/walk in Broad Ripple to benefit Wheeler Mission, drumstickdash.org

NOVEMBER 2

Evening of Promise Gala honoring Anthem, Downtown Marriott, lung.org

Best Buddies Champion of the Year Gala, Indiana Roof Ballroom, bestbuddieschampion.org/indiana

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November continued 13-19

Holiday Mart to benefit The Junior League of Indianapolis, jlindy.org

Outrun the Sun Melanoma Research/Education Forum, The Willows on Westfield, outrunthesun.org

Raising the Stakes for Noble, The Crane Bay Event Center, mynoblelife.org/fundraising-events/raising-stakes-noble/

7th Annual Legacy of Hope Breakfast to benefit Brookeâ€™s Place, Carmel, 317.705.9650

Thanksgiving Breakfast with a Cop, Indianapolis Colts Complex, cipf.foundation

DECEMBER Breakfast with Santa to benefit the Jacob Sharpe Foundation, La Porte High School, jacobsharpefoundation.org/events 5

Assistance League of Indianapolis Holiday Luncheon, Ritz Charles, alindy.org

Christmas in the Kitchen to benefit Childrenâ€™s Wish Fund, Hyatt Regency, indywish.org

82nd Annual Student Show, Indianapolis Art Center, IndplsArtCenter.org/StudentShow

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