NOBLE 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. Unfortunately, many individuals with disabilities do not have the opportunity to make important life decisions. That’s why 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 by the dreams and needs of each person we serve, and encourage our community to embrace their contributions.
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. 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 93% 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 advocacy at all levels of government. Today, we impact the lives of over 3,400 children, adults and families each year.
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 high quality support and services that children and adults with disabilities need and deserve. Your generous support helps close this funding gap, strengthening our ability to serve the community. By investing in Noble, you help us fulfill our commitment to build sustainable futures for people of all abilities through quality, innovation and transformation. Your support also lays the groundwork for services that enable people with disabilities to live their best life in the community we share. 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 support the 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. They’re what get us going in the morning and motivate us to work hard. And like you, they often include landing the right job, living independently, making friends and living a full life. Imagine as a parent, your tiny newborn was born with a disability. Your love doesn’t change; it’s still strong and protective. However, you may worry about how you will care for this new baby. Will she struggle in school? Will he have friends and be happy? What happens after school? Will she work and become an independent young adult? Parents of a child with disabilities often feel that their dreams for that child are now unrealistic. Our goal is to help them understand that those dreams that their child will live a full, happy life; work in a rewarding career; and enjoy everything that life has to offer are still very real. We are here to help the people we serve live out their dreams in a community that embraces their contributions.
Noble 7701 E. 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219 317.375.2700 mynoblelife.org Facebook: Facebook.com/MyNobleLife Twitter: Twitter.com/MyNobleLife Instagram: Instagram.com/MyNobleLife LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/company/MyNobleLife Julia Huffman, President and CEO, 317.375.2708, j.huffman@mynoblelife.org Neil Thatcher, Board Chair, neil.thatcher@corteva.com
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