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Local Spotlight: Ujamaa Community Bookstore
When Flanner House Public Library closed six years ago, it left a void in the community. That all changed on Saturday, June 19, 2021,...
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Local Spotlight: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis
For more than 130 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis have been a cornerstone of support and growth for underprivileged children in...
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Create Art Studio
Located in the heart of Broad Ripple, Create Art Studio opened its doors last fall and has since provided unique art opportunities. Co-founders Chrissy...
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Local Spotlight: Teachers’ Treasures
For over a decade, Teachers’ Treasures has been a driving force behind the success of teachers and students throughout Marion County. The 501c3 nonprofit...
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DREAM Alive
If you’ve ever wanted to see the power of mentorship in action, pay attention to the work of DREAM Alive (DA), a non-profit that...
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Local Spotlight: Freewheelin’ Community Bikes
If you’re ever near Indianapolis’ North Central Avenue and notice a group of young people riding bikes to the local ice cream shop or...
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Local Spotlight: Infinity Squared
For two math-loving Carmel High School sophomores, Allison Shen and Jennifer Hu, it’s not enough to enjoy working through math equations for their high...
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Local Spotlight: The Kheprw Institute
Aristotle famously said, “Good habits formed at youth make all the difference.” This insight is especially true in the modern world where youth are...
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Local Spotlight: The Lawnmower Project
One man’s trash is … a teenager’s small business! At least that is what The Lawnmower Project’s Gary Szymczak had in mind when he...
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Little Free Pantry: One local mom is helping Indianapolis neighborhoods tackle food insecurity
What looks like an unassuming box, just a few cubic feet in size, is a life-saving container, a community connector, and an awareness raiser....