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Local Spotlight: Why Aren’t You Smiling 

This nonprofit promotes physical activity to strengthen the emotional and mental wellbeing of Indy’s kids.   Why Aren’t You Smiling Inc. (or WAYS) is an Indianapolis-based...

Local Spotlight: Ahimsa

It all began with a text chain. Dr. Manasa Mantravadi, a board-certified pediatrician and mom of three young children, was corresponding with friends —...

Local Spotlight: Ripple Mobile Arts

Jeremy South of Ripple Mobile Arts had been teaching pottery, glass and recycled art classes throughout Indianapolis for years. You may have seen him...

Local Spotlight: The Can Lady Project

Mary Stumpp was inspired to help her community 12 years ago by doing something simple: recycling.  She founded The Can Lady Project, an Indianapolis nonprofit, which has so far collected almost 10 million cans. Stumpp...

Local Spotlight: Kids Dance Outreach

Kids Dance Outreach is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit organization that brings high-quality arts education and performance opportunities to elementary schools around the city. Indy’s Child...

Flight1

Flight1 is an Indianapolis-based non-profit organization that serves kids and families with serious health challenges or those who have lost an immediate family member....

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