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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...

Shelly Henley needed a plan. Her son, Jacob, was approaching his 18th birthday and he wouldn’t be going to college, nor did he have...

Sometimes, new clothes can mean a fresh start and new opportunities for a woman and her family. That is the idea behind Dress for...

When you think of people experiencing homelessness, it is often the image of an adult begging on the street that comes to mind. Rarely...

 As Indy Concerts for a Cause wraps up its second season on October 20, Indy’s Child spoke with Jillian Ashton, board member for the...

Bicycling is a forgotten aspect of childhood freedom and bikes are simple machines that can teach. Using bikes as an engagement point for children...

Clean diapers – or food for your family? Although it may seem unbelievable, many Indiana parents must make this choice. One local mother is...

Paws & Think is an Indianapolis nonprofit volunteer-led organization established in 2001. Indy’s Child spoke with Kelsey Burton, Executive Director, to learn about the...

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...

Angels and Doves is a nationwide anti-bully program based in Indianapolis. The organization focuses on the education and prevention of bullying injuries and suicides...

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....

Exodus Refugee is a non-profit organization that works with the federal government to help resettle refugees in the Indianapolis area. Exodus provides a full...