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Local Spotlight: Free Forest School of Greater Indianapolis
Imagine unplugging your family for a couple of hours every week to explore, play and learn in the woods at one of Indianapolis’ beautiful parks.
Beyond the obvious benefits...
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Local Spotlight: Precious Baby Project
Newborn photographer and New Haven, Indiana, resident Angela Forker is on a mission to show that babies with special medical needs are beautiful, valuable and...
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Local Spotlight: A Kid Again
The Indiana Chapter of A Kid Again serves children who are facing life-threatening diagnoses and their families by hosting monthly, all-inclusive events, referred to as “Adventures,” such as day trips...
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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...
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Local Spotlight: No Label at The Table Food Company
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...
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Dress for Success Indianapolis
Sometimes, new clothes can mean a fresh start and new opportunities for a woman and her family.
That is the idea behind Dress for...
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Local Spotlight: School on Wheels
When you think of people experiencing homelessness, it is often the image of an adult begging on the street that comes to mind. Rarely...
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Local Spotlight: Indy Concerts for a Cause
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...
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Local Spotlight: Nine13sports®
Bicycling is a forgotten aspect of childhood freedom and bikes are simple machines that can teach. Using bikes as an engagement point for children...
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Local Spotlight: Indiana Diaper Bank
Clean diapers – or food for your family? Although it may seem unbelievable, many Indiana parents must make this choice. One local mother is...
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Local Spotlight: Paws & Think
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...
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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...
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Local Spotlight: Angels and Doves Bullying Prevention Program Indianapolis
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...
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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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Local Spotlight: Exodus Refugee
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...