INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 2, 2022 – Glick Philanthropies – a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity – announced grants totaling $250,000 to organizations increasing equitable access to opportunity for community members on the far eastside of Indianapolis. Grants were awarded to the following organizations:
Community Alliance of the Far Eastside (CAFE): Increasing the vitality of the neighborhood and assisting families to realize their highest potential through increased economic mobility and stability.
Far Eastside Collective Impact Council (via Central Indiana Community Foundation): Addressing community needs through a youth leadership academy, employment/resource fairs, resident leadership development, and a mini-grant program.
Groundwork Indy: Partnering with opportunity youth ages 16-24 to develop a skilled youth corps, future environmental and conservation leaders, and to build capacity to care for public spaces and enhance the quality of life.
Hope Community Development Corporation: Addressing community development through senior housing, a business enterprise center, multifamily affordable housing, an early childcare center, and a community center.
Project Free University: Introducing financial literacy, career exploration, apprenticeship, and entrepreneurship to empower opportunity youth and build community.
“The health and success of the far eastside is essential to the health and success of Indianapolis,” said Kendra Nowell, CEO of CAFE. “Glick Philanthropies understands this reality. Their longstanding partnership and dedication to empowering members of the far eastside community supports our mission to provide equitable opportunities to self-sufficiency.”
In 2015, Glick Philanthropies established the Far Eastside Success Initiative to elevate the neighborhood where the Gene B. Glick Company was proudly founded through strategic investments in community leadership. Since the initiative was formed, Glick Philanthropies has invested more than $10.5 million in programs and services that are helping the far eastside succeed.
“For 40 years, we have focused on increasing equitable access to transformational opportunities, with the goal of every person reaching their full potential,” said Marianne Glick, chair of the Glick Family Foundation. “The far eastside community organizations selected for grants are building community with neighbors and creating opportunities that wouldn’t exist otherwise. From increasing access to quality affordable housing, to providing financial literacy education, and connecting opportunity youth to workforce skills, these organizations are helping people access what they need for productive and meaningful lives.”
Glick Philanthropies is a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity. Together, Glick Philanthropies strives to strengthen the quality of life in central Indiana and in communities where Gene B. Glick Company properties are located to ensure that people in those communities can reach their full potential and lead lives of dignity. Glick Philanthropies includes the Glick Family Foundation, the Glick Housing Foundation, the Glick Fund at Central Indiana Community Foundation, the Glick Fund at the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, the Far Eastside Success Initiative and TeenWorks. Since 1982, Glick Philanthropies has awarded over $275 million to charitable causes and has led a transformative effort to improve education and economic opportunity on Indianapolis’ far eastside where the Gene B. Glick Company was originally headquartered. For more information, visit GlickPhilanthropies.org.
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INDIANAPOLIS, July 19, 2022 – Glick Philanthropies – a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity – announced grants totaling more than $1.87 million to organizations in central Indiana focused on supporting arts & creative expression, advancing education, helping those in need, and promoting self-sufficiency.
“For 40 years, we have focused on increasing equitable access to transformational opportunities, with the goal of every person reaching their full potential,” said Marianne Glick, chair of the Glick Family Foundation. “The 34 community organizations selected for grants are building community and creating opportunities that wouldn’t exist otherwise. From protecting core civil rights, to connecting students to career coaching, and immersing children in the arts, these organizations are helping people access what they need for productive and meaningful lives.”
Glick Philanthropies awards grants to tax-exempt organizations serving central Indiana and communities where Gene B. Glick Company properties are located. Grants are focused on making a measurable impact in the following areas:
Providing a quality, affordable place to call home
Creating vibrant communities through the arts
Ensuring children have access to a high-quality education
Helping those in need
Breaking down barriers to self-sufficiency
Empowering the Far Eastside of Indianapolis
“Support from philanthropic leaders is essential to busting the inequitable barriers to living a life of dignity that too many of our community members face. Especially women,” said Julie Petr, Executive Director of Dress for Success Indianapolis. “Because of Glick Philanthropies’ support, Dress for Success Indianapolis can increase access to vital career services for local women at a time when many are looking to enter the workforce after two years of obstacles.”
During this cycle, Glick Philanthropies made grants to the following organizations.
Arts & Creative Expression
Art Mix: Urban Artisans
Arte Mexicano en Indiana: L.A.M.P. (Latina/o/x/e) Artist Mentorship Project
Butler University: Indianapolis Center for Arts Education & Innovation
Discovering Broadway: BIPOC Artist Fund
Fractured Atlas: Elevate Indy: Culture, Creativity, Community
Indiana Black Expo: Performing Arts Academy
Indianapolis Cultural Trail, A Legacy of Gene & Marilyn Glick: Public Art & Cultural Master Plan
Kids Dance Outreach: Dance & Arts Education Programs
Partnerships for Lawrence: Arts for Lawrence Connects Arts & Community
ReAct (Young Actors Theatre): Mercury Rise: A Climate Crisis Play
The District Theatre: Hispanic & Latinx Outreach Culminating in “Qaddafi’s Cook”
Glick Philanthropies is a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity. Together, Glick Philanthropies strives to strengthen the quality of life in central Indiana and in communities where Gene B. Glick Company properties are located to ensure that people in those communities can reach their full potential and lead lives of dignity. Glick Philanthropies includes the Glick Family Foundation, the Glick Housing Foundation, the Glick Fund at Central Indiana Community Foundation, the Glick Fund at the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, the Far Eastside Success Initiative and TeenWorks. Since 1982, Glick Philanthropies has awarded over $275 million to charitable causes and has led a transformative effort to improve education and economic opportunity on Indianapolis’ far eastside where the Gene B. Glick Company was originally headquartered. For more information, visit GlickPhilanthropies.org.
Glick Philanthropies Grants Nearly $700,000 to 90 Organizations Ensuring Access to Basic Needs
INDIANAPOLIS, June 28, 2022 – Glick Philanthropies – a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity – announced grants totaling $695,600 to 90 organizations across 11 states through the Glick Community Relief Fund.
This year, 14 Indianapolis-based organizations received grants, including: Bethel Family Worship Center, Crooked Creek Food Pantry, Damien Center, Eagle Creek Church of Christ – Joseph Plan Pantry, Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Indy Hunger Network, Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis – Jewish Family Services, Lakeview Church, Martindale Brightwood CDC, One Heart Indiana at Sagamore Institute, Purdue Extension – Marion County, Soul Food Project, St. Vincent de Paul Indianapolis, and Salvation Army Eagle Creek Corps Community Center.
The Community Relief Fund identified organizations supporting the following basic needs.
Food Access
Transportation
Emergency Shelter
Utility Assistance
Mental Health Support & Social Isolation
Learning Loss
“Nonprofit organizations ensuring access to basic needs are the backbone of our communities, particularly as we continue to feel the effects of the pandemic and rising inflation,” said Ben Grande, Director of Philanthropy for Glick Philanthropies. “Through the Community Relief Fund, we’re proud to do our part by supporting 90 organizations that are making a difference in the lives of individuals and families.”
2022 marks the seventh year that Glick Philanthropies has administered its property nominated grant program. Through this initiative, over $3.5 million has been awarded to roughly 225 organizations in communities where Gene B. Glick Company properties are located, including nearly $640,000 to organizations in Indianapolis. This year, food access elevated as the area with the greatest need.
“Access to food is a basic need that many adults and kids in our community struggle to meet,” said Julie Sondhelm, Clinical Director at Jewish Family Services, the Social Services Department of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis. “With high inflation, food pantries across the country are seeing increased demand and this grant from Glick Philanthropies helps to support community members so they don’t have to choose between paying their rent or buying groceries.”
Click below for a full list of 2022 Community Relief Fund grantees.
Community Relief Fund Grantees
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Florida
Be Grei’t Foundation (The Grei’t Life)
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Bend
Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida Inc
Men2Boys, Inc
Georgia
Forsyth Farmers’ Market Inc.
Illinois
Northeast Community Fund
Youth With A Positive Direction
Indiana
Access Johnson County Public Transit / Gateway Services
Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen Count, Inc.
Beacon, Inc.
Bethel Family Worship Center
Birth to Five
Bloomington St. Vincent de Paul serving Monroe County
Bluffton Church of God
Bridges for Life
Caregiver Companion
Catholic Charities Diocese of Gary
CHIRP, Inc
Columbus Salvation Army
Community Action of Southern Indiana
Community Action Program of Evansville
Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana, Inc.
Community Kitchen of Monroe County, Inc.
Crooked Creek Food Pantry, Inc., and Indiana not-for-profit corporation
Damien Center, Inc.
Eagle Creek Church of Christ – Joseph Plan Pantry
Elton H. Geshwiler Beech Grove Senior Citizens Center
Federated Church
Food Bank of Northern Indiana
Food Bank, Inc. D.B.A. the Gateway Hunger Relief Center
Food Finders Food Bank
Healing Hands Outreach Center, Inc.
Health and Hospital Corporation (Marion County Health Department) – Nutrition Services
Indy Hunger Network
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, Inc. – Jewish Family Services
Johnson County Senior Services
Kiwanis Club of Richmond Indiana Inc. Foundation
Lafayette Urban Ministry
Lakeview Church
LifeSpan Resources, Inc.
LifeStream Services
Martindale Brightwood CDC
Monroe County United Ministries
One Heart Indiana at Sagamore Institute
Operation Love Ministries
Purdue Extension Marion County
Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program (Bedford program)
Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program (Bloomington program)
REAL Services, Inc.
RSVP Volunteer Center
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana
Seymour Harvest Church
Society of St Vincent DePaul Vincennes
Soul Food Project
St. Vincent de Paul Indianapolis
Terre Haute Catholic Charities Foodbank
The Salvation Army Eagle Creek Corps Community Center
The Salvation Army Jackson County Service Extension Unit
The Salvation Army of Lake County
Tri-State Food Bank, Inc.
YWCA Greater Lafayette
Kentucky
Catholic Charities Sister Visitor Center
Dare to Care, Inc.
Eastern Area Community Ministries, Inc.
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland, Inc.
God’s Pantry Food Bank
Lighthouse Promise, Inc. DBA Lighthouse Academy at Newburg
Tates Creek Christian Church – We-Care Store
Michigan
AgeWell Services of West Michigan
Beacon of Hope Family Care Center
Senior Neighbors
St. Joseph, St. Johns Michigan Conference Society of St. Vincent de Paul (DBA – St. Vincent de Paul-St. Johns)
The Salvation Army, Kent County
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
Missouri
Hope Church
Refuge Family Church, Inc.
St. Louis Area Foodbank
North Carolina
Crisis Control Ministry, Inc.
Guiding Institute for Developmental Education (GIDE)
Ohio
Connecting Kids To Meals
Inter Parish Ministry
Milford Miami Ministry
The CityPark League Resource Group Inc.
Virginia
Buffalow Family and Friends Community Days
Community Storehouse
Henry County Food Pantry
Rock Church of Virginia Beach
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
Wisconsin
The Racine County Food Bank
Volunteer Center of Racine County (MyRide, EZ-ID and SkillBank programs)
About Glick Philanthropies
Glick Philanthropies is a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity. Together, Glick Philanthropies strives to strengthen the quality of life in central Indiana and in communities where Gene B. Glick Company properties are located to ensure that people in those communities can reach their full potential and lead lives of dignity. Glick Philanthropies includes the Glick Family Foundation, the Glick Housing Foundation, the Glick Fund at Central Indiana Community Foundation, the Glick Fund at the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, the Far Eastside Success Initiative and TeenWorks. Since 1982, Glick Philanthropies has awarded over $275 million to charitable causes and has led a transformative effort to improve education and economic opportunity on Indianapolis’ far eastside where the Gene B. Glick Company was originally headquartered. For more information, visit GlickPhilanthropies.org.
INDIANAPOLIS, June 1, 2022 – Glick Philanthropies promoted Ben Grande to Director of Philanthropy and hired Hannah Riffle as Communications & Engagement Manager to advance Glick Philanthropies’ mission of building community and creating opportunity in Central Indiana and the places where the Gene B. Glick Company operates through grantmaking, stakeholder engagement and cause-related communications.
“Glick Philanthropies imagines a future where all members of our community are connected and empowered to reach their potential,” said Ryan Brady, Vice President of Glick Philanthropies. “By promoting Ben and hiring Hannah, the Glick Philanthropies team is well-positioned to leverage our time, talent and treasure to support organizations and elevate initiatives that are creating strong, vibrant communities.”
The Gene B. Glick Company also promoted Grande to Director of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In this shared role between the Gene B. Glick Company and Glick Philanthropies, he will work across departments and geographies to carry out the company’s three CSR goals of helping team members and their families reach their goals, creating transformational opportunities for residents, and strengthening the quality of life in the communities served.
Prior to this promotion, Grande served for five years as the Philanthropy Manager for Glick Philanthropies and the CSR Manager for the Gene B. Glick Company. This May, he completed a master’s degree in philanthropic studies from Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
As Communications & Engagement Manager for Glick Philanthropies, Hannah Riffle works closely with board members, grant committees, grantees, foundations, public officials, community leaders and neighborhood representatives to understand challenges, identify potential areas for impact and create effective, action-oriented communications.
Glick Philanthropies is a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity. Together, Glick Philanthropies strives to strengthen the quality of life in central Indiana and in communities where Gene B. Glick Company properties are located to ensure that people in those communities can reach their full potential and lead lives of dignity. Glick Philanthropies includes the Glick Family Foundation, the Glick Housing Foundation, the Glick Fund at Central Indiana Community Foundation, the Glick Fund at the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, the Far Eastside Success Initiative and TeenWorks. Since 1982, Glick Philanthropies has awarded over $275 million to charitable causes and has led a transformative effort to improve education and economic opportunity on Indianapolis’ far eastside where the Gene B. Glick Company was originally headquartered. For more information, visit GlickPhilanthropies.org.
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More than four million Ukrainians have already fled their country as the war enters its second month. To support Ukrainian refugees and the organizations providing humanitarian aid, Glick Philanthropies will match new donations to the Jewish Federations of North America’sCrisis in Ukraine Fund up to $25,000 and we encourage others to contribute to the cause.
One hundred percent of your critical dollars will go toward relief efforts through Jewish Federations of North America partners’ vital humanitarian efforts that are serving all Ukrainians, not only those who are Jewish. Those partnerships include The Jewish Agency for Israel, The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), World ORT, United Hatzalah, and Hillel International.
Here are some of the ways your dollars will be used:
Significantly increasing the state of Israel’s preparation and resources directed at smoothing the Aliya process for the thousands of Ukrainian refugees currently trying to reach the Jewish state.
Jewish organizations currently on the ground in Ukraine to give Ukrainian Jews the chance to move to Israel.
Providing food, water, medicine, emergency medical treatment, mental health support and counseling, and security to thousands of Ukrainian refugees at camps across Europe.
Direct assistance for Jewish students in Ukraine or Ukrainian refugees who have fled the country.
Meeting the needs of women and girls in Ukraine with transportation and accommodations if they stay or decide to flee cities under attack.
Bringing direct and continuous financial aid to elderly and forgotten Holocaust survivors who are ill, isolated, and alone and in desperate need of food, medicine, heat, shelter and some loving kindness.
Setting up Wi-Fi hot spots providing Internet access for international relief workers and first responders, as well as for refugees.
INDIANAPOLIS, November 30 – The Glick Housing Foundation today announced the acquisition of seven affordable housing properties in Indiana, including six purchased from Community Reinvestment Foundation. The acquisition is the largest in the history of the Foundation and one of the largest in the state of Indiana for 2021.
With today’s acquisition, the Glick Housing Foundation’s portfolio expands to 42 not-for-profit affordable housing properties with nearly 7,000 units, including more than 3,700 in Indiana. The expansion and preservation of affordable housing is critical, as many Hoosiers are in need with too few affordable rental homes available.
“Safe and stable housing is the bedrock of strong communities,” said David Barrett, president and CEO of the Glick Family Foundation. “As housing prices continue to rise, it is more important than ever that we strive to provide quality, affordable housing for individuals and families. Our investment in these seven properties will enable us to further our mission.”
The acquired properties are located across Indiana, in New Albany, Bedford, Shelbyville, Bloomington, Lebanon, and Indianapolis. Each is designated as affordable housing under the tax credit, Section 8, or another recognized affordable housing property type. Glick Philanthropies will commit additional funds as part of this transaction to ensure that residents are cared for and that the properties continue to be well-maintained.
“Glick’s excellent reputation for property management and resident support made the company a clear choice for this acquisition,” said Dwayne Shaw, Executive Director of Community Reinvestment Foundation. “We were pleased to work with a fellow nonprofit organization focused on affordable housing and headquartered in Indiana for this sale.”
At each acquired property, the Glick Housing Foundation will employ a Service Coordinator – a dedicated employee to help residents navigate community services and build bridges to self-sufficiency. Over the past decade, Service Coordinators have assisted over 50,000 residents and helped them obtain benefits and supports totaling more than $110 million in cost savings.
About the Glick Housing Foundation
The Glick Housing Foundation is dedicated to the acquisition, development and preservation of quality, affordable housing for low-income residents and is a part of Glick Philanthropies, a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity. For more information, visit GlickPhilanthropies.org.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 28, 2021 – Glick Philanthropies — a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity — announced grants totaling more than $2.1 million to organizations in central Indiana focused on arts & creative expression, education, helping those in need, and self-sufficiency.
Glick Philanthropies awards grants to tax-exempt organizations serving central Indiana and communities where Gene B. Glick Company properties are located. Grants are focused on making a measurable impact in the following areas:
Providing a quality, affordable place to call home
Creating vibrant communities through the arts
Ensuring children have access to a high-quality education
Helping those in need
Breaking down barriers to self-sufficiency
Empowering the Far Eastside of Indianapolis
“Providing access to basic necessities and empowering people in need are cornerstones for building strong, vibrant communities,” said David Barrett, president and CEO of the Glick Family Foundation. “Central Indiana organizations have touched countless lives through their impactful work in the arts, education and self-sufficiency. We’re proud to support their efforts by awarding over $2.1 million through the Glick Fund at CICF, and we look forward to seeing how they will continue building community and creating opportunity for years to come.”
During this cycle, Glick Philanthropies made grants to the following organizations.
About Glick Philanthropies Glick Philanthropies is a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity. Together, Glick Philanthropies strives to strengthen the quality of life in central Indiana and in communities where Gene B. Glick Company properties are located to ensure that people in those communities can reach their full potential and lead lives of dignity. Glick Philanthropies includes the Glick Family Foundation, the Glick Housing Foundation, the Glick Fund at Central Indiana Community Foundation, the Glick Fund at the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, the Far Eastside Success Initiative and TeenWorks. Since 1982, Glick Philanthropies has awarded over $235 million to charitable causes and has led a transformative effort to improve education and economic opportunity on Indianapolis’ far eastside where the Gene B. Glick Company was originally headquartered. For more information, visit GlickPhilanthropies.org.
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COVID-19 has adversely impacted communities around the world. Now, more than ever, we must help those in need in the communities where we live and work. That’s why we are using our resources to support individuals and families who are affected directly and indirectly by the COVID-19 crisis.
Glick Community Relief Fund
In July 2021, Glick Philanthropies announced $830,000 to 106 organizations across 12 states supporting residents and neighbors of Glick communities in response to the pandemic. A strong community requires access to safe, affordable housing, programs to meet the basic needs of our most vulnerable neighbors and initiatives that deepen our connection through the arts. Despite the challenges created by the pandemic, there are many organizations upholding these pillars and supporting communities through times of hardship. Through the Glick Community Relief Fund, we are proud to do our part by helping organizations make a difference in the lives of individuals and families that have been affected by the pandemic.
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The Glick Community Relief Fund grantees include:
Florida
Big Bend Homeless Coalition
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Bend
Georgia
America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia
Economic Opportunity for Savannah-Chatham County Area Inc.
Illinois
Youth With A Positive Direction
Indiana
Alternatives Incorporated
Area 10 Agency on Aging
Beech Grove Senior Center
Bethel Family Worship Center
Birth to Five
Bluffton Church of God
Cancer Services of Grant County
Cathedral Conference of Saint Vincent de Paul Society of Fort Wayne
Catholic Charities
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
City Church Healing Hands Outreach Center
City of La Porte TransPorte
Columbus Salvation Army
Community Action of Northeast Indiana, Inc. d/b/a Brightpoint
Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana, Inc.
Community Kitchen of Monroe County, Inc
County Line Church of Good Food Pantry
Eagle Creek Church of Christ – Joseph Plan Pantry
Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center at Crooked Creek
Federated Church of West Lafayette
Food Finders Food Bank
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
Greater Hammond Community Services
Hawthorne Community Center
Helping Hands
Hilltop Neighborhood House
Housing Opportunities
Human Services, Inc.
Hunger Inc. Food Pantry
Indy Urban Acres, a project of The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, Inc. – Jewish Family Services
Johnson County Senior Services
Kiwanis Club of Richmond Foundation, Inc.
Lafayette Urban Ministry
Lakeview Church
Lifespan Resources, Inc.
Little Sisters of the Poor, Indianapolis
Martindale Brightwood Community Development Corporation
Mental Health America-Wabash Valley Region
Mental Health Awareness of Michiana
Mozel Sanders Foundation
Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic
North Central Community Action Agencies, Inc.
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc.
Purdue Extension – Daviess County
Purdue Extension – Knox County
Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program
REAL Services, Inc.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Daviess Co. IN, Inc.
Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi Church: Outreach Ministry
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana
Seton Harvest
Seymour Harvest Church
Shelby County St. Vincent de Paul Society
Soul Food Project
South Central Community Action Program
The Gateway Hunger Relief Center
The Grant County Rescue Mission
The Salvation Army Eagle Creek Corps Community Center
The Salvation Army Jackson County Service Extension Unit
The Salvation Army of Southern Indiana
Tri-State Food Bank, Inc.
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services, Inc.
Kentucky
Action Ministries, Inc.
Catholic Charities of Louisville
Dare to Care, Inc.
Eastern Area Community Ministries, Inc.
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland
God’s Pantry Food Bank
Kentucky Refugee Ministries
Ministries United of South Central Louisville, Inc.
SeniorCare Experts
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky Council
Tates Creek Christian Church – We Care Store
Michigan
AgeWell Services of West Michigan
Beacon of Hope Family Care Center
Grand Rapids Urban League
Senior Neighbors, Inc.
St. Joseph, St. Johns Michigan Conference Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Salvation Army Genesee County
Missouri
Hazelwood Baptist Church
Refuge Family Church, Inc.
North Carolina
Bless the Family Outreach of North Carolina Inc.
Guiding Institute for Developmental Education (GIDE)
Ohio
Inter Parish Ministry Food Pantry)
Milford Miami Ministry
St. Joan of Arc – St. Vincent de Paul
Virginia
Buffalow Family and Friends Community Days
Community Storehouse
Healthy Chesapeake, Inc.
Local Office on Aging, Inc.
Rock Church
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
Southern Area Agency on Aging
Wisconsin
Community Advocates
Hunger Task Force, Inc.
Running Rebels Community Organization
Serving Older Adults of Southeast Wisconsin, Inc.
The Racine County Food Bank
Volunteer Center of Racine County, Inc.
Central Indiana COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund
To address the needs of local nonprofits, Central Indiana Community Foundation, through the Glick Fund and The Indianapolis Foundation, donated $500,000 as a founding partner to the Central Indiana COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund. The fund supports organizations serving families and individuals in need due to the pandemic. The critical needs are in the areas of:
Childcare for healthcare workers and first responders;
Food access for those struggling to make ends meet;
Homeless and shelter care that allows for safe health practices;
Strengthening access to resources for seniors and immigrants; and
Disaster planning and infrastructure support to connect people to services.
With all Indiana schools closed the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year, students, families, teachers and school districts are making plans for full-scale e-learning. Glick Philanthropies, along with other local foundations and corporations partnered together to launch the Indianapolis E-Learning Fund. The fund will address four priority areas to help school districts implement solutions through:
Technology access: Support for Marion County traditional public, public charter and innovation network schools to address short-term needs for accessing technology and internet connectivity for students from low-income families and for students who live in communities with unreliable access to the internet.
County-wide-e-learning strategy: Support for the development of a county-wide strategy for e-learning that will identify supports needed and address both immediate and long-term needs.
County-wide social-emotional learning strategy: Support for the development of a county-wide strategy for social-emotional learning needs for students, both while at home and upon their transition back to the school building.
Statewide e-learning lab: Support for the launch of an e-learning lab for all schools in the state. The lab will provide early e-learning adopters a platform for sharing best practices with all schools, as well as professional development opportunities to support teachers and administrators. The lab will also equip students and families with the necessary tools for the successful implementation of remote learning.
In May 2020, Glick Philanthropies announced $821,600 to 107 organizations supporting residents and neighbors of Glick communities in response to the coronavirus pandemic. A strong community means access to safe, affordable housing, programs to meet the basic needs of our most vulnerable neighbors, and initiatives that deepen our connection through the arts. Many of our neighbors face challenges associated with the coronavirus, but there are organizations doing heroic work to help. We’re proud to support these organizations through the Glick Community Relief Fund so they can continue to build community and create opportunity.
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The Glick Community Relief Fund grantees include:
Florida
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Bend (Tallahassee)
Broward County 4-H (Davie)
Capital Area Community Action Agency (Tallahassee)
Feeding South Florida (Pembroke Park)
Georgia
America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia (Savannah)
Economic Opportunity Authority (Savannah)
Illinois
Decatur Township (Decatur)
Youth with a Positive Direction (Decatur)
Indiana
Alternatives Incorporated (Anderson)
Anchor House, Inc. (Seymour)
Area 10 Agency on Aging (Ellettsville)
Beech Grove Senior Center (Beech Grove)
Bethel Family Worship Center (Indianapolis)
Birth to Five, Inc. (Richmond)
Bluffton Church of God (Bluffton)
Caregiver Companion (Lafayette)
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions (Indianapolis)
Communities in Schools of Wayne County (Richmond)
Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana, Inc. (Fort Wayne)
Community Kitchen of Monroe County, Inc. (Bloomington)
Concord Neighborhood Center (Indianapolis)
County Line Church of God (Auburn)
Crooked Creek Food Pantry, Inc. (Indianapolis)
Daviess County Partnership Inc. (Connections) (Washington)
DeKalb Community Impact Corporation (Auburn)
Eagle Creek Church of Christ/Joseph Plan Pantry (Indianapolis)
Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center at Crooked Creek (Indianapolis)
Federated Church (West Lafayette)
First Christian Church (Highland)
Food Bank of Northern Indiana (South Bend)
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana (Merrillville)
Food Finders Food Bank (Lafayette)
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana (Indianapolis)
Greenwood Community Schools (Greenwood)
Helping Hands (Bluffton)
Helping His Hands Disaster response (Vincennes)
Hope Southern Indiana (New Albany)
Hunger Inc. Food Pantry (Indianapolis)
Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County (Franklin)
Jewish Family Services (Indianapolis)
John Boner Neighborhood Centers (Indianapolis)
Johnson County Senior Services (Franklin)
Lafayette Urban Ministry (Lafayette)
Lakeview Church (Indianapolis)
LifeSpan Resources, Inc. (New Albany)
LifeStream Services (Yorktown)
Lighthouse Assembly of God (Richmond)
Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center (Indianapolis)
Monroe County United Ministries (Bloomington)
Patachou Foundation Inc (Indianapolis)
Phalen Leadership Academy at School #103 (Indianapolis)
Project Home Indy (Indianapolis)
Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program (Bedford)
REAL Services, Inc. (South Bend)
Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Daviess Co. IN Inc. (Washington)
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana (Muncie)
Servant’s Heart of Indy, Inc. (Indianapolis)
Seton Harvest (Evansville)
St. Margaret’s House (South Bend)
St. Vincent de Paul (Indianapolis)
SWIRCA & More (Evansville)
The Blessed Portion Ministries (Garrett)
The Grant County Rescue Mission (Marion)
The Refuge, Inc. (Greenwood)
The Salvation Army (Columbus)
The Salvation Army Jackson County Service Extension (Indianapolis)
Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County (Valparaiso)
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services (Fort Wayne)
Whitely Community Council (Muncie)
YMCA Bettye J. McCormick Center (Vincennes)
Kentucky
Action Ministries, Inc. (Covington)
Catholic Charities – The Sister Visitor Center (Louisville)
Dare to Care, Inc. (Louisville)
Eastern Area Community Ministries (Louisville)
Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland, Inc. (Elizabethtown)
God’s Pantry Food Bank (Lexington)
Master Provisions: Isaiah House Ministries/Ludlow Food Pantry (Florence)
Ministries United of South-Central Louisville, Inc. (Louisville)
SeniorCare Experts (Louisville)
Tates Creek Christian Church, We Care Ministry (Lexington)
Michigan
Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan (Grand Rapids)
Beacon of Hope Family Care Center (Saint Johns)
Catholic Charities Center for Hope (Flint)
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (Flint)
Senior Neighbors, Inc. (Grand Rapids)
St. Vincent de Paul – St. Johns (Saint Johns)
Missouri
Hazelwood Baptist Church (Hazelwood)
Refuge Family Church (OFallon)
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocesan Council of St. Louis (St Louis)
St. Louis Area Foodbank (Bridgeton)
North Carolina
Bless the Family Outreach of North Carolina Inc. (Winston-Salem)
Guiding Institute for Developmental Education (Winston-Salem)
Ohio
Connecting Kids to Meals (Toledo)
Inter Parish Ministry (Cincinnati)
Milford Miami Ministries (Milford)
St. Joan of Arc – St. Vincent de Paul (Toledo)
Virginia
Buffalow Family and Friends Community Days (Chesapeake)
Community Storehouse (Ridgeway)
Healthy Chesapeake (Chesapeake)
Local Office on Aging, Inc. (Roanoke)
Mercy Chef (Portsmouth)
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (Alexandria)
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia (Norfolk)
Southern Area Agency on Aging (Martinsville)
Wisconsin
Hunger Task Force, Inc. (Milwaukee)
Racine County Project Emergency, Inc. (Racine)
Volunteer Center of Racine County, Inc. (Racine)
Professional Development for Educators on E-Learning & Social-Emotional Learning
Glick Philanthropies has awarded The Mind Trust $25,000 to fund professional development for educators focused on e-learning, social-emotional learning, and self-care. After school buildings closed abruptly in March, many shifted quickly to e-learning. Through its work as a founding partner of the Indianapolis E-Learning Fund, The Mind Trust has learned that teachers and school leaders are highly interested in professional development that can help them adapt and prepare for a school year that could see additional, extended periods of virtual instruction.
Glick Philanthropies is pledging up to $1 million to help Gene B. Glick Company team members affected by the coronavirus through the Glick Relief Fund. The Glick Relief Fund was created to help employees who are facing financial hardship immediately after a natural disaster or an unforeseen personal hardship. These funds are being made available specifically for team members and their families, up to a maximum of $2,000 per family, if they are adversely impacted by the coronavirus.
Glick Gives 2-to-1 Match
Glick Gives matches qualified charitable contributions from Gene B. Glick Company team members to nonprofit organizations. Regularly, contributions are matched dollar-for-dollar by the Glick Family Foundation. The Glick Gives program allows Glick team members to support the causes they care about in the communities where they live and work. Given the increased demand of social service organizations and the financial hit many nonprofit organizations are experiencing as a result of the coronavirus, Glick Gives is offering a 2-to-1 match on all contribution match requests submitted by Gene B. Glick company team members.
Indy Arts & Culture COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
As the community abides by the stay-at-home order, thousands of artists and arts organizations have had to cancel events and close their doors. In partnership with the Arts Council of Indianapolis, Glick Philanthropies has donated $50,000 to the Indy Arts & Culture COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund. The fund is designed to assist local artists and arts organizations impacted by this crisis.
INDIANAPOLIS, DEC. 3, 2020 – Glick Philanthropies — a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity — announced grants totaling more than $1.4 million to organizations in central Indiana focused on arts & creative expression, education, helping those in need, self-sufficiency, and the Far Eastside Success Initiative.
“Nonprofit organizations have always been a lifeline to members of the communities they serve, and this year, more of our neighbors depend on that lifeline to address the economic challenges presented by the global pandemic,” said David Barrett, vice chairperson, president and CEO of the Glick Family Foundation and president of the Glick Housing Foundation. “By supporting these nonprofit organizations in their vital work, we are helping create equitable opportunities for our neighbors while ensuring their most fundamental needs are met.”
Glick Philanthropies awards grants on a bi-annual basis to tax-exempt organizations serving central Indiana and communities where Gene B. Glick Company properties are located. During this cycle, Glick Philanthropies made grants to the following organizations.
Arts & Creative Expression
Heartland Film, Matching Grant
Dance Kaleidoscope, New Studio at the Circle City Industrial Complex
Indianapolis Arts Council, Indy Arts & Culture COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
Education
Early Learning Indiana, General Operating Support
Teachers’ Treasures, 2020-2021 COVID-19 Response Plan
Teach for America, Leadership that Promotes Economic Mobility and Racial Equity through Education
La Plaza, Tu Futuro Program
Christel House Academy, Glick Play Garden for Christel House at Manual
Ivy Tech Foundation, Career Coaching and Employer Connections
Phalen Leadership Academies, PLA University
Helping Those in Need & Self-Sufficiency
Coburn Place, Housing Options and Supportive Services
Damar Services, Family Preservation Services Program
Eskenazi Health Foundation, Stir It Up! Life Skills in the Kitchen II
Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center, Capacity Building Support
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Survey Technology; CARE Mobile Pantry Program
Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking, Training
Indiana Neighborhood Housing Partnership, Homeownership Preparation and Post-Purchase Support
John H. Boner Community Center, Virtual Innovation
Jump IN for Healthy Kids, Operations and Food Hub Feasibility Study
Purposeful Design, Workforce Development and Fighting Poverty
WE BLOOM, Recovery Café Indy Nutrition and Culinary Program
Far Eastside Success Initiative
Community Health Network Foundation, School Nursing at Phalen Leadership Academy @103 and James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy
About Glick Philanthropies Glick Philanthropies is a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity. Together, Glick Philanthropies strives to strengthen the quality of life in central Indiana and in communities where Gene B. Glick Company properties are located to ensure that people in those communities can reach their full potential and lead lives of dignity. Glick Philanthropies includes the Glick Family Foundation, the Glick Housing Foundation, the Glick Fund at Central Indiana Community Foundation, the Glick Fund at the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, the Far Eastside Success Initiative and TeenWorks. Since 1982, Glick Philanthropies has awarded over $220 million to charitable causes and has led a transformative effort to improve education and economic opportunity on Indianapolis’ far eastside where the Gene B. Glick Company was originally headquartered. For more information, visit GlickPhilanthropies.org.
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INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 13, 2020) – With financial support from the MJ Insurance, The Clowes Fund, IndyREAL, Glick Philanthropies, Chubb, and the Chase Foundation, LISC Indianapolis launched the third round of Indianapolis Small Business Recovery Grants, this time focusing on businesses located on the Far Eastside. With the help of our partners, today we are excited to announce $5,000 grants to 26 small businesses.
LISC Indianapolis recognizes that small businesses are critical to the health of our economy and community. The impact of COVID-19 has been especially acute for minority, immigrant and women-owned businesses. In this third round of funding, LISC Indianapolis received more than 240 applications from small businesses. With the help of a review committee, twenty-one black-owned businesses and five Latinx-owned businesses located in the Far Eastside were selected to receive the $5,000 grant. All grantees have 10 or fewer employees. Approximately 69% of the grant recipients are women-owned businesses (18 of the 26 businesses) and represented a variety of types of businesses including childcare, retail, food, and personal care services.
In 2020, LISC Indianapolis has awarded $5,000 Small Business Relief Grants to 76 minority, immigrant and women-owned businesses, totaling $380,000.
Round Three Grantees:
A Child Was Born
Arts Skillet
ChiIndy Creationz
Crown of Glory Hair Salon
Designs in a Box
Divine Investment Partners
Estetica Maricruz
Family life Child Care
Freestyle Cupcake Bar
Happy Learning Academy
J&M Discount Merchandise
Jimmies Soulfood & More
Melanin Magic
Ms Marshas Sweets
Nettas Bright Beginnings Child Care
Our Amazing Angels Child Care
Pinkys Sweet Tooth Factory
Panaderia La Moderna
Razor Game
Rjs Tacos and Burritos
Shocks Lawncare and Landscaping
Silver Spoon Events
Sista’s Eatery
SweattBoxx Wellness Center
The Taste of Ty
Wall Street Market
“Due to a high volume of grant applications in previous grant rounds and ongoing small business momentum, we wanted to focus this particular grant round on small businesses operating in the Far Eastside,” said Tedd Grain, Executive Director of LISC Indianapolis. “The resiliency of these women-and-minority-owned enterprises is critical to our economic recovery. We must prioritize investments in our traditionally under-resourced and connected Indianapolis communities.”
At the beginning of 2020, LISC began working with organizations on the Far Eastside to create an Economic Inclusion Agenda to help identify strategies for more inclusive economic and workforce development. Through this process, we learned more about the diverse small business community and also understood that they were being especially hard hit by the pandemic. This dedicated small business recovery grant for this community is one of the early implementation items of the Economic Inclusion Agenda.
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Indianapolis is the local office of a national organization that helps resident-led, community-based development organizations transform distressed communities and neighborhoods into healthy ones — good places to live, do business, work, and raise families. By providing capital, technical expertise, training, and information, LISC supports the development of local leadership and the creation of affordable housing; commercial, industrial, and community facilities; businesses; and jobs. In short, we help neighbors build communities.
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Glick Philanthropies Grants Quarter Million Dollars to Far Eastside Organizations Increasing Equitable Access to Opportunity
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 2, 2022 – Glick Philanthropies – a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity – announced grants totaling $250,000 to organizations increasing equitable access to opportunity for community members on the far eastside of Indianapolis. Grants were awarded to the following organizations:
“The health and success of the far eastside is essential to the health and success of Indianapolis,” said Kendra Nowell, CEO of CAFE. “Glick Philanthropies understands this reality. Their longstanding partnership and dedication to empowering members of the far eastside community supports our mission to provide equitable opportunities to self-sufficiency.”
In 2015, Glick Philanthropies established the Far Eastside Success Initiative to elevate the neighborhood where the Gene B. Glick Company was proudly founded through strategic investments in community leadership. Since the initiative was formed, Glick Philanthropies has invested more than $10.5 million in programs and services that are helping the far eastside succeed.
“For 40 years, we have focused on increasing equitable access to transformational opportunities, with the goal of every person reaching their full potential,” said Marianne Glick, chair of the Glick Family Foundation. “The far eastside community organizations selected for grants are building community with neighbors and creating opportunities that wouldn’t exist otherwise. From increasing access to quality affordable housing, to providing financial literacy education, and connecting opportunity youth to workforce skills, these organizations are helping people access what they need for productive and meaningful lives.”
For more information about Glick Philanthropies, visit glickphilanthropies.org.
About Glick Philanthropies
Glick Philanthropies is a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity. Together, Glick Philanthropies strives to strengthen the quality of life in central Indiana and in communities where Gene B. Glick Company properties are located to ensure that people in those communities can reach their full potential and lead lives of dignity. Glick Philanthropies includes the Glick Family Foundation, the Glick Housing Foundation, the Glick Fund at Central Indiana Community Foundation, the Glick Fund at the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, the Far Eastside Success Initiative and TeenWorks. Since 1982, Glick Philanthropies has awarded over $275 million to charitable causes and has led a transformative effort to improve education and economic opportunity on Indianapolis’ far eastside where the Gene B. Glick Company was originally headquartered. For more information, visit GlickPhilanthropies.org.
Glick Philanthropies Grants $1.87 Million to 34 Organizations Disrupting Inequitable Barriers
INDIANAPOLIS, July 19, 2022 – Glick Philanthropies – a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity – announced grants totaling more than $1.87 million to organizations in central Indiana focused on supporting arts & creative expression, advancing education, helping those in need, and promoting self-sufficiency.
“For 40 years, we have focused on increasing equitable access to transformational opportunities, with the goal of every person reaching their full potential,” said Marianne Glick, chair of the Glick Family Foundation. “The 34 community organizations selected for grants are building community and creating opportunities that wouldn’t exist otherwise. From protecting core civil rights, to connecting students to career coaching, and immersing children in the arts, these organizations are helping people access what they need for productive and meaningful lives.”
Glick Philanthropies awards grants to tax-exempt organizations serving central Indiana and communities where Gene B. Glick Company properties are located. Grants are focused on making a measurable impact in the following areas:
“Support from philanthropic leaders is essential to busting the inequitable barriers to living a life of dignity that too many of our community members face. Especially women,” said Julie Petr, Executive Director of Dress for Success Indianapolis. “Because of Glick Philanthropies’ support, Dress for Success Indianapolis can increase access to vital career services for local women at a time when many are looking to enter the workforce after two years of obstacles.”
During this cycle, Glick Philanthropies made grants to the following organizations.
Arts & Creative Expression
Education
Helping Those in Need & Self-Sufficiency
For more information about Glick Philanthropies, visit glickphilanthropies.org.
About Glick Philanthropies
Glick Philanthropies is a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity. Together, Glick Philanthropies strives to strengthen the quality of life in central Indiana and in communities where Gene B. Glick Company properties are located to ensure that people in those communities can reach their full potential and lead lives of dignity. Glick Philanthropies includes the Glick Family Foundation, the Glick Housing Foundation, the Glick Fund at Central Indiana Community Foundation, the Glick Fund at the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, the Far Eastside Success Initiative and TeenWorks. Since 1982, Glick Philanthropies has awarded over $275 million to charitable causes and has led a transformative effort to improve education and economic opportunity on Indianapolis’ far eastside where the Gene B. Glick Company was originally headquartered. For more information, visit GlickPhilanthropies.org.
Glick Philanthropies Grants Nearly $700,000 to 90 Organizations Ensuring Access to Basic Needs
Glick Philanthropies Grants Nearly $700,000 to 90 Organizations Ensuring Access to Basic Needs
INDIANAPOLIS, June 28, 2022 – Glick Philanthropies – a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity – announced grants totaling $695,600 to 90 organizations across 11 states through the Glick Community Relief Fund.
This year, 14 Indianapolis-based organizations received grants, including: Bethel Family Worship Center, Crooked Creek Food Pantry, Damien Center, Eagle Creek Church of Christ – Joseph Plan Pantry, Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Indy Hunger Network, Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis – Jewish Family Services, Lakeview Church, Martindale Brightwood CDC, One Heart Indiana at Sagamore Institute, Purdue Extension – Marion County, Soul Food Project, St. Vincent de Paul Indianapolis, and Salvation Army Eagle Creek Corps Community Center.
The Community Relief Fund identified organizations supporting the following basic needs.
“Nonprofit organizations ensuring access to basic needs are the backbone of our communities, particularly as we continue to feel the effects of the pandemic and rising inflation,” said Ben Grande, Director of Philanthropy for Glick Philanthropies. “Through the Community Relief Fund, we’re proud to do our part by supporting 90 organizations that are making a difference in the lives of individuals and families.”
2022 marks the seventh year that Glick Philanthropies has administered its property nominated grant program. Through this initiative, over $3.5 million has been awarded to roughly 225 organizations in communities where Gene B. Glick Company properties are located, including nearly $640,000 to organizations in Indianapolis. This year, food access elevated as the area with the greatest need.
“Access to food is a basic need that many adults and kids in our community struggle to meet,” said Julie Sondhelm, Clinical Director at Jewish Family Services, the Social Services Department of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis. “With high inflation, food pantries across the country are seeing increased demand and this grant from Glick Philanthropies helps to support community members so they don’t have to choose between paying their rent or buying groceries.”
Click below for a full list of 2022 Community Relief Fund grantees.
Community Relief Fund Grantees
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Michigan
Missouri
North Carolina
Ohio
Virginia
Wisconsin
About Glick Philanthropies
Glick Philanthropies is a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity. Together, Glick Philanthropies strives to strengthen the quality of life in central Indiana and in communities where Gene B. Glick Company properties are located to ensure that people in those communities can reach their full potential and lead lives of dignity. Glick Philanthropies includes the Glick Family Foundation, the Glick Housing Foundation, the Glick Fund at Central Indiana Community Foundation, the Glick Fund at the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, the Far Eastside Success Initiative and TeenWorks. Since 1982, Glick Philanthropies has awarded over $275 million to charitable causes and has led a transformative effort to improve education and economic opportunity on Indianapolis’ far eastside where the Gene B. Glick Company was originally headquartered. For more information, visit GlickPhilanthropies.org.
Glick Philanthropies Promotes Director of Philanthropy and Hires Communications Manager
INDIANAPOLIS, June 1, 2022 – Glick Philanthropies promoted Ben Grande to Director of Philanthropy and hired Hannah Riffle as Communications & Engagement Manager to advance Glick Philanthropies’ mission of building community and creating opportunity in Central Indiana and the places where the Gene B. Glick Company operates through grantmaking, stakeholder engagement and cause-related communications.
“Glick Philanthropies imagines a future where all members of our community are connected and empowered to reach their potential,” said Ryan Brady, Vice President of Glick Philanthropies. “By promoting Ben and hiring Hannah, the Glick Philanthropies team is well-positioned to leverage our time, talent and treasure to support organizations and elevate initiatives that are creating strong, vibrant communities.”
Prior to this promotion, Grande served for five years as the Philanthropy Manager for Glick Philanthropies and the CSR Manager for the Gene B. Glick Company. This May, he completed a master’s degree in philanthropic studies from Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
To learn more about Glick Philanthropies, visit glickphilanthropies.org.
About Glick Philanthropies
Glick Philanthropies is a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity. Together, Glick Philanthropies strives to strengthen the quality of life in central Indiana and in communities where Gene B. Glick Company properties are located to ensure that people in those communities can reach their full potential and lead lives of dignity. Glick Philanthropies includes the Glick Family Foundation, the Glick Housing Foundation, the Glick Fund at Central Indiana Community Foundation, the Glick Fund at the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, the Far Eastside Success Initiative and TeenWorks. Since 1982, Glick Philanthropies has awarded over $275 million to charitable causes and has led a transformative effort to improve education and economic opportunity on Indianapolis’ far eastside where the Gene B. Glick Company was originally headquartered. For more information, visit GlickPhilanthropies.org.
Glick Philanthropies Stands with Ukraine
More than four million Ukrainians have already fled their country as the war enters its second month. To support Ukrainian refugees and the organizations providing humanitarian aid, Glick Philanthropies will match new donations to the Jewish Federations of North America’s Crisis in Ukraine Fund up to $25,000 and we encourage others to contribute to the cause.
One hundred percent of your critical dollars will go toward relief efforts through Jewish Federations of North America partners’ vital humanitarian efforts that are serving all Ukrainians, not only those who are Jewish. Those partnerships include The Jewish Agency for Israel, The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), World ORT, United Hatzalah, and Hillel International.
Here are some of the ways your dollars will be used:
To learn more and donate, visit jfgi.givingfuel.com/ukrainian-crisis-fund.
Glick Housing Foundation Acquires Seven Affordable Housing Properties Across Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, November 30 – The Glick Housing Foundation today announced the acquisition of seven affordable housing properties in Indiana, including six purchased from Community Reinvestment Foundation. The acquisition is the largest in the history of the Foundation and one of the largest in the state of Indiana for 2021.
With today’s acquisition, the Glick Housing Foundation’s portfolio expands to 42 not-for-profit affordable housing properties with nearly 7,000 units, including more than 3,700 in Indiana. The expansion and preservation of affordable housing is critical, as many Hoosiers are in need with too few affordable rental homes available.
“Safe and stable housing is the bedrock of strong communities,” said David Barrett, president and CEO of the Glick Family Foundation. “As housing prices continue to rise, it is more important than ever that we strive to provide quality, affordable housing for individuals and families. Our investment in these seven properties will enable us to further our mission.”
The acquired properties are located across Indiana, in New Albany, Bedford, Shelbyville, Bloomington, Lebanon, and Indianapolis. Each is designated as affordable housing under the tax credit, Section 8, or another recognized affordable housing property type. Glick Philanthropies will commit additional funds as part of this transaction to ensure that residents are cared for and that the properties continue to be well-maintained.
“Glick’s excellent reputation for property management and resident support made the company a clear choice for this acquisition,” said Dwayne Shaw, Executive Director of Community Reinvestment Foundation. “We were pleased to work with a fellow nonprofit organization focused on affordable housing and headquartered in Indiana for this sale.”
At each acquired property, the Glick Housing Foundation will employ a Service Coordinator – a dedicated employee to help residents navigate community services and build bridges to self-sufficiency. Over the past decade, Service Coordinators have assisted over 50,000 residents and helped them obtain benefits and supports totaling more than $110 million in cost savings.
About the Glick Housing Foundation
The Glick Housing Foundation is dedicated to the acquisition, development and preservation of quality, affordable housing for low-income residents and is a part of Glick Philanthropies, a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity. For more information, visit GlickPhilanthropies.org.
Glick Philanthropies Announces Grants Totaling More Than $2.1 Million to 33 Central Indiana Initiatives
INDIANAPOLIS, July 28, 2021 – Glick Philanthropies — a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity — announced grants totaling more than $2.1 million to organizations in central Indiana focused on arts & creative expression, education, helping those in need, and self-sufficiency.
Glick Philanthropies awards grants to tax-exempt organizations serving central Indiana and communities where Gene B. Glick Company properties are located. Grants are focused on making a measurable impact in the following areas:
“Providing access to basic necessities and empowering people in need are cornerstones for building strong, vibrant communities,” said David Barrett, president and CEO of the Glick Family Foundation. “Central Indiana organizations have touched countless lives through their impactful work in the arts, education and self-sufficiency. We’re proud to support their efforts by awarding over $2.1 million through the Glick Fund at CICF, and we look forward to seeing how they will continue building community and creating opportunity for years to come.”
During this cycle, Glick Philanthropies made grants to the following organizations.
For more information about Glick Philanthropies, visit glickphilanthropies.org.
About Glick Philanthropies
Glick Philanthropies is a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity. Together, Glick Philanthropies strives to strengthen the quality of life in central Indiana and in communities where Gene B. Glick Company properties are located to ensure that people in those communities can reach their full potential and lead lives of dignity. Glick Philanthropies includes the Glick Family Foundation, the Glick Housing Foundation, the Glick Fund at Central Indiana Community Foundation, the Glick Fund at the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, the Far Eastside Success Initiative and TeenWorks. Since 1982, Glick Philanthropies has awarded over $235 million to charitable causes and has led a transformative effort to improve education and economic opportunity on Indianapolis’ far eastside where the Gene B. Glick Company was originally headquartered. For more information, visit GlickPhilanthropies.org.
Glick Philanthropies’ Response to COVID-19
COVID-19 has adversely impacted communities around the world. Now, more than ever, we must help those in need in the communities where we live and work. That’s why we are using our resources to support individuals and families who are affected directly and indirectly by the COVID-19 crisis.
Glick Community Relief Fund
In July 2021, Glick Philanthropies announced $830,000 to 106 organizations across 12 states supporting residents and neighbors of Glick communities in response to the pandemic. A strong community requires access to safe, affordable housing, programs to meet the basic needs of our most vulnerable neighbors and initiatives that deepen our connection through the arts. Despite the challenges created by the pandemic, there are many organizations upholding these pillars and supporting communities through times of hardship. Through the Glick Community Relief Fund, we are proud to do our part by helping organizations make a difference in the lives of individuals and families that have been affected by the pandemic.
Full Grantee List
The Glick Community Relief Fund grantees include:
Florida
Big Bend Homeless Coalition
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Bend
Georgia
America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia
Economic Opportunity for Savannah-Chatham County Area Inc.
Illinois
Youth With A Positive Direction
Indiana
Alternatives Incorporated
Area 10 Agency on Aging
Beech Grove Senior Center
Bethel Family Worship Center
Birth to Five
Bluffton Church of God
Cancer Services of Grant County
Cathedral Conference of Saint Vincent de Paul Society of Fort Wayne
Catholic Charities
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
City Church Healing Hands Outreach Center
City of La Porte TransPorte
Columbus Salvation Army
Community Action of Northeast Indiana, Inc. d/b/a Brightpoint
Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana, Inc.
Community Kitchen of Monroe County, Inc
County Line Church of Good Food Pantry
Eagle Creek Church of Christ – Joseph Plan Pantry
Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center at Crooked Creek
Federated Church of West Lafayette
Food Finders Food Bank
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
Greater Hammond Community Services
Hawthorne Community Center
Helping Hands
Hilltop Neighborhood House
Housing Opportunities
Human Services, Inc.
Hunger Inc. Food Pantry
Indy Urban Acres, a project of The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, Inc. – Jewish Family Services
Johnson County Senior Services
Kiwanis Club of Richmond Foundation, Inc.
Lafayette Urban Ministry
Lakeview Church
Lifespan Resources, Inc.
Little Sisters of the Poor, Indianapolis
Martindale Brightwood Community Development Corporation
Mental Health America-Wabash Valley Region
Mental Health Awareness of Michiana
Mozel Sanders Foundation
Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic
North Central Community Action Agencies, Inc.
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc.
Purdue Extension – Daviess County
Purdue Extension – Knox County
Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program
REAL Services, Inc.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Daviess Co. IN, Inc.
Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi Church: Outreach Ministry
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana
Seton Harvest
Seymour Harvest Church
Shelby County St. Vincent de Paul Society
Soul Food Project
South Central Community Action Program
The Gateway Hunger Relief Center
The Grant County Rescue Mission
The Salvation Army Eagle Creek Corps Community Center
The Salvation Army Jackson County Service Extension Unit
The Salvation Army of Southern Indiana
Tri-State Food Bank, Inc.
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services, Inc.
Kentucky
Action Ministries, Inc.
Catholic Charities of Louisville
Dare to Care, Inc.
Eastern Area Community Ministries, Inc.
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland
God’s Pantry Food Bank
Kentucky Refugee Ministries
Ministries United of South Central Louisville, Inc.
SeniorCare Experts
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky Council
Tates Creek Christian Church – We Care Store
Michigan
AgeWell Services of West Michigan
Beacon of Hope Family Care Center
Grand Rapids Urban League
Senior Neighbors, Inc.
St. Joseph, St. Johns Michigan Conference Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Salvation Army Genesee County
Missouri
Hazelwood Baptist Church
Refuge Family Church, Inc.
North Carolina
Bless the Family Outreach of North Carolina Inc.
Guiding Institute for Developmental Education (GIDE)
Ohio
Inter Parish Ministry Food Pantry)
Milford Miami Ministry
St. Joan of Arc – St. Vincent de Paul
Virginia
Buffalow Family and Friends Community Days
Community Storehouse
Healthy Chesapeake, Inc.
Local Office on Aging, Inc.
Rock Church
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
Southern Area Agency on Aging
Wisconsin
Community Advocates
Hunger Task Force, Inc.
Running Rebels Community Organization
Serving Older Adults of Southeast Wisconsin, Inc.
The Racine County Food Bank
Volunteer Center of Racine County, Inc.
Central Indiana COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund
To address the needs of local nonprofits, Central Indiana Community Foundation, through the Glick Fund and The Indianapolis Foundation, donated $500,000 as a founding partner to the Central Indiana COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund. The fund supports organizations serving families and individuals in need due to the pandemic. The critical needs are in the areas of:
Indianapolis E-Learning Fund
With all Indiana schools closed the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year, students, families, teachers and school districts are making plans for full-scale e-learning. Glick Philanthropies, along with other local foundations and corporations partnered together to launch the Indianapolis E-Learning Fund. The fund will address four priority areas to help school districts implement solutions through:
Glick Community Relief Fund
In May 2020, Glick Philanthropies announced $821,600 to 107 organizations supporting residents and neighbors of Glick communities in response to the coronavirus pandemic. A strong community means access to safe, affordable housing, programs to meet the basic needs of our most vulnerable neighbors, and initiatives that deepen our connection through the arts. Many of our neighbors face challenges associated with the coronavirus, but there are organizations doing heroic work to help. We’re proud to support these organizations through the Glick Community Relief Fund so they can continue to build community and create opportunity.
Full Grantee List
The Glick Community Relief Fund grantees include:
Florida
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Bend (Tallahassee)
Broward County 4-H (Davie)
Capital Area Community Action Agency (Tallahassee)
Feeding South Florida (Pembroke Park)
Georgia
America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia (Savannah)
Economic Opportunity Authority (Savannah)
Illinois
Decatur Township (Decatur)
Youth with a Positive Direction (Decatur)
Indiana
Alternatives Incorporated (Anderson)
Anchor House, Inc. (Seymour)
Area 10 Agency on Aging (Ellettsville)
Beech Grove Senior Center (Beech Grove)
Bethel Family Worship Center (Indianapolis)
Birth to Five, Inc. (Richmond)
Bluffton Church of God (Bluffton)
Caregiver Companion (Lafayette)
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions (Indianapolis)
Communities in Schools of Wayne County (Richmond)
Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana, Inc. (Fort Wayne)
Community Kitchen of Monroe County, Inc. (Bloomington)
Concord Neighborhood Center (Indianapolis)
County Line Church of God (Auburn)
Crooked Creek Food Pantry, Inc. (Indianapolis)
Daviess County Partnership Inc. (Connections) (Washington)
DeKalb Community Impact Corporation (Auburn)
Eagle Creek Church of Christ/Joseph Plan Pantry (Indianapolis)
Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center at Crooked Creek (Indianapolis)
Federated Church (West Lafayette)
First Christian Church (Highland)
Food Bank of Northern Indiana (South Bend)
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana (Merrillville)
Food Finders Food Bank (Lafayette)
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana (Indianapolis)
Greenwood Community Schools (Greenwood)
Helping Hands (Bluffton)
Helping His Hands Disaster response (Vincennes)
Hope Southern Indiana (New Albany)
Hunger Inc. Food Pantry (Indianapolis)
Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County (Franklin)
Jewish Family Services (Indianapolis)
John Boner Neighborhood Centers (Indianapolis)
Johnson County Senior Services (Franklin)
Lafayette Urban Ministry (Lafayette)
Lakeview Church (Indianapolis)
LifeSpan Resources, Inc. (New Albany)
LifeStream Services (Yorktown)
Lighthouse Assembly of God (Richmond)
Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center (Indianapolis)
Monroe County United Ministries (Bloomington)
Patachou Foundation Inc (Indianapolis)
Phalen Leadership Academy at School #103 (Indianapolis)
Project Home Indy (Indianapolis)
Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program (Bedford)
REAL Services, Inc. (South Bend)
Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Daviess Co. IN Inc. (Washington)
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana (Muncie)
Servant’s Heart of Indy, Inc. (Indianapolis)
Seton Harvest (Evansville)
St. Margaret’s House (South Bend)
St. Vincent de Paul (Indianapolis)
SWIRCA & More (Evansville)
The Blessed Portion Ministries (Garrett)
The Grant County Rescue Mission (Marion)
The Refuge, Inc. (Greenwood)
The Salvation Army (Columbus)
The Salvation Army Jackson County Service Extension (Indianapolis)
Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County (Valparaiso)
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services (Fort Wayne)
Whitely Community Council (Muncie)
YMCA Bettye J. McCormick Center (Vincennes)
Kentucky
Action Ministries, Inc. (Covington)
Catholic Charities – The Sister Visitor Center (Louisville)
Dare to Care, Inc. (Louisville)
Eastern Area Community Ministries (Louisville)
Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland, Inc. (Elizabethtown)
God’s Pantry Food Bank (Lexington)
Master Provisions: Isaiah House Ministries/Ludlow Food Pantry (Florence)
Ministries United of South-Central Louisville, Inc. (Louisville)
SeniorCare Experts (Louisville)
Tates Creek Christian Church, We Care Ministry (Lexington)
Michigan
Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan (Grand Rapids)
Beacon of Hope Family Care Center (Saint Johns)
Catholic Charities Center for Hope (Flint)
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (Flint)
Senior Neighbors, Inc. (Grand Rapids)
St. Vincent de Paul – St. Johns (Saint Johns)
Missouri
Hazelwood Baptist Church (Hazelwood)
Refuge Family Church (OFallon)
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocesan Council of St. Louis (St Louis)
St. Louis Area Foodbank (Bridgeton)
North Carolina
Bless the Family Outreach of North Carolina Inc. (Winston-Salem)
Guiding Institute for Developmental Education (Winston-Salem)
Ohio
Connecting Kids to Meals (Toledo)
Inter Parish Ministry (Cincinnati)
Milford Miami Ministries (Milford)
St. Joan of Arc – St. Vincent de Paul (Toledo)
Virginia
Buffalow Family and Friends Community Days (Chesapeake)
Community Storehouse (Ridgeway)
Healthy Chesapeake (Chesapeake)
Local Office on Aging, Inc. (Roanoke)
Mercy Chef (Portsmouth)
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (Alexandria)
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia (Norfolk)
Southern Area Agency on Aging (Martinsville)
Wisconsin
Hunger Task Force, Inc. (Milwaukee)
Racine County Project Emergency, Inc. (Racine)
Volunteer Center of Racine County, Inc. (Racine)
Professional Development for Educators on E-Learning & Social-Emotional Learning
Glick Philanthropies has awarded The Mind Trust $25,000 to fund professional development for educators focused on e-learning, social-emotional learning, and self-care. After school buildings closed abruptly in March, many shifted quickly to e-learning. Through its work as a founding partner of the Indianapolis E-Learning Fund, The Mind Trust has learned that teachers and school leaders are highly interested in professional development that can help them adapt and prepare for a school year that could see additional, extended periods of virtual instruction.
Glick Relief Fund
Glick Philanthropies is pledging up to $1 million to help Gene B. Glick Company team members affected by the coronavirus through the Glick Relief Fund. The Glick Relief Fund was created to help employees who are facing financial hardship immediately after a natural disaster or an unforeseen personal hardship. These funds are being made available specifically for team members and their families, up to a maximum of $2,000 per family, if they are adversely impacted by the coronavirus.
Glick Gives 2-to-1 Match
Glick Gives matches qualified charitable contributions from Gene B. Glick Company team members to nonprofit organizations. Regularly, contributions are matched dollar-for-dollar by the Glick Family Foundation. The Glick Gives program allows Glick team members to support the causes they care about in the communities where they live and work. Given the increased demand of social service organizations and the financial hit many nonprofit organizations are experiencing as a result of the coronavirus, Glick Gives is offering a 2-to-1 match on all contribution match requests submitted by Gene B. Glick company team members.
Indy Arts & Culture COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
As the community abides by the stay-at-home order, thousands of artists and arts organizations have had to cancel events and close their doors. In partnership with the Arts Council of Indianapolis, Glick Philanthropies has donated $50,000 to the Indy Arts & Culture COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund. The fund is designed to assist local artists and arts organizations impacted by this crisis.
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Glick Philanthropies Grants $1.4 Million to 22 Community Initiatives Focused on Creative Expression, Education & Helping Those in Need
INDIANAPOLIS, DEC. 3, 2020 – Glick Philanthropies — a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity — announced grants totaling more than $1.4 million to organizations in central Indiana focused on arts & creative expression, education, helping those in need, self-sufficiency, and the Far Eastside Success Initiative.
“Nonprofit organizations have always been a lifeline to members of the communities they serve, and this year, more of our neighbors depend on that lifeline to address the economic challenges presented by the global pandemic,” said David Barrett, vice chairperson, president and CEO of the Glick Family Foundation and president of the Glick Housing Foundation. “By supporting these nonprofit organizations in their vital work, we are helping create equitable opportunities for our neighbors while ensuring their most fundamental needs are met.”
Glick Philanthropies awards grants on a bi-annual basis to tax-exempt organizations serving central Indiana and communities where Gene B. Glick Company properties are located. During this cycle, Glick Philanthropies made grants to the following organizations.
Arts & Creative Expression
Education
Helping Those in Need & Self-Sufficiency
Far Eastside Success Initiative
For more information about Glick Philanthropies, visit glickphilanthropies.org.
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About Glick Philanthropies
Glick Philanthropies is a family of charitable initiatives, programs and organizations focused on building community and creating opportunity. Together, Glick Philanthropies strives to strengthen the quality of life in central Indiana and in communities where Gene B. Glick Company properties are located to ensure that people in those communities can reach their full potential and lead lives of dignity. Glick Philanthropies includes the Glick Family Foundation, the Glick Housing Foundation, the Glick Fund at Central Indiana Community Foundation, the Glick Fund at the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, the Far Eastside Success Initiative and TeenWorks. Since 1982, Glick Philanthropies has awarded over $220 million to charitable causes and has led a transformative effort to improve education and economic opportunity on Indianapolis’ far eastside where the Gene B. Glick Company was originally headquartered. For more information, visit GlickPhilanthropies.org.
26 Far Eastside Minority Businesses Receive $5,000 Small Business Recovery Grants from LISC Indianapolis
From LISC Indianapolis:
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 13, 2020) – With financial support from the MJ Insurance, The Clowes Fund, IndyREAL, Glick Philanthropies, Chubb, and the Chase Foundation, LISC Indianapolis launched the third round of Indianapolis Small Business Recovery Grants, this time focusing on businesses located on the Far Eastside. With the help of our partners, today we are excited to announce $5,000 grants to 26 small businesses.
LISC Indianapolis recognizes that small businesses are critical to the health of our economy and community. The impact of COVID-19 has been especially acute for minority, immigrant and women-owned businesses. In this third round of funding, LISC Indianapolis received more than 240 applications from small businesses. With the help of a review committee, twenty-one black-owned businesses and five Latinx-owned businesses located in the Far Eastside were selected to receive the $5,000 grant. All grantees have 10 or fewer employees. Approximately 69% of the grant recipients are women-owned businesses (18 of the 26 businesses) and represented a variety of types of businesses including childcare, retail, food, and personal care services.
In 2020, LISC Indianapolis has awarded $5,000 Small Business Relief Grants to 76 minority, immigrant and women-owned businesses, totaling $380,000.
Round Three Grantees:
A Child Was Born
Arts Skillet
ChiIndy Creationz
Crown of Glory Hair Salon
Designs in a Box
Divine Investment Partners
Estetica Maricruz
Family life Child Care
Freestyle Cupcake Bar
Happy Learning Academy
J&M Discount Merchandise
Jimmies Soulfood & More
Melanin Magic
Ms Marshas Sweets
Nettas Bright Beginnings Child Care
Our Amazing Angels Child Care
Pinkys Sweet Tooth Factory
Panaderia La Moderna
Razor Game
Rjs Tacos and Burritos
Shocks Lawncare and Landscaping
Silver Spoon Events
Sista’s Eatery
SweattBoxx Wellness Center
The Taste of Ty
Wall Street Market
“Due to a high volume of grant applications in previous grant rounds and ongoing small business momentum, we wanted to focus this particular grant round on small businesses operating in the Far Eastside,” said Tedd Grain, Executive Director of LISC Indianapolis. “The resiliency of these women-and-minority-owned enterprises is critical to our economic recovery. We must prioritize investments in our traditionally under-resourced and connected Indianapolis communities.”
At the beginning of 2020, LISC began working with organizations on the Far Eastside to create an Economic Inclusion Agenda to help identify strategies for more inclusive economic and workforce development. Through this process, we learned more about the diverse small business community and also understood that they were being especially hard hit by the pandemic. This dedicated small business recovery grant for this community is one of the early implementation items of the Economic Inclusion Agenda.
Click here for photos of each of the Round Three recipients. Click here for a list of Round 1 grantees, and here for a list of Round 2 grantees. The following organizations participated in the review committee: La Plaza, CICF, Indy Black Chamber, The Ross Foundation, Indy Chamber –Develop Indy, UNEC/ANU, and Far Eastside residents.
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Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Indianapolis is the local office of a national organization that helps resident-led, community-based development organizations transform distressed communities and neighborhoods into healthy ones — good places to live, do business, work, and raise families. By providing capital, technical expertise, training, and information, LISC supports the development of local leadership and the creation of affordable housing; commercial, industrial, and community facilities; businesses; and jobs. In short, we help neighbors build communities.
LISC Media Contact:
Megan Bulla, APR
LISC Indianapolis
317-671-5055
mbulla@lisc.org