Articles tagged as: nonprofits
March 24, 2025
Executive orders carve out funding from Indiana nonprofit sector, more uncertainty follows
The Damien Center is one nonprofit that has already lost some public funding for programs that serve the LGBTQ community due to government cuts.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2024
Local organizations responding to Hurricane Helene relief needs
Several Indianapolis-based organizations are providing help to people affected by Hurricane Helene.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2023
How are landlords that operate under nonprofit or charitable status held accountable?
Who determines nonprofit status for companies in the state, particularly for apartment complexes? And how are these landlords held accountable? That’s a question our audience wanted to know.
Read MoreJuly 12, 2022
Food banks see same food shortages, inflation, and gas prices that clients see
The same pressures bringing people to their doors are making it more difficult for food banks to operate.
Read MoreJune 27, 2022
Lilly Endowment grants $34 million to support local service organizations
Lilly Endowment, Inc. will grant $34 million to organizations that focus on issues that range from re-entry to LGBTQ youth.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2022
Bill could open up properties to more nonprofits, increase affordable housing
A bill to make it easier for nonprofits to purchase distressed homes is in its final steps in the Indiana General Assembly.
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2022
Nonprofit required to pay workers with disabilities minimum wage
Following an investigation, the U.S. Department of Labor is requiring New Hope Services in Jeffersonville to pay back a total of $154,443 to 74 workers with disabilities.
Read MoreOctober 11, 2021
Far Eastside community arts center opening postponed, again, due to pandemic
The Far Eastside of Indianapolis has faced years of social disadvantage as it struggles with poverty and violence. But a community leader hopes that will change with the opening of a new arts and cultural center. But there’s only one thing still preventing it from opening: the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreAugust 4, 2021
HIV Organizations Say More Work Needs To Be Done to Reach Black Women
The CDC reported the first case of HIV 40 years ago. Since then, health officials and advocates learned much more about the virus and how to prevent it. But Black women are being infected at unusually high rates. Outreach organizations are working to change that.
Read MoreJuly 26, 2021
Free Virtual Pre-K Program Offered To Low-Income Families Statewide For The First Time
Waterford Upstart is a free virtual program to help low-income kids prepare for kindergarten by providing them with a computer and internet access to receive at-home instruction in reading, science and math.
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