by Women's Fund | May 12, 2020 | Grants, Stories
Tiny feet running through the halls. Kids giggling with their friends between art projects. Babies napping while the older kids eat their lunch. Learning lessons after plenty of playtime. Science experiments followed by storytelling, singing songs followed by counting...
by Women's Fund | May 8, 2020 | Conversations, Grants
Kelly White is community volunteer. She is a member of Women’s Fund Sage Society and the Women’s Fund Engagement Committee. It has been nearly a month. Shutdown, quarantine, e-learning, slow the spread had all become part of our daily lexicon. New ways of operating...
by Women's Fund | May 7, 2020 | Grants, Stories
A year ago, a typical day at Concord Neighborhood Center would see seniors coming in for a meal and a game of bingo, high school students coming in for after-school activities, and a slew of activity for community residents of all ages, like art projects, basketball...
by Women's Fund | May 5, 2020 | Grants, Stories
In a house on Indy’s Near Northside live two staff members, five teenage girls and their babies—five mothers and infants who would otherwise be homeless. The house is ruled by discipline, support, and love. During COVID-19, it is also ruled by extreme emotions,...
by Women's Fund | Apr 30, 2020 | Grants, News
The coronavirus pandemic is a game changer for Indianapolis’ Latino community. Many Latino families are undocumented – and because of their immigration status, may not qualify for relief under federal stimulus packages. Many are employed in jobs where they cannot work...
by Women's Fund | Apr 28, 2020 | Grants
A mom, scared for her life and the lives of her seven children, fled a violent situation and found herself living on the streets. Due to restrictions placed on shelters during COVID-19, the family was unable to move into a shelter given the uncertainty of whether or...
