Helping spark a revolution of hope in Indianapolis by leveraging resources to connect, inspire and empower lasting solutions for people confronting poverty
Indianapolis, IN
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140 million Americans live in poverty. It’s time to listen. Join the #PoorPeoplesCampaign on Saturday, June 20 to end systemic racism, poverty and to bring revolutionary change to this country. june2020.org/
You can’t understand these present-day issues without understanding the persistent refusal to view black people as equals. -Bryan Stevenson bit.ly/2XJlu9C
We highly recommend the movie Just Mercy, based on the life work of civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, to learn more about systemic racism. Watch it for free during the month of June. justmercyfilm.com/
Listen to how a few of our emergency grant recipients have pivoted in light of COVID-19. Lindsey Rabinowitch joins the @MLKCenterIndy @juliancenter and @EskenaziHealth on @wfyi. ow.ly/YDcs50zKnyR
Listen now at wfyi.org or on 90.1 FM.
Groups that focus on helping people in need are facing new challenges of their own right now.
Leaders from @CTS_Indy, @MLKCenterIndy, @EskenaziHealth, and @juliancenter join us live at 1 pm ET to talk about it.
Listen here: wfyi.org/listen-now
The new deadline for the first-round application for the annual Faith & Action Grant Program will be July 31, with final applications due Sept. 1. More info at bit.ly/2Ws5Nle
COVID-19 is exposing America's failure to address the needs of 140 million poor and low-wealth people. How should we respond? ow.ly/Tybs50zyJo8
Important conversation.
Here or at facebook.com/ctsindy on Tues, May 12, high noon for a timely & critical convo! More info & much more: cts.edu
ALT Important conversation about resuming in-person gatherings at churches on Tuesday, May 12, at www.facebook.com/ctsindy. Please join!
We're loving all of the new collaborations to help each other. Kudos @IndyGoBus and @GleanersFBIndy!
Multiple community members are finding innovative ways to help each other get access to necessities. @GleanersFBIndy Emergency Food Delivery program is serving Marion County – no more than once a week per household to deliver to those who qualify. Call 317-742-9111 for more info.
UNACCEPTABLE: Roughly 17.4% of Marion County residents are food insecure, which is 39% higher than the national food insecurity rate of 12.5%. ow.ly/koOE50zyENZ
Bravo @Marion_Health, @IndyMayorJoe!
The county health department will launch a free COVID-19 testing initiative next week. indianapolisrecorder.com/cov…
People in poverty are disproportionately suffering from the COVID crisis. To that end, we've awarded emergency-relief grants to 7 poverty-fighting groups: @EasternStarIndy @EdnaMartinCtr @juliancenter @MLKCenterIndy @EskenaziHealth @ShepherdIndy @voaohin bit.ly/2Vw3NsZ
Last year, four outstanding, local organizations were awarded funding through our Faith & Action Grant Program. Hear from our 2019 Grantees on how their initiatives aim to eliminate poverty in our city. cts.edu/faith-action-project…
Indiana Youth Institute's 2020 Indiana Kids Count Data Book is a timely snapshot of the lives of our state's youngest citizens. Check it out at go.aws/3dC8GYD
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ICYMI: Pope Francis delivered a special, moving meditation in St. Peter’s Square on Friday. Read it here: vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/…
Stay updated with the latest from the Faith & Action Project. Sign up for our newsletter here: ow.ly/RTRn50yWHm3
UNACCEPTABLE: Nearly four out of 10 Indiana children living with a single mother live in poverty. @Indiana_Youth ow.ly/Sxtp50yWGP5
As we suspend some aspects of our lives, let’s all remember that some of our greatest challenges – such as poverty – will not be suspended. That is why, even as we are forced apart physically for the short term, we must remain united faithfully for the long term.
You have two months to apply for a Faith & Action Grant. To date, we've awarded grants totaling $340,000 for 12 projects aimed at reducing poverty in Indianapolis. ow.ly/s1lV50yQz4u
