INRC - Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center

"Creative placemaking" is a wonderful phrase that can mean so many different things from person to person.

We will be diving into the meaning and impact of creative placemaking with a video documenting stories from our Creative Placemaking program alumni and how they utilized arts and culture to connect neighbors to their community.

Don't miss the screening of this video at INRC's 3rd Annual Jubilee on Oct 10.

RSVP here: https://zurl.co/Dotx

Special thanks to the incredible videographers at Chitwood Media .

Additional thanks to our Title Sponsor Citizens Energy Group and Supporting Sponsor MIBOR Realtor Association !

Join us for another informative virtual info session with Citizens Energy Group on Sep 17th at 6 PM.

Staff will share important resources and updates to programs focused on improving the safety and health of Central Indiana communities.

Topics include updates on $7.5 million Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) grant, improvements to our wastewater systems, and valuable resources available at Community Resource Day.

Register here: https://zurl.co/5X63

The application for the Collaborative Spirit Award closes on Monday, September 9th.

Don't miss your chance to share your collaborative project benefiting Indy communities for a chance to win $500 and a trip to the Neighborhoods USA Conference for additional cash prizes.

Apply at https://zurl.co/HSwi

Welcome Class 16 Allies!! We are looking forward to all that you will accomplish this year.

Special thanks to our 2024 Partner Organizations:

Gennesaret Free Clinics

IFF

Indianapolis Office of Public Health & Safety

LYN House

Pack Away Hunger

Reach For Youth, Inc.

SEA SCOPE INC

Soul Food Project, Inc

Charity Child Care

Aspire Higher Foundation

Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library

INRC is also very excited to host an Ally this year!

Let’s welcome Public Allies Indianapolis class ‘16! We are excited to have you all join the Public Ally family!

Networking bingo is an activity that we have each year at our Jubilee fundraiser. Attendees can get to know each other and their connection to Indy in a fun and laid-back way.

This year we are asking YOU to help us create third places-themed bingo boards by simply telling us your favorite place to visit in the city outside of your work or home.

Comment "third places" and DM us your favorite third place for a chance to receive two tickets to INRC's Jubilee fundraiser!

Attendees can look forward to Creative Placemaking activities, food, free beer and wine, an incredible view at Salesforce Tower, and more!

We look forward to hearing your favorites!

Thank you to our Title Sponsor Citizens Energy Group and sponsors MIBOR Realtor Association and Indianapolis LISC for supporting our event.

Our 2024 Indianapolis Community Building Institute Class begins next week!

We are so excited to begin our 5-week program sharing community-building strategies with neighbors and guiding them through the creation and implementation of a community project.

Our 2024 class includes:

We Care Neighborhood Assoc
Fletcher Place Neighborhood Association
NESCO - Near East Side Community Organization
Northwest Landing Neighborhood Association
St. Clair Place Neighborhood
Sound Ecologies
Trailside on Mass Ave Neighbors
My Christian Park Neighborhood Association

Join LYN House for a showing of the film SENTENCED at Kan-Kan Cinema & Restaurant on Sunday, September 8th at 7 PM. SENTENCED is a documentary produced and narrated by NBA champion Steph Curry. It is a forceful yet tender tale of how literacy can free children from the cycles of generational poverty. View the trailer and buy tickets on their website at www.lynhouse.org/birthday

When you hear the words "third places" what comes to mind?

Third places are the locations that we are drawn to that exist outside of our homes and work.

There are several examples of this. Think of the park you may frequent when the weather is nice or the coffee shop where you routinely catch up with a friend.

Third places help build familiarity with our communities and the people around us.

Stay tuned for an exciting opportunity to win 2 free tickets to INRC's 3rd Annual Jubilee on Oct 10.

Attendees can look forward to Creative Placemaking activities, food, free beer and wine, an incredible view at Salesforce Tower, and more!

Our Creative Placemaking Program began in 2020 with the ultimate goal of funding grassroots projects that bridge people and their communities together in creative ways. It was made possible by Lilly Endowment’s Strengthening Indianapolis through Arts and Cultural Innovation grant.

INRC staff held trainings on topics such as Appreciative Inquiry, Asset-Based Community Development, and Project Management to support the success of the projects.

Through the program over $140K has been distributed to neighbor-led projects.

With the final projects wrapping up this year, we are celebrating the program's incredible impact at our Jubilee fundraiser.

Join us for our 3rd Annual Jubilee on October 10th at 5:30 PM for Creative Placemaking activities, food, drinks, and connection!

RSVP here: https://zurl.co/Dotx

The Collaborative Spirit Award application closes in just a few weeks!

Share your community project focused on improving quality of life for a chance to win a $500 cash prize and a trip to the Neighborhoods, USA Conference which includes registration, travel, and pier diem.

Examples of projects could include murals, block parties, clean-ups, and more!

View videos from last year: https://zurl.co/PmbL

Apply at https://zurl.co/HSwi

Thank you to all of our sponsors for our 3rd Annual Jubilee fundraiser!

We are so excited to have such amazing support to host an even better event this year filled with connection, inspiration, and fun.

We are raising $30k towards our programs that empower and provide resources to neighborhood-based organizations.

This event would not be possible without the support of these wonderful organizations!

Register for Jubilee here:bit.ly/Jubilee2024

Title Sponsor
Citizens Energy Group

Sponsors
MIBOR Realtor Association
Indianapolis LISC

Couldn't attend our August Homeownership 101 Series? NO WORRIES! We just approved our September dates!

Session 1, 9/3 – Building a Foundation: The Benefits, Credit, and Budgeting
Session 2, 9/10 – Financing Your Future: Financial Preparation and Mortgage Pre-Approval, presented by Merchants Bank IN.
Session 3, 9/17 – Beyond the Offer: Navigating the Real Estate Journey & Owning Your Investment
Session 4, 9/24 – Keys to Homeownership: Building Your Action Plan for Success
And More!

Thanks to CAFE for hosting!

Reserve your spot for our September series here: https://affordablehomematters.org/homeownership-101/

Earlier this month Indianapolis Community Building Institute graduating group Emerson Heights Community Organization had their annual Emerson Heights Day.

This celebration involves food, fun activities, and resources for neighbors.

The community organization utilized their ICBI grant towards some exciting additions to the event such as a ribbon-cutting for a re-installation of a historical marker, face-paintings for kids, and neighborhood t-shirt sales.

Thank you to Emerson Heights for joining us for ICBI in 2023.

Keep up the great work!

September 9 is the deadline for Collaborative Spirit Award applications! 📣

We want to hear from neighborhood-based organizations who have completed a project between Jan 1 to Sep 9 of this year that focuses on improving the quality of life in their neighborhood.

Visit https://zurl.co/3ye1 to learn more and apply!

We would like to introduce Jasmen Drake, who is joining INRC's team as a Public Allies Program Manager!

Jasmen is a Class 8 alum of Public Allies Indianapolis.

"I am very excited to be a part of the INRC/Public Allies. Participating in Public Allies was very helpful for me, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to serve others. I'm eager to dive into my role as Program Manager and help with our recruiting efforts. I am always open to meeting people, if you see me please say Hi. " - Jasmen Drake

Learn more about Jasmen here:https://zurl.co/8dIx

Don't forget to join us next week for our free virtual info session with Indy Hunger Network on Aug 20th at 6 PM!

Indy Hunger Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission involves leading anti-hunger efforts in Marion County.

They will discuss their available programs such as:

Community Compass: IHN's App to locate food assistance
Cooking Matters: Free cooking and nutrition courses

Register here:https://zurl.co/9lvJ

Check out this story by Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper on the success of our Neighborhood Grant Program in partnership with City of Indianapolis - Government!

The final awardees of this program were announced this year.

We are so grateful to have been able to work with neighbors across Indy to strengthen neighborhoods in creative and innovative ways.

Indy grant program funds over 100 community projects - Indianapolis Recorder An Indy grant program has funded over 100 community projects across the city, ranging from community gardens to murals.

🎉It's almost time to celebrate 🎉

Registration for INRC's 3rd Annual Jubilee is now open.

Join us on October 10 for an evening of celebration with games, activities, drinks, and delicious food as we raise funds for our programming supporting neighbors and neighborhood-based orgs in Indy.

This year we are celebrating our Creative Placemaking program and our 30th Anniversary.

Our goal is to raise $30,000 in recognition of our milestone.

We can't wait to celebrate with you. Bring your friends and family!

Thank you to our Title Sponsor Citizens Energy Group and Sponsors Indianapolis LISC and MIBOR Realtor Association!

RSVP here: https://zurl.co/KLG1

Did you know that August 9 is the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples? It is observed to promote the rights and culture of Indigenous individuals everywhere.

Join Peace Learning Center on September 1 from 2-4:30 PM for Orange Shirt Day, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

They will discuss the intergenerational impact of residential schools and honoring the healing journey of survivors. There will be activities, hikes, and resources to support indigenous-led organizations.

The Collaborative Spirit Award application is now open! 🏆🏡

This award celebrates projects led by neighborhood organizations happening in Indy that demonstrate the power of collaboration for the betterment of our neighborhoods.

Neighbors who apply have the chance to receive a $500 cash prize and a one-person trip to the Neighborhoods USA Conference to be nominated for a national award for the chance for additional cash prizes.

Apply here: https://zurl.co/uTqi

The application for the Collaborative Spirit Award opens on Monday, August 5th!

This award celebrates neighborhood organizations that complete a project that focuses on improving the quality of life in their community before September 9th of this year.

Learn more at https://zurl.co/4QN6.

Emerson Heights is hosting Emerson Heights Community Day on August 3rd from 11 AM-2 PM.

The event will feature free food, a live DJ, family-friendly activities, and a reveal of the new street and house signs for Emerson Heights.

All are welcome!

Learn more:https://zurl.co/wvju

We are thrilled to have Citizens Energy Group as Title Sponsor and MIBOR Realtor Association and Indianapolis LISC as Sponsors of INRC's 3rd Annual Jubilee.

Join these amazing organizations and become a sponsor today!

The INRC Jubilee is more than just an annual fundraiser—it's a lively, festive occasion featuring music, delicious food, games, and fun activities designed to foster relationships among neighbors. This year marks INRC's 30th anniversary, making this an extra special celebration.

Sponsors will not only help us raise crucial funds for our programs but also strengthen the bonds within our community, celebrate our collective accomplishments, and inspire continued collaboration and innovation for a brighter future in Indianapolis neighborhoods.

👉 Learn more: https://zurl.co/Hsht

🎉INRC is 30 years strong! 🎉

For three decades we have been dedicated to empowering neighbors and strengthening Indianapolis neighborhoods through our programming.

Revisit some of our favorite moments of INRC history with us.

The deadline for the application for the Indianapolis Community Building Institute is Thursday, August 1.

If you are a part of a neighborhood-based organization or neighborhood association in Indy this is a great opportunity to build community-organizing skills in a hands-on environment.

Applicants must have 3-5 committed neighbors attend trainings for the duration of the program.

Learn more and apply at inrc.org/icbi.

Curious about initiatives improving food access in Indy? 🍎🥕

Join us for our next info session with Indy Hunger Network on Aug 20th at 6 PM.

They will discuss their anti-hunger programming and initiatives including:

Community Compass: IHN's App to locate food assistance

Cooking Matters: Free cooking and nutrition courses

Register here: https://zurl.co/pjvd