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Congratulations to Our 2016 $100,000 Grant Recipient, The IMPACT Program to Curb Runaway and Human Trafficking of Young Girls
Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis awarded a $100,000 grant to the IMPACT Program to Curb Runaway and Human Trafficking of Young Girls, a collaboration between Ascent 121 and Lutheran Child & Family Services, at their annual dinner June 7, 2016, at The Willows on Westfield in Indianapolis. The grant winner was announced following presentations by each finalist and…
What a Festive Evening!
The Impact 100 Virtual Holiday Party was full of toasts, thankfulness, information, and updates. Plus, cocktails and appetizers. Guests had to provide the latter because the party was virtual. Cocktails! And Our First Toast! Julianne Robinson, Board Vice President and Membership Chair, introduced the three featured cocktail recipes and videos courtesy of Nicky Blaine’s Cocktail…
The Opioid Crisis: A Complex and Perplexing Problem in Indiana
One in 20 people in our state are addicted to opioid painkillers and a staggering 286,000 Hoosiers report having engaged in non-medical use. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention indicates Indiana exceeded all but eight states in the number of pain prescriptions written per 100 people in 2012, enough for every Hoosier to have…
Perspective from the 2016 Impact 100 Dinner
by Donna Oklak Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis Co-founder With little doubt, the Impact 100 Annual Dinner that awards grants to our finalists is one of the best nights in philanthropy. June 7, 2016 was no exception, when $155,000 was granted to four local nonprofits. The big $100,000 winner was Ascent 121 and Lutheran Child and…
Join Us for the 2016 Annual Dinner
Members, be sure to check your email for your Annual Dinner Invitation. Please RSVP as soon as you know your plans. If you RSVP “No,” we will send you a ballot along with the descriptions of the four proposed programs so you can cast an absentee vote. If you did not receive an email invitation,…
Announcing the Impact 100 2016 Grant Finalists
We’re pleased to announce the four finalists for this year’s grants: Arts & Culture Focus Area: PRISM Project/Indy Fringe Education Focus Area: Creative Classroom Connections/Art with a Heart Family Focus Area: The IMPACT Program to Curb Runaway and Human Trafficking of Young Girls/Ascent 121 and Lutheran Child and Family Services Health & Wellness Focus Area: Dove Recovery House for…