Since 2006, a program has helped Near West students pay for college, and get the support needed to complete their degrees. Dollars for Scholars, a chapter of Scholarship America, was created by Near West community members and IPS George Washington Community High School. Since then, the program has invested $350,000 in scholarships for students. For… Read more »
Building Strong Communities
Meet Ben Rose, Near West Community Health Worker
A recent story by the Diabetes Impact Project: Indianapolis Neighborhoods (DIP-IN) introduced Ben Rose, Near West Community Health Worker. Ben is one of three community health workers in the Near West community, based out of the Westside Community Development Corporation. DIP-IN asked Ben a few questions about his work in the community and his background…. Read more »
Steward Speakers Series: More than just talk
For over 30 years, Steward Speakers Series has brought the Indianapolis community opportunities to engage with the nation’s best leaders and brightest luminaries. IUPUI is the title sponsor of the series, which also provides opportunities for students to meet with and learn from speakers when they visit the city. Matthew Steward, the founder and president… Read more »
A Q&A with the new Hawthorne Community Center Executive Director
By Marisa Juarez, Communications Specialist Caleb Sutton is the new Executive Director at the Hawthorne Community Center. Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself. A. Caleb has been working in the nonprofit sector for over 16 years and began his career at the Hawthorne Community Center in 2003. He was there for 13 years… Read more »
Research aims to address water quality, environmental restoration
Drones fly over the Eagle Creek Reservoir monitoring algal blooms; researchers work with a farmer to improve agricultural practices; a 20-year study aims to address forest restoration in degraded riparian landscapes. These are some of the ways the Center for Earth and Environmental Science at IUPUI is engaging with the community in research. The Center… Read more »
IUPUI partnership helps with collecting, assessing impact of IndyEast Promise Zone
In 2015, Indianapolis’ east side was named as a federal Promise Zone, and multiple partnerships were formed, including with IUPUI. With that 10-year designation and other resources it brings, the east side area has been able to get 60 grants so far, totaling $182 million, and another 10 grants totaling $23.6 million are pending. Those… Read more »
Program provides training for health care field
Without a high school diploma and no specific career training, Sherice Jenkins was becoming frustrated with her life. She was often the person family and friends turned to for support, which led to her caring for relatives, including her husband until his death. Sherice was struggling financially and unhappy. Then, she visited the John Boner… Read more »
IUPUI and SOURCE River West Entrepreneurship Center Bringing the PopUp Business School to Indianapolis
Do you have a special skill or talent that your friends and family tell you would make a great business? Have you always had the passion to start a business? What if you could make money part-time or full-time — doing what you love? Traditional methods tell you to write a business plan and get… Read more »