INDIANAPOLIS - Five non-profit organizations in Indianapolis today learned they will receive a combined total of approximately $5 million in funding through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) allowing for greater resources to assist in the rehabilitation or demolition of vacant or foreclosed properties. The funds were awarded by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.
* Riley-Newport: $1M
* Southeast Neighborhood Development: $1.3M
* John H Boner Center: $1M
* King Park Area Dev. Corp. $1M
* Near North Development Corp: $667,910
"Indianapolis is fortunate to have been awarded these funds as we continue working to revitalize troubled areas of our community," said Mayor Greg Ballard. "This money will boost efforts currently underway and will help our community partners as they work to improve on the quality of life for all citizens. This is a great opportunity to bolster neighborhood stabilization initiatives taking place throughout Indianapolis."
Lt. Governor Becky Skillman today announced which communities and community organizations from across the state will share $50 million in NSP funds to buy abandoned or foreclosed homes, demolish or redevelop vacant properties and help low- and moderate-income home buyers purchase properties.
"We have found communities struggling with blight and foreclosure," Lt. Governor Skillman said. "And with this assistance, communities and non-profits can reverse the downward spiral or even stop it before it starts."
Funding for these grants comes from the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program, enacted in 2008. The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority estimates 1,300 properties will be affected by the NSP funds statewide.
Today's announcement represents an infusion of grant money in addition to the $29 million in NSP funds the city received in 2008. When the Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded the funds, the City's Redevelopment Planning Council engaged in an extensive evaluation process to determine how and where the dollars should be focused to have the greatest impact on Indianapolis neighborhoods. Partners selected to implement the initial phase of NSP development initiatives include:
* Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership
* Concord Community Development Corporation
* South East Neighborhood Development
* Greater Eastside Housing Project Team
* Englewood Community Development Corporation
* Mapleton Fall Creek Development Corporation
* Michigan B&O Reinvestment Team
These development teams have already begun a project development phase involving working with city staff and neighborhood stakeholders to address the following: Acquisition/Land Bank,
Acquisition/Rehabilitation, Acquisition/New Construction, Demolition, Rental Development, Financing Mechanisms, and Administration. As homes are developed throughout the NSP target areas, the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP) will work closely with other NSP recipients to help prepare families for long-term, successful homeownership in those areas.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Senior Health Fair
Indiana Health Care Foundation Presents...
2009 Senior Health Fair Indianapolis Central Library 40 E. St. Clair Street June 10th 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Attention Seniors, Caregivers, Students and Families… You are invited!
Seniors, caregivers, students and families are invited to participate in a day of education and inspiration as the IMCPL and the Indiana Health Care Founda-tion hosts the “Senior Health Fair” at the Central Library.
This event is FREE to the public. The program will include educational sessions on health care literacy, financial literacy, caregiver tips and other important health topics. Exhibitors will provide free health screenings to all ages and im-portant information on healthy habits and access to care for seniors.
Call toll free at 1-800-466-4422 for more information on this free event!
IHCF provides scholarships to students interested in long term care, educates the public on healthcare issues, supports research and awareness projects to promote and improve healthcare outcomes and works to improve the delivery of healthcare services. This event will provide community based solutions to improving access to care and will encour-age seniors to adopt healthy habits.
2009 Senior Health Fair Indianapolis Central Library 40 E. St. Clair Street June 10th 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Attention Seniors, Caregivers, Students and Families… You are invited!
Seniors, caregivers, students and families are invited to participate in a day of education and inspiration as the IMCPL and the Indiana Health Care Founda-tion hosts the “Senior Health Fair” at the Central Library.
This event is FREE to the public. The program will include educational sessions on health care literacy, financial literacy, caregiver tips and other important health topics. Exhibitors will provide free health screenings to all ages and im-portant information on healthy habits and access to care for seniors.
Call toll free at 1-800-466-4422 for more information on this free event!
IHCF provides scholarships to students interested in long term care, educates the public on healthcare issues, supports research and awareness projects to promote and improve healthcare outcomes and works to improve the delivery of healthcare services. This event will provide community based solutions to improving access to care and will encour-age seniors to adopt healthy habits.
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING TWIN AIRE COMMUNITY
TUESDAY JUNE 9 6:30 - 7:30
[always the 2nd Tuesday of the month]
Held at: Power of Prayer Community Church
Southeast Corner of Newton Av. And Parker St.
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Come meet your neighbors, discuss issues and
problems in the neighborhood, and look for solutions.
[always the 2nd Tuesday of the month]
Held at: Power of Prayer Community Church
Southeast Corner of Newton Av. And Parker St.
………………………………...........
Come meet your neighbors, discuss issues and
problems in the neighborhood, and look for solutions.
Block Club information
Ever wanted to get to know your neighbors better, but not know where to start?
Join us on June 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at INRC located at 1802 N. Illinois Street for a free training on the formation and ongoing support of block clubs in your neighborhood. Block clubs are an ideal way to support grassroots engagement and communication throughout a neighborhood. Block clubs can be a great forum for public safety discussions and crime watch formation, as well as an avenue for social gatherings and camaraderie. Get information on how to start a block club, hear from a panel of seasoned block club leaders, and learn about how to continue the efforts once they are underway.
Pizza and drinks will be served. RSVP your plans to attend to Sara VanSlambrook at svanslambrook@lisc.org or 396-0588 x17.
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In addition, INRC is hosting a series of summer trainings, including:
· Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Addressing the Abandoned Housing Issue in Indianapolis - Tuesday, June 9, 6:00-8:30pm
· Taking Charge of your Neighborhood's Streets and Sidewalks - Thursday, June 18, 6:00-8:30pm
· Study Circles Information Session - Tuesday, June 23, 6:00-7:30pm
· Great Stories! How to Present Your Results: Part One: Introduction to great presentations - Thursday, June 25, 6:00-8:30pm; Part Two: Presenting and Feedback - Thursday, July 16, 6:00-8:30pm
· Digital Storytelling - Tuesday, June 30,6:00-8:30pm
· Green on the Ground - Thursday, July 9, 6:00-8:30pm
· The City of Indianapolis Office of Code Enforcement: What is it and why you would need to use it -Tuesday, July 14, 6:00-8:00pm
All classes will be held at INRC, 1802 N. Illinois Street. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your space today by calling Nita McCormick at INRC at 920-0330, ext. 100 or namccormick@inrc.org.
Join us on June 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at INRC located at 1802 N. Illinois Street for a free training on the formation and ongoing support of block clubs in your neighborhood. Block clubs are an ideal way to support grassroots engagement and communication throughout a neighborhood. Block clubs can be a great forum for public safety discussions and crime watch formation, as well as an avenue for social gatherings and camaraderie. Get information on how to start a block club, hear from a panel of seasoned block club leaders, and learn about how to continue the efforts once they are underway.
Pizza and drinks will be served. RSVP your plans to attend to Sara VanSlambrook at svanslambrook@lisc.org or 396-0588 x17.
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In addition, INRC is hosting a series of summer trainings, including:
· Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Addressing the Abandoned Housing Issue in Indianapolis - Tuesday, June 9, 6:00-8:30pm
· Taking Charge of your Neighborhood's Streets and Sidewalks - Thursday, June 18, 6:00-8:30pm
· Study Circles Information Session - Tuesday, June 23, 6:00-7:30pm
· Great Stories! How to Present Your Results: Part One: Introduction to great presentations - Thursday, June 25, 6:00-8:30pm; Part Two: Presenting and Feedback - Thursday, July 16, 6:00-8:30pm
· Digital Storytelling - Tuesday, June 30,6:00-8:30pm
· Green on the Ground - Thursday, July 9, 6:00-8:30pm
· The City of Indianapolis Office of Code Enforcement: What is it and why you would need to use it -Tuesday, July 14, 6:00-8:00pm
All classes will be held at INRC, 1802 N. Illinois Street. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your space today by calling Nita McCormick at INRC at 920-0330, ext. 100 or namccormick@inrc.org.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Call for Participants - Art of July
Art of July
July 4th
Fountain Square
6-7 PM Art Parade
7 PM Live Music
Join the Parade!!
Make a Float
Tell your friends
March or Dance
Make Portable Art
Call for Participation
Who doesn’t love a parade? The Fountain Square Arts Council invite you to participate in an all ages event with neighborhood residents, artists, musicians and more introducing…the Art of July!
What is Art of July?
The Fountain Square Arts Council is proud to present, the Art of July. A unique community event where everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate.
The event starts out with a parade travelling through Fountain Square and Fletcher place. The parade is a one-of-a-kind platform for presenting artwork in the public sphere and anyone is invited to participate. We encourage groups and organizations, family and friends and any other creative minds out there to sign up to be a part of this unique event. Our event will showcase contemporary artworks of all sizes and shapes that address parades, street pageantry and community celebration The parade is scheduled for Saturday, July 4th 2009 at 6:00pm. After the parade is finished, stay to enjoy some live music and neighborhood fun for the whole family all leading up to the grand finale of the downtown Indianapolis Fireworks display.
Getting In On Art of July
Anyone can participate in Art of July!
Individuals or groups may generate content for the parade such as floats, marches or dances, or portable artworks. To register your project information for inclusion in Art of July and any corresponding promotional materials, fill out this form:
Art of July Registration Form
Name :
Email:
Phone:
Project Description:
Optional - You may submit images that depict either past projects or your planned parade project via Flickr or Picasa. Instructions will follow submission.
About The Parade Route
Art of July Parade Route
* All participants should plan on being on site at 901 Shelby Street at 5:00pm the day of the event. Parade will begin approximately at 6:00pm.
* Parade will end at same location where it began, 901 Shelby Street
* The parade route is approximately 1 mile. Please be sure that all parade mechanisms and people are capable of completing this distance.
* The parade route requires a maximum artwork height of 13 feet to avoid power lines and other infrastructure.
* Transport of all projects to and from parade site is the sole responsibility of parade participants.
Dates To Remember
Registration Deadline June 5th, 2009
Art of July Event July 4th, 2009 – Parade commences 6:00pm
All Participants must be on site at 5:00pm day of event
Contact
Please send inquiries to fsacouncil@yahoo.com or call 317...
July 4th
Fountain Square
6-7 PM Art Parade
7 PM Live Music
Join the Parade!!
Make a Float
Tell your friends
March or Dance
Make Portable Art
Call for Participation
Who doesn’t love a parade? The Fountain Square Arts Council invite you to participate in an all ages event with neighborhood residents, artists, musicians and more introducing…the Art of July!
What is Art of July?
The Fountain Square Arts Council is proud to present, the Art of July. A unique community event where everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate.
The event starts out with a parade travelling through Fountain Square and Fletcher place. The parade is a one-of-a-kind platform for presenting artwork in the public sphere and anyone is invited to participate. We encourage groups and organizations, family and friends and any other creative minds out there to sign up to be a part of this unique event. Our event will showcase contemporary artworks of all sizes and shapes that address parades, street pageantry and community celebration The parade is scheduled for Saturday, July 4th 2009 at 6:00pm. After the parade is finished, stay to enjoy some live music and neighborhood fun for the whole family all leading up to the grand finale of the downtown Indianapolis Fireworks display.
Getting In On Art of July
Anyone can participate in Art of July!
Individuals or groups may generate content for the parade such as floats, marches or dances, or portable artworks. To register your project information for inclusion in Art of July and any corresponding promotional materials, fill out this form:
Art of July Registration Form
Name :
Email:
Phone:
Project Description:
Optional - You may submit images that depict either past projects or your planned parade project via Flickr or Picasa. Instructions will follow submission.
About The Parade Route
Art of July Parade Route
* All participants should plan on being on site at 901 Shelby Street at 5:00pm the day of the event. Parade will begin approximately at 6:00pm.
* Parade will end at same location where it began, 901 Shelby Street
* The parade route is approximately 1 mile. Please be sure that all parade mechanisms and people are capable of completing this distance.
* The parade route requires a maximum artwork height of 13 feet to avoid power lines and other infrastructure.
* Transport of all projects to and from parade site is the sole responsibility of parade participants.
Dates To Remember
Registration Deadline June 5th, 2009
Art of July Event July 4th, 2009 – Parade commences 6:00pm
All Participants must be on site at 5:00pm day of event
Contact
Please send inquiries to fsacouncil@yahoo.com or call 317...
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
East Washington Library
June means the Summer Reading Program begins, and the Kick-off Party for Summer Reading at East Washington will be this Saturday, June 6, from noon to 3:00 p.m. Please join us for activities, hotdogs, clowns and Glamente the Magician. Attached is the June calendar, and featured programs are shown below.
Points for the Summer Reading Program may be counted and redeemed beginning Monday, June 8.
Summer films will be held on Wednesdays at 1:00 starting with Bolt on June 10, Beverly Hills Chihuahua on June 17, and Igor on June 24.
Writing Comics & Graphic Novels Registration Required
Thursday, Jun 11, 2009 6:00 pm;
Age Level: Teen (12-17)
Teens ages 12 – 18 are invited to receive tips and advice on writing comics and graphic novels. Topics include visual thinking, script formatting, characterization, pacing and dialogue. Young writers will examine sample scripts and published comics. This program will be presented by the Writer’s Center of Indiana.
Mobile Lab
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, June 15, 16, 17 11:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
This experimental laptop class is being developed by The Learning Curve at Central Library. Activities may be scheduled the day of the activity and could include: KidPix,
Pivot, MixCraft, PhotoShop, Frames. Call 275-4360 ext. 4 for additional information as it becomes available.
Journey Through Africa: Arts, Crafts and Culture of Africa! Paper Jewelry (Recycled)
Thursday, Jun. 18, 2009, 6:30 p.m. Registration Required
Age Level: Adults, Families, School Age (6-11), Seniors, Teen (12-17)
As part of the Library's series that celebrates African culture and history, Kimberly Ba and representatives of Dianbaar Art will present a workshop during which participants will make their own recycled paper necklace, earring or bracelet. Fashionable eco-friendly jewelry is popular among women in Kenya and Uganda.
Movers & Stakers: Stories Along the Indiana National Road
Saturday, Jun. 20, 2009, 2:00 p.m.
Age Level: All ages Registration not required
Learn about the people and places on Indiana's segment of the National Road in this one-hour movie documentary. Commissioned by Thomas Jefferson in 1806, the Road was America's first federally-funded interstate highway. Now named U.S. 40 (and Washington Street in Indianapolis), its 156 miles stretches from Richmond to Terre Haute. The documentary is funded by a grant from the National Scenic Byways Program.
Presented by Nancy Carlson, executive producer/writer/director.
Secret Agent Lab
Monday, June 29, 1:00 p.m.
Age Level: School Age (6-11)
Children ages 6 - 12 are invited to learn how undercover agents use science to discover clues and solve mysteries. This program is presented by Mad Science of North Central Indiana.
Beginning Crochet
All Saturdays in June 10 -11:30 a.m.
Age Level: Adults, Teen (12-17)
Adults and teens ages 12 and over are invited to learn the art of crochet taught by Ellen Refkin. Begin or develop your crocheting skills during these hands-on sessions.
Rod Burkett, Manager
East Washington Library
2822 East Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46201
317-275-4360
Points for the Summer Reading Program may be counted and redeemed beginning Monday, June 8.
Summer films will be held on Wednesdays at 1:00 starting with Bolt on June 10, Beverly Hills Chihuahua on June 17, and Igor on June 24.
Writing Comics & Graphic Novels Registration Required
Thursday, Jun 11, 2009 6:00 pm;
Age Level: Teen (12-17)
Teens ages 12 – 18 are invited to receive tips and advice on writing comics and graphic novels. Topics include visual thinking, script formatting, characterization, pacing and dialogue. Young writers will examine sample scripts and published comics. This program will be presented by the Writer’s Center of Indiana.
Mobile Lab
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, June 15, 16, 17 11:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
This experimental laptop class is being developed by The Learning Curve at Central Library. Activities may be scheduled the day of the activity and could include: KidPix,
Pivot, MixCraft, PhotoShop, Frames. Call 275-4360 ext. 4 for additional information as it becomes available.
Journey Through Africa: Arts, Crafts and Culture of Africa! Paper Jewelry (Recycled)
Thursday, Jun. 18, 2009, 6:30 p.m. Registration Required
Age Level: Adults, Families, School Age (6-11), Seniors, Teen (12-17)
As part of the Library's series that celebrates African culture and history, Kimberly Ba and representatives of Dianbaar Art will present a workshop during which participants will make their own recycled paper necklace, earring or bracelet. Fashionable eco-friendly jewelry is popular among women in Kenya and Uganda.
Movers & Stakers: Stories Along the Indiana National Road
Saturday, Jun. 20, 2009, 2:00 p.m.
Age Level: All ages Registration not required
Learn about the people and places on Indiana's segment of the National Road in this one-hour movie documentary. Commissioned by Thomas Jefferson in 1806, the Road was America's first federally-funded interstate highway. Now named U.S. 40 (and Washington Street in Indianapolis), its 156 miles stretches from Richmond to Terre Haute. The documentary is funded by a grant from the National Scenic Byways Program.
Presented by Nancy Carlson, executive producer/writer/director.
Secret Agent Lab
Monday, June 29, 1:00 p.m.
Age Level: School Age (6-11)
Children ages 6 - 12 are invited to learn how undercover agents use science to discover clues and solve mysteries. This program is presented by Mad Science of North Central Indiana.
Beginning Crochet
All Saturdays in June 10 -11:30 a.m.
Age Level: Adults, Teen (12-17)
Adults and teens ages 12 and over are invited to learn the art of crochet taught by Ellen Refkin. Begin or develop your crocheting skills during these hands-on sessions.
Rod Burkett, Manager
East Washington Library
2822 East Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46201
317-275-4360
Norwood Hoop-It-Up Challenge
Saturday June 6, 2009
Norwood Pride Center
1129 S. Vandenman Street
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Contact Brenda McAtee for more information. cmcatee001@indy.rr.com or call 317.748.6296
The Norwood Pride Center is hosting a basketball tournament Saturday June 6th for teenagers 13-18 years old. Please come out and support the youth of this community. Your teenagers are also encouraged to participate in the tournament.
There will be an all day cookout with the opportunity to support the Pride Center by purchasing drinks and food.
Norwood Pride Center
1129 S. Vandenman Street
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Contact Brenda McAtee for more information. cmcatee001@indy.rr.com or call 317.748.6296
The Norwood Pride Center is hosting a basketball tournament Saturday June 6th for teenagers 13-18 years old. Please come out and support the youth of this community. Your teenagers are also encouraged to participate in the tournament.
There will be an all day cookout with the opportunity to support the Pride Center by purchasing drinks and food.
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