Coverage of community groups bringing about changes, innovations, and solutions in their community.
"Sometimes even the best-laid plans go awry. Don’t be afraid to stray from your path or even start over. Your career will consume at least a third of your adult life, so make sure it’s something you’re happy doing."
“We’re relying on a patchwork solution of providers. There’s not one shelter in this city that is low-barrier and open to all folks - regardless of their veteran status, gender, gender identity, or need for shelter. It’s not no barrier, but it has to be open to folks who have a pet, to couples. There are so many individual situations in our community.”
Teds Snack + Bar is becoming an active part of life at Promenade Park, with snacks, sandwiches, salads, and shave ice, as well as a full bar with beer, wine, and spirits.
Many Hoosiers aim to invest in a home of their own. However, affordability is a concern, especially in the current environment of high prices and rising interest rates.
“The generational wealth that homeownership can bring to future generations is more than just the dollars and cents that somebody could get from that real estate transaction. The wealth really comes from the stability of having a home, of not needing to go through the rent increases year after year.”
“We really love parks, and we really value them. And we know that people whose life happens around parks, and in parks, value that as well.”
"We were amazed at how much we were able to do through crowdfunding.”
“Having a network of organizations and the ability to talk to each other – it sounds so simple, but it’s extremely important in an effort like this."
“There is a problem, but we don't talk about it, and since we don’t talk about it, we can’t solve it."
“People who are already in poverty are vulnerable to others who simply don’t care about them. That’s what ends up being an issue for these kids and young adults, because what happens next?”
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