Stories of Change

A Path for Lifelong Philanthropy

February 20, 2019 I have very clear memories of sitting between my mother and grandmother at church on Sundays and my grandmother handing me a dollar to drop in the collection plate when it was time for the offering. Even as small children, we knew it was our duty to proffer our small token to help the church, to help those who were less fortunate because God had been good to us; this was the start of my relationship with philanthropic giving.Read More.

Letter in support of hate crime legislation

February 19, 2019 It is with conviction that Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF); its affiliates, The Indianapolis Foundation and Hamilton County Community Foundation; and Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, a fund of CICF, support the passage of hate crime (anti-bias) legislation for the state of Indiana.Read More.

Mayor Joe Hogsett, CICF launch Housing to Recovery Fund

January 31, 2019 Partnership seeks to raise $4 million to scale-up wraparound service offerings, ensure individuals experiencing homelessness have tools for success.Read More.

2019 Board Announced for Central Indiana Community Foundation, Affiliates, Funds

January 29, 2019 Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) has announced new members for its board, as well as the boards of its affiliate, The Indianapolis Foundation and two funds: Women’s Fund of Central Indiana and The William E. English Foundation Inc. These changes are effective immediately.Read More.

2019—Another Year of Learning

January 24, 2019 In late 2016, in preparation for an article I was writing, I had the honor of interviewing activists, academics and everyday people who have been longtime allies to marginalized people. I asked them about the real work of being an ally—what it takes to be an active force in making things better for the most vulnerable groups. I spoke to white women and men who were actively working to dismantle racism; men who worked with other men to solve the problem of violence against women; and straigh…Read More.

Central Indiana Community Foundation Restructures to Execute New Mission

December 18, 2018 CICF has restructured its staff of 45 full-time employees to better execute its new mission—to mobilize people, ideas and investment to make this a community where everyone has equitable opportunity to reach their full potential, no matter place, race or identity. The transitions also set the stage for the foundation’s new 5-year strategic plan, which will be fully announced in April 2019. The restructure enables CICF to more effectively create change for Central Indiana in partnership wi…Read More.