Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative Continues to Support the Community
Science has proven that sickle cell arises from the body’s attempt to fight malaria. Although sickle cell disease is a global disorder affecting people of all races—as a direct result of the transatlantic slave trade—most individuals with sickle cell in the United States are Black. While health issues are a direct challenge of the disease, additional challenges to family stabilization and upward economic mobility arise as secondary side effects. These are two community leadership initia…Read More.
Stories of IMPACT: Kei2Health
Meet Trilanda Colbert. Mother. Entrepreneur. Nutrition Coach. Colbert was a winner of the 2021 IMPACT Central Indiana PitchFeast investment competition. At the event, she showcased her business, Kei2health—designed to help people set, achieve and maintain sustainable healthy lifestyle changes.   Colbert recently became the first IMPACT investee to complete the cycle of  “recycling philanthropy” with IMPACT Central Indiana. Investments made through IMPACT are directed to businesse…Read More.
Juneteenth: An Overdue Acknowledgment, But Not Enough
Juneteenth. The day commemorating the moment in 1865 when news of emancipation reached the people who were enslaved in Galveston, Texas. This week, Juneteenth National Independence Day became an official federal holiday. Can you remember the first time you heard of Juneteenth? I can. I was 20-years-old. For nearly two decades, I, a Millennial Black woman, had never heard of this momentous time of our history.Read More.
Support Veterans Displaced in HVAF Fire

Support Veterans Displaced in HVAF Fire

Many of our fundholders and community members have reached out asking how they can support the 48 veterans displaced by the fire at HVAF's main facility. We recommend donating directly to HVAF's Fire Assistance Fund.
Together, we can make a meaningful impact—whether through small contributions or larger gifts—to support our veterans in this crucial time of need.

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