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Sex ed, DEI, parent rights: New Indiana social-issue laws dictate what schools must and can’t do
By Aleksandra Appleton | May 16, 2025, 1:39pm CDT For years, Indiana lawmakers tried but failed to change how schools handle issues related to race, sexuality, parental rights, and more. In 2025, they finally succeeded. As the Trump administration advanced conservative priorities through executive orders and other moves, state lawmakers have banned schools and teachers from implementing certain concepts about…
Indiana is one of 17 states suing over a federal law that protects students with disabilities
Dylan Peers McCoy Feb 17, 2025 Indiana is one of several conservative states asking a Texas court to declare unconstitutional a 52-year-old federal law that offers crucial protection for people with disabilities, including students. Conservative attorneys general in 17 states filed a lawsuit in September that they say aims to reverse a Biden-era regulation from the U.S.…
Indianapolis nonprofit offers free home repairs to low-income seniors, people with disabilities
Abriana Herron January 27, 2025 After living in her Martindale-Brightwood house for nearly 60 years, Peggy Bills said her home needed a lot of repairs. “It was in bad shape,” she said. “It really was. If you’ve been in a house 59 years and never had nothing done, you can imagine what it was like.”…
Harris previews presidential campaign priorities, women’s rights focus in Indy speech
July 24, 2024 | Cate Charron Vice President Kamala Harris previewed her presidential campaign’s focus on women’s reproductive rights and social and economic equality during her remarks Wednesday afternoon at the Zeta Phi Beta Inc. Grand Boule conference in downtown Indianapolis. In a 15-minute speech to the historically black sorority, Harris largely referred to herself and her…
SCOTUS declines to hear appeal of Indiana couple who lost custody of transgender child
By Lauren Chapman On March 18, 2024 The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal of an Indiana couple who said their transgender daughter was wrongly removed from their care. They said their child’s removal was because of their religion, but lower courts disagree with that claim. The case itself focuses on the Indiana…
Report: Indiana ranks low in affordable, available housing units
By Violet Comber-Wilen By March 15, 2024 A new report shows Indiana has only 34 affordable and available rental units for every 100 extremely low-income households in the state. The report, The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes, also shows that nearly 26 percent of renter households are extremely low-income. Housing advocates and organizations gathered Thursday to discuss…
Gary Housing Authority tears down $1.5 million downtown Gary affordable housing apartment building that was recently built but never occupied
By Joseph S. Pete On March 24, 2024 Gary has been plagued by thousands of blighted vacant buildings over the years. The Steel City has been renewing efforts to knock down abandoned buildings. Starting last week, construction workers have been tearing down a prominent new midrise apartment in downtown Gary that was recently built but…
Indiana Lawmakers in Standoff on Antisemitism Bill Following Changes Sought by Critics of Israel
Disagreements among Indiana lawmakers could stop passage of a bill aiming to address antisemitism on college campuses, leaving Indiana students and professors uneasy as divisions surrounding the ongoing Israel-Hamas war deepen By Associated Press On March 6, 2024 Disagreements among Indiana lawmakers could stop passage of a bill aiming to address antisemitism on college campuses for the second year…
Church in small Indiana town wipes out $4.1M in medical debt for 3,000 families
By Haley Miller On March 6, 2024 A church in Odon, Indiana, helped wipe out $4.1 million in medical debt for nearly 3,000 southwest Indiana families — more than double the population of the congregation’s own town. “God can do anything,” Micah Stephen, Odon Christian Church senior minister, said. “Even a small church in rural…
Indiana nears law allowing more armed statewide officials at state Capitol
Four statewide elected officials in Indiana including the attorney general and secretary of state would be able to carry handguns in the Statehouse under the bill. By Isabella Volmert On Match 7, 2024 Four statewide elected officials in Indiana including the attorney general and secretary of state can carry handguns in the state Capitol under a bill…
Local Organizations
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P.A.C.E. (Public Advocates in Community Re-Entry) - Since 1968, PACE (formerly Offender Aid & Restoration) has been aiding in the successful transition of individuals who are released from incarceration back into their community. Ex-offender services include mental health and substance abuse counseling and group therapy, career and financial guidance, and education.
The Julian Center -The Julian Center is the largest organization supporting victims of domestic and sexual violence in the state of Indiana. They provide an enormous array of programs to heal, empower and protect more than 6,000 survivors annually.
Second Helpings - Second Helpings rescues prepared and perishable food from wholesalers, retailers and restaurants -- preventing unnecessary waste. That rescued food is used to create 3,500 hot, nutritious meals each day that are distributed to 70 social service agencies that feed people in need. The Second Helpings Culinary Job Training program trains disadvantaged adults for careers in the foodservice industry. This helps eliminate hunger at its source. More than 500 adults have graduated from this program, and Second Helpings alumni are now working in Central Indiana as cooks, executive chefs, business owners and culinary instructors. We're more than a soup kitchen or a food pantry - we're a community kitchen.
Little Red Door Cancer Agency - Little Red Door Cancer Agency reduces the physical, emotional, and financial burdens of cancer for medically underserved residents of central Indiana through direct services, navigation, and community outreach and education.
Christel House International - Founded in 1998, Christel House International works to help children around the world break the cycle of poverty and become self-sufficient, contributing members of their societies. Christel House alleviates poverty through education. Christel House builds and operates high social-impact learning centers in impoverished neighborhoods, which provide: quality education, nutritious meals, regular health care, life skills training and character development, as well as parent and community outreach. Children are taught the importance of caring, sharing and making a difference.
Indianapolis Urban League - The Indianapolis Urban League’s mission is to assist African-Americans, other minorities and disadvantaged individuals achieve social and economic equality. The Indianapolis Urban League employs a five-point strategy tailored to local needs: Education and Youth Empowerment, Economic Empowerment, Health and Quality of Life Empowerment, Civic Engagement and Leadership Empowerment, Civil Rights and Racial Justice Empowerment.
Kheprw Institute - Kheprw Institute is a community organization that works to create a more just, equitable, human-centered environmentally sustainable world. We do this by cultivating the leadership capacity of youth and young adults, engaging them in working to improve their community and supporting community empowerment.
Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership - Affordable and sustainable housing initiative. The vision of INHP is that every person in Indianapolis should have the opportunity to live in a safe, decent and affordable home in a vibrant neighborhood.
Earth Charter Indiana - Earth Charter Indiana exists to inspire and advance sustainable, just and peaceful living in Indiana by promoting the values and principles of the Earth Charter. 1. Respect and care for the community of life. 2. Ecological integrity. 3. Social and economic justice. 4. Democracy, non-violence and peace.
Indy Hunger Network - The food system that feeds the hungry is large and complex. The goal of the Indy Hunger Network is to create a system that ensures anyone who is hungry can access the nutritious food they need.
Upcoming Events
Juneteenth Free Admission Day at the Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum
Join Dallas Doing Good on Wednesday, June 19, to enjoy free admission in honor of Juneteenth. Proclaimed a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and informed residents of the end of the Civil War and the abolishment of slavery. The Museum is also offering:…
Monthly Benefits Clinic-Austin, TX
Monthly VA benefits clinic hosted in Austin, TX. Join the Central TX Veterans Health Care System at our Austin clinic as they host presentations on disability compensation, Veteran pension, Survivor benefits, burial benefits, state Veterans homes/cemeteries, land sales, VA home/land loans, and more. Other participating organizations include the VBA, Texas Veterans Commission, Veterans Land Board,…
Veterans Music Fest, and Benefits and Career Expo
Veteran’s Music Festival, VA Benefits and Career Expo for Veterans first responders and their families. Featuring music, food, health screenings, a job fair, games for kids and more, as well as a Parkinson’s resource and info pavilion. New for 2024: The Wall That Heals mobile education center – www.vvmf.org/the-wall-that-heals. Veteran authors corner A free cup of…
Warrior Rising SDVETP Program
Service Disabled Veteran Entrepreneur Training 1) Please note, this program is funded specifically to assist service-disabled veterans. Warrior Rising does have other training programs for veterans looking to start or accelerate their own business that do not have the service-disability requirement. You can find out more about them here: www.warriorrising.org/our-process. 2) Please ensure accuracy of…
Father’s Day Get Away: Men’s Mental Health Awareness
Welcome to the Men’s Mental Health Awareness event! Join us this Father’s Day Weekend, Sat Jun 15 2024 at 12:00 PM PDT as Dawningdays creating this wonderful Men’s Mental Health Awareness experience. This event will be hosted at Green Pines Creative Coworking & Events located on West 5th Street, Long Beach, CA, USA. Let’s come together to raise awareness of the importance of self…
Intersectionality and Mental Health Workshop
During this workshop we will explore and dissect risk factors and identifiers for mental health (depression, anxiety, suicidality, etc.) for men, women, and individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+. In addition, we will identify how intersectionality plays a role in mental wellbeing for different groups. As individuals/clinicians/professionals, are we aware of our biases towards particular groups? Are…
Second Annual LGBTQ+ Roundtable: Queer Youth Mental Health
NAMI San Francisco presents the Second Annual LGBTQ+ Roundtable: Queer Youth Mental Health! June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! On June 20, mental health professionals in the Bay Area with discuss a range of topics related to LGBTQ+ youth mental health. This event is for members of the LGBTQ+ community and those committed to supporting LGBTQ+…
Mental Health | Webinar | Counseling | Conference | Workshop | 2024
Mental Health | Webinar | Counseling | Conference | Workshop | 2024 Understanding Mental Health Disorders: Exploring various mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, etc., including symptoms, causes, and treatments. Promoting Mental Wellness: Strategies and techniques for maintaining good mental health and preventing the onset of mental health issues. Breaking the…
Revitalize your Resilience: A Holistic Mental Health Symposium
Revitalize your Resilience: A Holistic Mental Health Symposium Join us for a transformative mental health & wellness symposium with vendors, and physical and mental wellness activities! About this Event Step into a world of holistic healing at ‘Revitalize Your Resilience: A Holistic Mental Health Symposium’. Join us as we explore diverse avenues to nurture mental…
Mental Health First Aid Training
Join us for a day of learning and growth at our Mental Health First Aid Training event! Located at Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas, 2696 W Walnut St, Garland, TX 75042. This in-person training will equip you with the skills to support youth struggling with mental health challenges. Our expert instructor will guide you through understanding mental…
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