Good To The SOUL

08/05/2024

Historic Black Church leaders! Consider applying for one of these grants to support the preservation of your edifices.

An LOI is due soon!

Preserving Black Churches is a project of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Annual grants from Preserving Black Churches are intended to preserve historic Black houses of worship—either with active congregations and nonactive congre...

01/06/2024

Care about the future of your neighbors and community? Learn how to become an Indianapolis Documenter. This Mirror Indy program trains and pays residents to attend public meetings that most people usually don’t have time to attend–but where important decisions are made that affect you, your schools, your neighborhoods and your city.

Documenters will receive training and be paid $20/hour to document in-person meetings and $17/hour to attend virtually.

The program is part of the national Documenters Network, created by in Chicago, with sites in Cleveland, Atlanta, Detroit and other cities.

Register for the Jan. 24 training: https://bit.ly/3TJDIVK

Questions? Email [email protected].

01/06/2024

Today. Don’t miss it!

11/13/2023

Indy Documenters is hosting a virtual orientation on Thursday, November 16th at 6 p.m.

Documenters are paid an average of $70 per in-person notes assignment. This program welcomes people from all walks of life who are interested in their local community. No prior experience in journalism is necessary.

Register for this workshop here: https://ow.ly/5eWU50Q6vLC

10/07/2023

Citizens Energy Group is proud to host Community Resource Day featuring community organizations, local businesses, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and much more, with one goal in mind: connecting you, our Central Indiana neighbors, to the resources you need to thrive.

Join us for free hot dogs and chips, appearances by the Colts Cheerleaders and Blue, and fun activities for kids such as face painting, touch-a-truck experiences, and more. You can also connect with Citizens employees to learn more about energy assistance, job openings, and how to be more energy efficient!

Just a few of the people/groups that will be attending:
• United Way of Central Indiana
• Trinity Haven Indy
• Coburn Place
• HVAF - Helping Veterans And Families
• Indiana Diaper Bank
• Catholic Charities Indianapolis
• Overdose Lifeline,Inc
• Damien Center
• Marion County Public Health Department – Food Demonstrations, WIC, Dental Car and Mental Health
• CareSource of Indiana
• CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
• SNAP
• Community Action of Greater Indianapolis
• Latinas Welding Guild
• Center for Leadership Development
• Edna Martin Christian Center
• Concord Neighborhood Center
• Westminster Neighborhood Services
• Near North Development Corporation
• Citizens Energy Group Contact Center (Energy Assistance)
• Citizens Energy Group Human Resources (Careers)
• Citizens Energy Group Shared Field Services (Recruiting)
• Citizens Energy Group Utility Helpers (Recruiting)
• Citizens Energy Group Efficiency
• Water Wagon
• Indy Blue Crew Fire Truck
• Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders
• Blue Indianapolis Colts Mascot
• Citizens Energy Group Backhoe
• Citizens Energy Group Utility Van
• Citizens Energy Group Vac Truck
• Radio Stations: WTLC, WIBC, WHHH, and LaGrande
• IMPD Mounted Patrol
• Big Car Collaborative
• Face Painters

09/13/2023

We celebrate with our founder in this recognition of her leadership. We know how special she is and we are excited that Chi Chi Omega chose to spotlight her today!

We are thrilled to spotlight Sister Shonda Nicole Gladden. Shonda's leadership in the Indianapolis community is both inspiring and impactful.

Dr. Shonda Nicole Gladden has built a life of service in the community through humanitarian and social justice initiatives. She is the founder and CEO of Good to the SOUL, author of Becoming (c) 2016, and Ordained Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. While impressive, her leadership doesn't stop there! She has been featured on NPR National, NPR Religion, and PBS Radio and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Faith in Indiana, the African American Legacy Fund of Indianapolis (AALFI), and The District Theatre. She serves as the Senior Associate Pastor at Broadway United Methodist Church

"In the words of Anna Julia Cooper, we need Black women in leadership because only the Black woman can say “when and where I enter, in the quiet, undisputed dignity of my womanhood, without violence and without suing or special patronage, then and there the whole…race enters with me.”

Shonda, we honor your leadership. 💚💕

09/10/2023

Check it out! 🤓

Join us for Indy Documenters Orientation!

Indy Documenters trains and pays neighbors to attend local public government meetings and take notes or live tweet. Indy Documenters are paid $20/hr for in-person meetings and $17/hr to attend meetings virtually.

This program welcomes people from all walks of life who are interested in their local community. No prior experience in journalism is necessary.

Documenters sign up to attend local public government meetings and take notes or live tweet. This information will be free and accessible on our website and will help shape our reporting.

This month, we're hosting two orientation dates.

Sept. 26th at 11 a.m. - Virtual Orientation
Sept. 28th at 6 p.m. - In-person at 10 East Arts (3137 E. 10th St.)

Register here: https://bit.ly/3RastnT

Questions? Email Ari Beedie at [email protected]

09/10/2023

08/04/2023

Indianapolis friends,
Let your voice be heard. Complete the “Shape Our City” survey. Your voice matters!

Each of us has a unique Indy experience, and by taking just a few minutes to share yours you can help shape future initiatives in the city.

08/01/2023

Congratulations to Indy’s own Ebony Marie Chappel on this new opportunity! Can’t wait to see what becomes of her work.

We’re growing our team at ILNI! This summer, we brought on Ebony Chappel as market director after a hiring process that included input from a panel of Indianapolis residents. Ebony is an accomplished non-profit leader and award-winning multimedia journalist with years of experience in strategic communication and grassroots community work.
In her previous role as program and communications director at Leadership Indianapolis, Ebony led the organization’s rebrand, developed new programs, and expanded LI’s reach into grassroots communities. Previously, Ebony led statewide outreach efforts for Indiana Donor Network and served as editor of the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper and Indiana Minority Business Magazine. In 2022, she was named to the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Forty Under 40.
In her new role, Ebony will lead efforts to raise awareness of the initiative's work through events, partnerships, and other activities.
"What we’re doing with ILNI has been a dream mission of mine for many years. I cannot wait to impact local journalism and better serve our community through these efforts," Ebony said.

07/26/2023

Indianapolis area residents, do you own a Kia or a Hyundai? If you do, you can pick up a FREE steering wheel lock, while supplies last. Details in the article.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan police are launching a new effort to crack down on thefts involving vehicles manufactured by Kia and Hyundai. Last week, the city of Indianapolis joined a l…

07/07/2023

RESCHEDULED to Sunday!

04/29/2023

We are getting started here at Broadway UMC, 609 E. 29th St

04/04/2023

Thinking about the "Medicaid Unwind?" The nation is talking about it. Indianapolis area, come out on April 29th to learn how a group of local congregations are addressing it locally.

A requirement that states keep people on Medicaid during the coronavirus pandemic has come to an end, and 15 million people could lose their coverage as a result.

04/01/2023

“A study that ranked the 100 largest metros in the country found Indianapolis to be among the worst 10 cities to live as a poor person.”

The gap in life expectancy between different zip codes in the Indianapolis metro area is nearly 17 years. That's a bigger gap than research from 2013 showed.