We know that nonprofits across our community have worked hard throughout this pandemic to lift up families, bolster public health, provide educational programming, build a more inclusive city and so much more. But the work is far from over, and many of these organizations are still in great need of the time and talents of dedicated volunteers.
We believe getting connected and engaged with Indianapolis’ most impactful organizations is the best place to start. Indy’s young people are up for the challenge, and we look forward to helping make some of those introductions at our city’s largest civic engagement event.
Exhibitors are placed in alphabetical order along the concourse of Victory Field. Be sure to check out their mission statements and follow them on social media.
2022 Indy College Football Playoff Championship Game produces an operationally flawless event focused upon community engagement and creating positive legacy impacts. Follow them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
500 Festival produces life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500 and foster a positive impact on the city of Indianapolis and state of Indiana. Learn more by following their social media pages: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn.
Allies, Inc. empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through awareness, prevention education & connection. Get social by following their accounts: Facebook and Instagram.
ArtMix transforms the lives of people with disabilities through the creation of art. Follow them on their social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Arts for Learning empowers youth and expands their learning through creative arts experiences. Connect with them on social media: Facebook , Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Asian American Alliance empowers Asian Americans to lead and serve in both the business world and in their communities. Follow along on their social media: Facebook and LinkedIn.
Back on My Feet combats homelessness through the power of running, community support and essential employment and housing resources. Get social by following their accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Ball State University Alumni Association promotes cooperation with the alumni association of Ball State University through community involvement and alumni engagement. Follow them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Barter School Indy empowers people to live healthier lives through increased knowledge, community connections, and social network building. Connect with them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Best Buddies Indiana establishes a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Learn more by visiting their social pages: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Follow along on their social media: Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Brooke’s Place for Grieving Young People provides support groups, therapy services and community education to empower children, teens, young adults and their families to thrive in the midst of grief. Get social by following their accounts: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Brookside Community Development Corporation creates opportunities for renewal and transformation in the lives of those residing in the Brookside neighborhood on the Near Eastside of Indianapolis. Follow them on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn .
Building Tomorrow galvanizes communities to support accessible, inclusive, and quality education in rural, last-mile Ugandan communities. Connect with them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Camptown challenges, mentors and teaches youth about life through outdoor adventure and nature programs that build confidence, character and hope. Learn more by visiting their social pages: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Central Indiana Chapter of the Indiana University Alumni Association brings alumni together to support IU and one another throughout their lives. Follow along on their social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Classic Music Indy inspires people in our community with the power of classical music. Follow them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Coburn Place empowers people impacted by interpersonal abuse. Connect with them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
CreativeMornings/Indianapolis brings together people who are driven by passion and purpose, confident that they will inspire one another, and inspire change in neighborhoods and cities around the world. Learn more by visiting their social pages: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Damien Center empowers communities and persons affected by HIV/AIDS in the state of Indiana by being a leading resource, provider, and advocate for comprehensive HIV/AIDS care, prevention, education, and related services. Follow along on their social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Divas Honoring Divas empowers women through the arts, beauty and education to make positive impacts on our community. Get social by following their accounts: empower women through the arts, beauty and education to make positive impacts on our community. Get social by following their accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Downtown Indy, Inc. is action-oriented and empowered to address critical issues that affect the growth, well-being and user-friendliness of Downtown Indianapolis. It is the only non-profit organization charged with developing, managing, activating and marketing Downtown to make it a better place to work, live, learn and play. Follow them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Eagle Creek Park Foundation, Inc. promotes, preserves, protects and enhances Eagle Creek Park for all visitors and citizens of Indiana. Connect with them on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Early Learning Indiana ensures children throughout Indiana are empowered with essential skills to be successful in kindergarten and beyond. Learn more by visiting their social pages: Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Exodus Refugee Immigration is dedicated to the protection of human rights by serving the resettlement needs of refugees and other displaced people fleeing persecution, injustice, and war by welcoming them to Indiana. Follow along on their social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
FACE Low-Cost Animal Clinic provides affordable spay/neuter, vaccination, and wellness services for the Indianapolis community to prevent the unnecessary euthanasia of dogs and cats. Get social by following their accounts: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana ensures equal housing opportunities by eliminating housing discrimination through advocacy, enforcement, education and outreach. Follow them on social media: Facebook and Twitter.
Fletcher Place Community Center compassionately provides programs to ease the burden of low to moderate income individuals who struggle with life’s basic needs. Connect with them on social media: Facebook, and Twitter,
Foster Success ensures that youth transitioning out of foster care are educated, housed, financially stable, employed and connected to a support system by age 26. Learn more by visiting their social pages: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana leads the fight against hunger. Get social by following their accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Friends of Indianapolis Animal Care Services protects and promotes the health, safety, and welfare of pets and livestock in Marion County. The agency works with animal rescue organizations both locally and nationally. Follow them on social media: Facebook and Twitter.
Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Connect with them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Growing Places Indy empowers people to cultivate individual, family, and community wellness through urban agriculture, access to fresh local food, and mind-body education. Learn more by visiting their social pages: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Immigrant Welcome Center is a trusted partner and advocate for all immigrants. Follow along on their social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis is a charitable women’s giving circle dedicated to awarding high impact grants to nonprofits in our community in the areas of Arts, Culture & Preservation; Education; Environment & Animal Welfare; Family; and Health & Wellness. Get social by following their accounts: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Indiana Black Breastfeeding Coalition‘s mission is to promote, empower, embrace, and encourage African-American women to breastfeed. Their vision is for all babies who possibly can to start breastfeeding within the first hour of birth. Follow them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Indiana Historical Society collects and preserves Indiana’s unique stories; bringing Hoosiers together in remembering and sharing the past and inspiring a future grounded in our states uniting values and principles of authenticity, integrity, inclusion, diversity, innovation, service and stewardship. Connect with them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Indiana Landmarks saves the places that matter to Hoosiers. By restoring and repurposing historic buildings, we reconnect people to heritage and revitalize communities. Learn more by visiting their social pages: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Indiana Lyme Connect Association is a local nonprofit which raises awareness of the potential risk for contracting Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses in Indiana. Our mission is to share affective tick prevention strategies, support for those living with Lyme disease, and connect healthcare professionals to comprehensive diagnostic and treatment options. Follow along on their social media: Facebook and Twitter.
Indiana Repertory Theatre‘s mission is to produce top-quality, professional theatre and related activities, providing experiences that will engage, surprise, challenge, and entertain people throughout their lifetimes, helping us build a vital and vibrant community. Get social by following their accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Indiana Writers Center supports Indiana writers of all ages and backgrounds and reaches out to people whose voices are rarely heard. Classes and workshops taught by published writers provide writing education that encourages creative expression and enhances the communication skills necessary for success in school, in the workplace, and in life. Follow them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Indiana Youth Group creates safer spaces to foster community and provides programming that empowers LGBTQ+ youth and magnifies their voices. Connect with them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Indianapolis Cultural Trail enriches lives and connect people and places through dynamic and beautiful experiences, and use our programs as a catalyst for economic growth. Learn more by visiting their social pages: Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Indianapolis Professionals Advocating for Animal Welfare (IPAAW) believes all animals deserve the best opportunity to live a healthy life, in a loving home. They align with the programs and services of Indy Humane and work towards raising awareness and funds to support their mission, while creating social and professional networking opportunities for our community. Follow along on their social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Indianapolis Public Library enriches lives and builds communities through lifelong learning. Get social by following their accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Indianapolis Symphonic Choir is dedicated to excellence in the performance of choral music, to creating and performing new choral masterworks, and to education and outreach programming that serves the breadth. Follow them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Indy Irish Fest is in its 25th year, and it’s mission is to share Irish heritage through music, dance, cultural activities, and family fun. Connect with them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Indy Reads‘ mission is to build the literacy, English language, and job readiness skills to empower adults and families to reach their full potential. Learn more by visiting their social pages: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Isaiah 117 House (Marion County) provides physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for children awaiting foster care placement. Follow along on their social media: Facebook and Twitter.
Joseph Maley Foundation celebrates differences and cultivating an inclusive community through education and service of youth in Greater Indianapolis. Get social by following their accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Junior League of Indianapolis is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Follow them on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful engages diverse communities to create vibrant public places, helping people and nature thrive. Connect with them on social media: Facebook , Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Kids’ Voice of Indiana serves Indiana’s children and families by providing legal education, child advocacy, and family visitation through our programs. Learn more by visiting their social pages: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library champions the legacy of Kurt Vonnegut and the principles of free expression and common decency. Follow along on their social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
League of Women Voters of Indianapolis is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. Get social by following their account: Facebook.
Little Red Door Cancer Agency works to reduce the physical, emotional and financial burdens of cancer for medically underserved Hoosiers by providing free client services, survivor programming and education. Follow them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center serves as a thriving resource for youth, adults and families by providing help, hope and opportunity. Connect with them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
MCCOY (Marion County Commission on Youth) ensures every young person in Central Indiana has opportunities to thrive, learn, engage and contribute. After several years as a division of city government, MCCOY Inc. was established as an independent nonprofit organization to be the facilitating, convening, and coordinating body for youth services in our community. Learn more by visiting their social pages: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana innovates, collaborates and advocates to end hunger and malnutrition for our senior, disabled and critically ill neighbors. Follow along on their social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Million Meal Movement has a two-fold mission: feeding the hungry in Indiana and teaching the importance of volunteerism through hands-on, high-energy meal packing events. Million Meal Movement’s vision is an Indiana where its residents can hunger for something greater than their next meal. Get social by following their accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
NeighborLink Indianapolis focuses on providing home repairs to low income homeowners who are seniors or those with a disability living in Marion County. They provide repairs at no cost so the homeowners can continue to age in place safely. Follow them on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Newfields enriches lives through exceptional experiences with art and nature. Connect with them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Noble expands opportunities and enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families. Learn more by visiting their social pages: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Outreach equips and empowers homeless teens and young adults to achieve stability and life transformation. Follow along on their social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Pack Away Hunger eliminates hunger in Indiana and around the world through the distribution of nutritious food, hunger education and meaningful service opportunities. Follow them on social media: Facebook and Instagram.
Pass the Torch for Women Foundation believes that all women should have access to professional growth. We are a community that passes the torch through mentoring, connecting, and investing in women at all stages of their career. Get social by following their accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
PATTERN‘s mission is to grow the local creative economy and provide a platform for creative expression for up-and-coming creatives of all kinds, but especially in the areas of fashion, photography, graphic design, digital & social media, art, and music. Their goal is to keep Indiana talent in Indiana. Connect with them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Paws and Think, Inc. improves lives through the power of the human-dog connection. Learn more by visiting their social pages: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Planned Parenthood Young Leaders is an intersectional feminist collective for comprehensive health care and reproductive justice. Everyone is welcome. Follow along on their social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Playworks Indiana improves the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play. Get social by following their accounts: Facebook, and Twitter.
Project Azul provides individuals with the flexible training and financial assistance needed to transition from unemployment or underemployment into full-time positions offering higher wages, access to benefits, and a pathway to career advancement. Follow them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Project Stepping Stone of Indiana (PSS) supports & prepares Indiana’s top Latino students as they pursue higher education and in turn, economic mobility. They mentor students as they transition to college and beyond, fostering a generation of Hoosier leaders dedicated to giving back and uplifting their communities. Connect with them on social media: Facebook and Instagram.
Purdue for Life Foundation inspires well-being in the lives and global communities of all Purdue alumni, students, and friends while advancing Purdue University through deepening the sense of value experienced in continued association with the university. Learn more by visiting their social pages: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Recovery Café Indy supports development of the mind, body and spirit of individuals desiring recovery. By creating a community committed to love, support, equality, and inclusion, they will provide an environment that will support recovery. Follow along on their social media: Facebook and LinkedIn.
Rotary Club of Indianapolis is an inclusive organization that brings together engaged professionals from all sectors of business and the nonprofit world to create service projects that result in meaningful networking and professional development opportunities. Get social by following their accounts: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
School on Wheels provides one-on-one tutoring and educational advocacy for school-aged children impacted by homelessness. Follow them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
SENSE Charter School seeks to build a strong foundation for learning and living by creating in its students a thirst for knowledge and enthusiasm for learning. Connect with them on social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Servants at Work, Inc (SAWs) builds freedom for low income individuals with mobility challenges and offers a transformative experience for volunteers. Learn more by visiting their social pages: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Society of St. Andrew brings people together to harvest and share healthy food, reduce food waste, and build caring communities by offering nourishment to hungry neighbors. Follow along on their social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Society of Women Engineers – Central Indiana empowers women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity and inclusion. Get social by following their accounts: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Special Olympics Indiana provides sports training and competition in a variety of sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, offering them continuing opportunities to develop fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in sharing gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympic Athletes and the community. Follow them on social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Storytelling Arts of Indiana enriches, connects, and entertains through the art and experience of storytelling. Storytelling Arts of Indiana accomplishes these goals and instills the value of storytelling in everyday life by offering: professional storytelling performances, youth and senior outreach, events where community members participate by sharing their own stories. Connect with them on social media: Facebook and Twitter.
TeenWorks empowers teens to achieve excellence in college, career, and community. Learn more by visiting their social pages: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
The 1925 Society at The Children’s Museum supports the mission of The Children’s Museum by engaging new generations of young leaders and fostering professional growth through extraordinary and unique museum experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities. Follow along on their social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The Children’s TherAplay Foundation provides children with special needs a foundation for developing life skills through innovative therapies, including physical and occupational therapies on horseback, in a safe and caring environment. Follow them on social media: Facebook and Twitter.
The Exchange at the Indianapolis Urban League mobilizes the next generation to support the Indianapolis Urban League in efforts to assist African Americans, other minorities and disadvantaged individuals to achieve social and economic equality. Get social by following their accounts: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The Gifted Gown nurtures the social and emotional needs of our community through the gifting of formal wear. Follow them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The International Center is a catalyst to inform, convene and connect public, private and civic global objectives in Indiana. Connect with them on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
The Nature Conservancy conserves the lands and waters on which all life depends. Learn more by visiting their social pages: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis connects resources to needs in support of parks and public spaces. Follow along on their social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The Salvation Army preaches the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Get social by following their accounts: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The Sapphire Theatre Company produces professional theatre that entertains, inspires and connects in order to enrich the human spirit, compensate artists for their talents and contribute to cultural growth. Follow them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
The Speak Easy —Indiana’s first coworking space—is an entrepreneur support organization and a gathering place. We believe no idea is too small. We believe hope is actionable. We believe entrepreneurship is the frontline for equity in the next economy. Connect with them on social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Trusted Mentors connects trained, volunteer mentors to help more people stay housed and out of prison. Learn more by visiting their social pages: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
UNCF Indianapolis Inter-Alumni Council (IAC)‘s mission is to support, promote, influence, and strengthen HBCUs. Our mission is a commitment to working with UNCF to ensure its network of member institutions are a respected model of best practice in moving students to and through college. Follow along on their social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Westminster Neighborhood Service provides education support, access to basic needs, and community connections to empower neighbors and strengthen youth and families on the Near Eastside of Indianapolis. Get social by following their accounts: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
WFYI empowers, educates, entertains and connects our community through impactful journalism, inspiring stories and lifelong learning. WFYI is committed to representing the rich diversity of our community and amplifying stories that represent the experiences of all. Follow them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Women & Hi Tech exists to change the landscape of women represented in STEM to be equally inclusive to all. Connect with them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Women4Change Indiana educates, equips, and mobilizes Hoosiers to create positive change for women. Learn more by visiting their social pages: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Young Professional of Central Indiana connects emerging young leaders through professional development and networking to provide Central Indiana with its next generation of leaders. Follow along on their social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Young Professionals In Transportation – Indianapolis helps professional development, fellowship, and networking for new professionals in the transportation field. Get social by following their accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
