Connecting hearts, minds, and hands to meet needs in our community
35,700+ Views? What gives?
Jim has quite a following on LinkedIn and uses it to promote volunteerism and activism to help those hurting in Indianapolis. After an event at the Marion County Jail, aimed at helping inmates with future job opportunities, Jim posted this picture to his 8500 or so connections.
Today the posting has been 'viewed' now by more than four times that number (pushing 36,000) and 'liked' by 700+ people, most who are unknown to us. What gives?
We think this is solid evidence that people do care about those who need a hand up, and while most don't know how to help, there is a small army of us in Indianapolis who are working to involve them in the work of actual engagement. Those "views" and "likes" are a start, but that won't get the job done. Click Here!
The language of the despondent and traumatized spoken here.
Last week Christian Theological Seminary’s Faith and Action Push Back Poverty event hosted Father Greg Boyle, author of "Tatoos on the Heart" and founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention rehab operation in US. He says, "gang violence is not 'about something' it is the language of the despondent and the traumatized." The good news? There are ways to save those who suffer in poverty and violence. Thanks to Faith And Action for the great event! Check out Faith & Action Read About Father Boyle.
UNITE INDY Partner of the Month: We Care Network Ministry is an extension of the Emma O. Johnson Missionary Ministry of Christ Missionary Baptist Church. They serve the surrounding community by loving people where they are and meeting them at their point of need as they empower and motivate them, offering education and inspiration.
The We Care Network serves anyone who needs assistance. They determine needs, develop plans of action and strive for sustainability so that those they help do not fall through the cracks in the future, having assisted more than 600 since 2017. Check them out on UNITE INDY’s web portal, Here!
Once in a while He shows up so miraculously and magnificently...
How many of us have looked to the heavens and said these words. “Lord, if you really have a plan for us...,” heal our child, help me with this debt, make the flooding stop, save my marriage. You name it, we’ve asked. These two high school seniors got a quick and amazing answer when they said those words and inspired all those who heard their story. Click here to read Nancy's Blog
Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee's Race and Cultural Relations Network deals with a wide range of issues that affect how we all get along in a city of folks from varied backgrounds and beliefs. UNITE INDY works closely with this group which often assists in the peace process when there is violence in our city. This month's meeting addressed current important legislative efforts with a panel including representatives from The Children’s Policy and Law Initiative of Indiana, Jewish Community Relations Council, Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, and Indiana Institute for Working Families.
UNITE INDY has LOT of plans! Seems like a 'God thing' to us that the lot next door to our new office at 241 W. 38th Street just happened to be vacant. Apparently the home burned down a few years ago and so there it was, just waiting for us. The owner, who has a charitable work-in-progress of her own, sold the land which will allow us to have parking for a few cars--supporting our efforts to gather together with those who have joined in the effort to unite our city. Prayers going up for easy city approval and $$ for paving! Our thanks to former owner, Sharon Clark (Butler U. Volleyball coach extraordinaire.)
You can help build bridges in our community! Any Amount is appreciated!

Almost 1 out of every 3 children in Indianapolis lives below the poverty level, yet our economy is roaring, and unemployment is at a historic low. But all this good news stops at the lines surrounding many of our inner city neighborhoods. In some neighborhoods of Marion County unemployment exceeds 20%. and poverty remains the overwhelming divider of people.

UNITE INDY is connecting people every day to make a difference for those in our city who live in in perpetual want. It builds bridges of understanding between those who need help and those who can help.
• Connecting — UNITE INDY introduces urban pastors and ministry leaders to suburban pastors and business leaders. We also make available—At No Charge—a web-based system that connects churches, businesses, ministries, to charities enabling them to raise volunteers and publicize needed items.
• Raising Awareness — Through print, television, and radio UNITE INDY is sharing the needs of our community and celebrating victories.  
• Serving the Servants — UNITE INDY comes behind urban pastors and ministry leaders by addressing personal and professional needs for these men who work tirelessly in their neighborhoods to care for the needy and bereft.

Please send a check today to UNITE INDY, 241 W. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208. Or donate via credit card by clicking here . It is secure and safe. By sending your fully tax deductible gift* now we can have a greater impact meeting needs in our community in 2019.

Many, many thanks!
* UNITE INDY, Inc. is approved under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3) as a Public Charity, donors can deduct contributions they make under IRC Section 170.
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