Archive for category: Not for Profit

Meet Your Neighbors: Kim and Marissa Manlove, Crusaders Against Teen Drug Abuse

Meet Your Neighbors: Kim and Marissa Manlove, Crusaders Against Teen Drug Abuse

1 / August 20, 2008 1:12 pm

We first met Echo Point’s Kim and Marissa Manlove three years ago when we profiled them as our “Meet Your Neighbors” for April 2005. Kim and Marissa lost their teenage son, David, to inhaling or “huffing” at a friend’s house [...]

Geist Half Marathon Donates $20,000 to Local Schools

Geist Half Marathon Donates $20,000 to Local Schools

0 / August 19, 2008 9:12 am

Proceeds from the inaugural Geist Half Marathon came in higher than expected thanks to a sold-out field and great sponsor support. This week, the Geist Half Marathon board of directors announced that $20,000 from the inaugural race will be split [...]

Thrills Await at Indianapolis Air Show, Thanks to Fleet of Volunteers

0 / August 14, 2008 12:48 pm

 The Indianapolis Air Show is billed as the place for “extreme family fun.” And indeed, this renowned event at Mt. Comfort Airport lives up to its reputation, offering an array of thrills and wonders with its mesmerizing sights and sounds. [...]

Sign Up Now for Fall Indianapolis Marathon Events

Sign Up Now for Fall Indianapolis Marathon Events

0 / August 14, 2008 11:23 am

By Sherri Williams – Do you enjoy running? Do you like donating to charity? Do you enjoy crisp invigorating October days? Why not combine all of these into one! It is almost time for the Indianapolis Marathon and Half Marathon. [...]

Short Story Competition Announced to Benefit Literacy in Lawrence

1 / August 9, 2008 7:15 am

The Education Department of Indiana estimates that 700,000 Indiana adults are functionally illiterate. Another 850,000 Hoosiers over the age of 25 do not have a high school diploma. The City of Lawrence and Community Health Network have joined forces with [...]

You Can Have a Say in the Future of the Lake

You Can Have a Say in the Future of the Lake

1 / August 9, 2008 12:45 am

Now that the Geist Watershed Alliance (GWA) has received its grant of $54,000 from the Lake and River Enhancements (LARE) section of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), it is positioned to make a major impact on the future [...]

Golfing to Support Young Women with Breast Cancer

Golfing to Support Young Women with Breast Cancer

0 / August 8, 2008 11:03 pm

Women of any age can become victims of breast cancer. However, pregnant women or those with nursing babies or small children have special considerations that the medical and research communities must pay extra attention to. That’s why the Young Survival [...]

Genesis Art Instruction Hosts Alex’s Lemonade Stand to Fight Childhood Cancer

2 / August 8, 2008 1:36 pm

Genesis Art Instruction in cooperation with Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) School students will join the fight against childhood cancer by hosting an Alex’s Lemonade Stand on Friday, August 15, 2008 from 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM, 11876 Olio Road in Fishers, [...]

Fishers Chamber Invites Community to Flavor of Fishers Aug. 2

0 / July 26, 2008 3:40 pm

The Flavor of Fishers presented by the Fishers Chamber of Commerce and Community Hospital North, will simmer your senses on Saturday, August 2 from noon- 10 p.m. at USA Parkway Circle There is surely something for the entire family with [...]

Tickets on sale August 1 for Back to School Fun to Benefit Prevail Inc.

0 / July 26, 2008 3:26 pm

The 3rd annual Back to School Fun event will be held from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday, September 13 at Ben and Ari’s, 13875 Trade Center Dr., Fishers. Activities will include a cookout, miniature golf, kid’s picture identification cards, Starbucks beverages, [...]

Essential A/V Hosts First Annual Golf Outing for Boys & Girls Club

0 / July 21, 2008 2:27 am

“I wanted our company to start a tradition of giving back,” said Dan North, owner of Essential A/V and former board member of the Wheeler-Dowe Boys and Girls Club. With the help of his wife Jennifer, North organized a charity [...]

GWA Receives State Grant to Protect Reservoir

GWA Receives State Grant to Protect Reservoir

2 / July 16, 2008 3:31 pm

The Geist Community’s own non-profit water quality protection organization, the Geist Watershed Alliance (GWA), was notified on July 9th that it has been awarded $54,000 from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to fund the development of a watershed management [...]

Cancer Survivor Organizes Community Fundraiser

Cancer Survivor Organizes Community Fundraiser

7 / July 11, 2008 9:16 am

Although Joanna King has been battling cancer since 2005, she has decided to focus outward to help others on a similar life journey. King and fiance Donald Pearman have organized a fundraiser at their Oaklandon property Aug. 9 to not [...]

Holy Cross Lutheran Church Breaks Ground for New Education Center

Holy Cross Lutheran Church Breaks Ground for New Education Center

0 / July 7, 2008 9:54 pm

A $3 million learning facility is in the works at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. School and church administrators, with shovels in hand, broke ground for the project on Sunday, June 29th. The new two-story building will feature six classrooms, a [...]

Relay for Life Coming to Geist

Relay for Life Coming to Geist

0 / July 7, 2008 2:01 pm

Cancer – a disease that affects one in four families, according to the American Cancer Society. Whether it’s your grandparent, spouse, child, friend or acquaintance, chances are you’ve been touched by this horrible disease at some point in your life. [...]

Prevail to Host Fundraiser for Victims of Crime in Hamilton County

0 / June 24, 2008 12:50 pm

Prevail, Inc. of Hamilton County, an awareness and support program advocating for victims of crime, will host its largest fundraising event of the year, Sunday, August 24 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. Reds, Whites and Blues [...]

Help Southern Indiana Flood Victims with Donations to Oaklandon Christian Church

0 / June 21, 2008 3:21 pm

A program called “Fresh Start” in Indianapolis (usually for abuse victims) was contacted by someone in Columbus for help for the tornado/flood victims.   They are in dire need of BOTTLED WATER and cleaning supplies:  disinfectants, mops, brooms, TRASH BAGS, anything [...]

‘Fore the Kids’ Nets $20,000 for Lawrence Township Schools Despite Soggy Fairways

‘Fore the Kids’ Nets $20,000 for Lawrence Township Schools Despite Soggy Fairways

0 / June 18, 2008 9:36 pm

Although many of Ironwood Golf Club’s 27 holes were under water, the “Fore the Kids” Golf Tournament was a success!  Thirty-six foursomes turned out on June 5th to help raise money for the students of Lawrence Township.  Net proceeds are [...]

Meet Your Neighbor: Admirals Pointe Resident and DADS Founder Joe Meares

1 / June 18, 2008 2:43 pm

About 10 years ago, life threw Joe Meares a curveball that he never saw coming. Joe and his wife, Cheri, were content with their three kids when they found out a fourth was on the way. Little Peyton was a [...]

HSE Schools Helped Host Geist Half Marathon & 5K, Will Benefit from Race Proceeds

HSE Schools Helped Host Geist Half Marathon & 5K, Will Benefit from Race Proceeds

0 / June 11, 2008 12:46 pm

While Lawrence Township rallied more student runners, the Geist Half Marathon & 5K would not have happened without the support of Hamilton Southeastern Schools and their many volunteers. Dave Ayers of the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation (HSEF) coordinated use of [...]