Care for Kids
Summer camp. For some it’s a privilege. For others, it’s a convenience. But for the underserved children in our communities, it’s just a dream. A fantasy that may never be realized. Another opportunity lost in a life filled with trauma and tragedy. But an opportunity that, if realized, may make the difference between confidence or despair….self esteem or self loathing….a productive contributor to society or part of the problem.
The Care For Kids Camp for foster children focuses on children who, through no fault of their own, are placed into the foster care system due to circumstances that
include abuse, neglect, abandonment and parental incarceration. The Care For Kids Foundation is investing in the opportunity for these children to experience one week of residential summer camp in beautiful Brown County, Indiana.
Central Indiana Association of Volunteer Administration
Central Indiana Association of Volunteer Administration (CIAVA) is a great networking and educational resource for volunteer administrators.
CIAVA breakfast meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month from September through July at the American Red Cross, 441 East Tenth Street, Indianapolis, IN. We will meet in the Ruth Lilly Auditorium on the lower level. Parking is convenient and free. Meeting reservations must be made to Deborah Kish (dkline@vnsi.org) 317.722.8200, x293 on or before the Thursday before the meeting.
Central Indiana Community Foundation
CICF’s mission is to inspire, support, and practice philanthropy, leadership, and service in our community. Through the generosity of thousands of donors, CICF is the steward for more than $560 million in charitable assets focusing on three areas that make central Indiana a better place to live for you and future generations:
- Grantmaking
- Community leadership
- Philanthropic advising
Our work is centered on our vision for central Indiana’s future. We envision our community being recognized for its superior support to those in need, acknowledged for its ability to develop, retain and attract educated, creative and community-minded citizens, admired for being a remarkable place to live.
Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership is an alliance of Indiana business and research university leaders coming together to foster long-term prosperity for the region. CICP is dedicated to the proposition that the public, private and academic sectors must plan and invest strategically to build a competitive, 21st century economy in Central Indiana. CICP is not an economic development mechanism or a trade association. Members advocate policy directions and engage in collaborative efforts to address the broader issues facing the region: expanding capital formation, encouraging high-growth, high-wage economic clusters, and maximizing Indiana's intellectual resources, among others.
Central Indiana Land Trust, Inc.
The Central Indiana Land Trust (CILTI) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation formed in 1990 by a diverse group of concerned citizens acting to protect natural spaces in the face of increasing development. Recognizing that a strong economy and a continued high quality of life in central Indiana is ultimately dependent upon and related to the state of the environment, CILTI maintains that development must be balanced with adequate greenspace. It operates in a regional capacity throughout central Indiana, and actively seeks to protect a broad array of natural areas from small urban greenspaces to pristine nature preserves of high biological integrity.
Central Indiana Wilderness Club
The Central Indiana Wilderness Club is a not-for-profit volunteer run club founded for the purpose of providing reasonably priced backpacking, hiking, canoeing/rafting, biking, kayaking, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and other wilderness adventures for members. Each year CIWC conducts in excess of 30 such destinations as diverse as southern Indiana and the Grand Canyon. We have trips for both the novice and experienced person, with the club taking care of most details. CIWC was formed in 1982 and currently has over 160 members.
Champions for Children
Champions for Children is a coalition of volunteers aligned to support the prevention of abuse and neglect of children. By sharing information and taking actions to support children, Champions for Children, a council of Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, is working to make the safety and well-being of children a community responsibility.
Children's Theatre Institute
The Children's Theatre Indianapolis (CTI) exists to educate and inspire young people through theatre arts. Through innovative arts education programs, theatrical presentations and community partnerships, CTI seeks to enrich the lives of children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. CTI believes that when young people are involved in theatre arts, positive changes occur in their lives.
Circle City Athletics Sport and Social Club
Since 1994, Circle City Athletics has been committed to making a positive impact on the community. As Indy's premier organizer of adult sport leagues, CCA continues to seek new ways to grow leagues and help you enjoy the seasons. Locally owned and operated, CCA offers a variety of intramural sports for every level of play. Not only is this a great way to get together with old friends, it's a great way to make new ones.
Circle Politics
Circle Politics is a non-partisan group of young professionals who seek to become more educated about and connected within the local, state, and national political landscapes. We hold events that allow young professionals to network with one another, and provide the unique opportunity to meet politicians/political candidates from both sides of the aisle.
Clowes Memorial Hall
For 40 years, Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University, a professional performing arts facility, has been dedicated to lifelong learning in and through the arts. The mission of Clowes Memorial Hall is to educate, enrich and entertain the citizens of Indiana and the Butler University community by presenting, promoting and hosting culturally, artistically and internationally diverse programs, events and collaborations.
College Mentors for Kids
CMFK! is an innovative mentoring program designed to provide young children with opportunities for successful and viable futures. CMFK! cultivates ongoing mentoring relationships between college and elementary-aged students through shared learning experiences on the campus and in the community, in order to increase the percentage of children who become responsible and productive adults.
Conner Prairie Horizon Council
Conner Prairie’s Horizon Council is comprised of volunteers ages 21 through 40 who are committed to shaping the future of Conner Prairie. The Council engages in such activities as participation on Conner Prairie Museum Board Committees and task groups, strategic planning sessions, fund raising and special events. The Council was created to capture the perspective of young leaders in envisioning the Conner Prairie of the future.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Indiana Chapter
The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation--a donor-supported, nonprofit organization--is to assure the development of the means to cure and control CF and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. It funds medical research and care programs which are improving the length and quality of life for people with CF.