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Renewing Teachers Through the Power of Story

Eva Mozes Kor, founder of CANDLES Museum and Education Center, shares her stories with Indiana Teacher Creativity Fellows.

Confronting Hunger in the Heartland

Endowment grants help support hunger-relief agencies working to reduce the number of food-insecure Hoosiers.

Strengthening Students' Pathways to Success

Across Indiana, too many students face limited earning potential and weak prospects for satisfying careers and lives after high school.

'A Window and A Mirror'

Indianapolis' Central Library showcases local and national authors, artists, activists and other leaders of African descent.

Call to Action for Higher Education Institutions

Colleges and universities are a powerful force in Indiana as they educate the next generation's workforce. But adapting to change…

Strengthening the Quality of Preaching

Since 2013, Lilly Endowment has made grants to theological schools across the U.S. to support their work to strengthen preaching…

Investing in the Future

The Villages of Indiana and Easterseals Crossroads are among 10 central Indiana agencies that received grants to help them build…

Investing in the Future

The Villages of Indiana and Easterseals Crossroads are among 10 central Indiana agencies that received grants to help them build long-term financial sustainability.

Strengthening the Quality of Preaching

Since 2013, Lilly Endowment has made grants to theological schools across the U.S. to support their work to strengthen preaching as they work with peer groups of pastors.

Call to Action for Higher Education Institutions

Colleges and universities are a powerful force in Indiana as they educate the next generation's workforce. But adapting to change presents ongoing challenges.

The Future of Native Contemporary Art

Biennial fellowship that supports Native American and First Nations artists who work with “contemporary media and ideas.”

‘A Window and A Mirror’

Indianapolis' Central Library showcases local and national authors, artists, activists and other leaders of African descent.

Reaching Young Adults to Build New Ministries

Religious leaders want to reach young people to help them find meaningful work, enduring friendships, and clarity about core values and commitments.

Strengthening Students’ Pathways to Success

Across Indiana, too many students face limited earning potential and weak prospects for satisfying careers and lives after high school.

Confronting Hunger in the Heartland

Endowment grants help support hunger-relief agencies working to reduce the number of food-insecure Hoosiers.

From College to Career

$50 million Endowment grant supports UNCF comprehensive initiative to expand professional opportunities for graduates of historically black colleges and universities, and predominantly black institutions.

Outreach Gives New Hope to Homeless Youth

The 2016 Endowment grant for the new facility follows more than a decade of support to help leaders at Outreach continue to understand homelessness among young people in Indianapolis and assess strategies to alleviate the problem.

Renewing Teachers Through the Power of Story

Eva Mozes Kor, founder of CANDLES Museum and Education Center, shares her stories with Indiana Teacher Creativity Fellows.

Fostering Vitality of Indiana Arts and Culture

Special Endowment grants help Indianapolis and Indiana arts and cultural organizations secure strong financial futures.

Girls Inc. Builds Confidence in Young Women

Navigating the road to adulthood can be rough, but it is especially challenging for girls experiencing bullying, depression, and more.