Kiwanis International

(6 reviews)

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The founder is so passionate about her project that you can't help but get swept away…read more Truthfully this is a worthwhile project. There are so many food banks, but those do not supply any kind of hygiene articles: the shampoos, soaps, sanitary napkins, toilet paper, detergents, toothpaste, diapers... those type of things are just as necessary for your health as food. Dotted Line Divas steps in here and tries to supply at least some of the most needed items. Of course they are dependent on our assistance. So consider donating your time or money or goods to this worthwhile cause. Keep in mind that sanitary napkins, tampons and diapers are the most needed items.

Northside Food Pantry

The Northside Food Pantry is a food pantry that serves Washington Township residents in…read moreIndianapolis. Based out of Second Presbyterian Church, Northside Food Pantry offers food support to Washington Township residents up to twice monthly and is open three days per week. In order to utilize Northside Food Pantry, you need to take in a bill or some other mail received within the last 30 days indicating your address within Washington Township (zip codes 46220, 46228, 46240, 46250, 46260 or North of 38th Street in 46205 or 46208). Northside Food Pantry utilizes quite a few volunteers for positions such as client intake, client liaison, data entry, car loader, food delivery processing, and off-loading for Nora donations. Northside Food Pantry receives its items from a variety of sources including public donations, area residents, area businesses, Gleaners Food Bank, and others. I had the opportunity to visit the food pantry recently and was impressed with their organization and the variety of healthy foods available including fruits and vegetables actually grown by the children and youth of Second Presbyterian Church. They also offer a variety of personal care supplies including the always needed diapers. I was also impressed that they offered similar personal care items for adults in need. The process has changed due to the pandemic and individuals are actually served in their vehicles. It's an effective, efficient process that seems to work well. Church leaders are actively involved in the church pantry and it's not uncommon to see Senior Pastor Chris Henry driving the Northside Food Pantry truck. I also saw that they even had some books available for the kids! Northside Food Pantry serves approximately 17,000 people annually and over 400 families monthly.

Indiana Diaper Bank

Indiana Diaper Bank is a nonprofit that collects diapers and distributes them to the community…read more Did you know: 1 in 2 families in Indiana struggle to afford diapers! Diapers cost $100 a month per child! No government programs help cover the cost of diapers! 57% of parents missed work because they didn't have diapers to send to daycare! These facts are straight from Indiana Diaper Banks website. I have been volunteering with them for about four months now. When I am there I open large packs of diapers and bundle them into packs of 25. We put a slip of paper in each pack telling the size. On their website you can sign up to give money, give diapers or give your time. They need all three. A lot of companies organized to come in as a group and volunteer for a few hours. I really enjoy volunteering with them. And know I am helping families that need a little help.

Random Acts Of Flowers

(13 reviews)

On this beautiful #ThankYouThursday, I want to share some gratitude for Random Acts of Flowers!…read moreThis nonprofit accepts fresh flower and used vase donations, then creates pretty bouquets that they deliver to people in healthcare facilities. They're making peoples' days all around the city and I think it's such a rad mission. If you have a wedding or big event, you should definitely donate your florals to RAOF instead of tossing them afterwards so they can continue to spread joy. If you don't have flowers or vases to donate, you can volunteer to make the bouquets or create an event for your office or friend group to craft bouquets while you chat. Super fun and simple!

Random Acts of Flowers(RAF) is an amazing non-profit started by a guy named Larson who saw a need…read moreand immediately took action. This random act of kindness turned into Random Acts of Flowers... This organization has since grown to have locations not only in Indianapolis but also in the Knoxville and Tampa Bay areas. Over the years they've aided in the improved well-being of over 481,000 bouquet recipients nationwide!! This.is.AmAzInG!! Yesterday, through work, I had the opportunity to help create bouquets to be delivered at Eskenazi Health. Our goal was 125 bouquets, we surpass our goal and I couldn't be more thrilled! Feeling extremely blessed to have been apart of something that makes such a positive impact! Being a nonprofit they rely heavily on donations. Please up cycle your extra vases and unneeded floral arrangements. Together we can make a huge impact on someone recovering!

Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis

Dear Girls Inc, You…read moregive me warm fuzzies and we're still just in the beginning stages of our relationship. All throughout college I thought to myself, "One day. One day, Brittany, you'll step up to the plate to be a Girls Inc volunteer like all those other cool professional ladies out there. One day." 'Tis the day where I get to hang out with teenage girls and talk about things like money management, being independent and doing your own damn thang. Fortunately, for my roller coaster of a schedule, you are not only extremely organized but manageable for those of us who fear taking on more than we can chew. You even have your own custom shoulder bags. How much more official does it get than that? Consider this a thank you note. A "thank you" for the opportunity and a "thank you" for all you're doing in the city. Yours truly, Britt

From the owner: Girls Inc.® of Greater Indianapolis inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. We provide…read morehands-on programs that address the challenges that girls face today, such as self-esteem and bullying. We want girls to be healthy, educated, and independent. Girls Inc. partners with schools and community organizations and utilizes volunteers to deliver programs for girls.

Indiana Canine Assistant Network

(5 reviews)

ICAN is a phenomenal organization with a dedicated staff whose passion shines through in every…read moreinteraction--with volunteers, clients, and, most importantly, the dogs. As Indiana's only accredited service dog training program, ICAN upholds incredibly high standards, exceeding even national benchmarks. As a volunteer, donor, and corporate sponsor, I've felt truly appreciated at every level. But ICAN shouldn't be a hidden gem in our community--it deserves the spotlight! If you're looking to make a difference, consider getting involved as a volunteer, donor (every contribution helps!), or corporate partner. Your support changes lives--both human and canine.

About once a year, my office is gifted by our leadership with a visit from the Indiana Canine…read moreAssistant Network. Today, was that day. The Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN) is a nonprofit organization that offers accredited service dog training and Indiana placement. This provides safety, friendship, and independence for children, veterans, and adults with disabilities and veterans with service-related trauma specific to PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and military sexual trauma. As an adult with a disability myself, I'm a paraplegic/double amputee and wheelchair user, I've long contemplated the idea of a service dog but have never felt like my needs rise to the level justifying it. ICAN utilizes three correctional facilities in Indiana and works with the inmates to train dogs. This includes Indiana Women's Prison, Pendleton, and one other one that completely escapes me right now. It costs $25,000 to fully train a service dog, however, ICAN charges the recipient only $2,500. For veterans, it's slightly different - There is no placement fee for veterans placed with a service dog that is assisting with symptoms of PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual assault. If the veteran needs a service dog for mobility as opposed to PTSD, MST, or TBI, the costs and programs may differ. There are multiple ways to volunteer for ICAN and multiple ways to support the organization. This information is available on their website. According to their most recent available numbers, they currently have 110 service dogs active, 58 dogs in training, 61 applicants awaiting a service dog, and an estimated 230 dogs have been placed since 2002. I also learned that they follow the dogs while they're active. In fact, it's possible to lose a service dog for reasons like not utilizing them for their intended purpose and/or not caring for them appropriately. It is very rare, but it has happened. They also have some dogs that will qualify for different settings - for example, a dog may not be appropriate for a home setting but could be a facility dog. Amazing work for an amazing Indiana non-profit.

Nexus Impact Center

4.0

Nexus Impact Center was the site of a non-profit fundraiser one of their tenants, Tellis Executive…read moreSearch, hosted. The Event Room has its own restrooms. There's an elevator or stairs leading to the large 2nd-floor space with windows facing I-465. Walking up the stairs or as the elevator opens there's a spacious kitchen area for co-working clients or business owners. There were nearly 50 people attending the event learning to design charcuterie boards. It was spacious enough for the group using a fraction of the total space including a wine bar.

From the owner: The Nexus Impact Center helps businesses and organizations overcome obstacles to create impact. We…read moreprovide economical SPACE that meets the needs of boot-strapped start-ups as well as established impact organizations. We are a COMMUNITY of like-minded, impact-driven pioneers who use their work for good. We ADVOCATE for social enterprises and the importance of impact being a part of the bottom line. We SUPPORT organizations and businesses that seek impact by providing programs, referrals, and tools that help you dream, build, grow, and scale your impact-focused endeavor.

Camptown

(4 reviews)

Great people! They work hard for the kids. A lot of activities for the kids to do. Equipment is…read morecleaned to keep everyone healthy. Planned activities for overnight camping is an awesome thing to provide. Great job. Keep up the good work!!

My family attended open climb night in February and had a blast! Camptown staff were super friendly…read moreand encouraging. The facility is clean and not overwhelmingly large. Lots of positive encouragement from staff while kids work hard to climb! My middle school-aged daughters and their friends have asked to go back. This would be a perfect place for a birthday party, youth group event or spring break outing!

Kappa Alpha Theta National Headquarters

2.5

(4 reviews)

I suppose the KAO Headquarters might only be special to people like me, a KAO alumnae (from Indiana…read moreUniversity). I had reason to go to headquarters to view a special exhibition on display titled "Bettie & Her Family: Four Generations of her Family." I was made aware of the exhibition I think my being a dues paying member and thus receiving. regular KAO Foundation e-mails. Significant to only Thetas, it was really well done and presented amongst cabinets, cubbies, tables throughout the first floor conference room spaces. Noraleen Young, the archivist, did a great job. She also kindly showed us the exhibition herself and is a wealth of very cool information. We called in advance, so they would be aware we were coming. I would suggest doing so, for although the building is lovely, it is a working business. As such, KAO staff are busy and the unexpected visitor might not ensure the best experience. By calling in advance, we were afforded a visit of the building and its archive area. Although no pictures were allowed downstairs in the archive, photos can be taken throughout the building. We had to privledge of even pulling out our original pledge cards from the old school card catalog.

Used to be a wonderful place for sisterhood until legacies were cut in order to cow-tow to social…read morejustice warriors with an agenda to destroy the nuclear family. By eliminating legacies, they denied EVERY Theta sister the joy of a legacy connection with their daughters or granddaughters. Extremely dissapoin

Wheeler Mission Store

3.9

(16 reviews)

Wheeler is a much better place to donate than Goodwill because they value what you donate and treat…read moreyour items with respect. They do not run big outlet locations like Goodwill where they dump donations in huge bins for people to root through and damage. You can drop off items behind their store, or in off hours bring them into the store. They so not spend tons of money on fancy TV commercials and fancy stores. Their profits go to directly serve homeless people and those with substance addiction problems. I personally know one of the people they helped to turn their life around. Please make the little extra effort to go to their thrift store which is east of the super Walmart on 96th to shop and donate. Help this small organizarion continue to do good work in our community.

The Wheeler Mission Store is one of my go-to thrifting spots. Is it the cheapest? Naw. Is it…read moreclean and well organized and have a good variety of things to choose from? YES! This location is on the same side of the road as the Walmart and in the same plaza as the Petco, Platos, and the Autoparts store. The staff are super nice and there are a lot of volunteers walking around as well. I have found several things that are new with tags (priced accordingly), tons of name-brand goods, and there is rarely that funky thrifted smell that permeates everything you get from the WMS. They have everything from clothes to furniture/household goods to really nice jigsaw puzzles. Everything is super easy to find. Prices here at the Mission Store are a little higher than places like Goodwill, but every purchase supports the Wheeler Mission by providing meals and funding for training to their residents. There are also hand-made candles and other wares that the residents make while staying at Wheeler for purchase. Once while shopping I noticed it was busier than normal and the associate explained that they allow Wheeler residents to come and shop for what they need to get back on their feet. COOL!

Goodwill

3.7

(13 reviews)

This Goodwill is located near downtown Indianapolis and it's in sort of an artsy neighborhood so…read moreyou may find some unique items here at times. This Goodwill is part of the Central Indiana Goodwills. They do not have the half price items like they used to so the value is not as good as it used to be. I still stop in here because of the neighborhood situation. You never know what you're going to find.

As someone who has become a Goodwill enthusiast, I found this Goodwill to be great for women's…read moreclothing. First of all the space is HUGE. The women's section is big and the store overall was in good shape. Of course Goodwill is hit or miss, but this spot just gives off good vibes and great atmosphere- which is what you need when shopping! The parking lot is also super easy and convenient for the store.

Third Phase Christian Center

4.4

(5 reviews)

I love bringing my "nice" donations here knowing that there's no middle man! Donations go directly…read moreto those in need locally.

Great place to take donations that will truly help others in need. Profits go to those in…read morerecovery.

St. Vincent De Paul

3.3

(9 reviews)

It seems unique to be able to come across a coupon for this store. I had one for a discount off an…read moreitem, so I decided to visit when school was not in session and hoped to find sale items. They shortened hours on Labor Day. From the outside, the place seems small with bigger items typically outside to grab drivers' attention. They have a variety of (new and used) merchandise including furniture. It is like a Goodwill store but more organized. I was told that the items were donated, and they do not have sales. I bought a lap desktop with folding legs and section holders; it would be so helpful especially when I tend to find writing utensils that have fallen between the couch cushions. Also, a green long-sleeve dress shirt caught my eyes so I had to go look at it, which happened to fit me; how could I resist buying this name-brand, attractive shirt! I used that coupon for the shirt, so I got more savings than for the desktop. There seem to be a couple of spots I would like to try to wash out of the shirt. So both $5 or less. Sold! When I got home, I realized that maybe the shirt was new because there was a spare button attached. I will see if the ink on the sleeve comes out. I think the store changed its name to Noble Cause (but still led by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul) and did change their hours to M, T, Th, and F 9-3 with Wed. and Sat. only to serve from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's food pantry. I would return when and if convenient but definitely if I get a coupon.

I am a avid thrifter all across central Indiana and this used to be one of my favorite places. They…read morehave hard to come to hours for the working person, but when I did come I used to spend $100 or more but today I was really disappointed to see their prices have gone way up. As a reseller the China and dish prices were so high nobody could get them in the hands of a collector at a decent price. Please revisit that and try not to compete with goodwill. I also noticed that usually the place is packed but this time hardly nobody was there and it may be the prices. Since it's hard for me to get here because of no evening hours if it continues I won't be back on a regular basis, it's sad because money goes to a decent cause but things need to be bargain prices not boutique.

Goodwill Store

3.5

(4 reviews)

This is a rather pleasant Goodwill! It's probably the most clean and organized Goodwill that I've…read morevisited in Indy, and even though it's on the smaller side, I found some pretty good things. I'm not one to browse the clothing at Goodwill, but I would say that clothes and shoes make up a lot of this thrift store. Tchotchkes and housewares make up the rest. I saw some neat vintage things on the shelves, and a sweet photo of a deer (or whatever you call a male deer with the horns). Lots of parking in the parking lot, too. Overall, this is a very good Goodwill.

I'm a big Goodwill shopper so I was happy to learn a shop was opening new store near my house. And…read moreI must say I did judge a book by its cover initially. I didn't think that this particular location will have many good offerings. However I have found the best items ever at this particular location. There is definitely been some hidden jewels that are brought to this location. For instance I found a beautiful gala dress for only $9 here which retail price is about $100. This dress is definitely consignment store quality. My friends have raved about this dress and I tell them I got it from the 38th Street Goodwill! Currently I am rocking a beautiful green trench coat from Saks Fifth Avenue which was also $10 from this particular location. I would have never thought I would be rocking a Saks Fifth Avenue coat because I definitely can't afford it on my own, but Goodwill 38th Street made it possible. Lastly they have some great winter scarves that go great with my sweater collection to liven up my wardrobe. I would definitely recommend putting this location on your 1st Saturday Goodwill list. Don't underestimate what you can find in this store. I would suggest coming every so often outside of first Saturday's to find some good buys. I have seen consistently that the furniture quality here is not that great, so I'm usually looking for clothes and shoes here.

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Ruth L.

8 years ago

I think it's appalling that Kiwanis International, the relevant Ohio Kiwanis chapter, and parade organizers of the 4th of July celebration in Geauga County, Ohio, have not made any apology for the sexist comments made regarding the Girl Scouts. Although I can, perhaps, accept that "no ill intent was meant," it is this kind of ignorance and subtle prejudice that perpetuates discrimination against women. Sweeping it under the rug by calling it "an unfortunate misunderstanding about two unrelated comments" is an insult to everyone's intelligence, especially that of Miss Speyer who had the courage to call it what it actually was: obvious sexism. I also notice that Kiwanis has refused to comment to multiple media outlets seeking a response to the event. Doesn't Kiwanis International have a long and troubling history with sexism? Until there is an acknowledgment or apology, I am urging everyone I know to cease participation in Kiwanis events and halt all contributions to Kiwanis related fundraisers. There are better organizations doing better things. This "service" club is a joke if it won't enable dialogues about relevant issues. read more

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(2 reviews)

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