Upcoming Events
Walk A Mile In A Refugee's Shoes
The Walk a Mile in a Refugee’s Shoes event is an hour-long simulation created to inform participants of the experiences of displaced peoples in refugee camps all over the world in the first-person narrative. Each attendee receives information regarding the details of a refugee’s life and is expected to “walk a mile” (figuratively speaking) in the role of that refugee as they pass through stations of the vetting and resettlement process. Ultimately, the goal is to illustrate the hopes, challenges, dreams, and disappointments that thousands of refugees experience on a daily basis for years on end.
2025 Festival of Faiths
Join us to celebrate the religious diversity & Beauty of Indianapolis!
Discover the heartbeat of our city’s spiritual and cultural diversity at the 2025 Festival of Faiths.
From joyful music and dance performances to thought-provoking interfaith dialogue, interactive booths, and delicious local eats, this free, family-friendly event invites you to connect, celebrate, and learn. Whether you’re part of a faith community, exploring new perspectives, or simply looking for a vibrant way to spend your Sunday, there’s something here for everyone.
September 14, 2025 | 1:00PM – 5:00PM
University Park – Downtown Indy | 325 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN
Want to do more than attend? Get Involved Today!
Health & Wellness Summit
General Program:
10AM - Registration & Resource Fair
10:30 AM - Welcome & Opening Remarks
11 AM - Interfaith Discussion Panel hosted by CIC: Shared Strength - Including speakers from multiple faith and health organization backgrounds
12 PM - Lunch & Networking
1PM - Keynote Speaker: Dr. Leah Gunning Francis, PhD. - Senior Vice President and Chief Mission and Values Officer, IU Health
2PM - Tours of Lucas Oil Stadium offered
Event Emcee, Matt Taylor - Voice of the Colts
Stronger Futures Through Economic Mobility
What does it take to build a stronger future for all families? Join us for an evening that explores how faith communities, nonprofits, and civic leaders can be powerful forces in expanding opportunity for children and families facing poverty.
Featuring renowned author and economist Raj Chetty, this event will highlight breakthrough research on economic mobility—offering a data-driven look at what’s working in cities across the country to reduce poverty and improve children’s outcomes.
You’ll walk away with:
Clear insights into what truly helps children thrive
Tools to guide your advocacy and community action
Inspiration to use your voice to help build a more inclusive economy
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a vital conversation about hope, equity, and opportunity.
This event is sponsored by the Mike and Sue Smith Family Fund, the Petticrew Foundation, the Lumina Foundation, and the Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr., Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Operation Alpha 2025
Operation Alpha 2025
Join us for a lively evening filled with exquisite Hotel Tango spirits, delicious Upland beer, savory wine from The Wine Group, custom cigars, great food, a military-inspired Grog Bowl Ceremony, and the ever-so-popular whiskey pull!
Operation Alpha was started in 2014 by Hotel Tango Founder and disabled Marine Corps veteran, Travis Barnes, as a way to raise fund for HVAF's operations, programs, and services.
Operation Alpha has become HVAF's signature annual event, raising transformative funds to bring a positive impact on the lives of veterans facing homelessness in Indiana.
Do not miss your chance to attend Operation Alpha 2025. This event is likely to sell out, so get your tickets NOW!
Outreach Transform Dinner
Outreach is the leading organization in Central Indiana that specializes in serving and meeting the unique needs of youth facing homelessness in our communities.
Join our friends at Outreach for their fourth annual fall fundraising event, Transform!
This year, you'll experience our new art installment, Through My Eyes. This gallery features a mix of painting, mixed-media, and photography, created by Outreach youth and young adults and local artist, Boxx the Artist. Throughout the night, we will experience the stories of our youth and young adults.
Individual Tickets: $120
Half Table (4 seats): $425
NPC Fall Speaker Series, Housing In Indy
Indy Housing Speaker Series
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
4-Week Series led by the Coalition on Homelessness Intervention & Prevention (CHIP)
September 10th - The Homelessness response system broadly, concluding with a discussion of the various initiatives, with a high-level explanation of the need for and intent of Streets to Home. This will help set the stage for Andy's presentation on the 17th. Presenter: Elliot Zans, Director of Strategy and Impact for CHIP
September 17th - The City County Council's work for Streets to Home Indy.
Presenters: Andy Nielsen & John Barth, Indianapolis City-County Council
September 24th - Outreach, respectful interaction with unhoused neighbors, and the actual work happening with Streets to Home Indy. Niki Wattson, MSW, Streets to Home Director
October 1st - The Point-In-Time count, the importance of data collection (State of Homelessness recap), volunteer opportunities, and other ways individuals can help.
Presenter: Abe Roll, Data Narrator for CHIP
Sept 10th: Public Safety Committee w/ IMPD
Rapid Response
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM ET
Join us as we mobilize to tell the council NO to the largest increase in the police budget ever. This meeting will happen on Wednesday, Sept 10th at 5:30 at the City County Building.
Sept 9th Indy Action Coalition Assembly
Indy Action Coalition Leader's Assembly
Leader Assembly
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM ET
Join leaders of Indy Action as we launch our next campaign and kick off our listening session. Join us at St Luke's United Methodist
Build Housing Not Concentration Camps
Hard-working Hoosiers are going without necessities, including food and medical care, just to keep a roof over their families' heads. Many full-time workers have found themselves homeless or on the verge of homelessness due to the increased cost of housing. Prosperity Indiana released a report in July of this year showing clearly that "Affordable Housing is Out of Reach in Indiana for Low-Wage Hoosiers as State Ranks Last in the Midwest for Renter Incomes."
Sept 3rd Public Safety Committee w/ Sheriff Forestal
Rapid Response
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM ET
Join us as we mobilize to tell the council NO to the Sheriff's collaboration with ICE. This meeting will happen on Wednesday, Sept 3rd at 5:30 at the City County Building.
BCC Assembly Sept 2nd
Leader Assembly
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM ET
When: Sept 2nd at 6:30pm Where: Scott's United Methodist: 2153 Dr Andrew J Brown Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202 Calling all leaders of the Black Church Coalition, as we have our first assembly since March to reorganize and launch our campaign. Bring your team and congregational leaders.
Book signing, Fran Quigley’s “Lessons from Eviction Court: How We Can End Our Housing Crisis”
Join the Indiana Eviction Justice Initiative (IEJN) for a conversation with Fran Quigley on his new book, Lessons from Eviction Court.
About Lessons from Eviction Court
Lessons from Eviction Court goes behind the disturbing statistics of evictions and homelessness to provide the first-hand experience of a lawyer who is in eviction court each week, standing alongside people who are losing their homes. Fran Quigley provides a clear and emphatic prescription for how we can end evictions and homelessness in the United States, with the stories of struggling clients serving as the introduction for discussions of the reforms needed. Homelessness does not need to happen, nor do widespread evictions. They do not occur in other nations like in ours, and they did not used to not be the norm here in the US. Lessons from Eviction Court explains how we can end this national crisis.
About Fran Quigley:
Fran Quigley is the Director of the Health and Human Rights Clinic at the Indiana University McKinney School of Law. He advocates for the human right to housing, defending people facing eviction, and promoting policies that ensure all people have a safe, affordable home.
Get your copy from Tomorrow Books
Faith Community to Hold Prayer Vigil for Immigrant Community at Miami Correctional Facility
Clergy, church leaders, and people of faith will gather outside Miami Correctional Facility on Monday, August 25 at 2:00 p.m. for a public prayer vigil in support of the immigrant community and in lament for the immigrant detention system.
According to the CATO Institute, “65 percent of people taken by IC had no convictions, 93 percent no violent convictions.” The language being used related to the use of the Miami Correctional Facility for immigrant detainees is deeply troubling. We also pray and urge our elected leaders to pursue transparency, accountability, and policies rooted in compassion and justice.
Leaders from The Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church are hosting this vigil, which will welcome other faith traditions. The gathering will include Scripture readings, songs, and prayer calling for compassion, dignity, and justice for immigrants and refugees. Those in attendance will stand in prayerful solidarity with the immigrant communities and call attention to the urgent need for humane treatment of all people.
Bishop Tracy Smith Malone of the Indiana United Methodist Church recently wrote, “Many in our [Indiana] Conference have expressed deep concerns about what such facilities would mean for justice, compassion, and the God-given dignity of every person—especially those who are most vulnerable among us. As the body of Christ, we must not remain silent in the face of language or policy that diminishes human dignity.”
We will gather to pray for those who are detained, for their families, and for a system that better reflects mercy, justice, and love.
Community members, people of all faiths, and the public are invited to attend. Clergy are invited to wear clergy collars and red stoles. For more information contact Rev. Chris Lantz at chris.lantz@inumc.org or Rev. Matt Landry at matt.landry@inumc.org
Event Details:
Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Miami Correctional Facility, at the southwest corner of W 800 S and Highway 31
Beyond the Bridge
Save the date!
The weekend of giving for the Streets to Home Indy Initiative will begin with a public screening of Beyond The Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness on Thursday, August 14 at 6 PM at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.
Read more about Streets to Home Indy here.
Uphold the People’s Promise: Don’t Slash Our Benefits!
Common Cause Indiana is teaming up with Southeast Community Services to hold a People's Promise Townhall meeting on August 14th from 6 - 8 p.m.
This event will encourage a discussion about how budget cuts at the state and federal levels are impacting our communities. We'll have a panel of experts discussing changes to SNAP, Medicaid and other vital programs, and event hosts will be asking audience members to share stories of how their families are being impacted. There will be tips to help participants share their stories of impact with their elected officials.
Hear from experts about how the "Big Beautiful Bill" and state budget will impact you, what resources are available to help fill gaps, and how we can push back and demand our lawmakers protect access to basic human needs like food and health care.
Panelists include: Executive Director of the Indiana Justice Project, Adam Mueller, JD, Executive Director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry, Emily Weikert Bryant, District 46’s State Senator Andrea Hunley, and Founder of Project Salud, Dr. Natalie Guerrero!
*Free Pizza and Drawing for $50 Kroger Gift Card!
Lawyers in the Library
Central Library will be hosting a Free Legal Clinic on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 3:00pm-7:00pm. Legal staff from Indiana Legal Services, Inc. and the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic will be providing legal assistance on the topics of criminal expungement, eviction sealing, and tax issues.
Income and asset limits may apply for criminal expungement and some eviction sealing assistance. Registration is required for an appointment to receive assistance on criminal expungement and eviction sealing. Tax assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tax consultations and assistance are free to anyone regardless of their income. Eviction sealing assistance through the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic is also free to anyone regardless of their income.
The Eventbrite page also explains more information about the event.
Brothers in Arms 2025
An exclusive bourbon tasting experience and reception in support of two charities providing life-changing support to veterans: HVAF of Indiana and Brothers For Life
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
The Foxhole at Hotel Tango
670 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Hors d'oeuvres
Exclusive Bourbon Tasting
Travis Barnes, veteran and Hotel Tango Distillery CEO, will lead an exclusive tasting experience featuring special reserve bourbons drawn straight from the barrel. Guests will enjoy bold, barrel-strength pours as Travis personally guides them through the rich flavors and unique craftsmanship behind each sip.
Veteran Testimonies Begin at 6:30pm
From Struggle to Strength: powerful testimonies from veterans whose lives have been forever changed by HVAF of Indiana & Brothers for Life
Silent Auction
A limited offering of rare and remarkable items. This is your chance to take home something extraordinary — and in doing so, directly support veterans receiving life-changing assistance from HVAF of Indiana and Brothers for Life. Big impact. Every bid counts.
Dessert Bar
Streets to Home Indy Press Conference
The message still needs to get out that this critical initiative is happening.
To that end, we are calling a press conference for Tuesday, June 17th, 10a, Purpose of Life Ministries, 3705 W Kessler Blvd N Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46222.
Speakers include:
Aaron Spiegel, Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance, Executive Director
Nikki Watson, CHIP, Streets To Home Indy Outreach coordinator
Pastor Greene, Concerned Clergy and Purpose of Life Ministries
Cynthia Noemi Cardona, Lilly Foundation
Chelsea Harring-Cozi - CHIP, CEO
We hope you can join us.
Justice for Our Neighbors
A unique event is coming up that supports access to legal services for immigrants in our community!
On Saturday, June 8, the incomparable Borage Cafe Bakery & Market in Speedway is hosting a fundraiser block party 🥳 to benefit Indiana Legal Services’ Immigrants and Language Rights Center.
It’s called "Justice for Our Neighbors", and it’s an all-you-can-eat, family-style gathering with:
Incredible food by Chef Becky Hostetter (Duos)
Drinks from David Hostetter (of Duos and St. Elmo's lineage!)
Live music & DJ
Raffle prizes
Welcoming to all - all ages, all walks of life
Free parking
GRAB TICKETS (here). For $129.89 you receive unlimited food + 2 beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). 100% of proceeds are going to ILS's ILRC.
Don't want all-you-can-eat? There will be pay-as-you-go options, like grab & go falafel and to-go drinks.
Can't attend? Buy a ticket(s) and raffle off to a co-worker or friend. Or simply donate directly to the cause here, noting "Justice for Our Neighbors" in the memo line.
Finally, please consider sharing the event link or this message with your network. The timing of "Justice for Our Neighbors" couldn't be more perfect with the ever-increasing need for legal support for our immigrant brothers and sisters.
Keep Indy Home Public Action
Keep Indy Home Public Action
This month, GIMA is joining LiveFreeIndiana to help advance the "Keep Indy Home" campaign. Under the current administration, we are losing community members to immigration detention, mass incarceration, and housing instability. We have an opportunity to raise our collective voice and build power together to fight for a community that everyone can call home, and have access to a place to live that is home.
On May 29th at 6:30 p.m., we are bringing together leaders across geography, race, and religion to fight to Keep Indy Home. We will make real demands of our elected leaders and cast a powerful vision for what we want for our home! Can you join us? Sign up now, and let's keep Indy Home!
Details
Join the LiveFreeIndiana organizing movements for the #KeepIndyHome public action and fight for a community where everyone can be safe, thrive, and families can be whole. We are meeting at 6:30pm at Light of the World Christian Church: 4646 N Michigan Road. Please arrive early as we will be starting promptly at 6:30pm We will start promptly at 6:30pm at Light of the World Christian Church (4646 N Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46228). Please arrive early to secure a seat!
LiveFreeIndiana Rally
Thursday May 15 is the LiveFree rally ahead of the May 29th public action. We are excited to bring our leaders together, brief members of our movement on our demands, provide updates on the elected officials, and create some tension with elected officials.
As of this email, Council President Vop has agreed to attend in some capacity but has not clarified his commitments to all of our demands. We do anticipate an answer by Thursday. Meanwhile, the Mayor has not responded to repeated attempts at an invitation. In a political moment when our community deserves real leadership, avoiding engaging movements like ours and the demands of everyday people cannot be acceptable.
When we gather on the 15th, we will strategize and execute an escalation plan to ensure our elected officials are in the room for the 29th. Our leaders must also be in the room with us on May 29th. We are not where we need to be without our turnout. Thursday’s Rally will be critical, and helping make a big push to achieve that.
Register for MAY 15TH 6:30 at St Luke UMC RALLY REGISTRATION
Responding to the Eviction Crisis
Responding to the Eviction Crisis
Event Day and Time: Thursday, May 15th, 5:45 - 8:00 PM
Event Address: Trinity Episcopal Church, 3243 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Contact at (317) 926-1346 or Rev'd Adam Pierce at apierce@trinitychurchindy.org
Childcare available
Schedule
5:45 - 6:15 - Dinner
6:30 – Welcome/Introductions: Rev. Pierce
6:30 – 7:15 – Presentation: Judge Bacon – Small Claims Court Lawrence Township
7:15 – 8:00 – Panel Discussion w. Q&A
David Bacon – MFCDC - Mapleton Fall Creek Neighborhood housing issues
Rabbi Spiegel – GIMA – Court watchers, Legislative update
Adam Mueller – IJP - Housing insecurity, sealing evictions, poor housing conditions
Creating Human Solidarity Workshop
Creating Human Solidarity Workshop
Herbert Simon Family Foundation is partnering with the Human Solidarity Project to provide free human solidarity workshops in Indianapolis in 2025.
The Human Solidarity Project is a dynamic non-profit organization committed to eradicating racism through the creation and promotion of human solidarity. HSP provides comprehensive, cutting-edge social and emotional educational services.
Upcoming Workshops
May 14 - 15: Creating Human Solidarity
May 16: Human Solidarity for Black and Jewish Community Leaders
Please note - workshops are full day (9a-5p) and we request that attendees participate for the entire duration. Lunch is provided.
Creating Human Solidarity is a two day workshop that helps to solve the fundamental problem that racism, sexism, classism, and other forms of oppression have created separation from our own humanity. This workshop gives organizations and individuals a blueprint for creating human solidarity which leads to less conflict, more creative contributions, and a greater sense of connection in the community.
Human Solidarity for Black and Jewish Community Leaders is a full-day workshop the helps people who identify as Black and/or Jewish examine our subconscious programming and how it contributes to the current painful divide between “Blacks and Jews”, examine our shared history and how generational trauma impacts both groups, come to a historical understanding of how racism and antisemitism disrupts our Human Solidarity, and map out a healing strategy to return to natural Human Solidarity with each other.
All three workshops will be held at the English Foundation Building (615 N. Alabama St, Indianapolis, IN 46204).
Future dates will be announced at a later date. If you cannot attend the dates listed above but are interested in future dates, please indicate so below.
For more information: https://www.humansolidarityproject.org/
Questions? Contact HerbertSimonFamilyFoundation@cicf.org
Karmic Mealpack: Purpose Meets Connection
May 11: Register to Volunteer and / or Donate to the mealpack. Meals go to IMCA Food Pantry
Families and kiddos (12+) are welcome! Mark Pecar will be taking $25 Family Portraits for Mother's Day, and we'll have a card making station. Come by for a couple hours of community networking and impact - all before your Mother's Day lunch!! Please register ASAP, spots are limited!
Know Your Neighbor Series: Exploring the Role of Women in Faith Traditions
🌟 Know Your Neighbor Series: Exploring the Role of Women in Faith Traditions 🌟
Presented by the Carmel Interfaith Alliance in partnership with JCRC
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Carmel Public Library
Featured Panelists:
· Rise Friedman – Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)
· Susmita Singh – Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS)
Join the Carmel Interfaith Alliance and JCRC for an enlightening evening as we launch our Know Your Neighbor series. In this inaugural session, esteemed panelists from the Jewish and Hindu communities will share insights on the role of women in their respective faith traditions. Engage in meaningful dialogue, broaden your understanding, and celebrate the rich tapestry of our diverse community.
Highlights:
· In-depth discussions on women's roles in Judaism and Hinduism
· Q&A session with the panelists
· Opportunities for interfaith networking
Additional Information:
· This event is free and open to the public.
· All are welcome to attend, regardless of faith background.
We look forward to fostering understanding and unity within our community.
Indianapolis as a Global Crossroads
Indianapolis as a Global Crossroads
Celebrating, Educating, Connecting
When: May 06, 2025 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Event at Indy's Global Village, 4233 Lafayette Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46254 - FREE Parking
Save your place for this in-person public forum. Register today!
Date: May 6, 2025, 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Dinner 6:00 pm. Program 6:40 pm.
Price: $30.00, includes Reception, Exhibits, Dinner and Program with Panel Discussion. Cash Wine Bar and water available. Student Rate: $10. Exhibit display tables are available. Note: On-line pre-paid registration required.
Location: Indy's Global Village, 4233 Lafayette Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46254. FREE parking.
A community-oriented discussion about our Indianapolis area and State as a welcoming crossroads for Celebrating, Educating, and Connecting for all of us.
Come, hear what Indianapolis community and business leaders have to say about the future of our community!
PROGRAM DETAILS AND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Let's gather at Indy's Global Village. When you arrive, you will be surrounded with cultural enhancements. The Main Hall features flags from around the world on full display. Global art and cultural items are displayed in the eight galleries.
● 5:00 pm - Doors open for networking reception. Cash wine bar available. Visit exhibitor booths and museum. Attendees are encouraged to explore the exhibitor booths and museum exhibits before dinner.
● 5:45 pm - Check-in for Dinner in the Event Hall. On-line pre-paid reservations are required. Meal Options: Regular and vegetarian.
● 6:00 pm - Interfaith Greetings, PechaKucha Showcase, and Dinner
PechaKucha Showcase
The Indianapolis as a Global Crossroads PechaKucha Showcase is an opportunity for those in the Indianapolis community to share stories, images and experiences of international connections here in Indiana. Personal testimonies are the highlight of these presentations, showcasing the global connections of our city. For more information on how to participate, visit https://bit.ly/pechakuchashowcase
● 6:40 pm - Welcome and Introductory Remarks
● 6:45 pm - Panel Discussion: Indianapolis as a Global Crossroads
Our panel will discuss what it takes to build a "Global Crossroads City." One that benefits from the vibrancy of residents from diverse talents, backgrounds and experiences. All our panelists are well-respected business and civic leaders who demonstrate mentorship and community engagement.
Together, let's build the future!
The International Center
Moderator: Kristie Johnson, PhD, CFRE, Vice President of Development & External Affairs, The International Center
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Indy Arts Council
Panelist: Judith B. Thomas, President & CEO, Indy Arts Council
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Indianapolis Airport Authority
Panelist: Holli Harrington, Senior Director, Strategic Alliance, Indianapolis Airport Authority
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Old National Bank
Panelist: Leo Lopez, Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Marketing Executive, Old National Bank
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Center for Interfaith Cooperation
Panelist: Charlie Wiles, Director Emeritus, Center for Interfaith Cooperation
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International Center - https://internationalcenter.org/
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Symphony on the Circle
Symphony on the Circle
Come visit GIMA’s table among the other festivities! We’d love to see you for some casual conversation.
The Performance
Join the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and dozens of performing arts partners for this exciting event on Monument Circle! Designed to celebrate the connections we make through the shared love of music and performance, the ISO has partnered with Downtown Indy, Inc. to offer a free day of live music, food trucks, and networking with community organizations. The event takes place outdoors on Monument Circle starting at 1 p.m., but also continues inside Hilbert Circle Theatre. The day concludes with a livestream at 5:30 p.m. of the ISO performing Märkl Conducts Strauss, conducted by Music Director Jun Märkl, broadcast on the large screen outside.
Outdoor stage
1:15 PM Mariachi Sol Jalisciense
1:30 PM Sukhwinder Singh
1:45 PM Ballet Folklorico Mosaicos Indianapolis Kids
2:00 PM Ballet Folklorico Mosaicos Indianapolis
2:15 PM Allison Victoria
2:30 PM Suzuki Academy
2:45 PM Indianapolis Chinese Orchestra
3:00 PM Metropolitan Youth Ballet of Indiana
3:15 PM Castlewood Singers
3:30 PM Indianapolis Chinese Performing Arts, Inc
3:45 PM Dance Squad Performance Academy
4:00 PM Bashiri Asad
4:15 PM Chris Bazz La and Lakay Dance
4:30 PM Natyalaya School of Arts
4:45 PM Okinawa Yuyukai
5:00 PM Indianapolis Association of Chinese-Americans
5:30 PM Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Brass Ensemble & Concert
Indoor Stage
1:00 PM Teddy Bear: The Garden Symphony
1:35 PM ISO String Quartet
2:05 PM Teddy Bear: The Giant’s Violin
Food
Books, Bourbon & Bacon
Gordon’s Ice Cream
MJ’s Baking Boutique
Brozinni Pizzeria
Upland Brewing
Ash & Elm Cider
Community Partners
Afghan American Community Center
Akor Languages
ArtMix
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana
Big Car Collaborative
Burmese American Community Institute (BACI)
Dieudonne Foundation
Esayas Zerazion*
Grassroots Projects
Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance
Helpings of Hope
Hindu Temple of Central Indiana
Immigrant Welcome Center
Indiana Latino Institute
Indianapolis Children’s ChoirIndy Fringe
IndyGo
Indy Reads
International Center
Iryna Bondar*
KeyBank
Mirror Indy
Monarca Academy
Nationalities Council of Indiana
Nova Dream Space
Oulala
Patchwork Indy
Pillars of Haiti: Jhonson Art and Kouzin Zaka*
Qahar Behzad*
Suzuki Academy
Ukranian Society of Indiana
Umeed-Hope
Koffi Koevi
Yvenna Creation
*Artwork for sale and on display inside Hilbert Circle Theatre
Stand On Peace Walk
Stand On Peace
A Peace Walk for National Youth Violence Prevention Week
Please consider supporting the upcoming Peace Walk being organized as a part of National Youth Violence Prevention Week. Peace Learning Center is partnered with several other community organizations, including Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence, Indy Peace Fellowship, VOICES Corp, NEW B.O.Y., the Mayor's Youth Council, Genesys Solutions, Indy Public Safety Foundation, MCCOY, Moms Demand Action, Peace Learning Center, and Students Demand Action, in this second annual event.
The Peace Walk is an initiative aimed at promoting unity and nonviolence. This impactful event will bring together individuals, families, and organizations committed to fostering peace and addressing violence in our community.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, April 25
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Thank you for your commitment to peace and unity!
Second Chance Expo Job & Resource Fair
Second Chance Expo
Hear Keidrain Brewster & Tanaine Jenkins speak - Attend workshops and panels - Land a job and connect with valuable resources!
Date: Fri Apr 25 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Martin University
Free venue parking
Come join Trusted Mentors for a day filled with opportunities to connect with employers and resources to help you get back on your feet. Formerly incarcerated TEDtalk speakers Keidrain Brewster and Tanaine Jenkins will speak on life after incarceration. Keidrain Brewster, owner of Brewster Logistics and founder of the Big Reform movement, and Tanaine Jenkins, recidivism stratetgist and founder of Everything I Am, will be there to offer guidance and encouragement as you navigate your second chance. Don't miss out on this chance to take the next step towards a brighter future!
Refugee Resettlement and Humanitarian Needs in Indiana
Join Exodus Refugee at the Avon-Washington Township Library from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.to learn more about how refugee resettlement works and what needs the refugee community is currently seeing.
What are current refugee resettlement and humanitarian needs in Indiana? This program provides relevant background regarding refugees and asylum seekers in Indiana. You’re invited to hear answers to these questions and more from long-time workers in the resettlement world. Registration is required, and is available by logging on to avonlibrary.net
Room: Lower Level Meeting Room A
Safe Spaces: Stress Awareness Month
April 22nd: Register for Safe Spaces, Canned food donations go to IMCA Food Pantry, and can be dropped off at Pattern @ Stutz, All COHatch locations, and Tomorrow Bookstore.
April 2025 Sacred Friendships Discussion
April Sacred Friendships Discussion
What does Multifaith really mean?
Multifaith: What does it mean? Building relationships and getting to know each other are at the core of GIMA's work. Is multifaith work important in your life? Why? And, how?
Space is limited - register now!
Registration is capped at 40 attendees.
April 16, 1p with Rabbi Brett Krichiver, Hiba Alalami, and Betty Brandt
Tuxedo Park Baptist Church
29 N Grant Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
One core facet of GIMA is our Sacred Friendships discussions. These exist to deepen relationships and are easy, one-hour conversations with other faith leaders in the Indianapolis area. Each session focuses on a conversation topic led by our committee chairs, Betty Brandt, Rabbi Brett Krichiver, and Hiba Alami. If you are interested in joining this discussion, please register below. All are welcome!
Resistance to Cruelty That Never Ends: An Afghan and Ukrainian Multicultural Art Exhibit
Dr. Anita Joshi, Dr. Arun Jain, Patchwork Indy, the Ukrainian Society of Indiana, and the Afghan American Community Center invite you to an evening where art becomes a living testimony of resilience, history, and hope.
Join Patchwork Indy for the reception of Resistance to Cruelty that Never Ends: An Afghan and Ukrainian Intercultural Art Exhibit—a profound exploration of cultural endurance and resistance through the eyes of two visionary artists.
Opening Reception
Friday, April 11
5:00 – 8:00 PM (Program begins at 6pm)
Indianapolis Art Center
At the heart of this exhibit are the works of Iryna Bondar, a Ukrainian multimedia artist, and Abdul Qahar Behzad, an Afghan oil painter. Through their distinctive styles, they invite us to witness the power of cultural identity and artistic defiance in the face of ongoing conflict.
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Iryna has embroidered the number of days that have passed—a ritual she will continue throughout the exhibition, turning time itself into a testament of resilience.
Qahar’s richly detailed oil paintings capture Afghanistan’s history, beauty, and struggles. Having taught art to U.S. soldiers with PTSD, his work bridges cultures and reveals an Afghanistan rarely seen.
This exhibition is more than an artistic showcase; it is a conversation about survival, identity, and the unyielding spirit of those who refuse to be erased.
Patchwork Indy is honored to host this event, aligning our mission of supporting immigrant and refugee families with the powerful stories told through these works. Just as these artists preserve their histories through art, Patchwork Indy works to preserve dignity, opportunity, and belonging for those building new lives in Indiana.
Join Patchwork Indy for an evening of thought-provoking art, meaningful dialogue, and community connection. Light refreshments will be served.
Patchwork Indy looks forward to sharing this unforgettable experience with you.
Remaking the Commons with Dr. Willie Jennings
Spirit & Place has partnered with Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, part of IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, to co-present the annual Thomas H. Lake Lecture as part of the Big Tent Talks series on April 11 at Witherspoon Presbyterian Church.
At this crucial moment, when homelessness is exploding, affordable housing is diminishing, and segregated communities are increasingly common, we need to ask the question: Are our built environments fundamentally immoral?
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