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RecycleForce Receives $4 million Pathway Home Grant from U.S. Department of Labor

August 31, 2020 No Comments

“Reducing recidivism is tied to a meaningful job. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration recognizes the dignity of work, especially for the forgotten men and women of America,” said Assistant Secretary of Employment and Training John Pallasch. With this commitment, the U.S. Department of Labor distributed $64,395,062 in Pathway Home grants to

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National Coalition of Promise Zones 2020 Federal Convening

August 17, 2020 No Comments

From August 20th to September 3rd, IndyEast Promise Zone partners are invited to connect with federal agencies and organizations from across the country, sharing resources and best practices on place-based collective community development at the first annual National Coalition of Promise Zones Federal Convening. This convening is a virtual series of workshops, covering a wide

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New Public Library in Martingdale-Brightwood

July 28, 2020 No Comments

The new Martingdale-Brightwood Public Library is officially open. This new building will replace the Brightwood Branch across the street, which served the community since 1972. Located at 2434 N. Sherman Drive, the 15,000 square feet library hopes to increase “access to lifelong learning and mental recreation for neighbors of all ages,” said Amina Pierson of

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The IndyEast Promise Zone Welcomes the New VISTAs

July 28, 2020 No Comments

One important component to Promise Zones across the nation, and the Indy East Promise Zone is the 5 AmeriCorps VISTAs positions granted to the lead organization every year: a cohort of young professionals that offer a year of public service in exchange for invaluable career development as well as further building capacity for the Promise

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Join a Community Action Team Today!

July 28, 2020 No Comments

So what does a Community Action Team (CAT) do? Residents in the Eastside neighborhood can become CAT members. Each CAT are limited to 15 residents per year, and neighbors can only serve one CAT per year. CAT members meet bi-monthly (every two months). CATs and a representative of a lead agency work collaboratively in identifying

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It’s Official! The Eastside is Now a 21st Century Talent Region

June 29, 2020 No Comments

Overview On June 2nd, 2020, the Indiana Secretary of Career Connections and Talent Blair Milo announced the Eastside Economic Recovery and Mobility District (EERMD) as the state’s sixth talent region.  What is a 21st Century Talent Region? Originating from Executive Order 17-17, Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb established the Secretary of Career Connections and Talent

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A Celebration of Fervent and Collective Action: The New Quality of Life Plan

June 29, 2020 No Comments

Overview A prospering area of Indianapolis comprised of 20 neighborhoods, the Near Eastside has cultivated a thorough set of goals written by neighbors, for neighbors. To celebrate the launch and dedication to developing the plan, while adapting to social distancing protocols, the Near Eastside hosted a virtual live Facebook event Tuesday, June 16, 2020, with

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