Member Highlight – Hearts & Hands of Indiana
Prosperity Indiana's Ways and Means
Suzanne Thompson and Tom Egold of Hearts & Hands of Indiana share how their organization serves families on the west side of Indianapolis.
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Inclusive Growth: Addressing a Two-Sided Economy
Prosperity Indiana's Ways and Means
Associate Executive Director Jessica Love sits down with Indy Chamber's Mark Fisher, Chief Policy Officer, and Matt Impink, Director of Policy and Civic Engagement, to discuss the outgrowth of research conducted by The Brookings Institution: a new conversation and emphasis on removing barriers to economic mobility and prosperity. For more on their participation in Brookings' Inclusive Economic Development Lab, see the Indy Chamber's ; or check out the .
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Starting Early for Long-Term Success
Prosperity Indiana's Ways and Means
Amanda Lopez of Transform Consulting Group talks with Communications Intern Aniyah Ross about the importance of access to high quality early education and opportunities to be part of the Indiana Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC). More information on www.elacindiana.org.
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Strengthening Communities with Quality Services
Prosperity Indiana's Ways and Means
This episode features the work of Prosperity Indiana member Area IV Area Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs. Learn how Area IV provides vital services in the communities it serves and strives to maintain the highest quality, meet community needs, and provide opportunities for community action.
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Connecting to Advance a Common Cause
Prosperity Indiana's Ways and Means
Hear Prosperity Indiana members Julia Kathary and Whitley Wynns share their takeaways from the 2017 People & Places Conference. This conference was a joint effort of several associations that brought together placemakers from across the nation to discuss local solutions for community revitalization and advancing racial equity.
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Closing the Wealth Gap
Prosperity Indiana's Ways and Means
Wealth creation and retention in local communities are vital for long-term sustainability, but not every person starts off on equal footing. Policy Analyst Erin Macey talks about wealth equity and ways that the Indiana Institute for Working Families is working to close the gap.
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Learning the Deepest Truth of Who You Are
Prosperity Indiana's Ways and Means
Job readiness involves more than gaining vocational skills. In this episode, learn how LSSI Works motivates and prepares individuals for employment. Hear snippets from Motivations and get a glimpse into this transformational program of Prosperity Indiana member Lutheran Social Services of Indiana in Fort Wayne.
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Climate Change and Resilient Indiana Communities
Prosperity Indiana's Ways and Means
Prosperity Indiana Director of Sustainability, Allyson Mitchell, discusses community climate resiliency with Jim Poyser and John Gibson of Earth Charter Indiana. They discuss what challenges and opportunities communities can prepare for and capitalize upon in the face of climate change. Additionally, they preview the Mayor’s Climate Leadership Summit and explain the collaboration between Earth Charter and Prosperity Indiana on the Resilient Indiana Communities campaign.
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Collectively Envisioning Our Future
Prosperity Indiana's Ways and Means
This recording of the Feb 16, 2017, Share with Sherry episode aired on 103.7 WHBU Anderson features Prosperity Indiana Program Manager Rachel Mattingly. Listen to Rachel as she talks with radio host Sherry Peak-Davis about the collective impact planning process in the Sweet 16 neighborhood in Anderson, IN.
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Living Local for Stronger Communities
Prosperity Indiana's Ways and Means
Utilizing local businesses can have a rippling impact on strengthening Indiana's communities. Mel McMahon Stone of Indiana Originals shares ways that they "lead local living."
info_outlineWealth creation and retention in local communities are vital for long-term sustainability, but not every person starts off on equal footing. Policy Analyst Erin Macey talks about wealth equity and ways that the Indiana Institute for Working Families is working to close the gap.