Skyler S. joined Indy Reads’ Paraprofessional cohort in March 2025 to earn her Paraprofessional Certification. An Instructional Assistant at Paramount Schools of Excellence: Englewood, mom of two, “Artist Without Borders”, and so much more, Skyler earned her Paraprofessional Certification in June 2025! Hear from Skyler in her own words below.
Meet Kuirsel. They joined Indy Reads to earn their High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma. Read how they earned their diploma to pursue their passion as an abuse survivor advocate. Kuirsel K. has come a long way with Indy Reads!
INDIANAPOLIS, September 8, 2025 – Indy Reads, a nonprofit focused on adult English literacy in central Indiana, is thrilled to announce that the organization has been named a 2025 Library of Congress Literacy Awards Program Successful Practice Honoree. The Literacy Awards Program, established by the Library of Congress in 2013, recognizes organizations in the United … Read more
Meet Vivian. She came to Indiana from Honduras in 2016. Read how she wanted to live better with her family. See how her family motivated her to learn English. Vivian G. has come a long way with Indy Reads!
INDIANAPOLIS, June 2, 2025 – Indy Reads is pleased to share that the organization hosted its first formal classroom volunteer appreciation and learning session event since the COVID-19 pandemic! As the only organization committed to serving the most beginning-level adult learners in the region, Indy Reads relies on a dedicated corps of more than 300 unique … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Indy Reads’ 2025 Fundraising Breakfast: Unlocking Our Potential presented by Electric Plus held on April 24, 2025 was a success!
INDIANAPOLIS, April 10, 2025 – Indy Reads, a nonprofit focused on adult English literacy in central Indiana, is excited to share the success of its pilot program with Electric Plus. Through this initiative, 25 employees have enhanced their skills with Indy Reads’ innovative curriculum. This 12-week pilot course offered more than 80 hours of instruction, … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS, December 3, 2024 – Indy Reads received a $100,000 grant from Glick Philanthropies to support their efforts to meet the rapidly growing demand for their personalized adult education classes, serving the most beginning level learner and beyond. Glick Philanthropies – a family of charitable initiatives dedicated to building community and creating opportunity that empowers … Read more
Indy Reads announces FY2024-2025 Board of Directors including three new members.
INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Reads announced this week that it has been awarded a grant from the Herbert Simon Family Foundation to accelerate English Language Learning (ELL) programming to advance immigrant access to living wage jobs. “Our English Language Learning program is our fastest growing,” Ruba Marshood, Indy Reads’ chief executive officer said. “For many of … Read more