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Indy Reads receives $150,000 grant to start health literacy program

Via WISH-TV: INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A local mission to help adults and families build literacy is getting a significant financial boost to improve health outcomes across central Indiana. Indy Reads has received a $150,000 grant from The MolinaCares Accord, in partnership with Molina Healthcare of Indiana, to design and pilot a new health literacy program. Ruba … Read more

Skyler S. and her Paraprofessional Certificate

In My Own Words | Skyler S.

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.

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In My Own Words | Kuirsel K.

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!

Ruby Slippers Breakfast highlights

Thank you for making our Ruby Slippers Fundraising Breakfast, honoring Indy Reads’ ruby anniversary, on April 18, 2024 a success! Together with nearly 400 members of our community at the Ivy Tech Community College Conference Center, we enjoyed an inspiring morning learning about the value and impact of literacy for ourselves, our families, and our … Read more