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Eskenazi Health awards Indy Reads a $5000 sponsorship for Literacy Foundations and English Language Learning (ELL) Foundations classes 

(Indianapolis, IN – Sept. 19, 2023) Indy Reads announced today that Eskenazi Health awarded the adult literacy nonprofit a $5,000 sponsorship to support Literacy Foundations and English Language Learning (ELL) Foundations classes. Launched last year as an instructor-led class, Indy Reads’ innovative Literacy Foundations class provides personalized support to the most beginning-level native English-speaking literacy … Read more

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United Way of Central Indiana grants $175,000 to Indy Reads for family programs

INDIANAPOLIS – United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) announced Wednesday that it is awarding Indy Reads $175,000 from its Family Opportunity Fund.    The fund supports the integration of services that improve the education, financial stability, and overall health and well-being of families. The work is rooted in what’s called the 2Gen – short for two-generation … Read more

Student Spotlight: Lay C.

Lay C. is the first graduate of Indy Reads’ Customer Service Skills Program (CSSP), which combines an industry-recognized customer service certification with a paid internship in our community bookstore. This program was generously funded by the Margot L. Eccles Arts & Culture Fund. Only nine days after completing the program, Lay began a new job at a … Read more

Join Us for Indy Reads Fundraising Breakfast: Unlocking Our Potential!

On April 26, 2023, Indy Reads will host its inaugural fundraising breakfast: Unlocking Our Potential! The event will be held at the Fountain Square Theatre and we expect approximately 250 attendees, representing every corner of our community. Attending our fundraising breakfast, as an individual or with your organization, is an opportunity to break bread with … Read more

Indy Reads Appoints New Board Members; Positions Itself for Growth

Indianapolis, IN —(September 15, 2022) Indy Reads today announced that its board of directors has approved five new members. After a robust and inclusive search and selection process, Indy Reads’ leadership team and board of directors are confident that Dr. Sara Bangert, Marisol Gouveia, Lindsay Gramlich, Kenneth Magezi, and Mariann McGee Bernlohr align with the … Read more

Welcome Fund Awards $200,000 to Three Indiana Organizations Supporting the Training and Education of Afghan Newcomers

Welcome Fund Awards $200,000 to Three Indiana Organizations Supporting the Training and Education of Afghan Newcomers More than $19 million raised since Welcome.US launched in September Over $14 million disbursed to 175 organizations   Washington, D.C. — Today, the Welcome Fund awarded $200,000 in grants to three community-based nonprofits focused on the training and education … Read more

Indy Reads Appoints New Chief Development & Communications Officer, Toby Stark

Indianapolis, IN — (June 2, 2022) Indy Reads today announced that it has selected a new Chief Development & Communications Officer, Toby Stark. After a robust and inclusive search, Indy Reads’ CEO and board of directors are confident that Stark will take up the mantle of philanthropy for Indy Reads throughout Indianapolis and beyond. “Stark’s … Read more

Indy Reads Announces Corporate Sponsors for 2022

Indianapolis, IN — (May 2, 2022) Indy Reads, an English literacy, high school equivalency, and job readiness nonprofit empowering adults and their families through literacy in Indiana, is thrilled to announce their Spring 2022 corporate partners.  “We are so grateful to all of our community partners for this outpouring of support as we continue to … Read more

Egg Hunt: Save the Date for April 16th!

The Easter Bunny is making a special stop at Indy Reads! We will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt inside Indy Reads. On Saturday April 16th, from 11am-7pm, there will be paper eggs hidden around our store (not in any books)! Prizes will be awarded for each egg found; only one egg per customer. Prizes … Read more

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