The latest news and updates from Indy Reads.

Bank of America Announces Indy Reads and LISC Indianapolis as 2025 Neighborhood Builder® Honorees

Program Provides $400K in Grants & Leadership Training to Expand Critical Services Locally INDIANAPOLIS, November 13, 2025 – Bank of America has named Indy Reads and LISC Indianapolis as its 2025 Neighborhood Builders® for their work to address workforce literacy and economic opportunity. Bank of America’s signature Neighborhood Builders program continues to be one of … 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.

Indie reads man eating Asian noodles at casual restaurant with wooden decor and logo in background.

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!

Library of Congress literacy award winner badge, 2025, celebrating successful literacy programs, Indy Reads recognition.

Indy Reads named 2025 Library of Congress Literacy Award Honoree 

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

Vivan G.

In My Own Words | Vivian G.

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!

Indy Reads celebrates classroom volunteers with appreciation and learning session event

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

Indy Reads team members and Electric Plus team members post together, smiling, during their orientation day on December 5, 2025.

Indy Reads partners with Electric Plus to build English literacy skills in the workforce 

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

Glick Philanthropies

Indy Reads Builds Community & Creates Opportunity with Support from Glick Philanthropies 

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