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
MolinaCares announced a $150,000 grant to Indy Reads to develop new curricula that help adult students better understand healthcare — from talking to doctors, to managing health conditions, to encouraging individuals to take an active role in improving their health.
Ruba Marshood, Indy Reads Chief Executive Officer, was named 2026 Exceptional Nonprofit Executive of the Year, an honor recognizing individuals who exemplify leadership within the nonprofit sector.
Indy Reads seeks a strategic Vice President of Advancement to lead and grow a comprehensive fund development program encompassing grants, individual giving, corporate support, board engagement, and visibility—during a pivotal period of organizational growth.
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. 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