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 […]
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 […]
Indianapolis, IN — (September 20, 2022) Indy Reads today released its Impact Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. As the organization forges ahead into a new program year, it is vital to take a moment and honor all the hard work that made last year a success. Indy Reads builds the literacy, English language, and job […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Indianapolis, IN — (March 24, 2022) This week, the Margot L. Eccles Arts & Culture Fund, a CICF fund, awarded Indy Reads a $125,000 grant to support Indy Reads’ new Customer Service Skills Program. This grant will fund an innovative pilot program that provides Central Indiana adults with intensive soft skills development through work at […]
Indianapolis, IN — (March 23, 2022) The Nora Roberts Foundation, created in 2001 by Nora Roberts as an avenue of support for organizations promoting and encouraging literacy, children, the arts, and humanitarian efforts, has awarded Indy Reads a $4,000 grant. The grant supports Indy Read’s High School Equivalency curriculum transition from the TASC certification exam […]
For several months now, Indy Reads has been a part of the COVID Vaccine Acceptance Coalition. This movement is aimed at having the discussion about what vaccinations are available, what the concerns of our community are, and exchanging vital information surrounding the resources available to all of our community members. Right now, more than […]
Meet the Newest Member of the Indy Reads Team Bryant Coffing, Instructional/Intake Coordinator Why did you apply to be part of Indy Reads? My name is Bryant Coffing and I am the Instructional/Intake Coordinator at Indy Reads. I am also the newest addition to the Indy Reads team. I wanted to work for Indy Reads […]
In My Own Words is an Indy Reads series where students tell their stories using their own authentic voice and words. Yoko and her husband moved to Indiana from Japan in the middle of 2020, and shortly thereafter Yoko joined our virtual classrooms to improve and gain confidence in her English speaking skills, to learn […]
AmeriCorps Member Spotlight Andrew Tanner, Indy Reads WorkLiteracy Coach Why did you apply to be an Indy Reads AmeriCorps WorkLiteracy Coach? I applied because I am often teased as an eternal student and learner. As a nontraditional student and aspiring writer, public speaker, and educator – I saw this as an amazing opportunity to test […]
AmeriCorps Member Spotlight Annalia Hopper, Indy Reads WorkLiteracy Coach Why did you apply to be an Indy Reads AmeriCorps WorkLiteracy Coach? I applied to be an AmeriCorps member with Indy Reads because when I was young, I struggled with severe dyslexia myself. It was a long, hard journey to get where I am today, but […]
AmeriCorps Member Spotlight Georgia Green, Indy Reads WorkLiteracy Coach Favorite memory so far as an Indy Reads AmeriCorps Member? My favorite memory so far is a tough one. I was working with a student and they had a breakdown over math. That student didn’t come back for over a week and I thought that we […]
AmeriCorps Member Spotlight Sam Henthorn, Indy Reads WorkLiteracy Coach Favorite band/musician? My favorite musician is probably my dad, Doug Henthorn. But, if that seems too much like nepotism, I’d probably say Led Zeppelin. Favorite memory so far as an Indy Reads AmeriCorps Member? One day during a group tutoring session, I decided to organize a […]
In My Own Words is an Indy Reads series where students tell their stories using their own authentic voice and words. Kenzi and Aaron are our power couple who became the first ever graduates of our HSE program! We are so proud and honored to share their story with you. Hear more about them in […]
AmeriCorps Member Spotlight Camille Arnett, Indy Reads WorkLiteracy Coach If you were sorted into any of the Harry Potter houses, which one would it be? I’ve been given both Ravenclaw and Slytherin which makes me skeptical of the whole system. Why did you apply to be an Indy Reads AmeriCorps WorkLiteracy Coach? I applied to […]
AmeriCorps Member Spotlight Joseph Raymond, Indy Reads WorkLiteracy Coach What is a quote you love or a mantra you live by? People are their actions, not their words, or “you will know them by their fruits”. Why did you apply to be an Indy Reads AmeriCorps WorkLiteracy Coach? I’ve found it difficult to do much […]
