Finding Insipiration

What inspires you?

For me, there's something about a person or event evoking civic pride and collective community action.

Among the most inspirational speeches I have ever heard is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. Even today, when I hear the recording of Dr. King passionately sharing his poetic vision for our country, my emotions renew. As a young girl, efforts made by Rosa Parks, Dr. King, the Little Rock Nine, and others were woven into the most fascinating history lessons to me, and I have continued genuine interest in civil rights ever since.

Yesterday, we celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. and his inspired leadership. In this celebration, we can appreciate the progress our nation has made in the decades since his transformative leadership. While celebrating, we must also recognize the difficulties members of our community continue to face and consider how we can help. Thanks to services provided by many valuable organizations in our community, women and girls in central Indiana have options and opportunities. At Women's Fund, we see women and girls whose lives are lifted by:

• Attending summer camp and programs offered by Girls Inc. of Franklin/Johnson County, Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis, Girls Inc. of Shelbyville/Shelby County, and Girl Scouts of Central Indiana.


• Accessing affordable childcare and after school care options offered by Concord Neighborhood Center, Day Nursery Association of Indianapolis, and Hawthorne Community Center.


• Finding healthcare and wellness resources through Little Red Door, Project Home Indy, and Step Up.


• Seeking shelter and being empowered to escape dangerous relationships through The Julian Center, Turning Point Domestic Violence Services, and Prevail, Inc.

Your support of Women's Fund helps these organizations provide services to women, girls, and others in our community - thank you! Now, let's celebrate the progress we have made, and think about how we can help accomplish the work yet to be done!