Indiana Podcasts - Leaders, Legends, and Nonprofits from the Hoosier State

Caisy Lun of Taste Restaurant at Lucky Lou joins us to discuss feeding front line workers at hospitals after connecting with one of them on her restaurant's Instagram. Visit their website at https://www.tasterestaurantluckylou.com . About the Show Now Hear This is a conversation with leaders in Indianapolis that are working to improve the lives of Hoosiers. Our goal is to empower you to join in th...

Ben Harvey, CEO of the Indiana Primary Health Care Association, joins us to discuss community health centers in Indiana and their efforts to combat COVID-19. Their website is indianapca.org . About the Show Now Hear This is a conversation with leaders in Indianapolis that are working to improve the lives of Hoosiers. Our goal is to empower you to join in their work and make a difference while info...

With big changes from added economic pressure, homeschooling, and sheltering in place, Maggie Owens of the Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide shares some tips on managing family fights, talking to kids about the pandemic, and getting help when dealing with suicidal ideation. Visit their website at https://www.indianaprevention.org/ . About the Show Now Hear This is a conversa...

David Kosene from Mimi Blue Good Food shares their family's history of combining great meals with helping others. With their Mimi Cares program, they've raised $10,000 allowing the restaurant to deliver meals to hospitals and homeless shelters. Visit their website http://www.mimibluemeatballs.com/ . About the Show Now Hear This is a conversation with leaders in Indianapolis that are working to imp...

Soupremacy General Manager Danielle Cooney joins us to discuss their efforts to feed the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as families hit hard economically. Support their efforts at http://soupremacy.com/ . About the Show Now Hear This is a conversation with leaders in Indianapolis that are working to improve the lives of Hoosiers. Our goal is to empower you to join in their work and m...

While reports of child abuse are down, incidents of abuse are increasing in the COVID-19 pandemic. Tina Cloer is the CEO of Children's Bureau joins us to discuss their efforts in helping children and families financially, monitoring at-risk children, and their Project Courage shelters that house children while their parents and guardians fight the coronavirus. Support their work at https://www.chi...

The Executive Director of the Shepherd Community Center Jay Height joins us to share what is happening on the Near Eastside of Indianapolis. They've put in place a 120-day response plan that focuses on five areas: food security, financial stability, medical monitoring, e-learning for students, and fighting social isolation. Support them and learn more at their website: https://www.shepherdcommunit...

Can a parent deny parenting time to another parent? What if parents live across state lines? What if a parent is an essential worker and exposed to coronavirus? We are joined by Lindsay Scott, the President/CEO of Kids' Voice of Indiana, and Katie Kelsey, Director of the Children’s Law Center of Indiana to discuss custody issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit their website: https://www.kidsvo...

On 15 February 2020, Stephen Meyers began a 6,000+ mile walk across the USA to raise awareness for Post-Traumatic Stress. He will walk through 20 States to meet with veterans, first responders, medical professionals, and people interested in Post-Traumatic Stress. We are fortunate to hear his story and message. Stephen is on the border of KY and TN awaiting the ability to continue his journey. Lea...

Jason Fishburn of Matthew's Voices shares how a choir of those experiencing homelessness changes lives in Indianapolis. Please visit their website at https://www.matthewsvoices.org/ . About Matthew's Voices Matthew’s Voices was formed in July 2016 by Jason Fishburn-Grooten. The name is inspired by the Gospel of St. Matthew 25: 42 - 45 (New International Version). It reads: For I was hungry and you...

Over 4,000 blood donation drives have been canceled and the blood supply is critically low across the country. Surgery and emergency patients are greatly at risk due to this, and they are calling for volunteers to help work virtually to arrange drives. They will keep everyone safe during a drive as well. COVID-19 does NOT spread through the blood. They desperately need blood drives organized in ev...

Mary Kay Foster, manager of the Special Pathogens Unit at IU Health, joins Now Hear This on the basics of COVID-19. We ask why social distancing is so important, what symptoms one might have should they contract it, how can one get tested, and what preparations her hospitals are making to deal with the coronavirus. She also shares some reasons to be optimistic. Visit https://iuhealth.org/find-medi...

Debbie Laswell, Program Director of the IWIN Foundation, joins us to discuss IWIN's work in alleviating stress for women and men fighting breast cancer. Learn more about their work at http://www.iwinfoundation.org/ . About IWIN IWIN Foundation supports individuals statewide currently receiving treatment for breast cancer by securing and paying for individual services that relieve emotional, physic...

The Exotic Feline Rescue Center is home to 150 abandoned big cats like lions, tigers, and leopards. Jennifer Lamb joins us to discuss what life is like for these rescued animals in their East Central Indiana home. Support their work by attending their annual auction on March 14 in Indianapolis. Learn more about the event and the organization at their website: https://efrc.org/ . About The Exotic F...

Tia Brewer and Shane Beal of Hope House are working towards opening the first recovery house for women in Grant County, Indiana. Marion, like most other cities, is experiencing a surge in substance use issues and a lack of recovery homes. Hope House Marion is opening in March of 2020 and will provide sober living environments for both men and women. More importantly, they will provide Hope for tho...

Nanci Bonfield (Regional Director Indiana) and Tom Gospel (National Board Member) of the 24 Foundation join Now Hear This to discuss their organization's work in supporting individuals fighting cancer. Learn more at https://www.24foundation.org/indianapolis/ . To join Team Acme, please click here: https://events.24foundation.org/team/238816 . Their mission: 24 Foundation’s mission is to inspire an...

The blind population of Indiana faces over 60% unemployment in the state, and Bosma Enterprises helps solve this problem by hiring over 200 employees to serve this community. For more information, please visit https://www.bosma.org/ . On April 4, 2020, they will host Dining in the Dark at the JW Marriott to raise funds for those who are blind or visually impaired. https://www.bosma.org/Get-Involve...

Jennifer McCloud (SVP & Chief Advancement Officer) and Jessica Ledesma (Match Specialist) of the Starfish Initiative join Chris Spangle to discuss their work connecting economically disadvantaged youth with mentors that will help scholars develop in the area of college readiness/Access, career exploration, and character. Visit their website at https://www.starfishinitiative.org/ . About The Starfi...

On this week's show, we talk to Chris Gray, Executive Director of the Indiana Council on Problem Gambling about the expansion of gambling in Indiana and how that affects Hoosiers. The Indiana Council on Problem Gambling strives to generate awareness, promote education, and be an advocate for quality treatment of problem gamblers in the State of Indiana. The ICPG was founded in 1996 by a group of i...

Rupert Boneham of Rupert's Kids (and Survivor) discusses his program's efforts to help empower young men and women that are exiting the criminal justice system and his new facility called the Where House. Learn more at https://www.rupertskids.org/ . About the Show Now Hear This is a conversation with leaders in Indianapolis that are working to improve the lives of Hoosiers. Our goal is to empower...