Shepherd Community Center is a faith-based nonprofit organization working to combat the multi-generational cycle of poverty on the near eastside… Read More »Shepherd Community Center| Encyclopedia of Indianapolis
The history of Indianapolis community centers is rich and varied, some having their beginnings in local initiatives, others resulting from… Read More »Community Centers| Encyclopedia of Indianapolis
Rock Steady Boxing is designed for people living with Parkinson’s disease. It was founded by former Marion County Prosecutor, Scott C. Newman.| Encyclopedia of Indianapolis
The Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) began as a small community orchestra in 1975. Viktors Ziedonis, a immigrant who previously conducted… Read More »Carmel Symphony Orchestra| Encyclopedia of Indianapolis
(Sept. 12, 1939-Nov. 30, 2017). The son of Howard John Lacy II and , Andre B. Lacy was born in… Read More »Andre B. Lacy| Encyclopedia of Indianapolis
On January 26, 2013, the North American Soccer League (NASL) announced the formation of Indianapolis’ professional soccer team known as… Read More »Indy Eleven| Encyclopedia of Indianapolis
(1928-Feb. 25, 2005). Jesus “Jessie” Quintana Morales was born in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. He arrived in Texas in 1944 at… Read More »Jesus Quintana, Sr.| Encyclopedia of Indianapolis
Ruth Peters and Ken Shay conceived of the idea for the Diversity Center in 1993, a time when there were… Read More »Diversity Center| Encyclopedia of Indianapolis
