Since 1980, Gleaners Food Bank has developed programs and formed partnerships designed to lead the fight against hunger in central Indiana. Gleaners was founded by a group of concerned citizens who felt strongly that no one should go hungry. Since th... Read More
Saving a Life with a Gallon Jug It’s not every day you get to go swimming on the job as a police officer or help develop life saving skills. But, perhaps that’s why it was so important that the eight officers of the Westfield Police Department m... Read More
Track program pushes runner “I think I’m going to switch out my 100 and do a 400,” Doran Bennett announced to his mother and Coach back in May. Perhaps this wasn’t an unusual declaration for a runner. Doran was taking the initiative to stre... Read More
Childhood obesity is a growing problem across the U.S. and the world. According to the CDC, about 1 in 5 American children suffer from obesity. Children with obesity are also more likely to experience bullying, social isolation, depression, and lower... Read More
When Lara Kitty and her young family moved to Indianapolis, they were in search of a home that was near a YMCA. Shortly after settling in, she received a YMCA No Join Fee Membership promotion postcard. “I was nervous about joining a gym because I w... Read More
