Our partners make it possible

Welcome to the Family! Our newest matches from our school partners:

Demetrius, Spring Mill ES      Ashlei'auna, Nora ES       Amayah, Eastbrook ES         Candi, Hazel Dell ES
with Big Brother Corey         with Big Sister Julia          with Big Sister Donna           with Big Sister Wendy

   Ashrya, IPS 14 with            Roncresha, IPS 94 
      Big Sister Ambir            with Big Sister Larissa

April Match Moment

Not many students can say that they got to ride an elephant. And a camel. But Little Sister Quiana from IPS 54 got to do just that through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana program. Quiana has also been able to go to her first Pacers game, a Colts game, build bears at Build-A-Bear and grab lunch in Irvington - all with her friend and Big Sister, Rose, from the near Eastside.

Not only has the match engaged in high energy and fun activities, but Rose always supports Quiana in her academic and extra-curricular endeavors. Rose attended Quiana's awards ceremony at IPS 54 and also came to see Quiana's fashion show at a local park, both of which were very meaningful to Quiana and her mother.

Quiana and Rose have been matched since January of 2011 and it's clear they are building the blocks for a life-long friendship. Rose stated, "I decided to become a Big Sister because I have always believed that you need to give back. I have been lucky and always had somebody that I could rely on but that was only because somebody was willing to be there. We are all in this together whether we realize it or not."

Did You Know?

FitCity is coordinating a Forever-Fit Summer Camp for children ages 8-12 coping with overweight/obesity challenges. This camp embraces a holistic approach to weight loss with dietitians, psychologists, and exercise physiologists providing guidance and support to campers and their families/caregivers. Camp takes place at the nonprofit Children's Better Health Institute's 24-acre Fitness Farm - 2525 West 44th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46228, near downtown Indianapolis and has a fee of $100/week. If you're interested in referring a child or obtaining further information about the camp, Amanda McDowell can be contacted by phone at 317.634.1100 or by email.

School Partnerships  

Noblesville School Corporation
    Hazel Dell Elementary
    Hinkle Creek Elementary
    Noble Crossing Elementary
    Noblesville Intermediate
    North Elementary
    Stony Creek Elementary
    White River Elementary
    Noblesville Middle School
    Noblesville High School

Fishers Schools
    Durbin Elementary

Johnson County Schools
    Center Grove Elementary
    North Grove Elementary
    Northwood Elementary

Indianapolis Public Schools
    Center for Inquiry 302
    Center for Inquiry 384
    Center for Inquiry 327
    IPS 14
    IPS 15
    IPS 34
    IPS 54
    IPS 55
    IPS 63
    IPS 94
    Broad Ripple Magnet High School for the Arts & Humanities
    Arsenal Technical High School

Lawrence Township
    Crestview Elementary
    Skiles Test Elementary

Pike Township
    Eastbrook Elementary

Washington Township
    Nora Elementary
    Spring Mill Elementary

Charter Schools
    Christel House Academy
    SENSE
 
 
For more information about becoming a School Partner or other questios/concerns, please contact Rebecca Mueller, Director Site-based Relations at 317.472.3722.