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Meet Trinity Haven – 2021 Give Back Finalist
How long has Trinity Haven been serving the Indy community? Trinity Haven began serving the Greater Indianapolis community last year. Describe the impact your organization has had on the Indy region. Trinity Haven is Indiana’s very first residential facility and...
Meet Exodus Refugee – 2021 Give Back Finalist
How long has Exodus Refugee been serving the Indy community? Exodus Refugee has been serving the Indy community for 40 years. Describe the impact your organization has had on the Indy region. Exodus Refugee Immigration (Exodus) is dedicated to the protection of...
Meet Project Azul – 2021 Give Back Finalist
How long has Project Azul been serving the Indy community? Project Azul has been serving the Indy community since January of 2020. Describe the impact your organization has had on the Indy region. The mission of Project Azul is to provide individuals with the...
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The Bottleworks District – Lexie’s Life in Indy
My mother has always said that I was born in the wrong decade—and I would have to agree with her. In my room, you’ll find polaroids galore, a vinyl record player, and a collection of vintage postcards carefully decorating the walls. Not to mention, I prefer...
Recap: Starting Strong Financially
At Indyfluence, our programming is focused on helping our interns prepare for the future and start their careers off right. And one topic that’s especially important for young professionals is planning for your financial future. So, we decided to bring in an expert on...
Recap: Giving Beyond Your Bank Account
Here in Indy, philanthropy and community service is built into our DNA. That’s why one of our program’s three core pillars is GIVE BACK TO INDY! Over the next few weeks, you can attend workshops about giving back during our Philanthropy Friday events. For our first...
Asian-owned Indy Restaurants
As much as the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the restaurant industry, it has also sparked an influx in discrimination and xenophobia towards those of Asian descent. The past year has seen Asian individuals attacked both verbally and physically, as well as...
The Indy Ultimate Race – Lexie’s Life in Indy
Everyone who’s met me knows that I grew up around athletics. All of my mom’s brothers are college football coaches, and my grandpa is none other than Coach Bill Lynch! But if you saw me playing sports, you’d think I was lying about my genetics. (Seriously, just watch...
Recap: Branding Yourself Workshop
During this year’s Indyfluence, we are hosting three small-group event series throughout the program. These events will give Indyfluence interns access to exclusive networking opportunities with leaders in the Indy community. This week, interns attended our first...
RECAP: Indyfluence Welcome Event
Welcome, Indyfluence interns! After a year of preparation, our 2021 Indyfluence Welcome Event finally took place on Tuesday! Interns were given the warmest of welcomes from some of Indy’s top young professionals—giving interns the chance to hear why they all love...
Drag Brunch at Baby’s – Lexie’s Life in Indy
As a typical 21-year-old, I am always looking for new things to do and places to explore. I’ve never had a chance to experience a drag show before, but that’s changed now that I’ve moved to Indy! Indianapolis has an amazing drag community with a variety of fun drag...
10 Latin and Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses in Indy
We’ve always known that it’s important to support small businesses, but this past year has really proved that our dollars make a difference. Because when you shop local, you’re not just spending money. You’re supporting our neighbors and giving back to our community! ...
Indy’s Must-Try Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants
Are you vegan or vegetarian? Or maybe just feeling like a lighter lunch today? Indianapolis is home to many beloved restaurants that specialize in healthy, plant-based cuisine. From grain bowls to veggie wraps, these eateries offer a wide variety of meat-free meals...