DIPIN - Diabetes Impact Project - Indianapolis Neighborhoods

11/17/2025

The Indiana Public Health Association (IPHA), in partnership with Health by Design (HbD), invites you to an interactive virtual workshop exploring how the built environment shapes community health. Together, we'll look at how our streets, sidewalks, and public spaces can promote—or hinder—health and safety across Indiana. Join us to:
Examine the intersection of the built environment and health outcomes. Explore data and strategies for improving street and pedestrian safety. Identify opportunities for cross-sector collaboration and advocacy
📅 Thursday, November 20 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. EST
💻 Register at the link in the first comment below!

This session is funded by County Health Rankings & Roadmaps and is open to public health professionals, community organizers, planners, and anyone interested in advancing health equity through the built environment.

11/17/2025

West Indy Winterfest is back on December 4—and it’s all about fun, warmth, and togetherness.

Sip hot chocolate, grab a cozy hat and gloves*, and enjoy a festive evening with your neighbors.

It’s free for West Indianapolis families.

Details here: https://www.maryrigg.org/winterfest/

*Kids 17 and under will receive a free book, hat, and gloves while supplies last.

10/22/2025

10/15/2025

I CAN BE THAT — shaping futures and sparking opportunity! 💡

Join us on October 17 at 16 Tech for a powerful morning connecting Indy’s youth with real pathways in advanced manufacturing and entrepreneurship. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and employer connections, we’re building bridges to brighter futures.

Let’s show every young person what they can become. ✨

📅 October 17
⏰ 8:45 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 16 Tech Innovation District

10/15/2025

📣NOW HIRING tutors and mentors! The IU Student Success Corps, a program of the Office of Community Engagement, is looking for dependable and committed college students, community members, retired educators, and professionals to support students in Pike and Lawrence township schools.

📚Tutors and mentors help provide academic support in English Language Arts and math while nurturing students’ social-emotional learning and growth.

💻 Apply at https://go.iu.edu/8vME | search job #317154
📅 Applications close October 23.
💲 Starting pay: $16/hour and up based on experience.

IU Indianapolis

10/15/2025

🍂🎃 Get ready, neighbors! The Hawthorne Hootenanny Fall Fiesta is almost here!
Join us for a fun-filled community event featuring:
🚗 Trunk or Treat
🎶 Live Music
🍔 Food Trucks
👻 Costume Contests
🏰 Bounce Houses
🎯 Games & Activities for all ages!

📅 Date: October 25th
📍 Location: 2440 W. Ohio St
🕒 Time: 3pm-6pm

Bring your family, friends, and festive spirit, it's going to be a blast!

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🍂🎃 ¡Prepárense, vecinos! ¡Ya viene la Hawthorne Hootenanny Fall Fiesta!
Acompáñanos para un evento comunitario lleno de diversión con:
🚗 Cofres de Dulces (Trunk or Treat)
🎶 Música en Vivo
🍔 Camiones de Comida
👻 Concursos de Disfraces
🏰 Casas Inflables

📅 Fecha: Octubre 25
📍 Ubicación: 2440 W Ohio St
🕒 Hora: 3pm-6pm

¡Trae a tu familia, amigos y espíritu festivo—va a ser muy divertido!

10/15/2025

It’s open! Applications for the Energy Assistance Program (IndyEAP) are now being accepted.

✔️ Available to income-eligible households in Marion County
✔️ Direct payment goes to your AES Indiana bill if approved
✔️ Apply early – funds are first-come, first-served

Apply online at indyeap.org or visit to fill out an application in-person today.