Eric Pointer
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Indianapolis, IN, United States
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Downtown canal dyed purple for National Recovery Month
INDIANAPOLIS — The canal downtown will be dyed purple Friday afternoon in honor of September being National Recovery Month. It’s to help raise awareness for substance use disorders, treatment, and recovery services. The Indiana Addiction Issues Coalition is hosting the event to dye the canal purple. The goal of the month and event is for […] → Read More
INDOT hosts statewide job fair for winter highway operations
INDOT is hosting a statewide job fair to hire for its winter seasonal highway operations. The hiring event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at 13 different locations across the state. Anyone interested is welcome to go learn more about the job and have questions answered by current employees. They are […] → Read More
PIF: Teen builds bridge for an Indy park
INDIANAPOLIS — A teenager used his Eagle Scout service project to build a bridge for an Indianapolis park. It took him a few years to complete because of delays caused by the pandemic. The new bridge at Jameson Camp connects two major parts of the park that are separated by a creek. Xavier Ntamere says […] → Read More
Hamilton County teen uses birthday to fundraise for ‘Pets Healing Vets’ organization
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — A Hamilton County teen is celebrating his birthday month by raising money for a good cause. Fourteen-year-old Robbie Blackwell helps give back to the Pets Healing Vets program. The program pairs veterans with PTSD and other illnesses with emotional support dogs that may otherwise be euthanized. Last year for his 13th birthday, […] → Read More
Perry Township Schools host bus driver recruiting event
INDIANAPOLIS — Perry Township Schools is actively recruiting bus drivers to help get their students to school. This weekend they are hosting a special event to give people a chance to see what it’s like behind the wheel. Transportation Director Patrick Murphy says the bus driver is the first person who sees the students as […] → Read More
PIF: Program teaches young adults automotive, life skills
INDIANAPOLIS — A program to teach teens and young adults about working on cars is also giving them important life skills. The City Life Wheels has different programs including an academy that helps those ages 18 to 22. “I was a changed man. It really did help me a lot. It helped me completely. If […] → Read More
New training to raise awareness for mental health in minority communities
Statewide non-profit health provider ASPIN is offering a new training aimed at fighting the stigma around getting help with mental health in minority communities. → Read More
YouthBuild Indy to start new cohort to teach construction skills
INDIANAPOLIS — Registration is open for the government-supported program YouthBuild Indy. It teaches young people trade skills for a career in construction. The program is currently looking for members for its next cohort. The program is for 18 to 24-olds in Marion County who didn’t finish high school. In 14 weeks, they can learn the […] → Read More
Riley Critical Care reunion and Walk-A-Thon returns to in-person
INDIANAPOLIS – Riley’s Children Hospital is gearing up to host its annual Pediatric Critical Care Walk-A-Thon and reunion. This Saturday hospital staff will be reunited with some of the patients they cared for. “It provides that example of why we keep going when it’s tough to see those patients doing so well after,” said […] → Read More
New program at City Market building gives chefs chance to open restaurants
INDIANAPOLIS — A new program at the Indianapolis City Market building is giving chefs the chance to open the restaurants of their dreams. The Supporting Our Unique Locals, or S.O.U.L. of the City Kitchen Incubator is a partnership between the City Market building, Indy Black Chamber of Commerce, and Bank of America. The incubator gives […] → Read More
PIF: Moms host wheelchair and car wash
A mother whose son with disabilities passed away is now teaming up with mothers of children living with disabilities to host an event to help others with special needs. → Read More
PIF: Reading program for kids in need of volunteers
HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. — A Hancock County organization is asking for help to continue their work helping kids learn to read. As they are making their way back into the classrooms for the first time since the pandemic started, Bentley’s Buddies is looking for new volunteers. It’s named after the founder Nickie Scott’s late dog, […] → Read More
Woman installed as first Black female senior pastor for Indy area Baptist church
INDIANAPOLIS — The woman named the first Black female senior pastor of a Baptist church in Indianapolis will be officially installed in her role on Sunday. We first told you when she was elected to the position last year, but due to COVID-19 and other delays her installation is this weekend. Pastor Adrienne Overton was given […] → Read More
Indy sees rent growth higher than national average
INDIANAPOLIS — We are seeing record high increases in rent prices across the country, and the rates in Indiana and Indianapolis are higher than the national average. Rent prices are fluctuating alongside the housing market. Those who can’t afford to buy a house are spending more on rent, causing the prices to rise. Just like […] → Read More
PIF: Brothers in Columbus use lemonade stand to give back
COLUMBUS — A trio of brothers in Columbus is using their business to give back. They have a lemonade stand, and they take the money from that to show appreciation. “The lemonade stand is basically us learning to be entrepreneurs, but it’s not just that,” said oldest brother Kimale Freeman. They’ve done things like buy donuts […] → Read More
PIF: Indy woman honored for nonprofit work
INDIANAPOLIS — A woman who runs an Indianapolis non-profit is being honored for her efforts. Yvette Markey’s non-profit InTouch Outreach Resource Center helps those with substance abuse, mental health disorders, and food insecurity. “Help people in the neighborhood who are struggling. Our mission is to connect people in need to people who care,” said Markey. She […] → Read More
PIF: High school student provides arts magazine to children’s hospitals
INDIANAPOLIS — One high school senior is using her literary and art skills to create a magazine to help local children’s hospitals. The magazine is called “Kahani” which means storytelling in Hindi. It has colorful art, stories, and poems inside, and is meant to inspire creativity in kids while they are in the hospital. “So, […] → Read More
Second phase of Circle City Forward kicks off
INDIANAPOLIS — The second phase of the Circle City Forward initiative kicks off Wednesday. It’s part of a plan to make major improvements to Indianapolis’ neighborhoods. Mayor Joe Hogsett has allocated $25 million towards projects to help improve residential streets. Crews will be doing curb-to-curb reconstruction work where the pavement has deteriorated and in other areas […] → Read More
PIF: Bloomington group, Wheelie Women, helps those with physical disabilities
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington group is working to help those with physical disabilities have access to different devices that can help them move around. They call themselves the Wheelie Women. They’ve partnered with the Monroe County Public Library to create MALL, which stands for Mobility Aids Lending Library. They are collecting unneeded canes, crutches, […] → Read More
Indiana pharmacists, pharmacies working to boost staff
The shortage of pharmacists across the country is hitting people hard right here in central Indiana. Some locations may be experiencing reduced hours, and it’s restricting people’s access to their life-saving medication. “It’s just a really frustrating time,” said Veronica Vernon, Butler University assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice. “I think I want everyone to know […] → Read More