Microfinance friends –
We have it on good authority that Dr. Muhammad Yunus’ Congressional Gold Medal award ceremony will be held in April! This could be a wonderful opportunity to do some community outreach. We could perhaps have a screening of To Catch a Dollar or some other microfinance-related film. We could invite Grameen America and Indianapolis Rep. Carson to be in the mix. We could simply write an op-ed.
Do you all have any thoughts? Any interest in pursuing an advocacy action around this event?
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Restart!
Hi everyone! I'd like to restart this blog and try to get the word out to as many Hoosier activists (or just curious lookers) as possible. Please send me any info on events or articles related to Hoosier folks helping to make poverty and hunger a thing of the past. Here's one to start.
http://www.odetotheforgotten.org/events
http://www.odetotheforgotten.org/events
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
RESULTS Indianapolis Pizza and Action Fundraiser
RESULTS Indy World AIDS Day Letter-Writing Night + Pizza Fundraiser!
Monday, Nov. 28th
7 p.m., Monical's in Glendale
Dutch treat - RESULTS will get a donation worth 20% of the carry-out or dine-in price you pay for your meal. Ask us for a copy of the flier to bring in
...Or ask us for the flier, take it in any time on the 28th and Monical's will donate 20%!!!
Monday, Nov. 28th
7 p.m., Monical's in Glendale
Dutch treat - RESULTS will get a donation worth 20% of the carry-out or dine-in price you pay for your meal. Ask us for a copy of the flier to bring in
...Or ask us for the flier, take it in any time on the 28th and Monical's will donate 20%!!!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
A Great opportunity!
Please join Indianapolis RESULTS for a one-time screening of this inspirational film To Catch a Dollar !
Where: Keystone Art Theater 8702 Keystone Crossing
When: Thursday March 31 7:00 PM
Who: RESULTS is a grassroots citizens lobby dedicated to creating the political will to end poverty and hunger. Anyone interested in talking with RESULTS partners can meet in the café in front of the theater before the show and get seats together. Contact Lisa Marchal 529-5182 or Deanna Roberts-Blair 280-1930.
To Catch a Dollar, a 2010 Sundance Film Festival selection, documents the birth of Grameen America and the effort to bring Nobel Laureate and Presidential Medal of Honor winner Muhammad Yunus’s revolutionary microfinance program to the United States. The film features stories of women borrowers from around the world – with a focus here in the U.S. on the plight of those struggling to save. It proves it is possible to meet the needs of Americans living without access to affordable financial services, and can fuel a social movement campaign that can go even further. It also educates viewers about the potential for microfinance as a solution to a number of these pressing social challenges. Lastly, the film provides clear and sustainable calls to action that extend the reach of the film and its stories beyond the theatre and into the lives of those who are living in poverty – and those who can help.
The event, made possible by support from Google, the Hilton Foundation and others, will include a captivating panel moderated by CNBC’s Maria Bartiromo and featuring Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Kiva.org President Premal Shah and special guest, financial powerhouse Suze Orman. It will also include messages of support from celebrities including Hugh Jackman, Matt Damon, Russell Simmons and others. Audience members will be asked to join efforts to choose and support the first-ever publicly-funded Grameen America branch.
Where: Keystone Art Theater 8702 Keystone Crossing
When: Thursday March 31 7:00 PM
Who: RESULTS is a grassroots citizens lobby dedicated to creating the political will to end poverty and hunger. Anyone interested in talking with RESULTS partners can meet in the café in front of the theater before the show and get seats together. Contact Lisa Marchal 529-5182 or Deanna Roberts-Blair 280-1930.
To Catch a Dollar, a 2010 Sundance Film Festival selection, documents the birth of Grameen America and the effort to bring Nobel Laureate and Presidential Medal of Honor winner Muhammad Yunus’s revolutionary microfinance program to the United States. The film features stories of women borrowers from around the world – with a focus here in the U.S. on the plight of those struggling to save. It proves it is possible to meet the needs of Americans living without access to affordable financial services, and can fuel a social movement campaign that can go even further. It also educates viewers about the potential for microfinance as a solution to a number of these pressing social challenges. Lastly, the film provides clear and sustainable calls to action that extend the reach of the film and its stories beyond the theatre and into the lives of those who are living in poverty – and those who can help.
The event, made possible by support from Google, the Hilton Foundation and others, will include a captivating panel moderated by CNBC’s Maria Bartiromo and featuring Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Kiva.org President Premal Shah and special guest, financial powerhouse Suze Orman. It will also include messages of support from celebrities including Hugh Jackman, Matt Damon, Russell Simmons and others. Audience members will be asked to join efforts to choose and support the first-ever publicly-funded Grameen America branch.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Kids Against Hunger Pack-a-Thon
Be part of Kids Against Hunger’s 1st Annual Pack-a-thon on April 16, 2011 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds in Noblesville. Over 1,000 individuals, families, and groups are needed to help fund and pack up to half-a-million meals to be distributed locally and globally. Sponsorships are available. To learn more or to register for a 2-hour shift, go to www.kidsagainsthunger.net
"When kids volunteer it tells others that they don't have to be perfect or famous to make a difference."
- 7 year old volunteer
"When kids volunteer it tells others that they don't have to be perfect or famous to make a difference."
- 7 year old volunteer
Angie Mollenkopf
Kids Against Hunger of Central Indiana
Director of Development/Program Director
765-620-1493
www.kidsagainsthunger.net
"When kids volunteer it tells others that they don't have to be perfect or famous to make a difference."
- 7 year old volunteer
"When kids volunteer it tells others that they don't have to be perfect or famous to make a difference."
- 7 year old volunteer
Angie Mollenkopf
Kids Against Hunger of Central Indiana
Director of Development/Program Director
765-620-1493
www.kidsagainsthunger.net
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Food For Thought Panel Discussion
How can Hoosiers end hunger? Tune in March 8
The Indiana Humanities Council and Indiana’s Family of Farmers recently held a panel discussion about hunger from a global and local perspective. Part of the Indiana Humanities Council’s two-year Food for Thought campaign, the moderated discussion will be broadcast by WFYI (90.1 FM), on March 8 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Moderated by Keira Amstutz, president and CEO of the Indiana Humanities Council, it featured Roger Thurow, author of Enough: Why the World's Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty, Ted McKinney, senior director of corporate affairs at Elanco, and Jerry Adams, chairman of the board at Second Helpings.
An audience composed of educators, hunger advocates, and community and business leaders participated by asking questions and engaging in dialogue with the speakers.
Interested in learning more about the book Enough? Read this week's What-Are-You-Reading-Wednesday post. We also have a set of copies available for book groups through Novel Conversations (thanks to a donation by Indiana's Family of Farmers).
Leading up to the broadcast, head over to FoodforThoughtIndiana.org for blog posts from some of those in attendance as well as hunger resources and information.
The Indiana Humanities Council and Indiana’s Family of Farmers recently held a panel discussion about hunger from a global and local perspective. Part of the Indiana Humanities Council’s two-year Food for Thought campaign, the moderated discussion will be broadcast by WFYI (90.1 FM), on March 8 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Moderated by Keira Amstutz, president and CEO of the Indiana Humanities Council, it featured Roger Thurow, author of Enough: Why the World's Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty, Ted McKinney, senior director of corporate affairs at Elanco, and Jerry Adams, chairman of the board at Second Helpings.
An audience composed of educators, hunger advocates, and community and business leaders participated by asking questions and engaging in dialogue with the speakers.
Interested in learning more about the book Enough? Read this week's What-Are-You-Reading-Wednesday post. We also have a set of copies available for book groups through Novel Conversations (thanks to a donation by Indiana's Family of Farmers).
Leading up to the broadcast, head over to FoodforThoughtIndiana.org for blog posts from some of those in attendance as well as hunger resources and information.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Provocate event: A New Year to Haiti
A New Year to Haiti
IDADA First Friday Gallery Tour event on Mass Ave!
Friday, January 7, 2011, from 6p-9p
Free admission
Athenaeum ArtSpace
401 Michigan Ave
Indianapolis, IN, 46204
(The Athenaeum was built in 1894 & houses the YMCA & the Rathskeller)
-Photography & paintings by Haitian orphans & Amy King
-Fashion show by Haitian designer Berny Martin of Catou
-Music & shirts by Cultural Cannibals
-Food & drinks served by Mass Ave Wine Shoppe (free)
-Art by Indianapolis artists
-Rep of Congressman Andre Carson
-Rep of Senator Richard Lugar
-Opportunities for travel to Haiti
-Networking/fundraising for all Indiana-based Haiti initiatives
-Donations will help Haiti (specific & tangible projects connecting Indiana to Haiti....so please bring your checkbooks!)
The event will serve as a way for Indianapolis to remember the January 12 earthquake
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Provocate—Haiti presents "A New Year to Haiti," a First Friday art and fashion show at the Athenaeum ArtSpace
(from John Clark) — On January 7, many of Indiana's top artists and designers will join dozens of Hoosier groups working in Haiti for "A New Year to Haiti," a First Friday event at the Athenaeum ArtSpace. The event will last from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. Featured will be an exclusive fashion show by renowned Berny Martin of Catou; a display of Amy King's award-winning photographs of Haiti; an exhibition of art by Haitian street kids and orphans; and original works a dozen artists have contributed to raise funds for Indiana projects and partners in Haiti. DJ Kyle and Artur Silva of Cultural Cannibals, who will provide music, have designed original T-shirts for the event inspired by Toussaint L'Ouverture, leader of Haitian independence 200 years ago. Mass Ave Wine Shoppe will provide food and drinks.
“A New Year to Haiti” is presented by Provocate—Haiti, an Indianapolis-based network of Indiana-Haitian partnerships and initiatives. It is a follow-up to "A Nod to Haiti," an exhibition of visual art and photographs at the Athenaeum in March organized by Provocate—Haiti Coordinator Amy King. The January 7 event comes almost exactly one year after an earthquake outside Haitian capital Port-au-Prince killed 230,000 people and left more than a million homeless. Since then, things have gotten worse as the country has suffered a killer hurricane and an outbreak of cholera. Thousands of Hoosiers have stepped forward to work with Haitians seeking to rebuild their country. Many will be present at “A New Year to Haiti” at the Athenaeum.
About Provocate—Haiti: Provocate—Haiti is a sister organization to Provocate, which seeks to stimulate new ideas for solving problems by connecting global and local initiatives, education and entertainment, policy and culture. Led by Amy King, in a half year Provocate—Haiti has set up a monthly series of networking meetings for groups working in Haiti; partnered with the Haitian Association of Indiana to provide language classes in the Haitian language Kreyòl; worked closely with staff members of Sen. Richard Lugar and Rep. Andre Carson to obtain assistance for groups working in Haiti; and organized major events such as the Midwest premiere of Strange Things, a documentary about street children. May 20-28 Provocate—Haiti will partner with the Village Experience to lead a group of Hoosiers to Haiti to establish new projects in the arts and economic development. Provocate—Haiti’s website provides an electronic infrastructure and resource base for all Indiana-Haitian partnerships: http://www.haiti.provocate.org. Learn more about Provocate at http://www.provocate.org.
Says Provocate creator John Clark: “’A New Year to Haiti’ is the right way to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Haitian earthquake. Remember the losses Haitians suffered. Acknowledge the challenges the country faces. Recognize the local groups that have been working so hard to help. And celebrate the fact that all of us have a chance to be part of something special … building a better Haiti.”
IDADA First Friday Gallery Tour event on Mass Ave!
Friday, January 7, 2011, from 6p-9p
Free admission
Athenaeum ArtSpace
401 Michigan Ave
Indianapolis, IN, 46204
(The Athenaeum was built in 1894 & houses the YMCA & the Rathskeller)
-Photography & paintings by Haitian orphans & Amy King
-Fashion show by Haitian designer Berny Martin of Catou
-Music & shirts by Cultural Cannibals
-Food & drinks served by Mass Ave Wine Shoppe (free)
-Art by Indianapolis artists
-Rep of Congressman Andre Carson
-Rep of Senator Richard Lugar
-Opportunities for travel to Haiti
-Networking/fundraising for all Indiana-based Haiti initiatives
-Donations will help Haiti (specific & tangible projects connecting Indiana to Haiti....so please bring your checkbooks!)
The event will serve as a way for Indianapolis to remember the January 12 earthquake
________________________________
Provocate—Haiti presents "A New Year to Haiti," a First Friday art and fashion show at the Athenaeum ArtSpace
(from John Clark) — On January 7, many of Indiana's top artists and designers will join dozens of Hoosier groups working in Haiti for "A New Year to Haiti," a First Friday event at the Athenaeum ArtSpace. The event will last from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. Featured will be an exclusive fashion show by renowned Berny Martin of Catou; a display of Amy King's award-winning photographs of Haiti; an exhibition of art by Haitian street kids and orphans; and original works a dozen artists have contributed to raise funds for Indiana projects and partners in Haiti. DJ Kyle and Artur Silva of Cultural Cannibals, who will provide music, have designed original T-shirts for the event inspired by Toussaint L'Ouverture, leader of Haitian independence 200 years ago. Mass Ave Wine Shoppe will provide food and drinks.
“A New Year to Haiti” is presented by Provocate—Haiti, an Indianapolis-based network of Indiana-Haitian partnerships and initiatives. It is a follow-up to "A Nod to Haiti," an exhibition of visual art and photographs at the Athenaeum in March organized by Provocate—Haiti Coordinator Amy King. The January 7 event comes almost exactly one year after an earthquake outside Haitian capital Port-au-Prince killed 230,000 people and left more than a million homeless. Since then, things have gotten worse as the country has suffered a killer hurricane and an outbreak of cholera. Thousands of Hoosiers have stepped forward to work with Haitians seeking to rebuild their country. Many will be present at “A New Year to Haiti” at the Athenaeum.
About Provocate—Haiti: Provocate—Haiti is a sister organization to Provocate, which seeks to stimulate new ideas for solving problems by connecting global and local initiatives, education and entertainment, policy and culture. Led by Amy King, in a half year Provocate—Haiti has set up a monthly series of networking meetings for groups working in Haiti; partnered with the Haitian Association of Indiana to provide language classes in the Haitian language Kreyòl; worked closely with staff members of Sen. Richard Lugar and Rep. Andre Carson to obtain assistance for groups working in Haiti; and organized major events such as the Midwest premiere of Strange Things, a documentary about street children. May 20-28 Provocate—Haiti will partner with the Village Experience to lead a group of Hoosiers to Haiti to establish new projects in the arts and economic development. Provocate—Haiti’s website provides an electronic infrastructure and resource base for all Indiana-Haitian partnerships: http://www.haiti.provocate.org. Learn more about Provocate at http://www.provocate.org.
Says Provocate creator John Clark: “’A New Year to Haiti’ is the right way to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Haitian earthquake. Remember the losses Haitians suffered. Acknowledge the challenges the country faces. Recognize the local groups that have been working so hard to help. And celebrate the fact that all of us have a chance to be part of something special … building a better Haiti.”
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