The internship of a lifetime. It may sound extremely cheesy but that is exactly what MCCOY has given me. The summer of 2011 is definitely one of the best summers in my life so far which I am forever grateful for! The reasons I choose to apply for this position are first, as an upcoming …
Indianapolis has officially joined the Cities of Service coalition, a national group of Mayors who are dedicated to solving urban challenges through volunteerism. On July 27th, Mayor Ballard announced this new initiative and challenged each Indianapolis resident to volunteer at least one hour a week, or 52 hours per year. The local campaign features a …
The last two Tuesdays in July were incredibly exciting for the MCCOY staff as we carried out the first round of workshops in the Attend To Your Future year-long pilot program. MCCOY teamed up with the Indianapolis Housing Agency (IHA) to provide academic success resources and training for families in two public housing communities. Residents …
MCCOY Kicks off the Attend To Your Future Pilot Program! Read More »
Last week, Chinese authorities rescued 89 infants and arrested 369 people associated with two human trafficking rings. The infants were abducted from Vietnam, some drugged, and sold in China. The traditional preference for male children combined with the “one child” policy in China increases the human trafficking cases that occur, usually involving female adults and …
A Call for Indiana Residents to be Mindful of Human Trafficking Read More »
Fundraising shouldn’t be treated as a necessary evil but as an opportunity to cultivate support for an important cause. People enjoy giving to organizations that are making a real difference. It is the nonprofit’s privilege and responsibility to make giving opportunities accessible and relevant to donors. Accessible? Do you make it easy to donate – …
Breaking Down Barriers So You Can Raise More Money Read More »