Hannah Swogger

Wilisha Scaife, co-chair of the Indiana Community Schools Network and Professional Learning Specialist for Culturally Responsive Family Engagement in Teachers College at Ball State University, displays an assets board about the Whitely neighborhood in Muncie. The one-day convening included a visit to the historic Shaffer Church and its Whitely neighborhood museum. Ernest Brown, Family Engagement …

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After three decades leading youth initiatives in Indianapolis, John Brandon, MCCOY (Marion County Commission On Youth) President and Executive Director, will retire at the end of this year. Brandon’s last year is also MCCOY’s 30th anniversary. Brandon’s leadership has left an undeniable mark on the field of youth work, and his impact will be felt …

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As we celebrate the start of spring, a season of growth and beauty, we are also celebrating the organizations and movements in Central Indiana that help prevent child abuse, giving children the opportunity to grow and thrive. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month – a month where we shed a light on child abuse and …

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MCCOY is looking to rehome some office furniture – free to anyone who can pick it up during business hours. Includes two sturdy wooden desks (65.5 inches long with pull out keyboard shelf and drawers on both sides) and a tall filing cabinet (well used, 5 drawers). For more information, email info@mccoyouth.org.

Throughout October we have shared events, resources, and facts related to domestic violence awareness month and bullying awareness month. MCCOY is dedicated to continue advocating for families and children to live in safe environments where they can be their authentic selves. As such, we are excited to release our Bullying Resource Guide and Domestic Violence …

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Our first featured summer success story comes from Shonna Majors with Brightwood Community Center. Shonna shares about Erin, a young person in Central Indiana who excelled this summer with Brightwood’s programs:   Erin came to Brightwood Community Center because she was expelled from school, six classes behind and at risk of not graduating high school …

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Did you know that Hispanic/Latino and Black LGBTQ+ Hoosier youth are more likely to report wanting mental health care but not receiving it compared to other racial and ethnic groups? We know that our community has a long way to go in providing comprehensive supports to those in historically marginalized groups. Join MCCOY in our …

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