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City-Wide Summit on Employment

The H.O.P.E. Team (Helping Others Prosper Economically) invites you to attend their City-Wide Summit on Employment to be held from 12 Noon to 4:00 P.M., Friday, August 16. The location will be Martin University at 2171 Avondale Place. The cost is free and includes lunch from 12:00 - 12:45. For further information please contact Kim Boyd (974-0530) or Mikko Jones (927-9605).

The purpose of this summit is to provide employers and other interested parties with information on a variety of services that exist within our City that are free, low-cost or affordable.

Information will be available from over 40 organizations on services such as housing, youth services, education/training, ex-offender and social services. There will also be a workshop about bonding & tax credits on monies that are available to employers who hire people off welfare or transitional individuals. Two panels will discuss situations and solutions. Please plan to attend and network, share info and gain some knowledge on what “People” services the City has to offer.

ABC’s for Community Associations

On Saturday, August 17th, the Community Association Institute will offer “The Mini ABC’s, A Basic Course for Community Associations and Homeowner Associations” at the Warren Township Government Center, 501 N. Post Road. This course will cost $25, which includes lunch. You can pre-register or get more information by email to abcinfo@cai-indiana.org or by calling (317) 971-2691.

On-site registration will be from 8:30—9:00 am. The session will go from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, and cover topics of ‘Basic Board of Directors Information’ (Bernie Eggener; Monon Management), ‘Budgeting, Financials and Reserves’ (Tim Lord; Wildwood Homes), ‘Association Insurance’ (Bob King; Nationwide Insurance), and ‘Covenant Enforcement and Other Legal Aspects’ (Scott Tanner; Tanner Law Group).

Earth Charter Retreat

Grassroots activists are invited to take part in a retreat scheduled for the weekend of August 16-18. Based on principles of the Earth Charter, the experience will be unique in Indiana as a means of supporting people involved with important community causes.

While anyone is welcome, the retreat is especially designed for peace and justice, environmental and neighborhood activists who could benefit from time away with their peers to be reinvigorated and re-inspired.

Growing out of the values of the Earth Charter the retreat will support our understanding that humankind, the earth and all of life are interdependent and of how that understanding can guide our relationships and decisions within the natural and social environment.

The weekend retreat will take place at the FFA Leadership Center near Trafalgar, approximately 45 minutes south of downtown Indianapolis. It will begin on Friday evening and conclude late Sunday afternoon. During that time participants will take part in group discussions and private reflection in order to reinforce their own personal values and philosophies about earth and society. However, there will also be plenty of time to simply relax and enjoy the wooded setting and each other’s friendship.

Organizers hope to enroll approximately 20 people who presently provide leadership for grassroots organizations. Registration fee for the weekend including lodging, meals and materials is $90 per person. Individuals can register for themselves, or grassroots groups may want to sponsor someone from their organization to attend on their behalf. For more information about the retreat, contact Jerry King at 317-356-0043 or at jerryking@ecoisp.com

Caring for the Caregivers

A Caring Place Adult Day Services at 4609 N Capitol Ave and Holy Trinity Place Adult Day Services at 907 N Holmes Ave host free monthly support/education meetings for family and friends who are providing assistance to an older adult who is ill, frail, or who would not ordinarily require assistance. Call 466-0015 or 638-8322 and ask for Lisa.