Category: Indy Do Day

  • September 22: HVAF Backpack Packing Event

    September 22: HVAF Backpack Packing Event

    Every night, veterans wander the streets of Indiana’s cities and towns looking for a place to sleep or a hot meal. 33% of the homeless population are veterans. Sadly, these veterans who are now homeless are the same veterans who served our country with courage, self-sacrifice, honor, dignity, and pride. These veterans are America’s forgotten heroes. They fought for our freedom on the battlefield, and now they and their families fight daily for their survival on America’s streets.

    Join us next Tuesday as we hear from HVAF, the nonprofit who supports Indiana’s homeless veterans. We’ll also work together to pack backpacks with life essentials, which will be distributed to those in need.

    All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center reservations and prepayment are required. Due to current guidelines only 50 seats are available. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. Lunch will be available starting at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. 

    To join our meeting via Zoom starting at 12:15 p.m. go to https://zoom.us/j/710170874?pwd=bFE4ejJTc29IMlNzVmx1Wlg4MTA1UT09. While our Tuesday programs via Zoom are free to attend a suggested donation of $3-$5 is appreciated in lieu of the typical room fee. These contributions help defray the cost of our hybrid meetings. Please note that donations to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis are not tax deductible. You can support our hybrid meetings at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. 

    Registration is not required to join the meeting. If you’d like to join via your mobile phone or tablet you can download the free Zoom app. 

    Meeting ID: 710 170 874
    Password: 821795

    If joining via a mobile phone for audio only click one of the following numbers: 
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    Meeting ID: 710 170 874
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    Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abV7RufTKj

    Go here to view instructions on how to prepare for your first Zoom call. If you have questions about joining the meeting contact the office at info@indyrotary.org. 

  • Our Office Has Moved…..

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis office is now located at the Glossbrenner Mansion. The new mailing address is 3202 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208 and the new phone number is 317-829-1041. Please update your records.

  • 2017 Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Annual Report

    2017 Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Annual Report

    The Rotary Foundation of Indianapolis is a private, stand-alone corporation that serves as the primary community charitable arm of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.

    Annual contributions to the Foundation are added to an eternal endowment fund and allocated income from that fund is utilized to support grants for charitable and educational purposes, primarily in the Indianapolis and Central Indiana areas. Download the 2017 Annual Report.

    Would you like to make a donation?

  • July 18: Why Do Indy Do Day

    July 18: Why Do Indy Do Day

    Indy Do Day is the signature service project of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.The event will activate 20,000 volunteers on September 28,29 and 30.Sure, for those three days, the entire city is full of energy and it’s all really inspiring… but aside from “doing what all the cool kids are doing,” why else should someone “do” Indy Do Day? What’s in it for them? Join us as we welcome three incredible guests on Tuesday at Rotary when they will share why they do Indy Do Day.

    Margaret Sheehan is the Executive Director of Teachers’ Treasures. They host volunteers at their nonprofit for Indy Do Day and Trammell is an expert at leveraging the energy and volunteers from that day to benefit Teachers’ Treasures year round. Derrin Slack, founder and CEO of ProAct Indy, collaborates with schools to engage students in community service. Last year, he led every student from Short Ridge to participate in Indy Do Day. He’ll share how this helps the students and the community. And Margaret Trammell, Board President with AT&T Pioneers, will discuss how giving back to the community can make a positive impact on the bottom line in business. In addition to service all year, AT&T had almost 100 volunteers out on Indy Do Day for some exciting action at Gleaners Food Bank in 2017.

    Join us on Tuesday at Ivy Tech Community College at Noon! We’ll see you there!

  • Rotary Packs 11,664 Meals for Indy Do Day Kickoff

    Rotary Packs 11,664 Meals for Indy Do Day Kickoff

    packaway-poster-webThe Rotary Club of Indianapolis would like to thank all Rotarians and guests who stepped up to serve at our Annual Indy Do Day kickoff project, Tuesday, September 27, 2016. The club packed 11,664 meals that will be donated to those hungry in Central Indiana.

    If you didn’t have the chance to attend the Pack Away Hunger Service project, we encourage you to take part in Indy Do Day this week.  There are still hundreds of open projects that need volunteers at www.indydoday.org. Join your club, and our community, in service and doing good in the community.

  • Sep 27, Indy Do Day Service Project

    Sep 27, Indy Do Day Service Project

    Sign up (REQUIRED) by September 23. 

    We hope you will attend our club’s Indy Do Day Kick Off Project on Tuesday, September 27. This is the third year we will be preparing meals for Pack Away Hunger during our Tuesday program.  During this fun and festive program, we pack nutritional meals scientifically proven to meet the needs of children and at-risk populations.  These packs are distributed to local food pantries and community feeding programs in emerging nations.  Please share the details below with your fellow colleagues, family and friends and invite them to join us- we want to kick-off Indy Do Day with a strong start!  To make sure we have enough packing stations, please sign up (REQUIRED) by September 23. 

  • Education Committee Planning Indy Do Day Project for Sat, Oct 1, 2016

    Education Committee Planning Indy Do Day Project for Sat, Oct 1, 2016

    The Education committee is excited to participate in Indy Do Day this year!  You are invited to join the Committee as we provide a Classroom Makeover for Teach for America Alumni Teacher of the Year Ms. Ella Hereth. Our education committee has provided Ms. Hereth with a $1,500 stipend to buy materials for her classroom, some of which includes furniture and supplies to help organize her space.  Ms. Hereth teaches middle school math and has requested volunteers to help put together furniture and help clean and organize the classroom. You and your families, and other Rotarians, are encouraged to join us at Guion Creek Middle School located at 4401 W 52nd St # 603, Indianapolis, IN 46254 from 9:30-11:30 a.m  on Saturday, October 1. If you plan to attend, please email ktingle@indyrotary.org to confirm.  A confirmation email will be sent as the date draws nearer.

  • Indy Do Day – Inspire Others to Action

    Indy Do Day – Inspire Others to Action

    Inspire Others to Action

    Indy Do Day is a people-powered community day of service when the residents of Indianapolis take ownership of their neighborhoods and take care of their neighbors. Indy Do Day is September 29, 30 and October 1, 2016.

    Indy Do Day is looking for fantastic nonprofits, churches or organizations to host projects and volunteers for Indy Do Day. If you post your project on our site above, we’ll work to promote your project and mission leading up to and on Indy Do Day. Watch the video below for more inspiration about how Indy Do Day can help build your volunteer base and create synergy with the community.

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  • On September 29, 2015 , the Rotary Club Packed 12, 744 Meals!

    On September 29, 2015 , the Rotary Club Packed 12, 744 Meals!

    On September 29, 2015, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis participated in their official Indy Do Day project! And, members of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis packed over 12,744 meals for hungry people, both in Indiana and in the world.

    “This event was a great kick off for Indy Do Day!” said Ramona Adams.

    The Rotary Club worked with Pack Away Hunger, an organization that brings all of the equipment and raw materials.

  • October 1, 2 and 3: It’s Indy Do Day Time!

    October 1, 2 and 3: It’s Indy Do Day Time!

    Indy Do Day is now only two weeks away! Have you registered, posted your project or registered to volunteer for a project? Now is the time!

    Indy Do Day is a people-powered community day of service when the residents of Indianapolis take ownership of their neighborhoods and take care of their neighbors.  Indy Do Day is October 1 to 3, 2015.

    Mayor Greg Ballard
    Click the image to check out the 30 second PSA!

    Participating in Indy Do Day is as easy or complex as you want to make it. Indy Do Day is a framework for service and action, and does not need to be an organized or approved community project. Be creative in how you participate and give back to the community. The sky’s the limit!