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When I see the big challenges we face in our neighborhood, I know we can’t do it alone. We can only tackle these challenges with the help of great partners. Health is one of those big challenges. Our weekly free Health Clinic at Shepherd is just...
Almost a year ago, the city of Indianapolis came and asked for Shepherd Community to help deal with the epidemic of violence in our neighborhoods. Could we take the amazing, transformative work we have done inside our walls and take it directly to our neighbors? Our...
The ground has been broken. Yes, our expansion is underway! This expansion is all about empowering our families with the tools necessary to break the cycle of poverty. A key addition in this new construction is our teaching kitchen. Unfortunately, cooking is a lost art. Coupled with...
Quite honestly, I don't remember fall break, but then again I didn't start school until after Labor Day. Guess I'm old! Fall break started for our After-School kids this week and our K3 – 5th grade Academy joins them on break next week. We sure do...
I remember those days. Although, it has been quite a while for me, I still remember the excitement of new school supplies, new clothes, new friends, and a new teacher. Well, here at Shepherd it is no different. Our students are nervous yet excited by the...
This past Saturday I spent the day with the young boy I mentor. He earned a day at Chuck E Cheese. He was like a pinball, full of excitement and energy. I did my best to keep up...
The Power of One mentor is amazing. I know, I had several key people in my life. Those who invested in my life. Those who helped form me to be who I am today, but none like one: my dad! This week is the one year...
The Power of One. One family that helped deliver one of the 300 thanksgiving baskets . One couple who helped deliver one of the 430 thanksgiving meals we delivered thanksgiving lunch. One individual who helped cook the food. One student who volunteered an afternoon to help tutor a child. One...
What are you thankful for? This past Sunday, many joined with Shepherd to deliver hundreds of Thanksgiving food baskets to families In our neighborhood. All the fixins for the Thanksgiving meal. I am thankful for our partners at Indian Creek Christian Church who provided the baskets. I am...
My family and I are blessed to be served by one of the best police and fire departments in the U.S. These public servants have answered a high call to serve our city. This is crucial for our families who live in our neighborhood. We...
