OUR PURPOSE
Breaking the cycle of poverty in Indianapolis
Shepherd exists to break the cycle of poverty on the near eastside of Indianapolis by engaging and empowering the community to cultivate healthy children, strong families, and vibrant neighborhoods through a Christ-centered approach that meets the physical, emotional, spiritual, and academic needs of our neighbors.
OUR PROGRAMS
Providing a continuum of care
Shepherd helps people at all stages with life—from newborns through seniors—break the cycle of poverty. Our programs focus on eight key metrics across the continuum of care.
1. Spiritual transformation
2. Empowering parents
3. Educational success
4. Holistic health
5. Life skills
6. Role models
7. Socio-economic stability
8. Stronger neighborhoods
Statistics from Shepherd’s Service Area
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abandoned housing
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poverty rate
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Shepherd kids relying on school for food
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higher murder rate*
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higher overdose rate*
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higher non-fatal shootings*
*Source: Indianapolis Department of Public Safety
Shepherd Community Center Response
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years serving the community
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meals served annually
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Shepherd kids relying on school for food
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Individuals & families served
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scholarship students in Academy
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kids in our programs graduate high school
MEETING THE COVID-19 CHALLENGE
Statistics from Shepherd’s COVID-19 Relief Program
The coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic and social instability has hit our service area hard. To meet immediate needs, Shepherd has converted many of our services. Our COVID-19 response focuses on providing food security, e-learning support, and assistance to neighbors applying for aid and benefits.
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shut-in food boxes/week
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Check-in calls to neighbors
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family food boxes/week
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daily meals/week
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new food pantry visitors
OUR PERSPECTIVE
Building community to break the cycle of poverty
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