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Contents

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112 Featured

RISING SUCCESS In three short years, Parlor Doughnuts has grown from a cozy Downtown nook to a franchising power expanding coast to coast. Along the way, it has championed small business and new enterprises.

SPOT ON Brandon and Allison Long protect critical infrastructure through On the Spot’s utility locating services.

ON THE COVER Cycling Solutions owners Ben and Rachael Moll. Photo by Zach Straw.

Regulars

104 BUSINESS LIFE

4 PUBLISHER’S LETTER

112 BACK TALK

A Toast to the End of an Era

6 SECOND GLANCE U.S. District Judge Richard Young reflects on the decade since his 2014 ruling in Baskin v. Bogan

9 EVANSVILLE ROOTS Kim Grauer spices up local food with Steak Dance Seasoning

10 SPACES

106 IN THE NEWS Go behind the scenes with Adam Trinkel of Downtown Evansville

Department 19 INDUSTRY INSIDER Helfrick Park STEM Academy gives middle schoolers a step up in their education

Special Advertising Sections 23 FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INSURANCE Local financial and insurance experts provide advice and tips you can take to the bank

49 EVANSVILLE GIVES Just in time for holiday giving, discover local businesses and organizations dedicated to charitable endeavors

Step inside Club 18, the Tri-State’s premier golf simulation center

10 NICHE BUSINESS Fit Tight Covers enjoys increasing business in its new facility

11 ON THE CLOCK Cycling Solutions rides a boon on bicycles

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PUBLISHER’S PAGE

A Toast to the End of an Era

itting on the large expanse of my English partners desk is a copy of our December 2019/January 2020 Evansville Business magazine. The former Old National Bank building, now known as the Fifth and Main Building, is on the cover. (Ok, why the mention of my large desk? Because it can hold more miscellaneous crap that I obviously must be aspiring to accumulate. It was bought off the back of a truck unloading on Main Street.) The building has loomed over our city since being completed in 1970. It’s truly the local landmark. My first “real” professional employment was in the building on the 10th and 11th floors. I was first placed on the 10th floor with a river view and aspirations of making it to the 11th floor, where the major players were. The year was 1987, and several of my coworkers stayed the course; they moved up and have had success. I never made the 11th floor office, and moved along. To this day, a real highlight besides having an indoor parking space (Although I paid for it) was the venerable Petroleum Club on the 18th floor. There was nothing else like it in the city. For very little money for a monthly membership, you had views of the city for miles and could have meetings there all day and use of similar clubs in many major cities. The Petroleum Club had a nice happy hour with a fine spread that was always very well done. I met many fine people there for the first time who I still enjoy crossing paths with to this day. I can’t speak for them. Tommie I am unable to ever discuss Wilson the club without mentioning one of my favorite individuals I have ever met: the legendary Tommie Wilson, the long-time maitre d’. Tommie is now deceased; I know where he’s buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, and I think of him often as I run past within the walls. The Petroleum Club was a special place, and I and 4 October/November | 2021

many others have missed it since it closed in 2006. In February 2019, Eric Doden, a founding partner of Domo Development out of Carmel, Indiana, visited Evansville, and while being toured around town, he became excited about renovating the bank building. Domo came up with a detailed mixed-use structure plan. The work was to start in April 2020, with the building opening in summer 2021. I think everyone understands construction delays in the age of COVID-19, and quite frankly, the decrepit condition to which the Fifth and Main Building had digressed. So it was disheartening to learn in 2020 that, after assessing the condition of the building, Domo determined Fifth and Main couldn’t be salvaged after all. But I might add, understandable. In September, the wrecking ball began swinging on the adjacent Sycamore Building, making large, gaping holes in the sky. It appeared like the demolition crew was making short work of a part of the new development project, which is unnamed at this time. Implosion of the Fifth and Main Building is scheduled for late November. When completed, I believe this new project will be transformational to our Downtown. It includes commercial space, office space, 126 apartments, and a rooftop deck. A new city-owned park and underground parking lot are also planned for the block. Although the project is running behind schedule from the original plan, let’s make patience a virtue and look forward to the not too distant day when we are strolling downtown and visiting this impressive development, and my hope that the wrecking ball helps to make positive progress. In this issue of Evansville Business, I especially enjoy the article “Family Strides” on page 12 about the Nolan family of competitive runners. What an impressive family to write about. The kids are quite accomplished both academically and athletically. Their mother Tammy definitely has (and still has) a full schedule keeping up with homework and track and cross country meets. At close for this issue, I was still trying to find anything redeeming about their father, Jim. As always, I look forward to hearing from most of you.

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n the September/October 2014 issue of Evansville Living, U.S. District Judge Richard Young talked about his landmark ruling in Baskin v. Bogan, which declared Indiana’s same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional. After more than 31 years in state and federal courts, Young now looks back on his career in the seven years since that historic decision. Sitting in a lounge chair in his office Downtown in the Federal Court Building, Young recalls being appointed U.S. District Judge by President Bill Clinton on March 25, 1998. He had previously served as Vanderburgh Circuit Court Judge (1990-1998) and went on to become chief judge from 2009 to 2016. “It’s been an honor to serve as a judge,” says Young. “It’s a position of trust, and the community puts a lot of trust in our

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judges to work hard and make sound, thoughtful decisions. And we certainly try to do that.” Although Baskin v. Bogan is the case Young often gets attention for, he’s also ruled in several other high-profile cases. In 2014, Young ruled that the state law governing municipal judge elections in Marion County was unconstitutional. That same year, he was a presiding judge in a products liability multi-district litigation of more than 8,000 cases involving medical devices made by Cook Medical in Bloomington, Indiana. Young says he isn’t done making an impact on Evansville, but he is considering changing directions. At 68 years old, he is eligible to retire or choose senior status, which would reduce his caseload and allow the president to appoint his

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On the Grill Steak Dance seasoning ‘makes every bite count’ B Y DA L L A S CA R T E R

ampling a bottle of Steak Dance seasoning for quality control, Kim Grauer puts the spice directly on his finger. He tastes salt, sugar, black pepper, a combination of other spices, and — the key ingredient — ground coffee. “When you throw a steak on a grill after you season it with Steak Dance, (the coffee) puts a sear on the outer part of that steak, which seals in all the juice and its flavor,” says Grauer, who created the original Steak Dance recipe in 2003. He couldn’t find a blend to satisfy his taste buds until chef Grady Spears on the Food Network inspired him to experiment with coffee grounds. Grauer perfected his recipe, sending out samples and surveys to everyone he knew. From 2004 to 2006, he placed in second, first, and third place, respectively, in the National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show Scovie Awards. He also placed third in a 2004 Chili Pepper magazine contest. Grauer went on to establish parent company Grauer Family Foods and began producing Steak Dance for retail sales through his website and the now-closed Wild Oats Markets in 2007. Coffee isn’t a typical seasoning component, but it’s included in all of Grauer’s seasoning flavors, except for his dessert seasoning, Cookie Dance. Now, more than a dozen “dances” — from dish-centric flavors like Chicken Dance, Pizza Dance, and Fish Dance, to seasonings like Hickory Smoked, Brown Sugar Bourbon, and Honey P H OTO S BY Z AC H S T R AW

STEAKDANCE.COM Kim Grauer was inspired by the Food Network to create his line of more than a dozen seasonings, starting with the original Steak Dance flavor in 2003. His homemade products are now sold across the region in Schnucks and IGA supermarkets and locally at Bargetown Market in Downtown Evansville.

Pecan — along with gourmet pickles and candied Jalapenos are manufactured by McCarthy Spice in St. Louis and distributed by Grauer to Bargetown Market in Downtown Evansville and regional Schnucks and IGA supermarkets. “Anybody can make a barbecue sauce or seasoning,” he says. “It’s just a matter of how far you’d want to take it.” Online seasoning orders starting at $4.99 are shipped directly to the consumer and include a swag bag with a branded bracelet, ink pen, coaster, magnet, and slop towel. Each item is adorned

with the company’s signature name and logo: a cartoonish, dancing cow — all created by Grauer, a retired graphic designer. “It’s one of those weird moments when I had to come up with a name for the product, and it just popped in my head,” he says. “It’s been really rewarding. I love doing it probably as much as anything.” z Evansville Business | 9

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table-side tablets for easy ordering from Mister B’s full menu add an upscale element to the environment. What really sets Club 18 apart, according to Coughlin, is technology. High-impact screens, safety nets, padded walls, and provided golf clubs are only the start: Club 18 utilizes the golf simulation program, TrackMan. Used by broadcasting companies and top golfers the TrackMan 4-driven simulator combines radar and camera tracking on more than 120 real-life courses for shot analysis, standard course play, and mini games. “I don’t want people to get intimidated,” says Coughlin. “50 percent of our customers are not golfers. I think it’s just a great option for bringing families.” Open to all ages, Club 18 accepts reserved tee times through its website or walk-ins and will soon offer leagues. Each bay serves eight people at a time for an average of $50 an hour, but prices fluctuate based on peak times. z

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Shannon Coughlin lines up his driver with a golf ball perched on its tee. He locks his eyes on the small target and swings. It launches into a highimpact screen before rolling idly across the artificial turf inside Club 18 at Mister B’s — the Tri-State’s only golf simulation facility. Inspired by his 13-year-old son Grayson — an eighth-grader at South Middle School in Henderson, Kentucky, who plays in the No. 1 spot on Henderson County High School’s golf team — Coughlin opened Club 18 on July 26, 2021, at 1340 Hirschland Road next to one of his four Mister B’s Pizza and Wings locations in Kentucky and Indiana. “I thought if we combined the social aspect along with the restaurant aspect — it was a pretty good business plan,” says Coughlin. “I think it’s a warm atmosphere in here.” One part bar and one part indoor golf course, the space was created locally by designer Kip Farmer and includes five golf bays and a full bar. Fifteen TVs and a video wall play sports games for viewing from each bay or the four casual seating areas. Granite countertops, golf-centric art, and

ON THE CLOCK

Ben Moll, owner of Cycling Solutions, performs maintenance on a customer’s bike toward the back of his shop in Newburgh, Indiana. Moll says the shop services thousands of bikes each year.

Pedal to the Metal Cycling Solutions keeps the chains moving BY RILEY GUERZINI

en Moll never had any intention of opening a bicycle shop when he started Cycling Solutions in 2017, but it was clear to him that entrepreneurship was his destiny. Moll’s grandfather opened a business selling packaged ice shortly after World War II. Growing up, Moll would often go to work with his father, sweeping floors and doing deliveries. “It was just kind of in my blood to start businesses. I saw how my dad ran it and put his heart and soul (in it) and took care of his employees over the years,” he says. “I had some pretty good teachers and some pretty good examples.” After leaving the now-closed Dan’s Comp Shop in Evansville in 2017, Moll, a Newburgh, Indiana, native, looked to put his own stamp on the local biking market. He began servicing bikes out of his garage later that year and even bought a van to go house to house for mobile repair services. In 2018, he and his wife Rachael opened a storefront in the Fruitwood Lane shopping P H OTO S BY Z AC H S T R AW

center in Newburgh. A short while later, they moved into a larger space next door, where they remain today. But why bikes? “When I was about 23, I had my first child, and I needed a positive and healthy way to alleviate stress and get a little more energy, and (cycling) was something that I’d always done growing up,” says Moll. Cycling Solutions is a dealer of seven bike brands, including industry leaders Giant and Kona, as well as accessories such as helmets, gloves, tools, and hydration equipment. It also functions as a full-service bike repair shop, servicing all brands and any type of bike as long as it doesn’t have a gas tank. Moll says the shop has customers come from more than two hours away to get their bikes repaired.

As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in early 2020 and people were finding new methods of exercise and entertainment, bikes were suddenly flying off the shelves at Cycling Solutions. Moll says they had about a 400 percent increase in interest from consumers, and within three weeks, they sold every bike in the store. “It injected so much into our business, it was crazy,” he says. “And then all of a sudden, as soon as COVID hit and the lockdowns began, basically every bike under a thousand dollars was gone.” Now having to purchase bikes from vendors a year in advance, Moll says Cycling Solutions has become the largest bike shop in Southern Indiana and is well known in the Midwest region. Open year round, the shop services thousands of bikes each year, and Moll insists they make it easy for all customers, whether it’s their first time riding a bike or they’re an avid cyclist. “No matter if you’re five or 50, we’re going to treat you the same,” he says. If you’re interested in finding riding partners for your new bike, the shop has a solution for that, too. Every Tuesday, Cycling Solutions hosts a bike ride at Scales Lake Park in Boonville, Indiana, on its mountain bike trails that include beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses. On Thursdays, Cycling Solutions also spearheads a 20-mile trek throughout Newburgh, starting at the shop. z CYCLINGSOLUTIONSMBS.COM

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Family Strides

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Nolans share tight bond through running For Evansville’s Nolan family, running is in

their blood. Patriarch Jim Nolan began running track in seventh grade at Mitchell Junior High School in Mitchell, Indiana. “We didn’t have a cross-country program at Mitchell, so I played football in the fall to get in shape for track,” he says. “I ran my first track meet in seventh grade and won, and I went, ‘Wow, I might be decent at this,’ and I was beating all the eighth graders before long.” Nolan attended the University of Southern Indiana from 1980-84 and would go on to become one of the most successful athletes in the running program’s history, winning four conference championships and being named an All-American twice. He was inducted into the Great Lakes Valley Conference Hall of Fame in 2007 and the USI Hall of Fame in 2009. After graduating, Nolan coached USI’s Alex Austin women’s cross country program for three years and then married his wife Tammy, a runner for the women’s cross country team at the time, who also later coached the women’s team. The passion the

Running is a special bond between Jim Nolan, his wife Tammy, and their six sons: Trent, Ryan, Austin, Travis, Alex,and Jackson. Jim was inducted into the Great Lakes Valley Conference Hall of Fame in 2007 and the USI Hall of Fame in 2009.

Nolans have for running isn’t kept to themselves. They’ve passed those athletic gifts onto their six sons — Trent, Ryan, Austin, Travis, Alex, and Jackson. Four have been competitive runners. Eldest son Trent ran at F.J. Reitz High School and then USI, where he made all-conference. Austin, a senior at USI, has earned conference championships in both track and cross country. Last season, his 13:58 in the 5K was one of the fastest times in Division II and qualified him for nationals, but he contracted COVID-19 and couldn’t compete. Austin, who is working toward a master’s degree in sports management, was named second-team Academic All District by the College Sports Information Directors of America this year. Alex, a senior at Reitz, qualified for state last season and has fielded offers from several colleges, including USI. Youngest son Jackson also runs at Reitz and is one of the top freshmen in state. “It’s given us a special bond between the boys, me, and my wife,” Nolan says. “It’s taught us how to stick with something and go through the ups and downs.” Nolan insists there is no competition between his sons, and they root for one another and share advice on how to perform better, sometimes even training together during the off-season. “Austin is always there telling Alex, ‘You can run faster, and I Trent know you can do this,’ and Alex is always bringing Jackson along and telling him, ‘Hey dude, you’re running great that you’re going to be one of the fastest ones ever,’” Nolan says. “There’s no competition. They just cheer each other on.” Running isn’t the only bond between Nolan and his sons. Some of them have also worked with their father at Ultimate Fit on South Green River Road. Trent was a fitting specialist at the athletic shoe store, and Austin currently works under his father in the same position. Nolan is the manager at Ultimate Fit and has been with the business since its inception 11 years ago. Though a torn Achilles tendon ended Nolan’s running days, he continues to cheer on his sons as they try to outrun their father. “’You’ve just got to remember, you’re not racing them, you’re racing yourself,’ he says. “That’s what I always tell my boys.” z Travis

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Beneath the Surface Couple stay ‘On the Spot’ with utility locating service BY R I L E Y G U E R Z I N I • P H O T O S BY Z A C H S T R AW

eneath massive Downtown Evansville structures like the Ford Center, Tropicana Evansville, and the Stone Family Center of Health Sciences lies an intricate network of sewer pipes, cable wires, and gas lines. Though hidden from street level, these utilities power our community, and making sure they are located and protected is the name of the game for On the Spot Utility Resources. A common refrain from the energy industry is “call before you dig” to ascertain the location of utility lines; and neglecting to do so can have disastrous consequences: Intercepted lines can be damaged or spring leaks, leading to utility service interruptions and potentially endangering surrounding businesses and residences. As such, On the Spot owners Brandon and Allison Long have made it their mission to ensure critical assets for both private and public property are protected during construction and renovation projects. “I always say that (if) you’re able to go home at the end of the evening and you’ve got electricity, you got cable, TV, phone, (and) high-speed internet, and your gas is working, you can take a shower and flush the toilet, then we’ve done our job,” says Brandon. “It’s very important to us that all those services are uninterrupted.” Brandon began locating utility lines when he was just 18 years old, working for various companies locally after graduating from Castle High School in Newburgh, Indiana. While working for a local telecommunications company in 2008, he decided to start his own business doing private

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On the Spot owners Brandon and Allison Long spent long nights and weekends getting their company to where it is today, with more than 100 employees servicing requests throughout Indiana, and a heavy presence northwest of Indianapolis and south to Evansville, where the company is headquartered.

locating, and On the Spot was born. While still working full time, he performed location services on the side for five years before going full time in 2013. “We took kind of a huge leap of faith,” says Allison. “I think we’d both be remiss if we said that it wasn’t scary, and we freaked out a little bit. We went a couple of weeks with no jobs coming in, and we were

just like, ‘What are we going to do?’ But then a couple weeks after that, it just picked up, and it really never stopped after that.” Business continued to gain steam in 2016, when the company signed a contract with the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility to perform contract locating services. This eventually led to a contract with the City of Owensboro, Kentucky, and Muninet Fiber in

Eli Richardt, training and development director, locates utilities up to three feet underground using a precision transmitter and then paints their position with a marking wand.

Paducah, Kentucky later that year. On the Spot also contracted with Vectren (now CenterPoint Energy) to perform utility location services for its energy customers starting in 2018.

To accommodate the influx of new business, On the Spot had to expand, and quickly. In less than 90 days, the company went from eight to 57 employees. The current number of employees is 115.

Brandon married Allison in 2011. She worked for the McDonald’s Corporation at the time and was as a supervisor of nine restaurants for 18 years before joining her husband as On the Spot’s president and co-owner in 2018. She also worked for On the Spot full time prior to that, spending late nights and every weekend dedicated to growing the company. “Our quality work has really helped us continue to grow,” Brandon says. “We just can’t brag enough about our people. They always answered the call, especially during the pandemic. We had people that were looking for ways to do more, looking for ways to help out.” Before private companies or property owners can do any expansions or construction projects that require them

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to dig underground, they call 811, a national call-before-you-dig number that dispatches a utility locating request to utility companies in the area. A locate request is generated by the utility companies and then forwarded to On the Spot. The majority of On the Spot’s work involves heavy industrial and commercial industries and residential property locating through the 811 Statute. It also performs residential and private locating services using a variety of methods to precisely pinpoint underground utility lines with little to no map records for reference, including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), a non-destructive geophysical method that deploys radar pulses to image the subsurface. Other services include fault finding to locate the point of compromise along underground wiring, invisible fencing, and communication lines; conduit, duct, storm, and sanitary sewer facility locating; and even a watch dog service that dispatches a member of On the Spot’s team to supervise contractors digging in or around high-profile facilities. On the Spot utilizes the knowledge and specialized training of their technicians to allow them to focus on one type of utility. In the Greater Evansville Area, On the Spot dispatches a truck to a property for the technician to locate the gas and electric line and another technician to the same address to locate the water and sewer line. This method helps their technicians be efficient and stay focused on their specific tasks and utility. “We’re a company of locators. Every single one of our supervisors has been in this industry,” says Allison. “They’ve located, they’ve been out there, they know what is going on. It speaks vol16 October/November | 2021

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umes knowing that (our locate technicians) have a supervisor that knows what they’re going through.” The company currently dispatches and responds to locate requests throughout Indiana, with a heavy presence northwest of Indianapolis and south all the way to Evansville, where it’s headquartered. On The Spot technicians are on call 24/7. Brandon says the service provided is important to the community because it is a preventive measure against potentially dangerous groundwork. He says he’s seen all types of damage throughout 20-plus years locating utilities, including house explosions caused by damaged gas lines. “Let’s say you’re doing some landscaping, and you go out and put a shovel through your gas line, because you didn’t have a locator,” he says. “While the chances may be small, there could be an ignition.” On the Spot is at the forefront of utility and infrastructure damage prevention that contributes to projects that transform skylines and revitalize communities, providing an important service to the area which only has a handful of other locating companies. “It’s not just the logo on the side of the truck, it’s us, and our people feel the same way,” says Brandon. “They’re invested in it as well.” z OTSUTILITIES.COM

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ducation is a major part of Vanderburgh County, which is home to 40 public schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (the third largest school district in Indiana) and 20 private schools. But Helfrich Park STEM Academy at 2603 W. Maryland St. still stands out from its many peers as one of only two accredited STEM middle schools in Southern Indiana, the other being Mount Vernon Middle School in Mount Vernon, Indiana. Principal Shane Browder and his team of 39 teachers and administrative staff have transformed the school in its 13 years of accreditation to an education experience focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) curriculums through real-world, experiential learning opportunities that are uncommon in public education for this age group. Helfrich Park has implemented daily, hour-long courses for both science and math, as well as a fluctuating 12 to 15 extra curriculars with after-school buses provided by EVSC to make activities accessible for all students. “We want to make sure there are no barriers and give kids opportunities to be involved,” says Browder. “Middle school is a hard time and being involved usually means, ‘Hey, you’re making friends, you feel more welcomed by them — you want to be there.’ (Parents) want (their) kids to want to come to school, enjoy it, and have fantastic teachers like we have to make all of that happen. And we’re fortunate here to have a lot of those.”

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“It’s amazing what they can do when you give them the challenge and then the tools to help them succeed.” — Megan Wright, Helfrich Park STEM Academy sixth grade science teacher

One such teacher who directly founded several of the academy’s most prominent programs is Megan Wright, who teaches sixth grade science. An Evansville native, Wright has been in her position at Helfrich for 13 years. In 2015, Wright reached out to Berry Global and started a partnership that has continued for the past six years. Each year, the students start an entrepreneurial program with Junior Achievement as a warmup and then spend six months working on a real-world client project with Berry. At the end, the class showcases their product in front of their parents, peers, community leaders, and Berry contacts. The project’s popularity led to a realworld STEM challenge for seventh graders with ProRehab in 2019. “(Berry Global) said, ‘You have blown us out of the water,’ and it’s not me, it’s the kids,” says Wright. “It’s amazing what they can do when you give them the challenge and then the tools to help them succeed.” In addition to the Berry partnership, Helfrich Park students take part in several other major curriculums and programs. Run by technology teacher Ginny King, Project Lead the Way’s Gateway to Technology curriculum has been implemented at Helfrich since 2001. One of the first STEM programs at the academy, Project Lead the Way consists of a 40-minute class that takes children through the programming and construction of robots and related technology in partnership with local businesses and robotics programs, such as Anchor Industries and Ivy Tech Community College. We the People is another yearlong curriculum in social studies for eighth graders (selected at the end of seventh grade) who compete for ranked titles through research, debates, and a final

presentation. The University of Southern Indiana science lab is an initiative that annually welcomes every Helfrich student, one class at a time, to take part in a two-hour lab taught on campus by a USI professor. Until 2008, when it achieved state STEM certification, the academy was called Helfrich Park Middle School. It serves children grades six through eight and currently has about 555 students enrolled. A public school in the EVSC, Helfrich Park feeds mainly from Cynthia Heights and Tekoppel Elementary schools and, along with Perry Heights Middle School, sends its graduating students to Reitz High School. “There is an option for kids to apply for an adjustment transfer and come to Helfrich Park just as there’s the option for kids to submit to any school in the EVSC,” Browder says. Originally from northeastern Alabama, Browder is in his third year at Helfrich Park. He was previously the principal at Plaza Park International Prep Academy for 10 years. It isn’t all work and no play at Helfrich Park. For the past 35 years, the entire sixth grade has embarked on an annual camping trip to the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Kentucky and Tennessee. Before the trip, students are immersed in a fully integrated unit — studying animals from the region in English class and GPS systems and tracking in science class. “Our staff here is family and we take care of each other and the kids,” says Wright. “The kids are always first. This is where kids and learning need to be.” “I think it starts with a staff that cares about the kids more so than effort and time,” adds Browder. “That’s what opens the doors for kids to then be able to take advantages of communities, take those trips, do those fantastic things that make difficult middle school years positive years. And there’s where the real success of Helfrich is, is that core of teachers that is focused on what’s best for kids.” While the COVID-19 pandemic halted the majority of Helfrich’s specialized programs, Wright and Browder hope to start reimplementing these educational opportunities. z

Students at Helfrich Park have a focus in STEM, with daily, hour-long classes for math, science, and robotics and technology programs like Project Lead the Way. But students don’t miss out on other subjects and activities. The academy offers about 12-15 extracurriculars and takes the entire sixth grade on an annual camping trip paired with immersive curriculums.

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Top 5 Things You Need to Know About the Cyber Insurance Market The story of cyber insurance has evolved over the years, and with the prominence of COVID-19 and ransomware, cyber insurance is top of mind for risk managers. Cyber insurance has moved from its peak in the early 1990s, to rapidly emerging in the 2010s. Fast forward to 2021, and the market is in a tailspin. Until recently, cyber insurance was easy to obtain, based on very little underwriting information. Coverage was broad and negotiable. Premiums were reasonable. These were the “glory days!” In early 2021, the cyber market abruptly changed. Increasing frequency, severity, and sophistication of cybercrime – specifically ransomware – pushed the market into a sudden tailspin. Below are the top five things you need to know about the cyber insurance market today:

RATE, RATE and MORE RATE: Increasing Premiums Companies and firms are experiencing premium increases at renewal of upwards of 50 percent, depending on company size, industry, and security risk profile. In many instances, the increase is in the double digits — more than 100 percent. Having strong network security and data privacy controls is an expectation, not a basis for a discounted premium.

SKIN IN THE GAME: Increasing Retentions Connected to Revenue Underwriters are using retentions and deductibles as a way of spreading or sharing the risk with the Insured. Often, the retention is set based on the annual revenue of the company. Underwriters want to be sure the retention/ deductible is set as one that the company could pay in the event of an incident.

BACKING AWAY ON LIMITS: Decreased Capacity For the first time since the introduction of cyber insurance, we are seeing the markets backing away on limits they are willing to offer. Today, most markets will only offer a maximum limit of $5 million on a primary layer of insurance.

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What is your value proposition? We want to help high-wage W-2 earners and business owners save more than six figures on debt and taxes. Business owners, we can do this on your personal and business returns. The goal is to do this within the first 30-60 days of working with us. We also want to put business owners on a path to generate six figures in revenue. Our job isn’t to get a solution; it’s to bring the best solutions to the table. That’s our promise to our customers.

Who is your ideal client? High-wage W-2 earners making more than $400,000 are our ideal client. We can do a lot of advanced tax reduction planning for these individuals who have often been ignored come tax time. We also help business owners who have more than $1.8 million in revenue and more than six figures in profit, and/or are paying more than six figures in taxes. We can also do excellent planning with people who have a net worth of more than $2.5 million who don’t fit in one of the other categories.

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s you approach Medicare eligibility and every year after that, you are inundated with information about benefits and plans available. The amount of mail, phone calls, TV ads, newspaper ads, and radio commercials are overwhelming and confusing, and can be misleading! There seems to be a misconception or misinformation about older workers and Medicare eligibility and enrollment. We have heard over and over, “I didn’t know that I could go on Medicare and keep working,” or “I have to enroll in Medicare once I’m 65, or I’ll be penalized.” Statements like these add to the confusion everyone has about Medicare, for both employers and employees. The number of people working past 65 years old has been increasing, and that trend will continue for several more years. Although the reasons vary, income and affordable health insurance are high on the list. Having the option for group health insurance is an asset, but it may not be financially cost effective when compared to Medicare. As every situation is different and individual needs vary, it is important to explore all options available when you are Medicare eligible.

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What is Jadespeed? Jadespeed is a process that will first determine your speed with a few simple questions about how you feel about risks versus rewards. Once we know your speed, we are able to match a strategy that is designed to travel at the same pace.

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Where should I start with financial planning? In order to achieve a goal, it’s important to work with the professionals who are proficient in the area you need help. Work with a financial professional who has experience in the area you need help and who can share strategies and ideas that they have implemented with others. Understanding what type of relationship, you want with the professional is also important. We specialize in working with women because we want to educate and empower women to feel comfortable discussing their goals and concerns without feeling self-conscious. We understand how women have traditionally been discounted

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iving to charities is heartwarming. Whether it’s providing services to those in need, or supporting educational enrichment, the arts, or other organizations, charitable giving is invaluable to our community and our lives. Ruder Investment Group seeks to change the lives of others through our philanthropic endeavors. Individually, 100 percent of Stifel’s Evansville associates give back in ways large and small to charities and schools throughout the tristate area. We invest in our community to help make our hometown a great place to live.

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Our Communities It’s our intention to create a lasting, positive impact on society at large. This includes providing support and giving back to the communities that we all call “home.” Our Team Amazing Care starts from within. Helping our team members achieve their best TrueLife encourages them to be the absolute best version of themselves, both in and outside the office.

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hat long-term investors really need is guiding principles to help them stay focused and on track to achieve their goals. With my clients, I talk about these seven fundamentals, which can also be found at schwab.com/principles: Establish a financial plan based on your goals. Many of us have several financial goals — save for retirement, college for our children, and a home, to name a few. Start saving and investing today. Building wealth is a long-term endeavor and for long-term investors, time in the market is more important than attempting to time the market. Build a diversified portfolio based on your tolerance for risk. Allocate your money across asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, and cash investments, and within each asset class across different sectors and geographies.

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Meet Joe Helfrich, an independent branch leader at Charles Schwab with more than 20 years of experience helping clients achieve their financial goals. Joe has been a long-time resident of the area and is proud to call the Tri-State home, supporting local area investors.

Minimize fees and taxes. Markets can be unpredictable, so control what you know, such as investing fees. Build in protection against significant losses. If you experienced the tech bubble burst in 2000 or the 2008 financial crisis as an investor, you know it can take years to recover — emotionally and in your portfolio. Rebalance your portfolio regularly. Forgetting to rebalance is like letting the current steer your boat — you’ll likely end up off course. Ignore the noise. Markets always will fluctuate in the short term, but whether they’re moving up or down, long-term investors should ignore the noise.

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Your idea of investing today may be different tomorrow. We get that. Our Evansville office has options and guidance that grow with you. Here in Evansville, Joe is just one of many Schwab Branch Leaders ready to offer guidance and a wide range of investment options for your changing needs. Joe works to put you first. Even if you’re not sure what comes next.

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Coastal Confections The inspiration and expansion driving Parlor Doughnuts’ success By Dallas Carter • Photos by Zach Straw

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Parlor Doughnuts is a new line of doughnuts for a new generation. (From left to right) Barista manager Mikayla Render, front of house employee Rachael Rose, roaster and manager Drew Render, owner Darrick Hayden, doughboy Caleb Fulton, and general manager TJ Rodriguez are included in the 200 employees and managers, the majority of which are in their 20s, at 10 company-owned stores.

acing heavy fire and destitute conditions in World War I trenches in 1917, the female volunteers from the Salvation Army risked their lives to boost morale with a classic American treat. It is the story of these “Doughnut Lassies” — alongside local shops on the U.S. East Coast where he visited family — that first spurred Darrick Hayden’s love of doughnuts. The Evansville native tells the tale of the Lassies online as part of the story of his own efforts to bring the comfort of homemade doughnuts to his community. Hayden and Comfort by the Cross-Eyed Cricket owner Joshua Tudela opened the first Parlor Doughnuts location Downtown in February 2019. The business has since evolved into a quickly expanding franchise. Parlor currently serves more than 20 flavors of its signature layered doughnuts from 10 company-owned locations across the nation, including its flagship store at 12 N.W. Third St. and the shop at 301 N. Green River Road that opened in December 2019. Headquartered on the third floor of the Bitterman Building (owned by Tudela) in Downtown Evansville, Parlor is a combination of Hayden’s taste for the East Coast and the ambiance of his wife Jennifer’s native Oceanside, California. “A big part of the vision in the business is having a space for community connection,” says Hayden, “because a parlor, that’s what it was. Turn of the century, that’s where you courted someone, that’s where you had business deals … so the space is really important

to us. We’ve spent a lot of time, thought, and investment into actually the space you see as well.” Coined by Hayden as coastal Americana, Parlor’s exterior and interior décor and architecture were carefully selected. Hints of wood and deep earth tones welcome patrons into the comfort of the shops, while bold patterns and gold accents give it a bright, modern edge. Each store contains vintage toys and signage that add a nostalgic element — even on one’s first visit, the decor combined with the scent of freshly baked dough and sugary glazes provoke feelings of comfort. The attention to detail is intentional. Hayden and Tudela up the ante with custom furniture, fixtures, and glass display cases. “We have a logistics truck with a UHaul full of everything made in Evansville, and we send it out across the country,” says Hayden. “We wanted (our décor) to be custom, and we wanted it to be made in Evansville.” The coastal influences can be traced throughout Parlor’s menu. There are healthy variations of its standard fluffy, round doughnuts, including keto, vegan/gluten friendly, and even dog doughnuts. Hayden realized customers wouldn’t realistically order doughnuts every morning, so the menu includes several breakfast sandwiches and tacos, avocado toast, and an acai bowl.

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Patrons don’t go thirsty at Parlor, either. The local shops offer kombucha and juice from Evansville-based Sunshine Juice Co., which the company purchased in 2020. It also introduced doughnut-flavored milkshakes in summer 2021, made with each flavor’s toppings and glazes, but no actual doughnuts are harmed in the milkshake-making process. But Hayden says Parlor’s real secret weapon is having its own specialty coffee. A precursor to Parlor Doughnuts, Proper Coffee was opened by Hayden’s son, Noah, inside Eastland Mall in 2015. “The next step was always to bring in doughnuts,” says Hayden. It was a plan formed by Hayden and his son from their years traveling the country with Noah’s Evansville-based band, Mission Six. Founded in 2005, Mission Six was a Christian rock band made up of five children from Evansville Christian School, including Noah as lead vocalist. They practiced at the West Side’s New Beginnings Lakeside Church, which Hayden founded and served as lead pastor for 25 years; he stepped down in March 2021 to run Parlor full time. “(Noah) was always in search of the best coffee. I was in search of the best doughnut,” says Hayden. “So, state to state, city to city, that’s what we would do. We always wanted to put those two together some day.” Now 26 years old, Noah runs much of the business’ creative side, including social media. He also manages Parlor’s shop Parlor’s signature layered doughnuts come in more than 20 flavors with unique glazes and toppings, but healthy options such as a keto and vegan/gluten friendly doughnut are also available. But Hayden says the brand’s secret weapon is homemade coffee by Proper Coffee.

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“We were testing the success in different markets because we wanted to become a national brand, so we felt like we had to get little success stories throughout the nation.” — Darrick Hayden, co-owner Parlor Doughnuts

in Oceanside, its first brick-and-mortar location outside of Evansville. Noah isn’t the only member of Mission Six to stay connected through Parlor. Mission Six keyboardist Isaac Alling is the manager of the two Nashville locations, while drummer David Horner helped with website development. With about 200 total employees, including 10 headquarters staff, Parlor’s employment is based in one of Hayden’s goals: a new line of doughnuts for a new generation. Out of all of Parlor managers, the eldest is 33 years old; the rest are in their 20s. “I’ve always desired to raise up a generation, so that’s a big part of the vision of the business,” says Hayden. From the inspiration behind the brand, the staff, and the parlor atmosphere to opening new locations, Parlor is founded on the idea of community. Like Oceanside, Hayden chose new cities for expansion based on the people and the community he could put in place there. A gleaming silver Airstream trailer serving as a food truck was Parlor’s first venture outside the Tri-State. Launched in June 2020 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, the Gulf Coast city now has a fully operational brick-and-mortar store. Parlor has also expanded into Colorado, Texas, and South Carolina. “We were testing the success in different markets because we wanted to become a national brand, so we felt like we had to get little success stories through-

out the nation,” Hayden says. “It was not an easy scaling season … but that was our moment to scale. We knew the next phase was going to be franchising, so we wanted to be able to have those shops throughout the country.” On June 30, 2021, Parlor Doughnuts received federal approval to begin franchising operations. But the brand still needs approval from each state, a process overseen by director of Business and Franchise Development Paul Bair.

Bair joined the Parlor team in October 2020 when the demand for franchising finally reached its peak with about 150 inquiries. He has rolled out two pilot partnerships in Lake Worth, Texas, and Pawleys Island, South Carolina, expanding the company’s holdings to 12 shops. The cost to start a Parlor franchise ranges from $397,500 t0 $1,309,000 depending on the site and renovations/building costs. “We (have begun) getting to know them and interviewing and all of that

From natural wood furnishings to bold golden accents, the interior, exterior, and even logo of Parlor is influenced by a combination of Hayden’s taste for the East Coast and his wife Jennifer’s native Oceanside, California. The Coastal Americana atmosphere is given a local angle with custom furniture, furnishing, and display cases manufactured in Evansville.

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now,” says Bair. “What you see from most of our franchising inquiries are people that went into our shops and want to take that experience to their hometown.” The franchises still will be rooted in Evansville, where Bair says Parlor plans to train employees and managers who will then work across the country, making the River City its national hub. Franchisees also will be required to complete a certain amount of community engagement and support, something existing stores already take part in. In Evansville, give-back nights and donations are available, while the Oceanside location donates doughnuts to homeless shelters. In September, Indiana Kids Belong released a mobile app for foster families called “Foster Friendly.” The no-ad, free app features more than 35 local business locations, including Parlor Doughnuts, offering discounted food purchases and family activities to foster families. “Part of Parlor’s values include giving back to the communities where we

operate, including a passion for active military, veterans, and first responders,” Bair says. This conviction was evident in March 2021, when the Denver location delivered three dozen doughnuts specially ordered by the Evansville Police Department for their counterparts in Boulder, Colorado, after an officer in the latter department was killed in a mass shooting at a King Soopers supermarket. “We’re trying to make sure we’re engaging with the communities and giving back,” says Bair. “That’s kind of a part of our mission statement and the story of the war,” adds Hayden. “It’s bigger than coffee and After opening its second location in Evansville at 301 N. Green River Road in 2019, Parlor Doughnuts quickly began growing to new heights. Hayden and Tudela expanded to 10 company-owned locations across the nation and the business was approved federally for franchising on June 30, 2021. Now customers like Heather Lee, Jaron Stewart, Derrick Cosby, and Patrick Hickey can enjoy their favorite Parlor items at home or on the go. PARLORDOUGHNUTS.COM

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“We’re trying to make sure we’re engaging with the communities and giving back.” — Paul Bair, director of business and franchise development

doughnuts to us — it’s bringing a little bit of comfort in life.” With four more shops slated to join its roster, and 28 franchising applications received in the first two weeks of its federal approval, Parlor Doughnuts’ growth doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. You can lounge at the parlor, munching on your favorite doughnut flavor from 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at the South Green River Road shop. Parlor’s Downtown location is open 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. MondaySaturday and 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday. “We had big visions. … The speed is definitely quicker than what we would’ve thought, so we’re just riding the wave right now,” says Hayden. “I’m looking forward to these franchises, serving, (and) letting other people fulfill their dream and partnering with them.” z

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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Evansville Gives spotlights area organizations, nonprofits, and businessesthatdedicatetheirtimeandresourcestoelevatingour community. Learn how you can help make a positive impact. Evansville Business | 49

Boom Squad, Inc. (BSI) is a year-round youth development organization in Evansville, Indiana, that has served over 2,000 youth since we began in 2003. BSI has benefited from the support of parents and community members who serve as leaders, mentors, and instructors for our programs.

BOOM SQUAD 19TH ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN Look for our campaign starting in December on our Facebook Page and website. We will post BSI 19 Days of Gratitude, showcasing our students, parents, volunteers and accomplishments from over the years. This will be an opportunity to support Boom Squad and most importantly our area youth.

We are excited about our 2022 programming and invite you to support us by giving $19 How does your donation help? •One $19 donation = 1 day of healthy after-school snacks •Three $19 donations = 1 student’s band camp cost •Six $19 donations = 1 student’s annual uniform cost 800 South Evans Avenue, Evansville, Indiana 47737-3902 • (812) 425-9170 • boomsquadinc.com

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BOOM SQUAD, I N C . (BSI ) At Boom Squad, our mission is to provide youth the necessary skills to make well-informed choices that lead to a healthy lifestyle and successful future. At our core, we are a performing drum line made up of children ages 4-17 located in the heart of Evansville.

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WHAT KIND OF WORK DOES BSI DO IN THE COMMUNITY? In implementing our mission, we seek to bridge gaps in academics, strengthen values in families, develop leadership skills, build self-esteem and confidence, promote discipline, and combat juvenile delinquency. Our drum line has been the “beat of support” at local events such as the YMCA Half-Marathon, UE Men/Women basketball games, and the Fall Festival. Many past students earn spots on prestigious collegiate drum lines across the country, and we take our members to see alumni perform.

WHO CAN UTILIZE BSI’S SERVICES? We welcome children of all backgrounds to perform as dancers, drummers, or color guard members. Since we began in 2003, we have served more than 2,000 youth in the Tri-State. Our program is modeled after the Youth/ ARTS Development Project, which focuses on the relationship of arts programs and at-risk youth. The national project is conducted by the National Endowment of the Arts and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice and Delinquency Prevention. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit consisting of about 215 students and more than 60 parent and adult volunteers, most of whom live within Evansville’s urban district 4th Ward.

WHAT MAKES BSI UNIQUE? Student and parent 2020 assessment showed that our students are “more than a drum line.” We offer five primary programs in addition to the drum line. Through our academic time programing, we monitor our students’ homework assignments, attendance, and grades, and conduct four homework sessions per week. Some of these sessions overlap with our after-school programming which provides snacks and tutoring from licensed teachers. We also offer mentoring, college access, and summer programs to connect students with the resources and motivation to meet their goals and the goals of our organization. BSI members can also partake in our workforce readiness program. We partner with SMG and VenuWorks to work concessions at area events and provide our youth with real-world work experiences handling money, counting inventory, working cash registers, and more. Through our evaluation process, we have found that BSI students demonstrate positive change in behavior at school and in the community after and during our programs. Evansville Business | 51

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WHY WAS BUILDING BLOCKS ESTABLISHED IN THE REGION? Every child deserves the same opportunity to learn and grow throughout their early childhood years. 85-90 percent of brain growth happens in the first three years of life. At Building Blocks, we’re committed to creating lasting, generational change through early childhood learning programs. Our goal is to help educate parents on how they can help support their child’s development and provide them with affordable learning and childcare programs.

HOW HAVE YOU SEEN BUILDING BLOCKS IMPACT THE COMMUNITY? We’ve seen how empowering families has radically changed the lives of children across the community. While we originally started the Building Blocks early childhood support initiative in just a handful of counties, it’s grown significantly over time. At first, it grew to 14 counties. Today, we have a 28-county footprint. There have been situations where many families couldn’t afford early childhood learning opportunities for their kids. Over the past 48 years, Building Blocks has changed that. We’ve been able to help level the playing field by creating early learning opportunities and affordable, high-quality childcare at early learning centers.

WHO CAN UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF BUILDING BLOCKS? From early childhood providers to parents, we’re here to help virtually everyone in the community that has a direct connection to a child in those formative, early years. We often work with parents to help empower them and teach them about how they can help boost their child’s development, whether that’s through one-on-one advice, workshops, or our early learning referral system. We also work with early childhood providers and educators and give them the tools and training they need to help kids in their care thrive. But we also work with employers and organizations to help educate and inform them on how they can best support the parents they employ.

DOES BUILDING BLOCKS UTILIZE VOLUNTEERS? Yes! We use volunteer help in many ways. If you prefer an office or clerical setting, we have in-house positions. We also have a handful of volunteer positions that work directly with kids in early childhood settings. Whether that’s focused on health and nutrition or story time, we educate and train our volunteers to work with the kids in the community. This year, we need 100 volunteers minimum. It doesn’t matter how little or how much time you have to give. Whether you can commit an hour a week or a few hours every day, we will put all of our volunteer time to good use.

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Catholic Charities advocates for and empowers the human dignity of others through outpatient mental health counseling, emergency financial assistance, job and life skills development, and immigration legal services.

Catholic Charities Diocese of Evansville 2111 Stringtown Road, Evansville, IN 47711 | 812-423-5456 54 October/November | 2021

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WHAT KIND OF WORK DOES THE ORGANIZATION DO IN THE COMMUNITY? Catholic Charities Diocese of Evansville helps the vulnerable throughout southwest Indiana create lives that work. The organization provides hope and healing by serving the community through outpatient mental health counseling, job and life skills training, immigration legal services, and financial assistance programs.

HOW LONG HAS THE ORGANIZATION BEEN IN EVANSVILLE? Catholic Charities has been serving Southwest Indiana since 1937 and serves the 12 counties that comprise the Diocese of Evansville.

WHO CAN UTILIZE THE ORGANIZATION’S SERVICES? Catholic Charities provides services to all regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. The organization can serve adults, children, and adolescents through counseling services. Counseling services are offered using a sliding scale fee, and appointments can be provided in-person or via teletherapy. Other services focus on helping those served improve their financial stability.

TELL US MORE ABOUT SOME SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AT THE ORGANIZATION. Catholic Charities offers a variety of programs that help those served create lives that work. • Handy Helpers Home Repair is a job training initiative offered by Catholic Charities. Through this program, the organization hires clients, referred to as technicians, with little to no work histories. During this program, the technicians are paid for their work. In approximately six months, technicians learn work and technical skills necessary to help obtain a fulltime paying job after the completion of the program. • The Neighbor-to-Neighbor program is a faith-based, intensive life skills education program. Participants focus on goal setting, life skills development, and financial literacy. Upon successful completion of the course, participants earn a voucher toward their rent, utilities, or other appropriate expense or outstanding bill. The program helps families move away from financial dependence on social service agencies and move towards self-sufficiency. • With counseling services, Catholic Charities helps community members who are experiencing a variety of mental health issues cope with the stresses of daily life. The organization offers in-person appointments, as well as teletherapy. Staff are state-licensed and trained to best meet the needs of those served. • Through immigration legal services, Catholic Charities provides high-quality, low-cost services to assist with cases such as family petitions, naturalization/citizenship, permanent residency, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and renewals/replacement.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED WITH THE ORGANIZATION’S PROGRAMS? Catholic Charities is looking for volunteers who are interested in being trained as facilitators for the Neighbor-to-Neighbor program. The organization is in the process of expanding this program and looking for volunteers in multiple counties. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call Catholic Charities at 812-423-5456.

HOW DO I DONATE TO THE ORGANIZATION? You can donate to the organization by mailing a donation to 2111 Stringtown Road; Evansville, IN 47711. Donors may call 812-423-5456 or donate online by visiting our website at www. ccevansville.org.

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CELEBRATING 75 YEARS IN THE COMMUNITY. ALL ABILITIES. LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES.

GIVE, VOLUNTEER, AND SHARE THE MISSION! eastersealsrehabcenter.com EastersealsRehabCtr

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EASTERS EAL S R EHAB I LI TATI O N CENTER The Easterseals Rehabilitation Center’s mission is to make profound, positive differences in the lives of local people with disabilities every day, and to change the way our community defines and views disability. Our vision is a community in which all individuals and families are accepted, valued and included, and have equal opportunity to achieve their goals, dreams and aspirations.

3701 BELLEMEADE AVE.

812-479-1411

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EASTERSEALS HAS BEEN A PART OF THIS COMMUNITY SINCE 1946. WHAT IS THE FOCUS FOR YOUR 75TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR? Our themes for this milestone year are Empower, Transform and Celebrate. We’re continuing our commitment to empower people to achieve their own dreams and maximize their independence. We continue to transform as an organization to meet the Tri-State’s changing needs, providing programs and services that empower individuals to transform their own lives. We’re excited to celebrate the accomplishments of children and adults over the last 75 years, the decades of community support to achieve our mission, and our commitment to the future. Today we dare to dream about what we can all do together in the next 75 years!

WHAT EASTERSEALS SERVICES MIGHT THE COMMUNITY NOT KNOW ABOUT? The community is probably most familiar with our core programs, including physical, occupational, and speech-language therapies, audiology, and therapeutic preschool. People may not know we also specialize in complex custom wheelchairs, driver rehabilitation, accessibility solutions, and residential and employment programs, or be aware of our fully accessible, warm-water therapeutic pool for aquatic therapy, exercise, and swim lessons. Our Easterseals Early Learning Center is Evansville’s only fully inclusive early childhood program, equipped to serve children with disabilities, delays, and significant medical conditions as well as typically developing children. Psychology has been a part of our organization for 60 years, but we’re now even more focused on meeting critical local needs for mental health services.

HOW WILL THE EXPANDING PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR AREA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES? Approximately one of every four Americans has a diagnosable mental health condition. The Tri-State has been extremely underserved, with a severe lack of clinical psychologists. Area families were waiting up to 12 months just for an initial appointment for their child, who might have learning delays, autism, depression, or other conditions affecting their lives. Easterseals has added psychology staff and started an internship program to train new psychologists. This has quadrupled our capacity, but the need is still growing.

Evan Carter, 2021 Easterseals Child Ambassador

We have also added a psychology fellowship and are working on exciting new initiatives with community partners. Our short-term goal is to further reduce our own wait times and serve additional children and families. Our long-term goal is to increase the number of new clinical psychologists who stay in our area after training. That will change the mental health landscape for our whole region.

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH EASTERSEALS? Whether you attend Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights (Nov. 25-Jan. 1), purchase raffle tickets, make a pledge to the Easterseals Telethon, or take part in our many other fundraising projects, you’re providing life-changing services for local people. Individual donations throughout the year are also crucial, and they all stay local. Donate online, via mail, or over the phone. For event updates, news about our programs, and local impact stories, follow the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center on social media.

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Providing quality healthcare to all members of our community, including the uninsured, the underinsured, and the homeless.

Our comprehensive services are

Affordable, Accessible, and For Everyone.

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ECHO COM M UN IT Y HEALTHCARE, I NC. Functioning as a federally qualified healthcare center and a 501(c)(3) entity, ECHO Community Healthcare provides primary health care, dental health care, and recovery services to all members of the community. Care is offered on a sliding fee scale basis, which makes ECHO affordable for everyone.

MAIN CAMPUS: 315 MULBERRY ST.

812-421-7489

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WHAT IS A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE CENTER? A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is a government funded entity — in section 330 of the Public Health Service Act — that must provide pre-defined services to its community. The mission of a FQHC is to serve the uninsured and under-insured, but care is offered to all members of their community. With a stringent set of organizational requirements and clinical compliance standards, a FQHC is an excellent place to seek medical, dental, and substance abuse services, among other offerings. A FQHC must be located in a medically underserved area or serve a medically underserved population.

HOW LONG HAS ECHO BEEN IN EVANSVILLE? And then there was one! ECHO Community Healthcare (ECHC) was created through a merger of two prior clinics with the same mission: Washington Avenue Health Clinic and St. Anthony’s Clinic. Two became one in 1989, and ECHC was created. The center has grown exponentially since and now serves nearly 15,000 patients on an annual basis.

DOES ECHO UTILIZE VOLUNTEERS AS STAFF? This is a common question received at ECHC. Sometimes it’s stated as, “Does ECHO have real doctors?” The answer is a resounding YES! All of ECHO’s providers are board certified. As a matter of fact, every staff member is employed by the organization and has been chosen intentionally so the entity’s mission always is the focus.

WHO CAN UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF ECHO? Everyone! Insured, uninsured, employed, unemployed, housed, homeless, senior citizen, or child. This is the great thing about an FQHC — care is made accessible, affordable, and appropriate to all members of the community.

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Together we are bringing restoration to strengthen families with a stronger foundation.

Services we provide • • • • • •

GAIN Anti-Poverty Initiative Accent on Christ 12-Step Addiction Recovery Program Clothing Resource Department Food Co-op Family Care Services A Health Clinic that provides Medical, Dental and Pregnancy Services

509 S. Kentucky Ave. Evansville, IN 47714 812-423-9222

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EVANSVI L L E C HR IS T IAN LI FE CENTER 509 S. KENTUCKY AVE.

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GAIN ANTI-POVERTY INITIATIVE This anti-poverty initiative connects individuals, bringing together participants and community partners who work together to overcome poverty both individually and on a community level. Through this program, we have moved 139 households out of poverty. As an extension of GAIN, participants have the opportunity to utilize the food co-op that provides 50 percent of a household’s food expenses for approximately 18 months as they work to move out of poverty.

FAMILY CARE SERVICES In addition to the Health Clinic, we offer individuals and families free resources like access to more than 100 virtual courses, in-person life skills classes, and coaching to develop and restore: • Finances • Relationships • Family and Parenting • Health and Nutrition • Spiritual Growth Participation in this program also offers access to our parenting resource room, where equipment can be earned, and empowerment is achieved.

HEALTH CLINIC The Evansville Christian Health Clinic, located on Bellemeade Avenue, provides medical, pregnancy, and dental care to individuals and families who cannot afford or gain access to necessary health care. This program also includes pregnancy testing, pre/post-natal care, STD testing, physician referrals, limited ultrasounds, pap smears, blood pressure checks, diabetes checks, dental care, vision screening, and more. Additionally, 6-8 local dentists and their staff volunteer once a month to provide dental care and services to those in need. Currently, our dental services provide bimonthly teeth extractions as well as routine and preventative care. Patients in need sign up in advance to receive unavoidable services on the day of our “Dental Blitz.”

GET INVOLVED We invite you to explore your passions and schedule a tour. If you’d like to donate, you can give online at restoringpeople.com, through the QR Code, or by calling us at 812-423-9222.

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Upcoming FALL EVENTS • October 4-9: Fall Fest Week • November 20: Drumstick Dash • November 23: Gobbler Gathering

Scan the QR code to learn more about our upcoming events!

evansvillerescuemission.org | 500 East Walnut Street Evansville, In 47713 | (812) 421-3800

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EVANSVI L L E R ES C UE MISSI O N In 1917, the ministries of your Evansville Rescue Mission commenced under the leadership of Dr. Ernest “Pappy” Reveal and his wife, Edna. Since then, we have been able to restructure our programming, providing more opportunities for life change. Throughout our 100 years of rich history, the Mission has been able to weather the storm financially through sound leadership, fiscal responsibility, and caring, generous folks living right here in the Tri-State.

500 E. WALNUT ST.

812-421-3800

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WHAT TYPES OF SERVICES DOES THE EVANSVILLE RESCUE MISSION OFFER IN THIS COMMUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS LOOKING FOR RESOURCES? We offer life-changing services through our programming in the Men’s Residence Center and our Youth Care Center. The Men’s Residence Center is our men’s shelter and offers programming for issues like addiction and mental health. The Youth Care Center is our youth detention center where we have the opportunity to minister to troubled youth and help them overcome their struggles.

HOW CAN READERS HELP CONTRIBUTE TO EVANSVILLE RESCUE MISSION? There are so many ways to help! You can always give monetarily online or by mailing a check. We also have volunteer opportunities in all of our ministry areas. We would love for you to come in and see what we do and get you plugged into one of our ministry areas.

HOW HAVE LIVES BEEN TRANSFORMED AND STRENGTHENED THROUGH YOUR ORGANIZATION?

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When men enter our programs, we assess their needs and then tailor the program to best serve them and help them escape the cycle of poverty or to overcome the barrier that has displaced them to begin with. Then they are able to re-enter our community with jobs and opportunities to enable them to be productive members of society.

Our events coming up are the Drumstick Dash and Gobbler Gathering. The Drumstick Dash is our annual 5K race and the primary fundraiser for the Gobbler Gathering. The Gobbler Gathering is a big food giveaway, where we will give away 2,100 70-pound food boxes containing a turkey and all the fixings.

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We connect people and places, promote active lifestyles, and advocate for the development of multi-use trails.

UPGRADE BIKE SHARE • • •

Experience Evansville’s trails on a bike! Seven convenient bike stations Ride for recreation, exercise, or transportation

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Active people of all ages Creating safe and connected pathways throughout the city Advocates for active lifestyles in Evansville

Visit walkbikeevv.org for maps and special incentives for riding your bike!

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EVANSVI L L E T R AIL S CO ALI TIO N 100 E. WALNUT ST.

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WHAT IS EVANSVILLE TRAILS COALITION? ETC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed in 2009. Our mission is to connect people and places, promote active lifestyles, and advocate for the development of multi-use trails. Our vision is to see a more vibrant and active Evansville in which multi-use trails are integrated into daily living. Our core values are passion, advocacy, collaboration, community, and connectedness.

WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT Since April 2009, ETC’s work has been dedicated to local and regional trails advocacy. Through quality-of-life programs and initiatives, ETC advocates for the development of multiuse trails that complete our Greenway trails system network for community health, wellness, and active lifestyles. The goal has not changed — it is to ensure an active, healthy, and economically thriving future for our community members now and in the future. We envision multi-use trails in and throughout our districts, connecting us to regional cities, where everyone from 8 to 80 years old will have access to a well-connected trails system network regardless of socioeconomic status or ability.

WHAT KIND OF WORK DOES ETC DO IN THE COMMUNITY? ETC invests in three main areas: advocacy, trails/bicycle/ pedestrian initiatives, and program facilitation. ETC was formed to assist the city, county, region, and our community by advocating, planning, and fundraising for Greenway segment completion. We develop and provide activities that support health, wellness, and recreational opportunities. Our Trailblazer initiatives provide the foundation for safe active transportation advocacy. Through education and awareness, we encourage community members to participate in safe active movement on trails. Our goal is to produce positive trail experiences and help people make lasting memories in our parks and on our trails. Trailblazers are Upgrade Bike Share bike riders, walkers, wheel-chair users, hikers, cyclists, runners, and more. They are individuals, moms, dads, grandparents, college students, children, and teenagers. They are everyone — young and old, slow and fast.

HOW WE DO IT Our work focuses on connecting people to places in our city districts and region. This encompasses promoting active lifestyles through programs like the Upgrade Bike Share Program and events such as Streets Alive! and Trailblazer Urban Hikes. We advocate for the development of multiuse trails by providing trail designs and assisting with grant writing to get trails built. We support our community through partnership and collaboration with our municipal offices. We continue to be the leading voice for trails advocacy in the City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County through advocacy efforts, safety education, and by providing trails activities and experiences. ETC works to ensure an active, healthy, vibrant region, promoting the use of trails into daily living.

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JUNIOR AC HI EV EM ENT 431 E. DIAMOND AVE.

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WHAT IS JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT? Junior Achievement’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy. Inspiration comes from community volunteer mentors who not only deliver our K-12 curriculum, but share their career journey and real-world experiences. In the process, these volunteers serve as role models helping to positively impact young people’s perceptions about the importance of education, as well as critical life skills. Preparation involves our proven lessons for students K-12 that promote financial capability, work and career readiness, and business ownership. In our 15-county region, our programs have reached more than 25,000 K-12 students annually.

WHY JA? At Junior Achievement, we believe that no one can change their circumstances without a belief in themselves and a sense of purpose. JA’s collaborative approach to learning helps close the skills and achievement gap and increase graduation rates. A 2016 study shows that 30 percent of JA alumni say JA gave them an idea of a career to pursue and are 2.5 times more likely to be involved in entrepreneurial activities. 30 percent are more likely to have a bachelor’s degree than non-JA alumni, and 64 percent a more advanced degree. Our Vision is that our students are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and capacity to be 100 percent ready to succeed, lead a choice-filled life, and contribute to a flourishing community.

HOW DOES JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT WORK? Program curriculum is aligned with state academic and employability standards and is uniquely embedded in the school day, ensuring access for every student and eliminating any barriers to participation. JA’s turnkey programs are led by industry and community volunteer mentors in schools across our region. In addition to in-class programs, JA offers authentic, real-world experiences, like JA JobSpark, an interactive career exploration event; JA Job Shadow onsite with local industry partners; and our regional pitch competition, JA Innovation Challenge.

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED WITH JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT? As a local professional or community member, your story can change lives! The connection between students and their JA classroom volunteer can truly be life changing. In fact, in a 2020 study, 51 percent of JA alumni say they have worked or are working in the same field as their JA classroom volunteer. That is astounding! We also have a multitude of sponsorship opportunities at student-centered events like JA JobSpark and JA Innovation Challenge. Contact us at jaswin@ja.org or 812-425-8152 to inquire about volunteering in the classroom or supporting our student programming financially!

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FUELED BY FAITH Every Sunday at 8:00 am tune into Facebook Live or Livestream Sunday Service on YouTube or the Memorial Baptist Church website! Tune in on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm for Bible Study.

Rev. Adrian M. Brooks, Sr., Pastor

Visit Memorial Baptist Church for a tour! Check out our website for more information including Sunday School and Weekly Spiritual Meditations.

EVANGELIZE • EDUCATE • EMANCIPATE • EMPOWER Under the leadership of Pastor Adrian M. Brooks, Sr., our church offers services not just to members of our church, but to the Evansville community and tri-state areas.

MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH You can make donations via PayPal and Givelify!

605 Connie Robinson Way • (812) 422-7676 • www.memorialbaptistchurch.com • PO Box 1086, Evansville, IN 47706

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M EM ORI AL BAP T IS T CHU RCH Memorial Baptist Church is a progressive ministry that seeks to facilitate the spiritual growth of individuals in the community of Evansville by extending to it a holistic ministerial paradigm. We are an unapologetically evangelistic church family.

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e are a Christ-centered, Christian community that embraces Pentecostal/charismatic fire and historic liturgy. We hold in tension a call to Spirit-filled living and social renewal. Our four-fold mission is to evangelize, educate, emancipate, and empower in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ through loving, lifting, and liberating humanity.

EVANGELISM “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” — Mark 16:15 Memorial Baptist Church seeks to evangelize our community through: • Placing a greater emphasis on prayer and fasting for the lost • Door-to-door evangelism

EDUCATION “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.” — 2 Timothy 2:15 Memorial Baptist Church helps educate our community through: • Our comprehensive Christian education program and Bible study • A Wednesday evening Pastoral teaching hour • The Memorial Bookstore • Offers Vacation Bible School, youth and adult conferences, and health fairs to educate the community in both mind, body, and spirit

EMANCIPATION “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” — John 8:36 As we endeavor to stay close to the Lord in prayer, study, personal and corporate worship; try to treat everyone right; and love ourselves while accepting God’s unconditional love for us, we will continue to be free from bondage, and shackles will come off!

EMPOWERMENT “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you; and ye shall be witnesses unto me..” — Acts 1:8 Memorial Baptist Church was founded in 1925 and flourished with a strong emphasis on Baptist Doctrine, Youth Christian Education, Sunday School, Evangelism, Missions, and Laymen. Since then under the leadership of just four pastors, Memorial has strived to consistently connect people of all walks to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith. Memorial Baptist Church has over 25 ministries

including but not limited to the following to uplift and empower those in the community: Food Pantry, Health Ministry, Counseling Ministry, NA/AA Ministry, HIV/ AIDS Ministry, Christian Education, Bookstore, created the Memorial Community Development Corporation; and most recently helped to form the Adrian M. Brooks Foundation to help give scholarships for youth continuing their education after high school.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? Memorial Baptist Church accepts financial and human resources to help continue to holistically serve the community. You can donate through our website, PayPal, Givelify, or mail donations to our mailing address!

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MEMORIAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION The non-profit Memorial Community Development Corporation (MCDC) was conceived by Memorial Baptist Church in 1994. Our mission is to change the economic, social, educational, cultural, and physical course of Evansville’s center city and the surrounding counties, as well as the lives of the people who live here.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Our developments include the Subway restaurant at 631 E. Walnut St., owned by MCDC since 1995. Another is the Memorial Shopping Plaza at 535 Lincoln Ave. MCDC also supports entrepreneurship through our micro-loan program to help small business owners and entrepreneurs. MCDC launched Evansville’s Black Chamber of Commerce in 2016 as a resource to help black business owners start and maintain their businesses.

EDUCATION AND YOUTH PROGRAMS MCDC is a safe haven for many of the youth in our community. We offer a variety of services for youth of all ages and their families, such as early childhood development, youth employment, and our Fit for the Future enrichment program.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING MCDC believes housing is a human right. To address a shortage of affordable housing, MCDC developed its first affordable housing complex in 1996 and has since created 110 units, with 50 more coming with the Memorial Lofts. Our rental properties offer a diverse mix of affordable housing options for individuals, families, and seniors.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS People can live longer, healthier, and more productive lives when they have access to the care they need. MCDC provides low-cost fresh vegetables and fruits grown in our Urban Garden Market. The Memorial Health Ministry also offers exercise classes and medical and nutrition education. Memorial Pointe Health Clinic operated from 1999-2015 to address health disparities in the black community. It was re-opened through a partnership with Deaconess Hospital in April 2021 as Deaconess Clinic Memorial.

SOCIAL JUSTICE Through activism, this ministry addresses various issues such as wrongful convictions, mass incarceration, predatory lending, zoning, food deserts, voting participation, and legal resources, and also lends a voice on local panels about social issues.

WHY HAS MCDC CREATED SO MANY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES? We strive to empower, strengthen, and restore the lives of those who live in our community, in particular the center city of Evansville.

HOW CAN YOU HELP MCDC CONTINUE TO BE SERVANTS OF THE COMMUNITY? Invest or give your time, talent, or resources to any program or activity you feel connected to. We can always use tutors, volunteers, or physical and financial donations to increase our capacity and serve more people or provide a deeper enriched experience. Givelify, PayPal, or checks are accepted.

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RI GHT TO L IF E OF S O U THWEST I NDIANA (RTLSWIN ) 20 NW THIRD STREET, STE. 810

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WHAT KIND OF WORK DOES RIGHT TO LIFE OF SOUTHWEST INDIANA DO IN THE COMMUNITY? Right to Life helps promote lifesaving programs by supporting local pregnancy resource centers, providing student scholarships through its Art & Oratory Scholarship contests, and helping churches get engaged with the pro-life movement. Currently, RTLSWIN has helped install three Safe Haven Baby Boxes that will literally save lives of babies who cannot be cared for by their birth moms. Infants 30 days and younger may be surrendered at a Safe Haven Baby Box anonymously and without penalty.

WHAT IS SOMETHING THE AVERAGE READER MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION? Right to Life of Southwest Indiana hosts the largest pro-life banquet in the United States and hosts nationally known keynote speakers, the most recent being Candace Owens.

DO YOU OFFER SPECIAL RESOURCES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN? Although RTL does not work directly with pregnant women, we refer moms to a network of local services such as one of the pregnancy care centers or adoption agencies.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MOST IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS? RTLSWIN helps to provide a student-led program to make healthy life choices in public and private schools. In 2020, our roster of Churches for Life helped provide more than 30,000 diapers for pregnancy resource centers, helping moms in every stage of raising babies. There are exciting plans for a future impactful project with RTLSWIN: a Go Mobile Clinic that will provide pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and counseling absolutely free for women in underserved areas. This will help to not only serve moms and dads in our community, but help save babies as well.

HOW CAN INDIVIDUALS GET INVOLVED AND SUPPORT RTLSWIN? Follow us on social media, sign up for our bi-weekly e-newsletter at rtlswin.org, and attend our events.

HOW IS RIGHT TO LIFE EDUCATING THIS COMMUNITY ABOUT YOUR MISSION? The mission of Right to Life of Southwest Indiana is simply to protect life. We accomplish this by educating our region most prominently through outdoor advertising, social media, and events. A bi-weekly e-newsletter helps to inform our constituency on current legislative matters as well as upcoming times of prayer and events such as 40 Days for Life, the Life Chain, and the Annual Banquet.

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Enterprise Zone Community Service Center Office/Clinic Space available - $6.75 sq. ft. suites to not-for-profits (from 627 sq ft to 2,349 sq ft) - Utilities are included - A large conference room - Lunch/break room - Off street Parking - Dumpster - Snow/Ice removal - On the City bus route

The current buildout in Suite 12 (6,530 sq ft) is set up for a health clinic and has restrooms and exam room sinks. Separately metered utilities.

501 John Street Evansville IN 47713 812-426-2490 • EUEA.org

Tri-State Resource Recovery is a not-for-profit material recovery facility dedicated to keeping Evansville green and fulfilling our mission. We accept commercial accounts only. Products include cardboard, paper and plastic by straight truck, trailer loads or tipped from an industrial truck on the floor. No pick up trucks.

1511 Harriet Street, Evansville, IN 47710 • mpatton@evansville-recycle.org

Evansville Urban Enterprise Association Serving Evansville’s Enterprise Zone since 1984.

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EVANSVI L L E UR BAN ENTERPRISE ASSO CIATION The Evansville Urban Enterprise Association was founded in 1984 to revitalize Evansville’s designated Enterprise Zone. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is a shining example of what can happen when a community comes together with the resources and direction to take charge of its own destiny.

135 S. GARVIN ST.

812-426-2490

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THE ENTERPRISE ZONE An urban enterprise zone is an area in which policies to encourage economic growth and development are implemented. They are intended to encourage development in deprived neighborhoods through tax and regulatory relief to entrepreneurs and investors who launch businesses in the area. Our resources and programs are available to any employer, employee, business, or individual within the Enterprise Zone’s boundaries. (See our website for boundary details.) Zone businesses can apply for tax benefits for the business as well as for their employees. In the last 15 years alone, zone businesses have had $295.8 million in capital investment while creating 2,000 new jobs in the enterprise zone. The boundaries of the Enterprise Zone are focused around the Highway 41 and Lloyd Expressway crossing, including portions of the Ballard, Old Erie, Bellemeade/Bayard Park, CCIA, Baptisttown, Downtown, Jacobsville, Diamond-Stringtown, Business 41, and Jimtown neighborhoods.

OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES For the past 34 years, we’ve provided smoke detectors and carbon monoxide monitors to about 1,850 households. We also offer care for children whose parents live or work in the enterprise zone through our child care center, featuring a combined Head Start and day care program that serves more than 60 children under the Community Action Program of Evansville. We work with zone area schools to provide academic enrichment programs as well as offer scholarships to those who live in the zone and service area. Between 1997 and 2020, we awarded renewable scholarships totaling $397,000 to more than 275 students. A return on our scholarship investment has produced future leaders such as doctors, lawyers, executives, teachers, and police officers for this community.

TRI-STATE RESOURCE RECOVERY Our Tri-State Resource Recovery is a self-sustaining nonprofit that processes residential recyclables collected through the city’s curbside recycling program as well as industrial recyclables. We provide opportunities for unskilled, unemployed individuals to enter the workforce by teaching them marketable skills, developing a successful job history, and offering family support structures enabling economic self-sufficiency.

THE COMMUNITY CENTER The Enterprise Zone Community Service Center at 501 John St. — also known as the 501 building — is a space dedicated to nonprofits that provide educational, training, health, and life skills development services. Inside you’ll find the Substance Abuse Council of Vanderburgh County, Tri Cap, Volunteers of America, the NAACP, and Tri-State Alliance. We still have space with affordable rent rates available for tenants in our 27,000-square-foot facility. For $6.75 per square foot, tenants can utilize a communal conference room, communal lunch/break room, common area cleaning, off-street parking, a dumpster, snow and ice removal, and easy access to the city bus route. For more information or to schedule an appointment to view available space, please contact Jennifer Henderson at JHenderson@EUEA.org.

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Nourishing Our Community Urban Seeds works to create food systems that provide access to nourishing foods for all of our community members. We partner with organizations and agencies, like-minded nonprofits, businesses, faith-based groups, and schools in the Evansville area to create and implement strategies and programming that are the foundation of a vibrant and healthy community.

Volunteer or Donate! urbanseeds.org 5444 E Indiana Street, #353 Evansville, IN 47715

OUR VISION All people in southwest Indiana are empowered, motivated, and able to make healthful food choices.

OUR MISSION Urban Seeds advocates for a quality, equitable, and robust food system, increasing access to healthy, nourishing food for all.

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URBAN S EEDS Urban Seeds’ noble mission focuses on Restoration and Resilience Building, and encompasses three pillars: Providing education and support to families so that they may gain the tools, skills, knowledge, and motivation to create nourishing family meals at home — economically and with cultural familiarity, fostering resilience through the Trauma Informed framework; increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and quality meat and dairy; and supporting local farmers and food producers.

530-263-4827

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WHAT MAKES URBAN SEEDS UNIQUE? Urban Seeds’ signature program is Nourish, Community Food Buying Club. Nourish provides access to low-cost, nutrient-dense themed grocery boxes coupled with a relevant and culturally sensitive education program to those in our community who are often underserved. While COVID-19 has shined a harsh light on the reality of hunger and disparity in access to nourishing food, we know that food-insecure children and their families have long been present in our community. Urban Seeds, working under the Healthy Communities Partnership umbrella, and as the lead organization for Nourish is committed to not only providing access to nutrient-dense foods but also to illuminating the harsh reality of hungry children in the Evansville area.

WHY IS THE WORK URBAN SEEDS IS DOING SO IMPORTANT? The Nourish class content was developed after months of focus group outreach with potential members and with several community partners. While providing information with cultural sensitivity and familiarity, through the lens of trauma-informed nutrition care, we aim to build trust and foster dignity with our members and their families. Our restorative efforts look to close the gaps in food access and the capacity to cook fresh meals at home — gaps that are present for many families in the Evansville area. Focusing on long-term solutions rather than short-term or relief efforts will lead to diminished disparities that exist in our current food system, as well as to increased well-being in our community. Our neighbors who experience daily nutrient insecurity deserve to be provided increased access to nourishing foods and the opportunity to learn how to meal plan, shop, and cook on a budget — skills that will lead to their family’s vibrant health and wellbeing, and their long-term resilience. Their children deserve to be provided the basic nutritional building blocks so they will live full and productive lives and become our future leaders and innovators. Numerous studies show that children who are wellnourished from infancy through young adulthood are better able to perform well in school, experience fewer learning and behavioral issues, and are less likely to develop chronic diseases such as obesity and Type 2 Diabetes. We must invest in the future of our community. Through the Nourish program, as well as Urban Seeds’ administration of SNAP benefits at the

Market on Main and the Franklin Street Bazaar, and our proud partnership as a member of Healthy Communities Partnership, Urban Seeds is doing the important work to nourish our community. Join us in these positive impact initiatives and programming. We are also excited about two additional programs: The Book n’ Cook series, which is a hands-on cooking and literacy program for third-to-fifth grade students, in collaboration with the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library and Legacy Taste of the Garden. Using Facebook Live engagement, students follow along at home to cook a delicious side dish, dessert, or entrée. We have also just launched our second annual High School Story Challenge, in which Urban Seeds invites all local high school students to explore the intersection of food justice with culture, class, income, or economics while considering societal assumptions such as access to food, equity, relationships, and health using their preferred medium choice of speech, dance, video, song, or poetry. The recipient will win a seat on our Board of Directors as well as a $1,500 scholarship for post-secondary educational pursuits. https:// urbanseeds.org/second-annual-high-school-story-challenge/ Donate at https://urbanseeds.org/donate, or mail a check to our post box address.

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Help Us Build Strong Futures for Kids! Donate at youthfirstinc.org

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YOUTH F I R S T, I N C . 111 S.E. THIRD ST., STE 405

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ounded in 1998 by Dr. William Wooten, Youth First exists to transform and strengthen the lives of young people and families. Youth First social workers are embedded in schools, acting as specialized mentors for students and prevention coaches for parents and teachers. Youth First’s free services and programs prevent substance abuse, improve relationships, and develop life skills. Research indicates the presence of one caring adult can make a difference in the life of a child, and that’s the kind of support Youth First social workers provide students in partnering schools. They are readily available to assess and address student, family, and school needs. They provide an array of prevention and early intervention strategies for individuals, groups, and the community. They also coordinate with community partners to connect students and families to resources and services. “The fear and isolation caused by the pandemic have only increased risks for children and families,” says Dr. Eric Goggins, assistant superintendent of North Gibson School Corp. in Gibson County, Indiana. “Even when school buildings were closed, Youth First social workers stayed connected with kids and parents to help them manage stress and access resources. They provide lifesaving and lifestrengthening support to thousands of students and families.” This school year, 78 master’s degree-level social workers will be embedded in 105 schools across 12 Indiana counties. More than 45,000 youth and families per year have access to Youth First’s services and programs, and students have reported a positive impact on their lives. “You are the calm in the chaos of my life,” an eighth grader said to a Youth First social worker. A high school student reported, “I used to beat myself up mentally for things I thought I did wrong. I thought many people didn’t like me. At one point during the year, I thought about committing suicide. My Youth First social worker saved my life. She got me through it.” Students can be referred to a Youth First social worker by teachers, school administrators, parents, caregivers, peers, or may self-refer. In addition to school-based social work, programs include:

• Al’s Pals — Teachers use puppets to help students in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade identify and control their emotions. • Family First — Improves family relationships, parenting skills, and youth social and life skills. • Reconnecting Youth — Reengages students in their school environment by increasing school performance, decreasing drug involvement, and improving mood management. • Camp Memories — A bereavement program offered to children ages 8–13 who have experienced the death of a family member or loved one. Charitable support is welcome, and donations can easily be made online. Other ways to help include volunteering, fundraising, or becoming an advocate. To learn more, please visit youthfirstinc. org or call our office at 812-421-8336.

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B U FFALO T RACE C OUNCIL , BO Y S C O U TS O F A M E R IC A 3501 E. LLOYD EXPRESSWAY

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WHAT IS EXPLORING? Exploring, a subsidiary of the Boy Scouts of America, is a workforce development program for students ages 14-21. The program provides exciting activities and mentorship for youth looking to discover their future. Buffalo Trace Council partners with community organizations to provide hands-on experiences to students looking to learn more about a career field.

WHY SHOULD COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS CONSIDER STARTING AN EXPLORING POST? Exploring gives organizations the ability to train and mentor their next generation of employees. Exploring is a great way to give back to the community while strengthening your organization. Exploring leader Lee Turpen states, “(American Medical Response) is pleased to be a community partner with the Exploring Program to help us grow future employees and better serve our communities.” The AMR Emergency Medical Services Exploring Post is educating students on the intricacies of the field and preparing them to take their EMT certification test when they turn 18. A dozen former Law Enforcement Exploring Post members are now working in their desired field. The Law Enforcement Post is hosted by the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office.

The Morley Engineering Post has also seen success with multiple members of its first group of students selecting engineering as their college major.

HOW CAN MY ORGANIZATION GET INVOLVED? Contact Buffalo Trace Council to learn about the next steps to start an Exploring program at your company or for your industry.

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C E NTE R POINT ENERGY F OU NDATIO N The CenterPoint Energy Foundation strives to be a catalyst in the community by leveraging everyday opportunities and resources to achieve extraordinary outcomes. That’s why we invest in initiatives that not only improve people’s lives today, but also build a strong foundation for tomorrow. CENTERPOINTENERGY.COM/COMMUNITY

WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THE CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION? It’s the charitable giving arm of CenterPoint Energy and has operated in this community since 2000. After the 2019 merger of CenterPoint Energy and Vectren, the Foundation went through a rebrand, and remains as committed as ever to this community. Over the last several years, we have granted more than $10 million dollars to the Evansville region.

WHAT ARE THE PRIORITIES OF THE FOUNDATION? The Foundation funds two main areas: community vitality and education. We focus on initiatives that increase access to affordable housing, revitalize neighborhoods and communities,

provide literacy and STEM opportunities for students, and train individuals with the skills they need to attain high-wage, high-demand careers. To learn more and apply for funding, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/Foundation.

WHAT ARE SOME EXCITING PROJECTS THE CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION HAS FUNDED? Recently, we’ve contributed to several exciting projects including Mickey’s Kingdom, the Deaconess Aquatic Center (with a splash pad coming soon), Sunset Skatepark, and both the downtown Evansville and the Caldwell Community Center YMCAs. We also granted resources to expand Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library into Vanderburgh County, which provides a free book to kids up to age 5. We are very excited to partner with Granted, an organization that grants wishes to children with terminal or life-threatening conditions, to

host the Over the Edge fundraiser in the spring of 2022, where brave folks can rappel off the side of our building right here on the Evansville riverfront. If you are an adventure seeker, check out OTE4Granted. com to register today! The CenterPoint Energy Foundation • CenterPointEnergy.com/Community. Programs and services are operated under the brand CenterPoint Energy by Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Indiana South.

Strengthening and supporting the communities we serve The CenterPoint Energy Foundation CenterPointEnergy.com/Community Programs and services are operated under the brand CenterPoint Energy by Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Indiana South. ©2021 CenterPoint Energy 210872-02

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C O MMUNI TY ONE Our mission is to transform the city of Evansville and contribute to the flourishing of its people by empowering neighbors to love their neighbors. 402 S. GREEN RIVER ROAD

812-213-4202

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HOW DO YOU TRANSFORM A CITY FROM THE INSIDE OUT?

WHAT IS NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS?

Community One connects and mobilizes people from every corner of our community to serve one another through tangible acts of love. By coming together and helping one another, every neighbor and neighborhood can share and experience social, physical, and spiritual restoration.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors is Community One’s new program that connects and empowers neighbors to love their neighbors by helping with simple projects in their homes and lives. It is an easy-to-use website that connects people with a need to people who want to help with a need. Projects on the site are things that a person or group could complete in a few hours — like mowing a lawn, helping someone move, or repairing a leaky faucet. Visit community1.org/loveaneighbornow to learn more or register as a volunteer.

Through every program, we are committed to: • Connecting and mobilizing people to serve and love • Providing physical restoration in homes and neighborhoods • Building relationships and community • Demonstrating faith through tangible action

HOW CAN PEOPLE CONTRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY ONE’S MISSION? With your help, neighbors will experience love as caring people and partners meet needs, restore homes, and transform neighborhoods. Give your gift online at community1.org/donate.

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D E A CONE S S FOUNDATION Deaconess Foundation is the fundraising arm of Deaconess Health System. We work on behalf of all departments to raise funds for needed healthcare resources not covered by regular hospital budgets. Our mission is to advance the compassionate and caring spirit of Deaconess through a legacy of building relationships and cultivating charitable giving. 600 MARY ST.

812-450-3359

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WHAT DO DEACONESS FOUNDATION FUNDS SUPPORT? Donations to Deaconess Foundation support a variety of Deaconess initiatives in four areas: service to those in need, advancing education, capital investment through equipment and facilities, and new initiatives. Every designated dollar goes directly to the specified cause. Administration expenses are not taken out of these funds. Service to those in Need: Deaconess Foundation uses gifts to cover the expense of life saving assistance for those in need including mammograms and pelvic ultrasounds for women who are under or uninsured and medical bill assistance to pediatric patients. Advancing Education: Continuing education is a vital part of health care. From specialized conferences to virtual training to simulation manikin education, Deaconess staff continually strive to be better equipped to care for and serve our patients. Capital Investment: Equipment and facilities are vital parts of hospital infrastructure. Deaconess Foundation is a proud supporter of capital, including the purchase of 3D mammography for Deaconess Breast Center locations and the

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Simulation Education Team training staff in emergency obstetric scenarios

construction of the Linda E. White Hospice House. New Initiatives: We love supporting new ideas. Any Deaconess employee can submit an idea for funding to Deaconess Foundation that is then reviewed by the board. Funding for new initiatives empowers employees on the front line to develop their ideas and continuously improve patient care.

Make a Difference. PROVIDING FUNDING SUPPORT FOR:

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E VA NS VI LLE AF RICAN AME R IC A N M U S E U M The Evansville African American Museum is a regional destination with exceptional stories told from a unique cultural perspective. The museum focuses on Evansville’s African American history and culture, telling the full story of Baptisttown and featuring an apartment furnished as it would have been at the height of Lincoln Gardens. 579 S. GARVIN ST.

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TELL US ABOUT THE HISTORY AND PROGRAMS AT THE ORGANIZATION. The Evansville African American Museum is the last remaining building of Lincoln Gardens, the second Federal Housing Project created under the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal in 1938 and serves as a permanent exhibit. The surrounding community was known then as Baptisttown, an independent, thriving community with black entrepreneurs, doctors, lawyers, and educators. The museum showcases local artists, traveling and permanent collections that tell the story of African American history in Evansville, book discussions, presentations, and cultural events. Youth-focused programs include a summer theater camp and the DNA lab with a focus on leadership.

DOES THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZE VOLUNTEERS?

contact Coordinator of Guest Services Janice Hale at 812-423-5188 or jhale@evansvilleaamuseum.org.

HOW DO I DONATE TO THE ORGANIZATION?

Yes, volunteers are an invaluable asset to our museums and there are plenty of opportunities available if people want to get involved. Volunteers are needed as tour guides, committee members, and board members. Committees assist with special events, marketing, development, and curatorial. To volunteer

Individuals can donate to the Evansville African Museum by visiting our website at evvafricanamericanmuseum.wordpress.com and clicking the donate button. Our 2022 calendar is looking to expand to new depths and heights for African American history and culture and contributions from individuals, businesses, and foundations will help make this possible.

A PLACE FOR MEETING, LEARNING, AND DISCOVERY The mission of the Evansville African American Museum is to continually develop a resource and cultural center to collect, preserve, and educate the public on the history and traditions of African American families, organizations, and communities.

579 S. Garvin St., Evansville, IN 47713 | 812-423-5188

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F O R E VANSV IL L E We make the work you already support more impactful. ONE MAIN ST. STE 603

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE FOR EVANSVILLE? Being for Evansville is realizing you have a role to play in the flourishing of your city and neighbors. It means learning to love the place we call home, embracing our city in all its strengths and weaknesses, and imagining how you can make it better for one person today.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR OUR REGION TO FLOURISH? A flourishing Evansville region is a place where every person: • Experiences love and gives love • Prioritizes the holistic well-being of all people • Has work that provides community value and individual purpose This is the kind of community where everyone wants to live.

WHAT DOES FOR EVANSVILLE DO?

HOW CAN I BE FOR EVANSVILLE?

We develop a shared vision for our region through our short films, podcast, and State of E Report. We build trust and unity among leaders in our community, especially church leaders. We align leaders with a common mission to see our city flourish. We cultivate the right conditions for collaboration to bloom.

Go to ForEvansville.org to learn about our city’s needs and dreams, discover new ways to contribute to Evansville’s flourishing, and connect with people who are passionate about the same causes and communities that resonate with you. Don’t just live in Evansville. Be for Evansville.

Evansville is shaped by people who love their city. For Evansville brings people together to solve our city’s most pressing needs. By helping organizations work together and individuals connect to collaborative networks, we strive to see Evansville become a place where everyone can flourish.

See Evansville differently with the For Evansville Podcast. FOREVANSVILLE.ORG

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F O R EFR ONT C OMMUNITY T H E R A P Y, INC . Forefront Therapy owners Jessica and Ryan Wood recently co-founded and opened the sister 501(c)(3) organization, Forefront Community Therapy. With the support of individual donors, corporations, and foundations, including the Bronstein Foundation, Old National Bank Foundation, and CenterPoint Energy Foundation, Forefront Therapy - The Bronstein Clinic has opened! 201 S.E. FOURTH ST., STE 150

812-461-6716

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WHAT LED YOU TO DEVELOP FOREFRONT COMMUNITY THERAPY? We wanted to make a change in the entire community with exceptional occupational, physical and speech therapy. This organization allows us to serve all including the underinsured and uninsured.

WHAT IS YOUR FOCUS AT FOREFRONT THERAPY - THE BRONSTEIN CLINIC? It’s the same team, same culture, same mission as Forefront Therapy! We serve in orthopedics, chronic pain, pediatrics, pelvic floor, hypermobility, neurology, oncology, and more.

WHAT TYPES OF PROGRAMMING DO YOU OFFER PARKINSON’S PATIENTS? Our specialists have nearly a decade of experience and expertise with Parkinson’s disease, allowing our one-on-one holistic treatment method to truly shine. We were honored to host support group meetings this spring and summer. A six-week Parkinson’s exercise class, in collaboration with the UE Doctor of Physical Therapy program, begins Oct. 1 and provides in-person exercise

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opportunities. Another unique opportunity is to meet with Kathy McMurray, local community leader and Parkinson’s patient. Kathy provides support and informational guidance for individuals and families with Parkinson’s disease.

CHOOSE HOW YOU HEAL. CHOOSE WHERE YOU HEAL.

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G I RL S COUTS Girl Scouts – Championing the Change-makers of Today and Tomorrow 5000 E. VIRGINIA ST., STE. 2 & 3

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t Girl Scouts, we champion girls as they pursue their passions and forge their future. By supporting girls and amplifying their voices, we give them a chance to discover a lifetime of self-assurance, adventure, and achievement. With more than 5,000 members across 11 counties, Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana serves girls, volunteers, parents, and alums — all who believe in every girl’s power to change the world. We prepare and support girls as they work to achieve their potential by developing a range of valuable skills, exploring and expanding their capabilities, and learning to embrace failure as part of growth. That’s the Girl Scout difference. On the eve of Girl Scouts’ 110th anniversary, our mission remains the same: We build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. As we grapple with the effects of the recent past and move forward to create a new normal, girls need Girl Scouts more than ever. And the world needs more Girl Scouts. Together, we can champion the change makers of today and tomorrow. Join us. Learn more about Girl Scouts and how you can invest in a girl-led future at girlscouts-gssi.org.

A new taste of adventure is coming! Introducing Adventurefuls™,

an indulgent brownie-inspired cookie with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt. Adventurefuls are a delicious addition to the iconic Girl Scout cookie lineup, and will be available alongside favorites like Thin Mints® and Caramel deLites® this Girl Scout Cookie season.

Order Girl Scout Cookies beginning December 10, 2021!

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G RANTE D Since 1985, Granted has fulfilled the Wishes of children ages 3 to 18 with terminal or life-threatening conditions in Southern Indiana, Western Kentucky, and Southeast Illinois. Our services are available to children within a 100-mile radius of Evansville, and go far beyond granting Wishes. 4445 COMMERCE ST.

812-425-9474

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WHAT MAKES GRANTED UNIQUE? We are different from other Wish granting organizations in that we fill a gap in services before and after Wishes are fulfilled. Often, those children are still sick, and their families are still struggling. We create a loving, inclusive atmosphere for all children with several events throughout the year; in-person and online support groups for parents at different stages; and extensive resource connections to fit the family’s needs. Our scholarships, educational programs, and community activities keep Granted families engaged with their community and help strengthen their general well-being.

WHY IS OVER THE EDGE A UNIQUE EVENT? Our exciting new fundraiser invites donors to rappel down CenterPoint Energy’s nine-story headquarters on Riverside Drive in Downtown Evansville. Funds raised will go toward granting Wishes and providing Beyond The Wish programming. This event takes Granted’s fundraising efforts to literal new heights and is an extraordinary event for extraordinary children. The city of Evansville has never had an Urban Rappelling event, and Granted is very excited to bring this fundraiser to our community April 30, 2022. We invite you to be an event sponsor, raise funds, or contribute to someone raising funds to go over the edge for Granted.

Ellie Jane, Wish Child

Don’t miss our exciting new Urban Rappelling Fundraiser! OVER THE EDGE

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H O L LY ’S HO USE PO BOX 4125 EVANSVILLE, IN

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WHAT IS HOLLY’S HOUSE? Holly’s House is a non-residential child and adult advocacy center that provides support to ensure victims and survivors of intimate crime receive compassionate, highquality services as they heal both physically and emotionally.

WHAT IS THINK FIRST & STAY SAFE? Think First & Stay Safe is a child abuse prevention program to teach elementary children that no one has the right to harm them. In an age-appropriate way, children are taught to recognize the lures that predators use and how to react to protect themselves. The evidence-based curriculum teaches students vital life skills to help them be safe from sexual abuse, abduction, internet crime, and school violence. Trained prevention educators use interactive

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presentations, short videos, stories, games, and other engaging activities to increase student retention of information. The Think First & Stay Safe program was converted to a virtual curriculum to ensure that students could receive this vital prevention messaging even when prevention educators couldn’t visit them at school. With many schools back open, students are learning to keep themselves safe and report abuse through either in-person or virtual classroom visits. How can people contribute to the Holly’s House mission? Donating $20 allows one child to receive the Think First & Stay Safe program to learn the necessary skills to keep them safe. Visit our website at hollyshouse.org/giving to help keep kids safe.

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PA R E NT ING TIME CENTER Our MISSION is to empower parents and children to create positive relationships in a safe and nurturing environment. Our VISION is to break the generational cycle of fragile families through services, partnerships, and collaboration.

101 N.W. 10TH ST.

812-759-1543

WHAT NEED DOES PARENTING TIME CENTER FILL IN OUR COMMUNITY? Parenting Time Center provides a safe, neutral, and convenient environment for supervised visitations, safe exchanges, and cooperative parenting classes for families in high-conflict situations. Parenting Time Center is the only professional supervised visit and exchange center in a nine-county area of southwestern Indiana, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky.

WHY IS HAVING A SAFE PLACE TO HAVE SUPERVISED VISITATIONS IMPORTANT? Our professional staff work with families of all backgrounds in

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a safe, secure environment to empower children to create a positive relationship with their parent and to direct the parent on appropriate child-parent interactions. At Parenting Time Center, we give a voice to children who have been victims and provide knowledge of how to have a healthy relationship with their parent to hopefully break the cycle of generational trauma.

HOW CAN PEOPLE SUPPORT PARENTING TIME CENTER’S MISSION? Making a donation or becoming a recurring donor greatly impacts Parenting Time Center’s ability to fulfill our mission. Visit our website to donate.

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.

Parenting Time Center provides a safe, neutral and convenient environment for supervised visitations, safe exchanges and cooperative parenting classes.

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T H E S ALVATION ARMY The Salvation Army’s mission in Evansville, as well as the world, is to “preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet the human needs without discrimination.” Our mission is carried out daily in practical ways by feeding the hungry, helping to keep families in their homes, and providing hope in a hopeless world. 1040 N. FULTON AVE.

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HOW DOES THE SALVATION ARMY HELP THE COMMUNITY? Our Pathway of Hope program is designed to assist families in breaking the chain of intergenerational poverty. Our emergency food pantry and soup kitchen help individuals and families supplement their daily food sources. We offer emergency financial assistance with rent and utilities so families can remain in their homes. (As of Aug. 20, 2021, 1,345 families were provided $680,820 in COVID-19-related assistance.) We provide character building programs to teach children about education, music, spiritual guidance, and healthful living. Our worship services, Sunday school classes, and bible studies are open to the public. Children of all ages can also participate in our summer camping sessions.

HOW CAN READERS CONTRIBUTE TO THE SALVATION ARMY? We invite you to donate online at saevansville.org; mail a donation to The Salvation Army, 1040 N. Fulton Ave., Evansville, IN 47710; volunteer by calling us at 812202-3992; or pray for us.

Services Available PATHWAY OF HOPE – to assist families to break the chain of intergenerational poverty. (presently 7 families working actively) EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY – to assist families and individuals with emergency food to supplement other food sources. EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – Rent, utility assistance to help keep families in their homes. (Covid related 1345 families were assisted with $680,820. 8/2021)

How can I help with this good work? Donate Mail a check to the address below or visit saevansville.org and click the donate button (A credit card/debit card is required.) Volunteer Call Volunteer Coordinator Alex at 812-202-3992 Pray for us

SOUP KITCHEN – to assist with hot lunch meals. CHARACTER BUILDING – to assist children in education, music, spiritual guidance, and healthy lives. WORSHIP SERVICES – Public is invited – all are welcomed. Each Sunday at 10:45 am SUNDAY SCHOOL/BIBLE STUDY – Public is invited – all are welcomed. Each Sunday at 9:30 am SUMMER CAMP – Camping session for all ages... June-July each year. Age specific and specialty camps available. CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE – to assist with toys and food for 1500-2000 families. To help families to know God loves them. This year we have partnered with Toys for Tots. We are estimating that we will serve in excess of 5,000 children.

The Salvation Army | 1040 N. Fulton Ave., Evansville, IN 47710 | 812-422-HOPE (4673) No Salvation Army funds were used to purchase this ad. It was purchased by anonymous donors.

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S W IR CA & MORE Formally established as an Area Agency on Aging in 1974, SWIRCA & More has evolved into a truly progressive organization providing innovative answers, comprehensive services, and caring, unbiased support to address the needs of the most vulnerable in our communities. Our clients count on us as trusted advocates to help them engage the full spectrum of life-sustaining services for themselves and their caregivers. 16 W. VIRGINIA ST.

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OUR FIVE KEY PROGRAMS PROVIDE A HOLISTIC RESPONSE TO THE NEEDS OF SENIORS: Meals on Wheels of Southwestern Indiana provides local seniors and those in need with hot, nutritious meals. In 2020, SWIRCA served 157,514 meals to seniors in their homes or through congregate meal sites. In Vanderburgh County alone, we served 105,692 meals. Today, we are serving 700 meals daily. All meals are cooked and prepared in SWIRCA’s onsite kitchen. Aging and Disability Resource Center Options Counselors examine each client’s particular needs and review available options and resources. The ADRC is completely unbiased and provides assistance to all, free of charge. On average, Options Counselors respond to 539 calls per month. During the current pandemic, that number has increased a staggering 58 percent to 852 calls per month. Highly skilled Care Managers conduct in-depth assessments and advocate on behalf of clients seeking in-home services. SWIRCA Care Managers provided assistance to 13,074 unduplicated clients in 2020. Many clients receive multiple forms of assistance over the course of a year.

The Activity and Wellness Center offers daily recreational, educational, and wellness activities. This is the primary location for all SWIRCA programs and events offered to area residents. More than 1,400 people participate each month in classes that are evidence-based and age-specific. Our Caregiver Support programs provide informative resources and emotional support to help caregivers stay healthy and strong. In 2020, SWIRCA was able to assist nine caregivers through their evidence-based course, Powerful Tools for Caregivers.

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Helping seniors and those living with disabilities find, evaluate, and receive the resources and services they need to stay active, healthy, and independent.

Engaging Services and Programs • Online Senior Resource Guide • Care Management

• Meals on Wheels of Southwestern IN

• Preventative Health Education

• Information and Referrals for Community Resources

• Activity and Wellness Classes

• Caregiver Support

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UN I T ED CARING SERV IC ES United Caring Services is an amazing nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide values-based, low-barrier, sustainable, and high-quality homeless shelters, services, and solutions. Your financial gifts directly help people in crisis find the relief, recuperation, and restoration everyone deserves. 324 NW 6TH ST.

812-422-0297

WHAT SERVICES DOES UCS OFFER? We provide the only day shelter (drop-in center) of its kind in the community offering meals, showers, laundry, and more. We house an overnight emergency shelter for men at our main building and for women at Ruth’s House. Our white flag program offers low-barrier emergency shelter for men, women, and children during freezing temperatures. Our recuperative care program provides medical respite services for homeless men and women to receive safe hospital discharges to recuperate, receive case management, and improve their health outcomes. We also

UNITEDCARINGSERVICES.ORG provide 21 studio apartments that end people’s homelessness. Through each program, UCS serves more than 200 people a day and nearly 3,000 people every year.

HOW CAN YOU HELP UCS’ MISSION? Your involvement and investment with UCS will help us meet the needs of people in crisis today and tomorrow. To end homelessness, we must adapt, innovate, and improve our capacity to comprehensively address the issues (exploitation, substance use, mental health, and incarceration) that cause and continue homelessness. Together, we will create a Community of Caring

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A SUCCESS STORY As a victim of human trafficking, Tara found herself in Evansville and in the system three years ago. She was a homeless 16-year-old from Guatemala and five months pregnant. Julie, a CASA volunteer, was assigned to her case. Tara knew no one, nor did she speak English. She gave birth to a 5 lb. baby girl and the two were inseparable. Fast forward three years, she is working on completing her GED while her daughter goes to school. Tara wants a profession where she can “help people” and plans to be in the police academy. “So many people have helped me and now I want to help others,” Tara said. “Our lives would be so different if it weren’t for my CASA volunteer, Julie.”

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WHAT KIND OF WORK DOES THE FOUNDATION DO IN THE COMMUNITY? WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? Our vision is in cultivating communities that flourish. We partner with nonprofit organizations that are actively serving our region to resource them and learn with them. The Foundation supports initiatives related to early learning, healthy eating and active living, Christ-centered living, and nonprofit excellence. We also create connections, realizing that the greatest opportunity for sustainable change comes when business, government, education, faith, and nonprofit organizations work together. This matters because, to be a community that flourishes, it takes all sectors working and learning together in partnership.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR COMMUNITY FACILITIES. In response to the identified need in our community for training and collaboration space, particularly for the nonprofit sector, and as a physical expression of partnership, we created two unique spaces that combine adaptability, functionality, and beautiful panoramic views of the communities we’re partnering to serve. The Welborn Community Room is designed to host training events and meetings. Featuring a large, catering-ready kitchen

and technology for in-room presentation and web conferencing, the Welborn Community Room can accommodate a variety of uses. The Collaboration Hub offers casual work and gathering space created with hospitality in mind for group conversations or individual work. Like the Welborn Community Room, the Collaboration Hub also has technology for in-room presentation and web conferencing. For larger group events, these two rooms can be combined. For more details, including availability, and to make reservations, visit our website.

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HOW HAS THE DIAMOND GALLERIA CONTRIBUTED TO THE COMMUNITY? Since opening in October 2013, we have continued to grow our charitable arm of the business. A formalized giving back program was even included in our business plan. We love Evansville and its amazing people who are determined to change the world for the better. When you see that type of community action, it’s inspiring and motivating.

WHO ARE SOME OF THE NONPROFITS YOU HAVE SERVED? It’s been a real joy to partner with numerous local organizations to do our part. From larger charities like the American Heart Association and Deaconess Foundation HeartSaver, March of Dimes, and Junior League of Evansville to smaller groups like Touch, Inc., YWCA, Healing Reigns of Kentucky Inc. (To assist individuals with special needs in meeting their full potential through interaction with horses), and Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, we give back in a variety of ways. Outside of sponsorships and in-kind donations, we also assist in the setup of online bidding software, promote organizations on social media, and hosting in-store fundraisers. We’re proud to say we’ve helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for local causes — and we look forward to doing even more.

WHAT TYPE OF CHARITABLE EVENTS HAVE YOU HOSTED AT THE DIAMOND GALLERIA? With a full-size catering kitchen on premises, we have hosted a variety of fundraising events. One of our favorites has been the Beauty, Baubles, and Bourbon to benefit Touch, Inc. They are a charity which supports those suffering from cancer by helping patients with their everyday expenses, including transportation, utilities, childcare, mortgage or rent, and other non-medical expenses (such as groceries). It was a bourbon tasting with hors d’oeuvres, live auction, silent auction, and pressure-free shopping.

DO YOU HAVE ANY CHARITABLE EVENTS SCHEDULED THIS FALL? The Diamond Galleria will host the Charity Summit on Oct. 20. We call it our “5 + 5 = Love.” Coming in November and December, we will have our “Days of Giving” where a chosen charity receives five percent of sales. Check with the store for your favorite charities for “Days of Giving.”

HOW CAN AN ORGANIZATION HOST AN EVENT AT THE DIAMOND GALLERIA? There is a form you can fill out online to make an

appointment to meet with our event coordination specialist or you can call. We’re always looking for new ways to support the Evansville community.

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WHY IS SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY SUCH A HIGH PRIORITY OF TEAM MCCLINTOCK? Our team members are very involved in our community volunteering at their children’s schools, sporting events, churches, and nonprofit organizations throughout our community. We encourage newcomers to get involved by introducing them to many of our great organizations, including the Wesselman Park Nature Center, Mesker Park Zoo, Evansville Otters, and the Children’s Museum of Evansville. By hosting events at these venues, we can support the organizations and entertain our clients. We do this because all of the great nonprofits contribute to the fabric of our community. They educate and entertain in ways that make our community a great place to live and play.

HOW DOES THE TEAM MCCLINTOCK GIVEBACK PROGRAM WORK? When we work with a buyer or seller, we introduce the Giveback Program from the beginning of our journey. At every closing, our clients nominate any not-for-profit in our community, including churches and schools, for our monthly drawing. Each month, we draw a name from this group, and we contribute $1,000 to that organization. This is how we can contribute based upon the interests of our clients. Then, to encourage others to be involved, our team presents the check to the nonprofit with our clients so they get recognition for nominating the charity. Simply said, our clients direct our giving.

WHAT ORGANIZATIONS HAS TEAM MCCLINTOCK SUPPORTED THIS YEAR? We are pleased to have financially supported the following groups: Albion Fellows Bacon Center, American Heart Association, Birdies for Brittany, Children’s Center for Dance Education, Deaconess Hospital Foundation, ECHO Housing, Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, Habitat for Humanity Evansville, Vanderburgh Humane Society, Ivy Tech Foundation, Junior League of Evansville, Philharmonic Guild, Ronald McDonald House, Rotary Foundation, Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Special Olympics Indiana, United Way of Southwest Indiana, and Wesselman Park Nature Center. In addition to these financial contributions, our team members have served on the boards of many organizations and volunteer at the Reitz Home, Wesselman Park Nature Center, 100 Men Who Give, Deaconess Hospital Foundation, BRIDGE, Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science, Reitz Memorial High School, The Dream Center, St. Benedict’s Cathedral, Newburgh Junior Baseball, Vanderburgh County Medical Alliance, The Rescue Mission, and St. Joseph in the county church, to name a few.

IF SOMEONE IS INTERESTED IN GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY, WHERE DO YOU RECOMMEND THEY START? Everyone has an interest and a passion for a cause. There are so many great organizations — health care, environment, and the arts to name a few. Individuals should seek an organization where they can share their time and treasure. It is a great opportunity to share time with individuals who have similar interests. Giving locally is much more satisfying. A small amount of time or modest contribution can make a huge local impact.

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E VA NS VI LLE TEACHERS F ED E R A L C R E DIT U N IO N Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union is dedicated to serving the Tri-State through high-value financial programs and support of community endeavors. Founded by teachers, ETFCU supports non-profit organizations that focus on education and community improvement initiatives. ETFCU.ORG

WHAT IS A RECENT EXAMPLE OF ETFCU GIVING BACK? ETFCU formed a partnership with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. last fall to provide funding for the livestreaming of local high school events. COVID-19 prevention protocols limited each student-athlete to two fans for indoor sports such as basketball, wrestling, and swimming. ETFCU covered all rights fees, meaning that fans of both the EVSC athletes and of the schools they were playing could watch at no cost. The program, which was honored as the state’s best community service initiative by the Indiana Credit Union League, is resuming for indoor events in the 2021-22 academic year.

WHAT IS ETFCU’S SIGNATURE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT? ETFCU relishes its relationship with Habitat for Humanity of Evansville. The credit union makes a donation with each new checking account. Combined with employee pledges, this effort has fully funded a home for four consecutive years — with ETFCU associates volunteering on the builds. This program was recognized as the nation’s top community service effort among more than 5,000 credit unions by the Credit Union National Association in 2019.

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parks and trails for generations to come. To accomplish this, the WPF generates funds by hosting events; obtaining grants; and receiving donations from families and local businesses. The WPF’s first projects include the soonto-be completed Pippero Pup Park, Warrick County’s first off-leash dog park that will be in Friedman Park, and a fundraising campaign to update the cabins and shelter house at scenic Scales Lake Park in Boonville. In addition, the WPF hosts more than a dozen events each year, including the upcoming Halloween in the Park on Saturday, Oct. 23 at Friedman Park. This event will include trick-or-treating with local businesses; a hayride; live entertainment and drinks in the event center; a pumpkin

patch; costume contests; and much more. New this year, don’t miss An Afternoon with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 5. Visit WarrickParksFoundation.org for details.

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WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO CREATE THIS GRANT PROGRAM? Many nonprofits have a very small or non-existent marketing budget. Because of this, we created this grant program so nonprofits could apply for a grant for low cost or free signs. Since 2010, we have awarded more than $300,000 in signage grants to local nonprofit organizations through our Signs of Support Grant Program. We want these amazing organizations to focus on their mission — we’ll focus on their signs.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR A GRANT? The following organizations are eligible for the grant program: • Must be a local nonprofit organization — secular and faith based

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WHAT IS IT LIKE WORKING WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS? It’s been a pleasure and honor to be able to help so many local nonprofit organizations get their message out so they can focus on their mission.

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EPD, DEACONESS UNVEIL NEW SUICIDE PREVENTION PATROL CAR SEPT. 14, DEACONESS MIDTOWN HOSPITAL Scott Branam, Dr. James Porter, Taylor Merriss, and Mayor Lloyd Winnecke DEDICATION OF SCREAMING EAGLES COMPLEX AND AQUATICS CENTER SEPT. 16, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA David Bower, Joan Kempf deJong, Tim Mahoney, Zane Mitchell, Ronald S. Rochon, Jon Mark Hall, Khalilah Doss, and Kindra Strupp

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Field & Main Bank has promoted two employ-

ees to the rank of senior vice president. Jessica Bryant and Andrea Payne have each served Jessica Bryant with Field & Main for 15 years. Bryant most recently held the position of director of Human Resources and Training. She received a degree from the University of Southern Indiana in 2005. Payne Andrea Payne worked as administration officer and vice president and graduated from Henderson Leadership Initiative in 2014. Both women have also been named to the bank’s internal Board of Management.

Indiana United Ways has announced attorney and former Evansville Mayor Johnathan Weinzapfel will serve as interim president and chief executive officer. Currently an attorney at Jones Wallace in Evansville, Weinzapfel previously served as the chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College Evansville and an Indiana state representative. He has stepped down from his position on the IUW board, among others, in order to lead IUW through the end of 2021. Evansville Regional Economic Partnership has promoted its vice president and chief operating officer of the former Economic Audrie Burkett Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana, Audrie Burkett, to senior vice president of strategy and operations. She received her bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications from Purdue University and was recognized as a Mitch Daniels Leadership Fellow in 2020.

German American Bank has announced the promotion of Jackie Hochstetler to vice president, application support manager. An Jackie Hochstetler employee since 2008, Hochstetler has served as financial center manager, regional retail banking officer, 106 October/November | 2021

and deposit application product analyst. Before joining German American, she received her bachelor’s degree in business from Indiana University.

Hafer has hired two new engineers to its team. Brian Nealen will work as a mechanical engineer in the Owensboro, Brian Nealen Kentucky, office, while Mitch Rea will be an electrical engineer in Evansville. Nealen received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Western Kentucky Mitch Rea University in 2021, where he won the John Russell award for

excellence in civil engineering design. Prior to graduating from the University of Southern Indiana with bachelor’s degrees in engineering and electrical engineering, Rea was awarded the outstanding electrical engineering student award.

University of Southern Indiana has appointed Kristie Byrns as director of the new Center for Adult Kristie Byrns Learner Success. Byrns previously worked at the University of Evansville’s Center for Adult Education and, most recently, Albion Fellows Bacon Center as executive director. She received her bachelor’s degree in sociology from USI and her master’s degree in public service administration from UE. P H OTO P R OV I D E D BY B U B B L E S P O L LO C K

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ore than 400 impressions and nearly 200 comments on Carne Asada’s Aug. 26 Facebook farewell post represent a community built by owner Larry “Bubbles” Pollock throughout 37 years in the food industry. Now retiring after selling the restaurant’s property, Pollock, 72, reflects on his legacy in Evansville. The Princeton, Indiana, native moved to Evansville in 1967 and bought the property at the corner of Division Street and Willow Road — originally home to the Rosedale Movie Theater in 1924, then Theater A in 1969 — and opened his first restaurant, The Pub, at 1348 E. Division St. in 1978. It was through The Pub’s traditional tavern-style food and full bar that Pollock began his reputation for good service, good times, and a great community spirit. “We were some place that people enjoyed coming to,” he says. “We had a good long run here in the city. Made an awful lot of friends, which I cherish dearly.”

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After experiencing challenges tied to the construction of the new intersection between the Lloyd Expressway and U.S. Highway 41, Pollock began the long journey to sell The Pub property. The establishment closed in 2015, and after Pollock and longtime Pub customer and friend David Yarbor began smoking meats together, they partnered to open Carne Asada at 1354 N. Willow Road. With Pollock’s retirement, both restaurants will remain closed, but the beloved Bubbles won’t be missing from the community. While loyal customers, whom he calls “his people,” can catch him watching the Evansville Otters play ball at Bosse Field, he says retirement won’t stick. “I plan to do something to help fill the time,” Pollock says. “After working 100 hours a week for all these years, I can’t sit around and do nothing.” z

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CenterPoint Energy has named Steve Greenley the new senior vice president of Indiana Electric Operations. Prior to this role, Greenley served as senior vice president, Generation Development. An executive committee member and governance chair of the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership, he also serves on the Evansville Regional Business Committee, and is chair of the Southeastern Electrical Exchange’s Engineering and Operations Executive Committee and the Texas Gas Association. Greenley received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas and attended the University of Idaho’s Utility Executive Course.

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Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra has announced the 20212022 season’s newly appointed concertmaster, Jia-Rong Gan. Jia-Rong Gan Appointed concertmaster and first violin of the Eykamp String Quartet at UE in August 2021, Gan began studying violin at five years old in her native Malaysia and has performed for audiences across the world since. She is also a member of the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Kentucky. Gan received a bachelor’s degree in music from Western Illinois University, and her master’s and doctorate of music at Florida State University.

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annual Easterseals Telethon was $931,159. The money raised at the July 18 event surpassed Easterseals’ original goal of $900,000 and will go toward inclusive early education

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funds to three local nonprofit applicants through the COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund on May 21, 2021. Secretary Mike Small presented checks to Feed Evansville, the Dream Center, and Southwestern Indiana Behavioral Feed Evansville Health.

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he Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Foundation announced a campaign on Aug. 9 to raise $50,000 to name the currently nameless Central High School football field in honor of late coach Mike Owen. After surpassing its fundraising goal in September, the Foundation planned to hold a tailgate in early October to reveal the new synthetic turf field adorned with Owen’s name on each of the sidelines near the endzone. “Coach Mike Owen was truly a special man who touched a lot of people’s lives in a positive way,” says Robert Zoss, campaign committee chair. Born in 1953 to Evansville-area coaches Archie and Louise Owen, coaching was in Mike’s blood (something he passed on to his own son, Andy, EVSC’s current athletics director). The 1972 Bosse High School graduate played tennis at Murray State University before returning home for a 42-year coaching career. Owen died in 2019 after a 15-month battle with leukemia. He had accumulated more than

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300 wins and 11 sectional championships coaching tennis, and guided Central’s football team to a sectional title in 1988. He was inducted into the Indiana High School Tennis Hall of Fame in 2009 and the EVSC Hall of Fame in 2020. “Mike was all about teamwork,” says Zoss. “I’m hoping our team of supporters pull together to make this happen.” Donations in Owen’s honor will continue to be accepted through the end of 2021 and will fund Central academic and athletic programs, including updates to the weight room. Donate online at evscfoundation/or/ give-today or by mail to the EVSC Foundation, 951 Walnut St., Evansville, IN 47713. z

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Tri-State Food Bank, Inc. has received a $9,500 grant from the Glick Community Relief Fund of Glick Philanthropies. One of 106 total grant recipients, Tri-State Food Bank has increased its food distribution by 48 percent and delivered more than 14.6 million pounds of food throughout COVID-19. It plans to use the grant to fund 4-5 mobile food distributions, serving about 125 households. Deaconess Health System has won the title of No. 2 hospital in Indiana for the fourth year in a row. Named to the Best Hospital list for 2021-2022 by U.S. News & World Report, Deaconess is the only regional hospital to receive a state ranking. University of Southern Indiana cross country/track and field seniors Jennifer Comastri and Austin Nolan were named second-team Academic All District by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Comastri and Nolan are working toward master’s degrees in health administration and sport management, respectively. Both students are competing in their 2021-22 athletic seasons.

First Bank has been recognized as a 2021 Top Agriculture Lender by the Independent Community Bankers of America. The ICBA represents about 5,000 community banks and determines its annual list by calculating FDIC, lending concentration, and loan growth data. P H OTO A N D R E N D E R I N G P R OV I D E D BY C E N T R A L H I G H S C H O O L

University of Evansville has been awarded $50,000 from Elevate Ventures to support entrepreneurship programming and curriculum. UE was one of four recipients, including Ball State University, Indiana Institute of Technology, and Indiana University School of Medicine. The grant will be used to create a three-pronged entrepreneurial program MakerspACE to provide access to innovation training and support for K-16 students.

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University of Southern Indiana has announced its Bachelor of Science degree in

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Hafer has announced Cameron Gibson is a licensed professional engineer after passing the professional engineering exam. Joining Cameron Gibson Hafer in 2017 as a staff mechanical engineer, Gibson graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Southern Indiana.

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Partnership’s Polypropylene Recycling Coalition to increase access to recycling polypropylene. The coalition has already contributed $4.2 million in grants to 13 recycling facilities across the country. Polypropylene is a widely used plastic for food and non-food applications that Berry believes has the lowest carbon footprint when compared to other substrates.

United Methodist Youth Home has partnered with Ivy Tech Community College Evansville to give youth the opportunity to earn their High School Equivalency diploma and take college courses onsite at no cost to the student. The free services are made possible by a grant from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.

Indiana Members Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new branch at 8941 Bellmoore Drive in Newburgh, Indiana, on Aug. 19. The branch will be a full-service, technology-focused facility with teller PODS inside the branch lobby and Interactive Teller Machines in the drive-thru. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.

Wesselman Woods has launched its Wesselman Woods Wildlife Watch. Available through October, the community science project utilizes the Zooniverse platform for research. Volunteers will help serve a small team of researchers and contribute to urban ecology theory by collecting data through a number of motion-activated cameras throughout the forest. UE debuted a new transportation van for the

Ace CARE program with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 8. Founded by students 10 years ago, Ace CARE is an organization made up of three branches focused on no cost physical therapy services. The new van will help offset the struggle of transporta-

The Foundry on Main has opened on Sept. 14

at 100 N. Main St. during an official ribboncutting ceremony. The latest addition to the up-and-coming area of Evansville’s North Main Street, the Foundry is a dynamic cowork space. It offers an officer environment for individuals working remotely or for small companies in need of office space. Occupying the former home of the historic Old National Bank branch opened in 1913, the Foundry offers amenities including full-furnishings, WiFi, on-site parking, coffee and cold brew, snacks, and print and mail services. z

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Adam Trinkel EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degrees in political science and public relations with a minor in management from the University of Southern Indiana. RESUME: Annual fund and grants coordinator, The Arc of Evansville, 2009-2010; annual giving officer, University of Southern Indiana Foundation, 2010-2014; annual giving and grants coordinator/major gifts coordinator, Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Foundation, 2014-2018; marketing and events director, DOWNTOWN EVANSVILLE – Economic Improvement District, 2018-present. HOMETOWN: Chrisney, Indiana

arketing and events director Adam Trinkel works alongside President Josh Armstrong and marketing and events coordinator Alli Turpin at the Downtown Evansville – Economic Improvement District to meet their goals for an inclusive, interactive Downtown. Downtown Evansville operates within the boundaries of the Lloyd Expressway, Riverside Drive, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and Cherry Street. In its fourth of 10 years of guaranteed funding from property owners, Downtown Evansville has provided Trinkel the opportunity to benefit his community in new ways. “The consistent theme throughout my professional career is the relationship building and community work,” the 34-year-old says. “We always say we’re in the memory-making business Downtown. We’re proud of our work and our efforts to make Downtown an active and inclusive place where everyone feels welcome.”

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Downtown Evansville is run by a team of three. How does this differ from your work with larger institutions? We have a small but mighty team, along with a committed board of directors and a dedicated core group of volunteers. I’ve learned to be flexible at all times and be adaptable, particularly in event situations where things are constantly changing. One of the most appealing aspects of the role with the EID was to help build something from the ground up. This position provided me with the unique opportunity to constantly grow and try new things, from directing the development of our brand, including the logo, to creating and implementing new events to bring people to our Downtown.

What are your favorite parts about the work you’ve done with Downtown Evansville? I enjoy working with all of the Downtown property owners. Each of them has their own unique connections to Downtown and

helping to tell their collective story is very rewarding. A favorite part too would be seeing an event come together; seeing people happy, seeing people Downtown interacting with their peers, that’s one of the coolest things about Downtown since I’ve been here. I love when people are excited about what we’re doing. Last year was challenging in a number of ways — COVID-19 forced us to adapt since we weren’t able to host our large events. The social unrest with the tragic killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and countless other Black people also guided certain aspects of our work. One thing that I was really proud of our organization for doing was organizing and hosting a special event to highlight 26 local Black makers and artisans from our community. We paired them with our existing retail locations in an

effort to elevate and expand their platforms.

While your day-to-day work focuses on events, what about your role allows you to dive deeper into the Downtown community? We talk about how Downtown really is a neighborhood. One of the big things as an organization that we can do is make a continued effort to focus on the ongoing growth of Downtown. For our organization that means the continued advocacy for more development projects, such as housing. More housing leads to more residents, which leads to more retail and restaurants. I find our work to be very rewarding. Often times I have to take a step back and think about how impactful our work is and how much it speaks to everybody in the community. z DOWNTOWNEVANSVILLE.COM P H OTO BY AU D R A S T R AW

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