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Piece of the PI: Newsletter

A monthly publication for the members of Prosperity Indiana

We REAP prosperity by providing Resources, Engagement, Advocacy, and Programs that support our members' work!

Organizational Updates

The 2025 slate of new and returning board members has been unanimously approved by Prosperity Indiana Voting Member organizations who participated in the recent election.

Congratulations to our new Directors:

Monica Casanova
Fairfield Township
Lafayette, IN

Joyce Fleck
TRI-CAP
Jasper, IN

Carol Gassen
Merchants Bank of Indiana
Carmel, IN

Mimi Hoang
First Financial Bank
Indianapolis, IN

Jennifer Layton
LTHC Homeless Services
Lafayette, IN

Erica Petty-Saunders
Federal Home Loan Bank
Indianapolis, IN

Returning Directors:

Brian Carman (Term 2)
Regions Bank
Indianapolis, IN

Dennis Cecil (Term 3)
Northwest Bank
Avon, IN

Rosie Leyva (Term 2)
South Bend Heritage
South Bend, IN

Susan Jo Thomas (Term 2)
Covering Kids & Families
Indianapolis, IN

Prosperity Indiana Holiday Office Hours

In observance of the holidays, The PI office will be closed on December 24th, 25th, 26th, as well as January 1st.

Engagement

Membership Renewal

PI memberships expire on December 31, 2024. We encourage you to take the time today to renew here.

Free Student Membership

Prosperity Indiana is excited to announce a new, FREE student membership level. This opportunity allows students to access resources, career opportunities, a monthly newsletter, and discounted events. We invite you to share the news with students in your network and encourage them to register today with their student email.

2025 Annual Member Meeting

Prosperity Indiana's Annual Membership Meeting will take place virtually via Teams on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. CT. New and returning board members will be recognized.

Register for the meeting here.

Summit

Emerging Leaders, Emerging Ideas:

Save the date for PI’s 2025 Summit on May 7-8, 2025, at the Indianapolis Marriott North. The Summit will address current trends in hiring and developing Community Economic Development talent and exciting emerging ideas from the field. Registrations open in early January!

Session Proposals & Content Survey

Prosperity Indiana seeks relevant session proposals for our 2025 Summit. Click to learn more or fill out this short survey to help shape the 2025 Summit content.

Year End Giving

Include Prosperity Indiana in your end of year giving and help us amplify our impact in strengthening Hoosier communities. Make a donation here.

Resources

Spotlight on Upcoming Events

Here is a Sneak Peek at Prosperity Indiana's 2025 Programming Topics:

IERA2 Updates

As 2024 comes to an end, Prosperity Indiana would like to thank all current and past Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program (IERA) Network Providers for all their hard work and dedication this year. IERA2 assistance has helped keep thousands of vulnerable Indiana renter households housed during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic. The IERA2 Network Providers and program partners have been and continue to be instrumental in these on-going efforts. PI cannot thank you all enough for the amazing work and lasting impact each agency has made to help Hoosier families achieve and maintain housing stability!

Advocacy

Thank you to all PI members who joined our Policy & Pizza regional legislator meeting series over the past month! All registrants will soon receive a copy of the slides and resources we discussed. If you missed the meeting but would like a copy of your region-specific info, please reach out to Andrew Bradley at abradley@prosperityindiana.org.

Register for Statehouse Day on January 30, 2025

Join Prosperity Indiana at the Statehouse in Indianapolis during this upcoming legislative session to talk about our 2025 Policy Agenda. Your participation and voice are critical to encourage the Indiana General Assembly to move forward good policies for affordable housing, community development resources, asset building and consumer protections. Register here.

Programs

A&O Network Turns 10 Years Old

Earlier this month, the Indiana Assets and Opportunity Network celebrated 10 years of asset building collaboration to improve the lives of low income Hoosiers. Learn more about the Network and join our statewide advocacy coalition here.

PI & Member Events

• January 17: 2025 Annual Member Meeting, Prosperity Indiana

• January 30: Statehouse Day, Prosperity Indiana

PI & Member Jobs

• Finance Director, A Better Way Services

• Connection Finder, Pathfinder Services

• Youth Specialist, Brightpoint

• Home Visitor, Brightpoint

PI & Members in the News

• Groundbreaking Initiative Launches Paths to Homeownership in South Bend, WSBT

• Harrington Family Donated $1.5 Million to United Way of Central Indiana, Hamilton County Reporter

• The ‘Housing Governor’ Hoosiers Have Been Waiting For, Indiana Capital Chronicle

• Q&A with Marshall County Community Foundation's Linda Yoder, Inside INdiana Business

PI Executive Director Aspen Clemons at the Policy & Pizza event in Daleville, IN.

Connect with Prosperity Indiana on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to see more of what we're out in the community doing for you!

Additional Information & Opportunities

NLIHC Announces Generation Housing Justice Applications Now Open

Generation Housing Justice, a new initiative aiming to encourage young advocates to participate in the housing justice movement, was announced by NLIHC. Beginning January 2025, the initiative will run through May 2025 and include 20 fellows, ages 18 to 24. Fellows will gain the knowledge and resources needed to successfully advocate for federal affordable housing solutions and effectively organize in their own communities.

Learn more here.

New Grant Opportunity for People with Lived Experiences

The National Alliance to End Homelessness is pleased to announce the Susan G. Baker and Elizabeth Boyle Innovation Fund. This fund honors two of the Alliance’s co-founders and will support individuals with lived experience of homelessness in pursuing innovative professional and creative endeavors. Eligible applicants can receive up to $25,000 in funding for initiatives like starting a business, research efforts, or creative projects. Applications are due by December 30, 2024, with virtual presentations and interviews scheduled for January 2025.

United Way Leadership United Program

Leadership United participants are corporate and community leaders looking to develop their skills as nonprofit board leaders in the Central Indiana community. Participants gain insight into the challenges facing individuals and families in Central Indiana who are struggling to make ends meet and develop skills in nonprofit board leadership - leaving the program fully prepared to serve on a nonprofit board in our community.

Learn more about the program here.

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