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Piece of the PI: Newsletter
A monthly publication for the members of Prosperity Indiana
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We REAP prosperity by providing Resources, Engagement, Advocacy, and Programs that support our members' work! |
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Register now and invite your legislators to the PI Policy & Pizza series
With ongoing economic disruptions at the state and national levels, increasing housing and other basic costs for Hoosiers, and escalating challenges for the organizations serving Indiana’s people and places, Prosperity Indiana invites you to discuss all of these issues at our annual ‘Policy and Pizza’ series of regional legislator meetings this fall.
Registration is now open to join fellow PI members and coalition partners for a 'Policy & Pizza' community conversation with policymakers from your region. RSVP now and be sure to invite the state legislators who represent your service area!
Topics will include the debut of Prosperity Indiana’s member-driven 2026 policy priorities, legislative outlooks from attending lawmakers, and what community economic development stakeholders can expect at the state and federal levels in the coming year. Attendees will also learn about ways to get involved and help advocate for strengthening housing affordability and economic opportunity for all Hoosiers and their communities.
2025 Policy & Pizza series dates & locations:
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Capital for Community Impact: The Basics and Benefits of CDFI Funding November 4, 2025 | Virtually 11:00am-12:15pm ET | 75-minutes This webinar will expand access to capital by demystifying the role of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). Participants will gain a clear understanding of how CDFIs drive economic growth and equity by financing small businesses, affordable housing development, and community facility projects. Through this program, attendees will learn what CDFIs do, the individuals and organizations they serve, and how they serve communities, and low-income individuals often not served by other financial institutions. Speakers for the first webinar include: Matt Crouch | VP of Community Economic Development |Brightpoint John Zody | Executive Director |CDFI Friendly Bloomington Amandula Anderson | Executive Director | IFF This is the first webinar in a new series. You can also early register for the second webinar: Ready to Succeed: Best Practices in Loan-Readiness Programs and third webinar: Paths to Capital for Latino Entrepreneurs and First-Time Home Buyers in this upcoming webinar series to reserve your spot before full details are announced. (11/13 & 11/20) |
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2026 Membership Renewal
Membership renewals for 2026 open November 3rd and we want you to join Prosperity Indiana as we celebrate 40 years of advancing community economic development across the state.
This milestone year is a chance to reflect on the progress we’ve made together and to look ahead to new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and collective impact. Your membership keeps you connected to a statewide network of professionals, resources, and advocacy that strengthens Indiana’s communities.
Stay tuned for renewal details and help us mark 40 years of shared success as we continue building a more resilient and connected Indiana.
To stay connected and ensure you don’t miss important renewal updates, please add hello@prosperityindiana.org to your contacts.
For questions, please contact Destinee Lewis at dlewis@prosperityindiana.org.
Share Your Feedback in the Member Survey
As we prepare to celebrate 40 years of service and collective impact, your feedback is essential in shaping Prosperity Indiana’s advocacy, resources, and initiatives that strengthen Hoosier communities.
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please take just 8 minutes to share your insights. Your input guides our work and helps us better support your organization and the communities you serve.
Completing the survey also enters you for a chance to win one free ticket to the 2026 Summit.
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Government Shutdown: What Your Organization Needs to Know
With the federal government now in shutdown mode, Prosperity Indiana has collected resources that are easy-to-use and digest, including updates and action alerts from national organizations.
Prosperity Indiana supports the commitment of our members serving Hoosier communities throughout the federal shutdown and beyond. We will continue to advocate as a network to receive the full resources needed to strengthen Indiana’s people and places.
Thank you to ‘rockstar’ member advocates for joining PI on Capitol Hill this month!
Thank you to Prosperity Indiana superstar members Jeb Reece of Intend Indiana and Dr. Rev. Adrian M. Brooks, Sr. of Memorial CDC for joining PI’s Andrew Bradley for the national People & Places 2025 Conference Capitol Hill Day! We talked about why Congress must invest in Indiana’s community development organizations, and that withholding funding only hurts the communities they represent. Thanks to Senator Todd Young and staff for authoring the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act and supporting Housing Choice Vouchers and other coalition priorities. Thanks also to staff from the offices of Rep. Jefferson Shreve and Rep. Mark Messmer for meeting with us!
Prosperity Indiana Staff Update
Rachel Cheeseman has joined Prosperity Indiana's team as Policy Manager. She brings more than 10 years of experience in program management in the nonprofit sector, including eight in direct service to low-income taxpayers in Arizona and Indiana through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs. She is excited to support Prosperity Indiana's coalitions as they strive for policy outcomes that strengthen Hoosier families and communities.
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Rachel Cheeseman, Policy Manager |
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Member Dr. Rev. Adrian M. Brooks, PI Director of Policy & Strategy Andrew Bradley, and Member Jeb Reece at Capitol Hill. |
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Connect with Prosperity Indiana on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to see more of what we're out in the community doing for you! |
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Additional Information & Opportunities |
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CSH is now accepting applications for the 2026 Indiana Supportive Housing Institute
CSH is excited to announce its 18th Indiana Supportive Housing Institute. The Institute will help supportive housing partners learn how to navigate the complex process of developing housing with supportive services to prevent and end homelessness and will provide targeted training, technical assistance, and the opportunity to apply for pre-development financing for both new and experienced development teams.
Submissions are due November 24. Learn more here. |
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Community Opportunity Alliance's Community Development Field Calendar
Community Opportunity Alliance invites you to explore the Community Development Field Calendar, a go-to hub for workshops, trainings, conferences. It should also provide opportunities that help you grow, connect, and make an impact in your community, and events that bring our field together and foster collaboration across sectors. |
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Northwest Indiana's Economic Outlook
The Indiana University Kelley School of Business, in coordination with Indiana University Northwest and Legacy Foundation’s Lake County Advancement Committee (LCAC), will bring its statewide Futurecast 2025 economic outlook tour to Northwest Indiana on Friday, Nov. 15. |
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