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A selection of subjects that provide an interesting look at Indianapolis and Hoosiers.

All Topics Demography and Ethnicity African Americans Religion Economy/Business View More...
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Philanthropy and Business
Philanthropy and Business

Leaders of Indianapolis’ business community have been actively involved in charitable and philanthropic endeavors since the city’s founding. Early leaders,… Read More »Philanthropy and Business

Philanthropy and Community Development

Community development in Indianapolis has varied over time, ranging from physical and economic development to human development and poverty alleviation… Read More »Philanthropy and Community Development

Philanthropy and Education

Americans give generously to education, second only to religion, reaching a national all-time high of $64 billion in 2019. Individuals,… Read More »Philanthropy and Education

Philanthropy and Government
Philanthropy and Government

The nonprofit and government sectors continuously complement, collaborate, and compete with one another. Each sector plays a necessary role in… Read More »Philanthropy and Government

Philanthropy and Health Care
Philanthropy and Health Care

In the early 1800s, philanthropic interest in health was sporadic, peaking during epidemics. In 1847 an early Indianapolis board of… Read More »Philanthropy and Health Care

Philanthropy and Recreation
Philanthropy and Recreation

Parks and recreation have been, and continue to be, the recipients of philanthropy in Indianapolis. Public parks and open spaces… Read More »Philanthropy and Recreation

Philanthropy and Religion
Philanthropy and Religion

Since the city’s founding, religious bodies have been active in philanthropy and voluntary service. Philanthropy and religion have always been… Read More »Philanthropy and Religion

Philanthropy and the Arts
Philanthropy and the Arts

The arts include performing and visual arts organizations, historic preservation, libraries, museums, and public broadcasting. The national advocacy organization, Americans… Read More »Philanthropy and the Arts

Playground and Pool Movement
Playground and Pool Movement

The push for public playgrounds and swimming facilities in Indianapolis was part of the national progressive movement to save urban… Read More »Playground and Pool Movement

Poles

In 1875, Polish immigrants, probably Kashubes from the Pomerania-Baltic coast region of Germany, were involved in organizing Sacred Heart Catholic… Read More »Poles

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