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Orchard School

In 1922, nine local women, including Evelyn Fortune Lilly, , Martha Carey, and Mary Carey Appel, established an experimental first… Read More »Orchard School

Safe Sitter

The idea for the Safe Sitter program came to Patricia A. Keener, M.D. in response to the tragic, yet preventable… Read More »Safe Sitter

Social Services In Schools

Social Services In Schools

Before the 20th century, private charity organizations customarily provided social services to school-age children. With new social theories of education… Read More »Social Services In Schools

Sara Messing Stern

Sara Messing Stern

(1879 – 1972). Sara Messing Stern was a lifelong community advocate for Progressive reform, women’s suffrage, and civil rights. She… Read More »Sara Messing Stern

Techpoint Foundation For Youth

Techpoint Foundation For Youth

TechPoint Foundation for Youth (TPF4Y) has been a leader in technology education efforts for the State of Indiana since 2001.… Read More »Techpoint Foundation For Youth

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