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
Pleasant Run Children’s Homes Pleasant Run Children’s Home (PRCH) began in 1867 as the German General Protestant Orphan Association. The Germania Lodge Number 3… Read More »Pleasant Run Children’s Homes
Prelude Awards Begun in 1985, the Prelude Awards were annual awards made to Marion County high school students in the visual, performing,… Read More »Prelude Awards
Riley Children’s Foundation Previously known as the James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association (RMA), the foundation was established in 1921 to honor the memory… Read More »Riley Children’s Foundation
Riley Dance Marathons Riley Dance Marathons engage student leaders across the state to drive year-round fundraising for in Indianapolis. This commitment culminates in… Read More »Riley Dance Marathons
Riley Hospital for Children Riley Hospital for Children is the centerpiece of Riley Children’s Health, a pediatric healthcare system that has grown to serve… Read More »Riley Hospital for Children
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
Soap Box Derby The Indianapolis Soap Box Derby began in 1934, one year after the initial race was held in Dayton, Ohio. From… Read More »Soap Box Derby
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 (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
