Nonprofit
Directory
Currently, this directory lists Executive Directors or Lead Volunteers of 501c3 Organizations with Main or Administrative Offices in Hancock County. If you would like to be included, please contact Katie Ottinger.
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Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources
Website: agaperiding.org
Phone: 317-773-7433
Stephanie Amick, Executive Director: stephaniea@agaperiding.org
Population Served:
Youth and adults with physical, emotional, or cognitive disabilities; youth at-risk; trauma recovery; leadership development
Mission Statement:
To cultivate personal growth by strengthening the mind, body and spirit through unique horse facilitated experiences.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Marketing and Branding; Grant writing; Fundraising; Nonprofit Leadership; Strategic Planning; Volunteer Development; and Animals
Alternatives Inc.
Website: www.alternativesdv.org
Phone: 317-462-8777 (Greenfield Office) 866-593-9999 (toll free crisis line)
Johna Lee, Chief Executive Officer: jlee@alternativesdv.org
Population Served:
Alternatives provides shelter for domestic and sexual violence victims from six Central Indiana counties: Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Madison, Marion, and Tipton. We also provide outreach/advocacy services for victims who do not need shelter. In Hancock and Madison County we provide prevention education to middle and high school youth. We also offer a bystander intervention training for alcohol serving establishment staff. We are willing to speak to any group about domestic and/or sexual violence and have developed specialized trainings for law enforcement, first responders, health care providers, and businesses.
Mission Statement:
Alternatives Incorporated strives to eradicate domestic and sexual violence through education, prevention, and intervention in Central Indiana.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Not for Profit Management, Grant Writing, Grant Management
American Military Heritage Foundation
Website: www.amhf.org
Phone: N/A
Rich Suiter, President: rsuiter700@aol.com
Population Served:
Hancock County
Mission Statement:
Dedicated to preserving, in flying condition, a vintage PV-2 Harpoon in memory of all who fought in the air on behalf of the United States of America.
Arc of Hancock County
Website: www.thearcofhancockcounty.com
Phone: 317-462-3727
Dennis Porter, Executive Director: dennisthearc@att.net
Population Served:
Hancock County individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Mission Statement:
Committed to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities realizing their goals of living, learning, working and fully participating in the community.
Bentley’s Buddies and Friends
Website: www.bentleysbuddies.com
Phone: 317-642-7707
Nickie Scott, President: bentleysbuddiesandfriends@email.com
Population Served:
Children in grades Pre-K – 6th grade
Mission Statement:
Bentley’s Buddies and Friends is an organization that provides animals, along with their owner/volunteers, to children in learning environments. Reading Skills, comprehension, confidence, and the love of reading are immensely improved through this effort.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Fundraising and donor development
Blue Angel Connect
Website: www.blueangelconnect.org
Brent Burris- Vice President/Treasurer: blueangelconnect@gmail.com
Population Served:
All of Hancock County and parts of Henry County.
Mission Statement:
Blue Angel Connect is a nonprofit organization dedicated to working with Law Enforcement and other local organizations to provide essential services and necessities to the community.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Working with other nonprofits to hold fundraising events and other activities to help benefit the community.
Boys and Girls Club of Hancock County
Website: bgchc.com
Phone: 317-462-2404
Chantel Fowler, Executive Director: cfowler@bgchc.com
Population Served:
Before/After school and school break programs specifically designed as an extension of the classroom for all Hancock County youth ages 5-18.
Mission Statement:
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Hancock County is a youth development organization providing a positive environment that seeks to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Events/fundraisers, and Board Development
Chances And Services for Youth (CASY)
Website: CASYonline.org
Phone: 800-886-3952 x2 
Kristi Burkhart kburkhart@casyonline.org.
Population Served:
Parents, Child care providers, community partners, and policymakers
Mission Statement:
By providing services and investing in our local community, CASY has a unique opportunity to identify and respond to the needs of clients, partnering organizations, and the communities we serve.
Changing Footprints
Website: www.changingfootprints.org/
Phone: 317-374-5608
Deb Cherry, Hancock County Coordinator: debcherry28@yahoo.com
Population Served:
Changing Footprints gives shoes in Central Indiana, in disaster areas both domestic and overseas, and to anyone who needs shoes in the US and around the world.
Mission Statement:
To collect new and gently used shoes and distribute them to those in need. We also accept not-so-gently used shoes to recycle at NIKE Grind.
Dani’s Dreams Innovation in Education Corp.
Website: http://www.danisdreamscorp.org/
Phone: 317-640-4430
Donna Griffin, President & CEO: dgriffins96@gmail.com
Population Served:
Our current primary clientele includes preschool through grade 12 students, in Scouting, summer and after-school STEM and educational programs and college interns in Central Indiana.
Mission Statement:
Dani’s Dream encourages and supports teachers in the use of creativity in the classroom, and to use media and technology to connect students and teachers to the world around them through innovative student-led multimedia and STEM classroom and after school projects paid with internships.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Media, Literacy, and Environmental Education
Eastern Hancock Education Foundation
Website: http://www.easternhancock.org/administration/102
Phone: N/A
Steve Elsbury, President: ehef@easternhancock.org
Population Served:
The Eastern Hancock Education Foundation awards grants to educators for programs or resources needed for their students or classrooms. Since inception, the foundation has funded more than $30,000 at the elementary, middle and high school. Each year, Eastern Hancock Education Foundation also recognizes one teacher each year for exceptional innovation, commitment, leadership and devotion to academic excellence.
Mission Statement:
The Eastern Hancock Education Foundation promotes academic excellence by investing in innovative educators and programs which inspire student success.
Frenzy Animal Rescue, Inc.
Website: www.frenzyrescue.com
Phone: 317-414-5662
Betty Wilkins, President: ladyindy@comcast.net
Population Served:
Dogs and cats; Hancock County residents
Mission Statement:
To help stop the over population of dogs and cats by spay/neuter before adoption and to financially help members of the community to spay/neuter pets.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Fundraising and Donor Development
Friends of Hancock County CASA
Website: https://www.casahancockcountyin.org/
Phone: 317-477-1304
Marciann McClarnon Miller, Director: mmiller@hancockcoingov.org
Population Served:
CASA works with volunteer advocates who provide hundreds of neglected, abused, and exploited children with a voice in the court and a friend in the court process.
Mission Statement:
Friends of Hancock County CASA, Inc. is a non-profit organization created to support Hancock County CASA and is a 501(c)(3).
Friends of the Theater
Website: https://www.hctheaterfriends.org/
Phone: N/A
Noelle Russell, President: info@hctheaterfriends.org
Population Served:
Arts community of Hancock County
Mission Statement:
To support and promote the H.J. Ricks Centre for the Arts as a thriving destination for Hancock County residents and visitors alike and as a beautiful venue for the arts community of Hancock County.
FUSE
Website: www.fuseinc.org
Phone: 317-462-9064
Sara Cummins, Executive Director: scummins@fuseinc.org
Population Served:
Families and individuals with disabilities or mental health needs
Mission Statement:
FUSE empowers families and individuals with disabilities and mental health needs by providing information, training, support and encouragement.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Grant writing; Marketing, Branding, and Social Media
God’s Open Arms Ministry
Website: godsopenarms.org
Phone: 317-339-8013
Dean Couch, President: godsopenarms@comcast.net
Population Served:
We deliver food, clothing, toiletries, etc to needy families in Hancock County on Monday nights and to homeless camps in Marion County on Thursday nights. We assist with rides to apply for jobs, doctor and hospital appointments, apply for housing, etc when we can. We assist families in Hancock County with school supplies, while supplies last. We also co-host an event on Christmas Eve for families in need of Christmas gifts, love and prayers, along with the Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen.
Mission Statement:
God’s Open Arms Ministry is a family of Christian brothers and sisters who strive to love like Jesus; to be His hands, His feet and His voice; as we humbly feed, clothe, visit with and encourage the homeless and those in need. Matthew 25:35-40
Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Website: http://www.greenfieldcc.org/
Phone: 317-477-4188
Retta Livengood, President: rlivengood@greenfieldcc.org
Population Served:
The Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce represents over 350 businesses and organizations which includes over 9,500 employees located in Hancock County and the east region of Indiana.
Mission Statement:
The Chamber’s Mission is “Partnering for Prosperity”. This includes building a healthy economic environment, promoting our membership and our community, and enhancing the quality of life through effective partnerships, communication, leadership, volunteers and staff.
Greenfield Central School Foundation
Website: www.gcschoolfoundation.org
Phone: 317-477-4103
Ginny Brown, Executive Director: vbrown@gcsc.k12.in.us
Population Served:
Pre-K – 12th grade; Greenfield Central Community School Corporation’s 8 schools; Greenfield, Indiana 4500 students annually
Mission Statement:
Greenfield Central School Foundation is connecting our community to the classroom to support student learning, provide extraordinary classroom experiences and prepare all students for success.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Leading and managing boards of directors
Greenfield Hancock Animal Management
Website: https://www.greenfieldin.org/government/animal-control
Phone: 317-477-4367
Amanda DeHoney, Shelter Director: adehoney@greenfieldin.org
Population Served:
Hancock County
Mission Statement:
To enforce all city, county, and state laws with regard to the treatment of animals.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Emergency services, Education, Community Outreach
Greenfield Historic Landmarks
Website: www.greenfieldlandmarks.org
Phone: 317-501-6374
Cathleen Huffman: cathleen@crazylake.com
Population Served:
Hancock County
Mission Statement:
At Greenfield Historic Landmarks we encourage education and preservation of our architectural heritage of Hancock County Indiana.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Saving, preserving, and restoring historic buildings
Developing criteria, evaluating submissions, and then presenting awards to community
Community education, tours for school kids and others
Developing annual community-wide events
Greenfield Main Street, Inc.
Website: www.www.greenfieldmainstreet.org
Monica Holden, Executive Director: monica@greenfieldmainstreet.org
Population Served:
Greenfield Main Street promotes the Greenfield historic downtown area to both local residents and guests, from all over Indiana.
Mission Statement:
To promote and preserve downtown Greenfield, the historic heart of Hancock County.
Greenfield Veterans Honor Guard
Website: N/A
Phone: 317-462-7540
Robert Workman, County Service Officer: RWorkman@HRTC.net
Population Served:
Hancock County
Mission Statement:
To provide color guard and funeral services for the veterans and their families.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Fundraising; Grant Writing; Marketing and Sales
Hancock4Kids
Website: https://hancock4kids.org/
Phone: 317-468-8525 (Diane) or 317-413-7836 (Mikel)
Diane Burklow & Mikel Theobald, co-chairs: info@Hancock4kids.org
Population Served:
Hancock County Community
Mission Statement:
Provide positive parenting education and raise awareness of child abuse prevention through activities that teach, strengthen, empower, and assist families and the community so that children may grow up in safe and nurturing homes.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Community resources for children and families, positive parenting classes, family activities, and child abuse awareness activities. An ever “growing” expertise in fundraising, grant writing, knowledge of community resources, and partnering with other nonprofits toward the betterment of children in Hancock county.
Hancock County Arts
Website: www.hancockcountyarts.com
Phone: N/A
Alice Hedden, President: hancockcountyarts@gmail.com
Population Served:
Hancock County artists and arts organizations and Hancock County art appreciators
Mission Statement:
Hancock County Arts will provide leadership for the creative community by encouraging, celebrating, and promoting arts and culture throughout Hancock County.
Hancock County Children’s Choir
Website: hancockcountychildrenschoir.org
Phone: 317-620-0096
Lisa Heady, Executive Director: info@hcchoir.org
Population Served:
HCCC mainly serves Hancock and surrounding counties. The choir has an emphasis on reaching under-served, socio economically disadvantaged youth ages 5 through 12th grade.
Mission Statement:
Through excellent musical education and mentorship, we equip youth with essential life skills while igniting a community interest in our youth and the arts.
Hancock County COAD
Website: www.hancockcoad.org
Phone: 317-372-2304
Jim Peters, Board Co-Chair: iichron7v14@gmail.com
Population Served:
All of Hancock County.
Mission Statement:
To strengthen area-wide disaster coordination by promoting advocacy and planning to reduce the impact of disasters including facilitating communication, coordination, collaboration and cooperation.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Technology and IT; Contingency Planning
Hancock County Food Pantry
Website: www.hancockcountyfoodpantry.com
Phone: 317-468-0273
Howard Green, President: soccercows@gmail.com
Population Served:
Food insecure Hancock County residents
Mission Statement:
To secure and distribute food to the needy in an effort to alleviate hunger in Hancock County.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
N/A
Hancock County Historical Society
Website: www.hancockhistory.org
Phone: 317-462-7780
Mike Kester, President: hancockhistory@live.com
Population Served:
The Hancock County Historical society serves all ages, from all areas who are interested in learning about Hancock County History.
Mission Statement:
The Mission of the Hancock County Historical Society is to collect, preserve and interpret the history of Hancock County Indiana.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
N/A
Hancock County Public Library
Website: hcplibrary.org
Phone: 317-462-5141
Dave Gray, Executive Director: dgray@hcplibrary.org
Population Served:
Everyone in Hancock County!
Mission Statement:
Deliver quality information service, multiple resources and technology tools, and a variety of programs for life-long learning and enjoyment to all residents of Hancock County in a caring and innovative setting.
Hancock County Senior Services
Website: hcssi.org
Phone: 317-462-3758
Suzanne Derengowski, Executive Director: suzanned@hcssi.org
Population Served:
Home Services programs serve seniors 60 or more years of age and individuals with disabilities. Transportation is provided for seniors and public transportation is available to individuals of any age. Vehicles are available Monday through Friday with appointments scheduled according to driver availability. Wheelchair transportation is available. Donations are encouraged and fares are determined by destination and funding source. Other services provided include, Homemaker, Handyman, Respite/Assisted Care, Volunteer Services, and Information and Referral. Outreach includes enrollment in nutritional programs, loans of durable medical equipment, filling out low income tax credit forms and legal assistance. We also provide SHIP counseling (State Health Insurance Assistance Program).
Mission Statement:
We are a not-for-profit service organization advocating for and addressing the life challenges of our Hancock County senior population and providing public transportation.
Hancock County Tourism and Visitor Center
Website: www.hcvb.org
Phone: 317-477-8687
Brigette Cook Jones, Executive Director: bjones@visitinhancock.org
Population Served:
The Hancock County Tourism and Visitor Center is designed to promote tourism to Hancock County. It’s target audience to bring into the county is visitors – which would be anyone who lives outside of the county. However, in order to promote events, attractions, fairs, festivals, conventions, restaurants, shopping and hotels – the audience it serves is anyone that engages in a tourist activity within the borders of the county. Hancock County Tourism is anyone who comes from outside of Hancock County into the county for a destination experience.
Mission Statement:
The Hancock County Tourism and Visitor Center is to promote and encourage conventions, visitors and tourism within Hancock County.
Hands of Hope
Website: handsofhopein.org
Phone: 855-464-4673
Whitney Small, Central Indiana Regional Manager: 855-464-4673 ext. 8
Valerie Tabb, Hancock County Liason: vjaynet1964@gmail.com
Population Served:
Hands of Hope is a bridge organization connecting faith communities, businesses, and individuals with practical opportunities to impact children in foster care in conjunction with Department of Child Services (DCS), Licensed Child Placement Agencies (LCPA’s), and foster parents. We currently function primarily in Hancock, Hamilton, Madison, and Marion counties within Central Indiana.
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to uniquely and deeply love orphans at home and around the world.
Healthy Families Hancock County – The Villages
Website: villageskids.org
Phone: 317-467-1236
Rachel Colclazier: rcolclazier@villages.org
Population Served:
Families who are at or below 250% of poverty, are expecting a baby or have a baby less than 75 days old, have a social security number, and reside in Hancock County.
Mission Statement:
The Villages’ mission is to champion every child’s right to a safe, permanent, and nurturing home. The Villages’ is committed to strengthening all families and embracing the dignity and diversity of every child, youth and family.
Hope Center Indy
Website: www.hopecenterindy.org
Phone: 317-434-5040
Hubert Nolen, Executive Director: pastorhubert@gmail.com
Population Served:
Women ages 18-30 in Indiana and throughout the United States coming out of human trafficking
Mission Statement:
To be a Christ-Centered Residential Campus committed to healing the personal and building the professional lives of women, who are coming out of Human Trafficking.
Hope House
Website: hancockhopehouse.org
Phone: 317-467-4991
Andrea Mallory: amallory@hancockhopehouse.org
Population Served:
We serve the homeless men, women and families from Hancock, Shelby, Rush & Henry counties. We provide temporary housing, food and any other needs that come up during their stay here at Hope House.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Hope House is to provide HOPE to the community while strengthening individuals and families on their journey to self-sufficiency.
Jane Ross Reeves Octagon House Foundation
Website: www.reevesoctagonhouse.com
Phone: 765 -738-6736
Virginia Harrell, Board Member: lamoine.harrell@comcast.net
Population Served:
Hancock County and the surrounding area and outside visitors
Mission Statement:
To preserve Jane Ross Reeves Octagon House and preserve history, provide a long-lasting benefit to Hancock County and our community.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Grantwriting; Fundraisers
Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen
Website: kbmsk.org
Phone: 317-462-9900
Jill Ebbert, Executive Director: kbmskinc@myninestar.net
Population Served:
Anyone who comes in the door from infants to elderly. Their mission is to provide not only for physical nourishment but also to connect clients with whatever service agency can meet their individual needs. While most clients are from the Greenfield area, they have served people from as far away as New Mexico.
Mission Statement:
To serve the sheep of Jesus Christ regardless of their race, religion, gender, orientation, medical diagnosis, mental capacity or history by providing their immediate need for nutritious meals.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Leading and managing board of directors
KidsPlay, Inc.
Website: Facebook page
Phone: 317-294-3087
Christine Schaefer, Executive Director: kidsplayinc@me.com
Population Served:
3rd through 8th graders from Hancock and surrounding counties in central Indiana
Mission Statement:
To nurture self-confidence, cooperation and responsibility in children by providing a quality, community theatre experience, focusing on small-cast productions with attention to education in dramatic skills and theatre arts.
The Landing
Website: thelandingplacehc.org
Phone: 317-477-8483 or 317-525-7791
Linda Ostewig, Executive Director: thelanding4teens@gmail.com
Population Served:
Hancock County and surrounding counties 13-19 year olds. The need is for youth to have a safe place to deal with issues of depression, anxiety, self harm, family problems, school problems and addictions. Also offers the new Bridge Program on Tuesday nights from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., a program for adults who struggle with substance abuse.
Mission Statement:
The Landing Place program is a safe place to give the youth of our community hope and real life strategies to break the cycles of dysfunction and destructive behaviors with tools to learn healthy patterns of living.
Leaders in Navigating Knowledge
Website: www.educatehancockcounty.com
Phone: 317-477-0745
Brenda Wolski, Executive Director: hancockcolink@gmail.com
Population Served: Hancock County adults seeking higher education
Mission Statement: To provide unlimited information and resources to students and adults who have a desire to go to college, return to college, or better themselves in their chosen career field.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Leading and managing boards of directors
Life Choices Care Center
Website: www.lifechoicescarecenter.org
Phone: 317-467-9700
Jillian Jarrett, Executive Director: jillian@lifechoicescarecenter.org
Population Served:
We serve pregnant women of any age that need a pregnancy test and/or referrals to community services. We assist with diapers, formula, maternity clothes, and infant clothes to families in need. We refer for free STD testing for both men and women. We teach the sexual integrity class “I Decide for Me” in Hancock County schools
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to affirm life by sharing the love and truth of Jesus Christ and His plan for sexuality, marriage and the family. We are committed to meeting the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of those we serve; offering hope, guidance and practical help.
Love INC of Greater Hancock County
Website: www.loveinc-ghc.org/
Phone: 317-468-6300
Deb Weber, Executive Director: debra@loveinc-ghc.org
Population Served:
Hancock County individuals and families
Mission Statement:
To mobilize local churches to transform lives and communities in the Name of Christ. Our organization bridges resources by working with local churches, agencies, and other community resources.
Meals on Wheels of Hancock County
Website: www.mealsonwheelsonline.org
Phone: 317-477-4345
Lynda Kosh, Executive Director: lynda@mealsonwheelsonline.org
Meals on Wheels of Hancock County benefits the local community by aiding disabled and aging individuals to remain in their homes as long as possible. Due to illness, disability or age, they are unable to prepare, or otherwise obtain, nutritious meals for themselves. We are the only meal program in the county that delivers physician prescribed meals, (including therapeutic and regular diets), that are individually packed based on the client’s dietary requirements.
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to help the citizens of Hancock County maintain an independent lifestyle through the delivery of nutritious meals in accordance with prescribed dietary needs and provide a point of personal contact with the community.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Fundraising and donor development; Leading and managing boards of directors
Mental Health Partners of Hancock County
Website: mentalhealthpartnershc.com
Phone: 317-462-2877
Kim Hall, Executive Director: office.mhphc@gmail.com
Population Served:
Hancock County residents of any age.
Mission Statement:
To collaborate with community partners to promote mental wellness and fight addiction.
Nameless Creek Camp, Inc.
Website: namelesscreekyouthcamp.com
Phone: 317-652-2033
Jerry D. Bell, President: jbding1952@att.net
Population Served:
Youth of all ages, 1-99. Outdoor recreation and education. 2675 south 600 east, Greenfield/Eastern Hancock County.
Mission Statement:
The Nameless Creek Youth Camp, Inc. Endowment provides financial support for the organization’s operations and capital improvements. All funding furthers the mission of the organization to increase the appreciation of nature and the enjoyment of the outdoors by creating year-round recreational, educational, and camping opportunities for the youth, families and the communities of Hancock and surrounding counties.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Grantwriting; Marketing, Branding, and Social Media; Technology and IT
Neighborhoods Against Substance Abuse (NASA)
Website: nasa-hancock.com
Phone: 317-477-0200
Tim Retherford, Executive Director: nasa@myninestar.net
Population Served:
Neighborhoods Against Substance Abuse serves all Hancock County residents.
Mission Statement:
Neighborhoods Against Substance Abuse exists as a community partnership that strives to develop healthy lifestyles through Prevention, Education, Treatment, and Enforcement of substance abuse issues for youth and adults.
Partners for Animal Welfare Society
Website: www.pawshancock.org
Phone: 317-445-9924
Renee Schmidt, Board chair: pawshancock1@gmail.com
Population Served:
Hancock County
Mission Statement:
To promote animal welfare in Hancock County through humane education and pet population control.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Fundraising; Marketing, branding, and social media; Legal and/or human resources; Policy, advocacy, and government
Pennsy Trails of Hancock County
Website: www.pennsytrailsofhancockcounty.org
Phone: 317-620-1006
Point of Contact: Mary Ann Wietbrock, Board President: PennsyTrails@gmail.com
Population Served:
Hancock County residents and tourists
Mission Statement:
To encourage the development of a walk/bike trail in Hancock County along the National Road Heritage Trail.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Working with local and state governments to secure funding and support for a safe place to enjoy outdoor recreation. We also work with adult and student volunteers to promote environmental conservation and education to the community.
Purdue Extension–Hancock County
Website: extension.purdue.edu/Hancock
Phone: 317-462-1113
Amber Barks, Extension Educator – 4-H Youth Development: abarks@purdue.edu
Population Served:
All in Hancock County
Mission Statement:
We deliver practical, research-based information that transforms lives and livelihoods.
Recycle Hancock County
Website: http://recyclehancockcounty.com/index.html
Phone: 317-462-7605 
Dede Allender, Director & Education Coordinator dallender@purdue.edu
Population Served: All residents of Hancock County
Mission Statement: To educate the residents of Hancock County on the proper disposal and recycling of household items. To provide a means for disposal and/or recycling of household hazardous waste items, electronics, and other waste streams through collection events.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits: Opportunities exist for the collection of unwanted items that could be reused by non-profits.
Regreening Greenfield
Website: Facebook.com/RegreeningGfield
Phone: 317-467-0336
Sally Parsons: cyhjr1@hotmail.com
Population Served:
Regreening impacts all who live in, or travel through Greenfield. Trees reduce negative effects of rain and storm water, provide cooling shade, clean the air and contribute to a sense of “place.”
Mission Statement:
Preserving and restoring Greenfield’s urban forest. We provide free seedlings on Arbor Day weekend, and plant street trees in public easements–more than 1500 trees since 1989 on our streets!
Riley Old Home Society
Website: jwrileyhome.org
Phone: 317-462-7590
David Crider, President : dkcrider@sbcglobal.net
Population Served:
ROHS is in collaboration with the City of Greenfield under the auspices of the Parks Department. The museum caters to all ages and demographics. We receive local visitors as well as those from around the state, country and even world. The Home and Museum represent James Whitcomb Riley’s boyhood where he got many an inspiration for his poetry, but also the life of a prominent pioneer family before, during and after the Civil War.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Riley Old Home Society (ROHS) is to serve present and future generations for cultural and educational purposes including the advancement of knowledge of the life and works of James Whitcomb Riley, The Hoosier Poet. In furtherance of such cultural and educational purposes, the objective is to collect, and interpret artifacts and literature which affect the cultural era of the poet’s lifetime and works.
Royal Family Kids
Website: rfk.org/locations/indiana
Phone: 765-781-2585
Stacey Jones, Executive Director: wilkinson@royalfamilykids.org
Population Served:
Children in the Hancock county and surrounding areas, ages 7 – 11, who have been abused, neglected and abandoned.
Mission Statement:
MISSION: Create life-changing moments for children of abuse.
VALUES: Treat People Royally, Keep Moving Forward and Make Moments Matter.
VISION: Every foster child, ages 7 – 11, experiences a life-changing Camp and Mentoring Club.
The Salvation Army–Hancock County
Website: salvationarmyindiana.org
Phone: 317-649-5774
Billie F. Kay: billie_kay@usc.salvationarmy.org
Hancock County website: http://www.salarmyhancock.org/
Hancock County Advisory Council Chair: Jill Null jillnull@gmail.com, 317-372-2304
Population Served:
Financial assistance for Hancock county residents in crisis need.
Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet the human needs in His name without discrimination.
Shares, Inc.
Website: www.sharesinc.org
Phone: 317-398-8218
Ryan Bethel, General Manager: rbethel@sharesinc.org
Population Served:
Adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), traumatic brain injury, chronic mental illness, vision and hearing impairments, physical disabilities, and dual diagnosis and caregivers
Mission Statement:
To provide service and support for people with disabilities to enhance their successful inclusion in the community.
Shirley Community Visionaries
Website: townofshirley.com
Phone: 765-730-1571
Andy Ebbert: shirleyvisionaries@gmail.com
Population Served:
The community of Shirley census 850.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Shirley Community Visionaries is honoring legacies of the past, recognizing prospects of the future and bringing together businesses, organizations, churches, family values, and a sense of community.
Special Olympics–Hancock County
Website: soinhancockcounty.org
Phone: 317-695-3261
Patty Glover: hancockcountyspecialolympics@gmail.com
Population Served:
We serve children and adults with intellectual disabilities within Hancock County.
Mission Statement:
To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, offering them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Toys for Tots
Website: ToysforTots.org
Phone: 317-772-4869
Bill Pease, Coordinator:
Population Served:
Hancock County
Mission Statement:
The Toys For Tots mission is to provide toys to less fortunate children at Christmas time.
Weir Cook Memorial Project
Website: http://weircookmemorialproject.cfsites.org/
Phone: 765-781-8873
Christy Broady, President: aerobroady@gmail.com
Population Served:
Hancock County mainly but we attend aviation and military-related events where they occur.
Mission Statement:
To educate the public, especially our youth, of roles of aviation pioneers and military heroes.
Women’s Resource Center
Website: hcwrc.org
Phone: 317-477-1959
Beth Ingle, Executive Director: director@hcwrc.org
Population Served:
Women of any age who live in Hancock County.
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to provide mentoring, guidance, and connection to programs and services that help women and their families achieve self-sufficiency.
YMCA of Greater Indianapolis
Website: www.indymca.org
Phone: 317-643-2134
Genevieve Sullivan, Regional Program Director: gsullivan@indymca.org
Population Served:
Youth and adults in the Greater Indianapolis area
Mission Statement:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
Youth development
Zoey’s Place Child Advocacy Center
Website: zoeysplacecac.org
Phone: 317-643-2134
Crystal Wiley, Executive Director crystalwiley@zoeysplacecac.org
Population Served:
Hancock County children and families
Mission Statement:
Zoey’s Place Child Advocacy Center provides forensic interviews, advocacy, outreach, and partners with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to serve children and their families affected by child physical/sexual abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, neglect, and crimes against children.
Expertise to offer other nonprofits:
