Current Projects - Preparing Students for Academic Success

The Junior League of Indianapolis has been committed to the health and education of children and their families for the past 90 years. Currently, JLI has a particular emphasis on education and preparing students for academic success. Our projects are focusing on social support, family support, and access to books/educational materials.


Social Support (Tutoring and Mentoring)

School on Wheels Tutors in Action – provide one on one or small group tutoring for families living in transitional housing

Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis – facilitate outreach program for girls which equip them with the skills and resources needed to confidently pursue their educational and career goals and to achieve economic self-sufficiency

Family Support

Indy Reads Family Literacy – explore community needs and pilot a new program to expand the Indy Reads tutoring program to include a family literacy component

Access to Books & Educational Materials

Day Nursery Emerging Readers – provide early literacy classroom materials, enhance lending libraries to encourage family reading time at home

Happy Hollow Children's Camp – revitalize camp library and expansion to campers’ cabins along with providing reading material to the campers throughout the year

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