FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 1, 2026

Junior League of Indianapolis Awards $50,000 in Community Assistance Grants

INDIANAPOLIS (December 2025) — The Junior League of Indianapolis (JLI) has awarded $50,000 in Community Assistance Grants to five local nonprofit organizations supporting foster youth and kinship care across Central Indiana.

“The Junior League of Indianapolis is proud to partner with these incredible organizations who are meeting families where they are and responding to urgent community needs,” said Alex Kennedy, President of the Junior League of Indianapolis. “Together, we are not only addressing immediate gaps in care and resources, but also building a stronger, more supportive community for foster youth and kinship families throughout Central Indiana.”

Each year, JLI awards Community Assistance Grants to organizations whose work aligns with the League’s mission to support youth in foster and kinship care.

Firefly Children & Family Alliance received $20,000 to provide childcare assistance for up to 40 children in foster care, helping foster families maintain placements and ensuring access to high-quality care amid economic uncertainty.

Allies, Inc. was awarded $15,000 to support its trauma-informed mentorship and caregiver support program serving youth survivors of trafficking, many of whom have experience in the foster care system.

In addition, three organizations each received $5,000 grants.

The Cooper House will expand its Community Closet to provide essential items to foster children and families during times of transition.

Pretty Passionate Hands will offer mentorship, life-skills education, and resources to teen mothers, supporting family stability.

Warren Arts & Education Foundation will establish school-based resource hubs providing clothing and hygiene supplies so students can focus on academic success.

Since 2000, the JLI Community Assistance Grants program has distributed nearly $5 million to local nonprofits, furthering its mission to improve the lives of children and families. JLI is proud to partner with these organizations to make meaningful, lasting impacts in the community.

For more information about the Junior League of Indianapolis, its community impact, and its programs, visit www.jlindy.org.

Media Contact:
Cassidy Howell
Executive Vice President
evp@jlindy.org
574-309-2309

About Junior League of Indianapolis

The Junior League of Indianapolis (JLI) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Known as the premier training organization for women, the Junior League of Indianapolis has been developing community leaders and improving Indianapolis since 1922. Over the decades, the Junior League has been involved with more than 163 community projects and donated more than $7 million to the community. Through successful fundraisers and dynamic community partnerships, the Junior League of Indianapolis reaches new heights year after year to truly impact the community.