If you have volunteered with NeighborLink Indianapolis at all this summer or fall, there is a good chance you have either emailed with or met Lisa Cole. Lisa joined the NeighborLink Indianapolis team this past June as Director of Community & Partner Engagement. Her history in the nonprofit sector speaks to her dedication with helping not only her community, but the broader community of people served as well. Lisa is from Indianapolis and started her career life as a registere

Mrs. Bond received a phone call from her neighbor a few blocks away and was expecting to chat about the typical goings-on in the neighborhood. Things like, “did you see that house that’s being remodeled on 37th Street?” Or jumping into the typical fall foliage talk like, “Can you believe how beautiful maple trees are this autumn?” This call was different though. This call was providing a resource Mrs. Bond never expected but definitely needed—help. The neighbor launched into

Words can not fully describe how thankful we are for every volunteer who has braved mask wearing, physical distancing, and sweating through volunteer projects these last few months. For anyone who isn't familiar with NeighborLink Indianapolis, 95% of our work is done by volunteers. Seniors in Indianapolis who would face stiff fines and in some cases, risk losing their homes, are spared those incidents because of volunteers willing to give a few hours of their time to help. Th

A huge THANK YOU to those who have already joined and participated in one or more of our Volunteer Teams.

Before and after photos are so encouraging, aren’t they? Especially when they’re connected to a senior homeowner being cited by the Health Department. Unfamiliar with city citations? A senior homeowner is sent a letter informing them they need to correct a violation or be fined. In this home’s case, the fines were more than $2,000. As a senior below 150% of the poverty line, this was very scary! The senior was referred to us for assistance. Initially we had to delay help. She

One of the first people to get involved with NeighborLink Indianapolis was Jeanette Jefferis. She had already been an active volunteer with her church’s Neighbor 2 Neighbor program, which was very similar to NeighborLink, making the transition to helping NeighborLink an easy one. A retired nurse, Jeanette has a natural ability to convey information to an elderly homeowner and give them comfort with the process around repairing their home. Her prior professional and volunteer

NeighborLink Indianapolis has slowly begun adding staff to its numbers in order to better serve the growing number of seniors in need in Marion County. Tom Miller, Director of Client Relations, was brought on board October of last year. A native Hoosier, Miller has a background in teaching and a heart for helping a community. His volunteer work landed him on a nonprofit career path where he worked in adult education for nearly 19 years. He focused on teaching GED/High School

Linda is a lovely senior citizen, born & raised in Indianapolis and primarily on the Eastside. She enjoys talking with people and exploring places, traveling. "Just simple things in life make me happy," said Linda. "Having my home together as I once did." Having her home together is exactly how we met Ms. Linda. Her home that she owns and has lived in for decades was in need of repairs over the course of the last couple of years—overgrown trees at risk of falling, windows nee

Phil Kirk has been an active member of the board of directors for NeighborLink Indianapolis for the past several years. A mutual friend of his and Dave Withey, Executive Director, who also served on the board encouraged him to have a conversation with Dave. The rest is history. “I was drawn to NeighborLink Indianapolis by the realization that the organization meets a critical need in our city,” says Kirk. “Literally filling a gap where there is a great need among our senior c

At NeighborLink Indianapolis our typical volunteer age ranges in the 30-50+ area. However, we have had a fair few groups of high school students come and volunteer on a Saturday morning for a few hours. There is something so energizing about these teenage laborers; Whether it is their first time volunteering for a nonprofit organization or old-hat for them, there is a sense of recognition that they’re helping someone besides themselves for no reason other than they are physic

Introducing NeighborLink Indy Volunteer Teams ! In order to efficiently tackle the projects that have built up in these last several months of sheltering in place, we are building five Volunteer Teams for you to choose from. No experience is required. In fact, if you have interest in learning a particular skill or want to get more practice in an area of home repair, this will give you the opportunity to grow in that area while serving your community. Two of our teams (Painti

The NeighborLink Indianapolis Board of Directors met at the end of May and approved a plan to restart client service activities after the Co

Lowry Sewer & Drain is a true mom and pop shop that has been taking care of the Indianapolis area for nearly a decade. Not Indiana natives, the couple landed in Indiana when Mr. Lowry’s job brought him to the community. Mr. and Mrs. Lowry have been together for twenty-four years. When the idea of starting up a company of their own came around, they didn’t take the decision lightly. “We’re perfectionists. We try to be very honest and up front in everything we do.” Said Joy L

Per Governor Holcomb’s decree that all non-essential activities and businesses must adhere to a Stay-At-Home order, NeighborLink Indianapolis has paused its group projects for the time being. As a non-profit providing critical trades services such as plumbers, electricians, HVAC and other “services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation and essential operation of residences,” we are still doing our best to provide those critical services to our seniors in ne

Looking for a great job that helps others? We’re hiring for a Volunteer Coordinator! It’s what it sounds like - recruiting, building relationships with, guiding, and engaging with volunteers for NeighborLink Indianapolis. This is SUCH an important role for us since we’re primarily volunteer run. The ideal candidate will have empathy for and understanding of the community we serve - seniors and individuals with disabilities coping with the effects of poverty. Responsibilities

Helping seniors in need, like Rusty, stay safely in their homes for as long as they desire sometimes takes something as simple as a big clea