Stories tagged with "charity"

'Repo man' fracas ends with driver's arrest by John Tuohy

A 37-year-old Greenwood woman was charged with kicking an Indianapolis Metropolitan police officer in the groin during an arrest during a “repo man” altercation.... – Nov 20, 2009 at 11:11 AM in Crime & Courts

300 sign up for Saturday's Step 'N' Stride by Betsy Reason

Parks director to lead pack on scooter during Saturday event at Forest Park Saturday is the fourth year for Forest Park’s Step ‘N’ Stride, a fundraiser for Tri... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

Doubts about whose interests Buyer would uphold by indystar

The Frontier Foundation is a cover for currying influence. No elected official should get cozy with special interests — it affects how a legislator votes. Will Rep. Steve... – Oct 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Web sites have some very good odds by indystar

I always wondered what the odds were of having the last name Smith. Now, thanks to the first Web site on this month’s Seven Sites list, I know. 1. www.bookofodds.com : This... – Oct 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Erika Smith

Iris V. Tucker by indystar

NOBLESVILLE — Iris V. Sheeks Tucker, 83, Noblesville, died Oct. 11, 2009, at Riverwalk Village, Noblesville. Mrs. Tucker was a homemaker. She was born Jan. 26, 1926, in... – Oct 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville obituaries

Consignment sale opens today in Noblesville by Betsy Reason

NOBLESVILLE — Shoppers who didn’t find everything they wanted at last weekend’s kids consignment sale will be thrilled to discover there’s another sale this... – Sep 23, 2009 at 4:05 PM in Noblesville

Young football team donates time at pantry by Mark Ambrogi

The Carmel Pups moved to 3-0 by beating Westfield on Saturday night. The far bigger victory came earlier in the day when the fifth- and sixth-graders’ travel football team... – Sep 01, 2009 at 1:28 PM in Carmel

Bob Dylan to release Christmas album for charity by USA Today

NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Dylan is releasing his first Christmas album, and in the spirit of the holiday season, the legendary performer is donating his royalties to charity.A... – Aug 26, 2009 at 3:07 PM in Entertainment

Barbra Streisand to auction items for charity by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES — Barbra Streisand is parting with performance costumes, paintings, furniture... – Aug 05, 2009 at 8:19 PM in Entertainment

Indiana police begin charity ride by Kevin Oneal

Three years after two police officers were killed on a charity fund-raising bicycle ride, the effort continues. People such as Tina Miles are the reason why. “To know that somebody... – Jul 20, 2009 at 2:28 PM in News

Charity urges parents: Send kids to school by indystar

The United Way of Central Indiana is starting a campaign to encourage parents to send their children to school when the fall term begins next month for Indianapolis Public... – Jul 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in News

Ads aim to get kindergartners to class by Kevin Oneal

The United Way of Central Indiana is starting a campaign to encourage parents to send their children to school when the fall term begins next month for the Indianapolis Public... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:23 PM in Education

Roger Dale Latty by indystar

FISHERS — Roger Dale Latty, 79, Fishers, died July 2, 2009, at Indiana Heart Hospital, Indianapolis. Mr. Latty was a journeyman electrician for 38 years, retiring in 1992. He... – Jul 03, 2009 at 9:35 PM in Noblesville

Roger Dale Latty by indystar

FISHERS — Roger Dale Latty, 79, Fishers, died July 2, 2009, at Indiana Heart Hospital, Indianapolis. Mr. Latty was a journeyman electrician for 38 years, retiring in 1992. He... – Jul 02, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Noblesville obituaries

Dolly Parton writes her first children's book by USA Today

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dolly Parton created a charity 13 years ago to provide books to children and encourage literacy.Now her first children's book, I Am a Rainbow, will be... – Jun 25, 2009 at 8:51 PM in Entertainment

Alba makes donation to United Way by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jessica Alba has made a donation to the United Way in Oklahoma... – Jun 18, 2009 at 8:37 PM in Entertainment

Injured teacher starts charity to aid others by indystar

Brownsburg Three years after experiencing a life-changing neck injury, Bret Neylon, a Brownsburg teacher and coach, is starting his own foundation to help others with spinal cord... – Jun 17, 2009 at 1:00 AM in

Marian College senior works to build school in Dominican Republic by Melissa Tussing

It started with volunteering at a makeshift elementary school in the Dominican Republic. Now, Doneisha Sanders and El Colibr, the nonprofit she helped start, are embarking on a... – Jun 06, 2009 at 2:09 AM in Faith & Values

Shoe giveaway benefits hundreds by Melissa Tussing

The line started forming two hours before a shoe giveaway began Monday at Wheeler Mission and eventually wrapped around the block. For their wait, the hundreds of people received a... – Jun 02, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Marion County

$4,500 check too good to be true? Yes, it IS a scam by sthien

If you get a $4,500 check in the mail from United Way of Central Indiana, don’t cash it. Officials at the charity’s Indianapolis office say consumers across the state... – May 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Crime & Courts