Stories tagged with "generosity"

Palin signs books for 1,000 at store by Carrie Ritchie

6:12 p.m. — Kind and generous People who met former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin tonight at a Noblesville Borders, to get her autograph on her new book, came from the bookstore... – Nov 19, 2009 at 6:29 PM in Noblesville

'Coats for Kids' distribution off to fast start by Josh Duke

If the morning rush is any indication, the 23rd year of the annual Coats for Kids campaign could set records. “We will easily exceed 5,000 people by 1 p.m. after providing coats... – Oct 10, 2009 at 12:14 PM in News

IU cancer center honors Simons' vision by indystar

Cancer doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care about gender, race, political or religious leanings. Cancer affects bicyclists, teachers, musicians and physicians; and... – Sep 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

IU cancer center will continue to honor Simons' vision by indystar

Cancer doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care about gender, race, political or religious leanings. Cancer affects bicyclists, teachers, musicians and physicians; and... – Sep 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Nearly $60.5M raised in MDA Telethon by indystar

TUCSON, Ariz. — Despite the tough economy, officials with the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon say contributions and pledges from this year’s Labor Day event totaled nearly... – Sep 07, 2009 at 11:39 PM in Health & Fitness

Here's an answer for racinos: no by indystar

Advocates for Indiana’s once-burgeoning gambling industry argued for years that the only way to save the state’s outpaced horse tracks was to throw up a couple of... – Aug 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

On Elvis anniversary, fans have advice for those grieving Jackson by USA Today

NASHVILLE — In the days after Michael Jackson's death, Joann Smith couldn't turn off her TV. She felt she was reliving the pain of her own idol's death almost 32 years ago... – Aug 14, 2009 at 4:11 AM in Entertainment

'Twenties Girl' by indystar

By Sophie Kinsella (The Dial Press, $26) In “Twenties Girl,” chick-lit queen Sophie Kinsella introduces readers to Lara Lington, a 27-year-old Brit who sees something... – Jul 29, 2009 at 10:50 PM in Books

Girlfriend had hoped to marry McNair by indystar

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — By all accounts it was a whirlwind romance. It started about six months ago, when former Titans quarterback Steve McNair exchanged phone numbers with Sahel... – Jul 06, 2009 at 8:50 AM in Sports

Life defined by integrity, generosity, family, Wabash by indystar

On June 21, we lost a remarkable leader, statesman, humanitarian and friend with the death of former Indiana Lt. Gov. Dick Ristine. He set the standard for honorable, effective and... – Jul 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Annual Italian Fest brings in $5,400 to help Prevail by indystar

NOBLESVILLE — The 10th annual Italian Fest at Eddie’s Corner Cafe in downtown Noblesville raised nearly $5,400 for Prevail, a victim awareness and support program in... – May 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Noblesville

Pushing problems downward by indystar

If you’re a teenager whose father permits him to spend some of his Dairy Queen earnings on concert tickets, are you dazzled by his generosity? And what if Dad tells you you... – Apr 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Dan Carpenter

Charity finds need to aid others keeps rising by Chris Sims

Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County helped meet the needs of at least 13,973 people during its annual Christmas giveaway Dec. 13 at the Hamilton County 4-H... – Dec 27, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Communities

Lafayette's 'Secret Santa' hands out $100 bills by Bscott@Jconline Com

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Witnesses describe him as a short, gray-haired “skinny guy” wearing a leather jacket.The “secret Santa” has been passing out $100... – Dec 19, 2008 at 9:32 AM in News

Think smarter about how, what you donate to charity by indystar

We are in the season of heartfelt generosity to help those in need. We do it through year-end appeals or donations of food, clothing or volunteer time to charity organizations.... – Dec 14, 2008 at 2:10 AM in Opinion

Grant will help Ivy Tech stage convention by indystar

Ivy Tech Community College today announced it has received a $130,000 grant from Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation for Education to help fund a national convention of public... – Dec 02, 2008 at 1:31 PM in Business

Club continues help for homeless veterans by indystar

For the past four years, Lawrence North High School teacher Alice Miley has organized food and money drives that directly benefit the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation, a... – Dec 01, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Communities

School Boards must be the 'adults,' make the right calls by indystar

Coincidentally, two articles appeared in the Indianapolis Star that, when combined, explain why so many people in the community have been upset by the $126 million "wish list"... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:08 AM in Communities

Spotlight on hunger by indystar

There was plenty of compassion and charity, but nothing edible on the menu at the midday kickoff for the Interfaith Hunger Initiative on Thursday on Monument Circle.Downtown... – Oct 17, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Communities

Generosity of Irsays, Coxes is appreciated by indystar

My husband and I recently attended a fundraising event, the 2008 Hair Ball, a benefit for Spay-Neuter Services of Indiana, which was at the Robert Irsay Pavilion off of 116th... – Oct 16, 2008 at 2:08 AM in Communities