This December, New Hope of Indiana is thrilled to participate in the Indianapolis Monthly Gives Challenge—an exciting 11-day fundraising sprint from December 1st at 5:00pm through December 11th at 5:00pm, sponsored by Indianapolis Monthly and Eli Lilly and Company, where every gift we receive can help us unlock up to $22,400 in bonus prize money.

Here’s why this year’s year-end campaign is extra special:

Only donations made between December 1st and December 11th will count toward the challenge leaderboard and prize pool. That means your gift during these 11 days will go even further—helping us compete for thousands in bonus dollars while directly supporting the individuals and families we serve.

This year, we’re combining the power of giving with pure holiday fun through our first-ever Ugly Sweater Showdown! Clients and staff are decked out in their most outrageous, festive, and over-the-top sweaters, and each participant will have their own personal fundraising page. Starting December 1st, you’ll be able to visit our Indianapolis Monthly Gives page, browse the lineup of sweater superstars, and make a gift in honor of your favorite contender.

Three days are absolute game-changers where your support can push us to the top:

• December 2 – Most Donations
• December 3 – Most Unique Donors (yes, even $1 makes a difference!)
• December 9 – Most Donations

Mark your calendars, rally your friends and family, and get ready to help New Hope shine bright on the leaderboard!

If you’ve been planning a year-end gift to New Hope, this is the moment to make it count. Simply visit our special Indianapolis Monthly Gives page starting December 1st: New Hope of Indiana | Indianapolis Gives (link live December 1st at 5:00pm!)

Every dollar will help us strengthen programs, expand possibilities, and—most importantly—amplify the joy, creativity, and spirit of our Ugly Sweater Showdown participants.

Get ready for 11 days of fierce (but friendly) competition, outrageous sweaters, community love, and New Hope magic. More details, live links, participant photos, and a few fun surprises are coming your way very soon.

Questions? Reach out to Amy Wood at awood@newhopeofindiana.org—she’s ready to help!

Let’s make this the most wonderful—and winning—time of the year together!