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  • Month of May Celebrations

    By Published On: May 28, 2024Categories: Featured

    We take the Month of May seriously here at New Hope of Indiana! Throughout the month, the individuals we serve get to enjoy several [...]

  • The Future Is Bright with the Imagine More Campaign

    By Published On: February 27, 2026Categories: New Hope Stories

    For more than four decades, New Hope of Indiana has been a place where individuals with disabilities are known, supported, and encouraged to live meaningful, connected lives. Today, New Hope is looking ahead with a [...]

  • Camp Catalyst 2026: A Summer of Fun, Friendship, and Inclusion

    By Published On: February 27, 2026Categories: New Hope Stories

    Every summer, something special happens at New Hope of Indiana. Kids ages 9 to 13 come together—some with disabilities, some without—to learn, play, grow, and build friendships that last far beyond the week. This magical [...]

  • A Note from Allison: February 2026

    By Published On: February 27, 2026Categories: New Hope Stories

    Happy Friday! We are so excited to share our Imagine More Campaign with all of you!  We have been thinking about the changes that this will bring for nearly four years, when planners met with [...]

  • New Hope Awarded Daughters of Charity Mission and Ministry Impact Grant!

    By Published On: January 30, 2026Categories: New Hope Stories

    New Hope of Indiana is thrilled to launch Movement Matters for All Abilities (MMAA), a brand-new physical activity program, made possible by a generous $75,000 grant from the Daughters of Charity Mission and Ministry Impact [...]

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service 2026

    By Published On: January 30, 2026Categories: New Hope Stories

    “Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve. ... You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed that [...]

  • Aktion Club’s Fifth Annual Coin Drive is Official Underway

    By Published On: January 30, 2026Categories: New Hope Stories

    New Hope of Indiana's Aktion Club is excited to announce that its Fifth Annual Coin Drive is officially underway! This fun and meaningful fundraiser, organized by New Hope's Aktion Club—a group of dedicated adults with [...]

  • A Note from Allison: January 2026

    By Published On: January 30, 2026Categories: New Hope Stories

    My cup runneth over with gratitude! I know my last two Heartbeat columns have been about gratitude but after this last week, I continue to be extremely grateful for the amazing #TeamNewHope.  All of us [...]

  • Culture Corner: Meet Joann Crumpton, DSP with 13-Years of Dedicated Service at New Hope

    By Published On: January 30, 2026Categories: New Hope Stories

    Joann Crumpton has been part of the New Hope family for the past 13 years, serving as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). What began as a part-time, temporary position quickly grew into a meaningful and [...]

  • Remembering Our Friends – January 2026

    By Published On: January 30, 2026Categories: New Hope Stories

    Folasade Akinbobola - 1/5/2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Folasade Akinbobola on January 5, 2026. For the past 17 years, New Hope has been fortunate to experience the profound [...]

  • Bringing Joy Year After Year: Ascension St. Vincent’s Hope for the Holidays Shines Bright

    By Published On: December 31, 2025Categories: New Hope Stories

    For more than three decades, the compassionate associates and volunteers from Ascension St. Vincent have been a cornerstone of holiday magic for the individuals served by New Hope of Indiana. Through the heartfelt Hope for [...]

  • Building Sweet Memories: A Holiday Celebration with the Columbia Club

    By Published On: December 31, 2025Categories: New Hope Stories

    For the past five years, The Columbia Club has been an incredible community partner to New Hope of Indiana, bringing joy, connection, and support to the individuals we serve. They generously sponsor our Day Services [...]

  • Ho Ho Ho! New Hope’s Annual Holiday Party Brings Joy, Laughter, and Magic

    By Published On: December 31, 2025Categories: New Hope Stories

    In true festive fashion, New Hope of Indiana threw its much-anticipated annual holiday party for our day services and AIM groups – and what a merry celebration it was! Nearly 90 individuals came together to [...]

  • A Note from Allison: December 2025

    By Published On: December 31, 2025Categories: New Hope Stories

    I hope you all had a Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah and Happy Kwanzaa and are looking forward to a wonderful 2026! In last month’s Heartbeat, I wrote how truly grateful I am for the New [...]

  • Ugly Sweaters, Big Hearts: New Hope’s Epic Showdown Raises Over $21K!

    By Published On: December 31, 2025Categories: New Hope Stories

    For the second year running, the team at New Hope of Indiana turned the holiday season into a hilarious battle of tacky fashion and generous giving. Thanks to Indianapolis Monthly's Indianapolis Gives campaign – with [...]

  • Remembering Our Friends – December 2025

    By Published On: December 31, 2025Categories: New Hope Stories

    Adrienne Rogers - 12/17/2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of associate, Adrienne Rogers on December 17, 2025. For the past 12 years, New Hope was blessed to experience the deep [...]

  • New Hope of Indiana Joins the Indianapolis Monthly Gives Challenge: Help Us Win Up to $22,400 and Crown the Ultimate Ugly Sweater Champion!

    By Published On: November 29, 2025Categories: New Hope Stories

    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 [...]

  • Butler University Athletes Bring Joy and Inclusion to New Hope of Indiana

    By Published On: November 29, 2025Categories: New Hope Stories

    On November 14th, the Butler University baseball and softball teams turned the New Hope of Indiana Payne Road campus into a celebration of friendship, fun, and inclusion as nearly 35 student-athletes spent the day volunteering [...]

  • 2024 – 2025 Annual Report

    By Published On: November 29, 2025Categories: New Hope Stories

    This past year has been another great one for New Hope of Indiana. Thanks to a substantial grant from the Lilly Endowment, we strengthened our foundation through focused capacity building in staff recruitment and retention, [...]

  • A Note from Allison: November 2025

    By Published On: November 29, 2025Categories: New Hope Stories

    I love this time of year.  I love having my extended family at our home for Thanksgiving (26 this year).  I love the food, the traditions and the conviviality of the season.  I also genuinely [...]

  • Culture Corner: Debbie West, Receptionist and Office Assistant

    By Published On: November 28, 2025Categories: New Hope Stories

    For the past 11 years, Debbie West affectionately known as “Momma Deb”, has been a welcoming presence at New Hope. She first joined the Community Outreach program, coordinating with home-based therapists and case managers to [...]