The Avondale Meadows revitalization effort in Indianapolis has made great strides implementing the Purpose Built model, building 250 mixed-income housing units, a state of the art health and wellness center, a federally qualified health clinic, and several components of a cradle-to-college education pipeline including the Charles A. Tindley Accelerated Charter School (K–12), the Excel Center … Continue Reading →
Reflections from Kelli Stammers, Resident of East Village in Indianapolis
Kelli Stammers,a resident of East Village in Indianapolis, IN tells her personal story of perseverance and achievement . Watch
“Beacon of Hope” to Open
The Avondale Meadows Health and Wellness Center will help address critical health needs in Indianapolis. … Continue Reading →
Network Member: Indianapolis / Alliance for Northeast Unification
The Meadows Community Foundation is dedicated to restoring a once proud Indianapolis community that had fallen into a desperate state following decades of decline. The Foundation has developed Avondale Meadows as a shining example of what is possible with the right strategic planning and partnerships. Watch
The Seeds of Success are Already Bearing Fruit
Tremendous progress is being made in each of our Network Member Communities. Based upon the Purpose Built model for holistic community revitalization, our Members are incorporating strategies for high-quality mixed-income housing, cradle-to-college education, and resources and services to enhance wellness and the quality of life. In Indianapolis, the Meadows Community Foundation opened a 248-unit mixed-income … Continue Reading →
Avondale Meadows’ $20 Million Health and Wellness Center Underway
Upon completion, Avondale Meadows Health & Wellness Center will include an 18,000-sq.-ft. health clinic operated by Health Net and a 32,000-sq.-ft. YMCA, and will be environmentally sustainable with an expected LEED Silver designation. The Center will provide early learning classrooms, as well as youth mentoring and family programs. In addition, the facility will serve as … Continue Reading →
New Health & Wellness Center in the Avondale Meadows Community
The new Avondale Meadows Health & Wellness Center will include an 18,000 square foot health clinic operated by HealthNet and a 32,000 square foot YMCA. The Center will provide early learning classrooms for children, as well as youth mentoring and family programs. In addition, the facility will serve as headquarters for the United Northeast Community … Continue Reading →
Strategic Capital Partners Starts Construction on East Village at Avondale Meadows
Development of East Village is a joint venture between SCP, The Sterling Group, Meadows Community Foundation and the City of Indianapolis. The City helped acquire the land and provided funds from the federal government’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program for the construction of East Village and the demolition, earlier this year, of Timber Ridge Apartments at the … Continue Reading →