Grant Office Hours
2024-05-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-22 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-29 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-26 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Virtual Event, Virtual Event
Are you new to grant writing and want to learn more about the opportunities? Working on a grant and want another set of eyes to review your potential submission? Need help researching potential grants for your organization? John Boner Neighborhood Centers is offering grant “office hours” with our Director of Grants, Christiana Long. Book an office hour through this link.
As Director of Grants, Christiana oversees and manages all of John Boner Neighborhood Centers’ grant funding efforts by exploring funding from state and federal agencies, public corporations, private foundations, and individuals. Her responsibilities include leading the organization’s funding strategy and drafting grant proposals by developing narrative, assisting in budget creation and program design, logic models, and submission. To date, Christiana has helped secure more than $25.4 million in funding for for the organization.
If you are new to grants, a young nonprofit organization, or an individual looking to learn about grants – feel free to schedule a time to connect with Christiana.
Office Hours will include:

Overall introduction to grants
Narrative construction, do’s and don’ts
Grant research and overview of grant types available
How to identify a grant opportunity is right for you or your organization
Real-time feedback on drafted grant prior to submission
Searching for data and supporting research, how these elements can strengthen a grant proposal
Submitting a proposal to a funder
Program development and planning support

During office hours Christiana cannot write or edit your grant application, prepare supporting materials or provide outside grant writing services.
Upcoming Office Hours every Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. EST.
Meeting are available in 30-minute increments. Book a time during office hours through this link.

Apartment Maintenance Technician Training Course
2024-05-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-03 18:00 - 21:00 and 10 more dates | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) field is full of possibilities (and job opportunities)! This training covers refrigeration principles applied to servicing air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. You’ll learn scientific and mathematical principles applicable to HVAC systems during the training and study for the EPA 608 Technician Certification. You will also work toward completing the OSHA 10 Certification. Complete your training and get a free set of tools. Contact financialsuccess@jbncenters.org to register. Cost is $2,500.

Pathways to Your Financial Destination
2024-05-14 17:30 - 20:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Live Your Best Life – Creative, Resourceful & Whole
Learn how to triple your savings, repair and build credit, set financial goals, develop spending plans, and more. Discussions and exercises during class will improve your financial well-being and allow you to reach your dreams. Questions? Contact your Case Manager or Fred Hyche, Financial Coach, 317-808-2301
*Must attend both days to receive your certificate.
Other upcoming pathway dates: June 8 // July 16-18 // September 14 // October 8 & 10 // November 9

Parent Cafe: Mental Health Be Kind to your Mind
2024-05-22 17:30 - 20:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Join us for our May Parent Cafe: Mental Health: Be Kind To Your Mind. t can be hard to remember that to be able to be there for and care for others, we have to show up for ourselves first. During this Café we will talk about catering to our own mental health and how to practice self-care.
Dinner and childcare are provided. RSVP so we can plan.
About Parent Cafés | For Parents. By Parents. With Parents.
Providing a safe, nurturing environment for parents to have intimate, authentic conversations about their families and ways to strengthen their families and communities.

What to expect at each café

Welcome & Agreements
1-on-1 conversations with other parents
Facilitated conversations on parent-selected topics
Goal and commitment setting
Debrief highlighting ‘Aha!’ moments and what you learned
In-Person: Childcare & dinner provided
Virtual: Attendees will receive a restaurant gift card after attending

Parent Cafe: School Attendance Making School a Priority
2024-06-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Edna Martin Leadership and Legacy Center, 2259 Ralston Ave., Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States
Join us for our June Parent Cafe. Getting our kids to school can sometimes seem like a hassle that frankly some mornings is not our top priority. During this Café parents will have the chance to share the struggles they face, what works for them, and brainstorm ways to make getting their kids to school part of their morning routine.
Dinner and childcare are provided. RSVP so we can plan.
About Parent Cafés | For Parents. By Parents. With Parents.
Providing a safe, nurturing environment for parents to have intimate, authentic conversations about their families and ways to strengthen their families and communities.

What to expect at each café

Welcome & Agreements
1-on-1 conversations with other parents
Facilitated conversations on parent-selected topics
Goal and commitment setting
Debrief highlighting ‘Aha!’ moments and what you learned
In-Person: Childcare & dinner provided
Virtual: Attendees will receive a restaurant gift card after attending
