John Boner Neighborhood Centers

Pathways to Financial Destination
2024-10-08 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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 the both days to receive your certificate.
Other upcoming pathway date: November 9

Learn Early: Kids Kitchen
2024-10-07 17:30 - 19:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Cooking encourages children’s thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. It also allows the children the opportunity to use the knowledge they have and apply it by measuring, cause and effect, and counting. Parents and children cooking together teaches early math and science, encourages families to share meals more often, and get to know each other on a deeper level. The most important thing to remember is to have fun with your children as they have those learning experiences and learn about the joy of cooking.

Learn Early: Music and Movement
2024-10-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-09-06 17:30 - 18:30 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Children are always learning. From a very young age, they are moving. They are mastering skills when they are crawling, jumping, walking and running, but then you add music and they are building even more skills like listening, following directions, and language. These are some of the skills needed for Kindergarten readiness. You and your child (ages 0-5) are learning when you are dancing, listening to music , or singing together. Come by the Union Apartments the 1st Friday of every month and get moving!

Learn Early: Open Play at The Union
2024-10-03 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-09-19 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-09-05 17:30 - 19:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Join us for a fantastic opportunity for parents to learn and play with their young children (ages 0-5) in activities that are getting them Kindergarten-ready. This event focuses on learning through play. It allows children to openly explore and express themselves, which helps them build skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, and regulating emotions. Stop by and enjoy some time with your child and play!
This event is every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
This event is open to all families enrolled in the IndyEast Promise Neighborhood. Enroll in the initiative at indyeastpromise.org.

Grant Office Hours
2024-10-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-04 09:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Gateway + Empower Series
2024-10-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-24 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-03 10:00 - 13:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Discover the Gateway + Empower series! This series is hosted weekly in the Computer Lab and no registration is required. For more information email financialsuccess@jbncenters.org.

Discover JBNC services
Assess your personal needs
Connect with JBNC staff and programs
Learn job readiness skills
Gain financial literacy basics
Career development insights

Apartment Maintenance Technician Training Course
2024-09-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-04 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Learn Early: The Laboratory
2024-09-25 17:30 - 19:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Science for young children is filled with wonder and contributes to unique skills. Manipulating the physical world, hypothesizing, and predicting are some of the skills your child is building when taking part in science activities. As you the parent, gain more knowledge of child development, you’ll have a better understanding of what is needed to help your child be successful. Parental involvement can greatly benefit the education of children.

Learn Early: Books, Balls & Blocks
2024-09-24 17:00 - 18:30 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Join us for an hour and rotate through activity stations with your little one (ages 0-5 years old) focused on activities based around books (literacy), balls (gross motor skills), and blocks (fine motor skills and problem-solving).
There will also be time during this event to learn about developmental screenings. One of our team members will walk you through the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ developmental screening) process, help you complete your very first one, and set you up with next steps to make sure your little one is hitting their developmental milestones.
All participants will take home an activity to continue the fun at home, as well as a book. Plus, snacks will be provided.

Pathways to Your Financial Destination
2024-09-14 09:00 - 15:00 | 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 Tania Venegas, Financial Coach, 317-808-2376
*Must attend the full day to receive your certificate.
Other upcoming pathway dates: October 8 & 10 // November 9

Parent Cafe: Early Learning Building Blocks to Success
2024-09-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Edna Martin Leadership and Legacy Center, 2259 Ralston Ave., Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States
Join us for our September Parent Cafe. The topic is Early Learning: Building Block to Success. The first 5 years of a child’s life, their brains are like sponges. Why not use that time to build a foundation for future learning and life success. ECE (Early Childhood Education) helps your child develop skills that will benefit them not only in school, but in life.
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

Learn Early: Arts & Crafts
2024-09-11 17:30 - 18:30 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Arts and crafts promote development among children. Creating things with their hands helps to improve their motor skills, allowing the body’s muscles to move around. Painting, drawing, writing, and others also play a vital role in hand-eye coordination and muscle memory retention. When parents take an active role in their children’s development, children show greater social/emotional development, self-control, mental health, and school performance. You, as the parent, can make a positive impact on your child’s learning.
This event is open to families with children 0-5 who are enrolled in the IndyEast Promise Neighborhood.
We hope you’ll join us!
