John Boner Neighborhood Centers

Financial Literacy Sessions: Credit
2025-02-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Build Your Credit, Build Your Future!
Join us for our Financial Literary series and learn how to build a stronger financial foundation.
Our credit sessions will empower you with the knowledge and tools to:

Understand the factors that impact your credit score
Learn how to obtain and review your credit report
Discover effective strategies for building credit from scratch or repairing existing credit
Avoid common credit mistakes that can lower your score

Questions? Email financialsuccess@jbncenters.org for more information.

Learn Early: Arts & Crafts
2025-02-12 17:30 - 19:00 | 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. We hope you’ll join us! RSVP here.

Gateway Orientation
2025-02-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-07 10:00 - 11:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Ready to take control of your finances and build a brighter future? John Boner Neighborhood Financial Success Services can help!
At our Gateway Orientation, you’ll:

Unleash the Power of Your Finances: Discover the tools and strategies JBNC offers to boost your savings, manage debt, and achieve your financial goals.
Know Where You Stand: We’ll help you assess your current financial situation and identify areas for improvement.
Connect with Financial Experts: Meet JBNC staff and explore personalized programs designed to empower you.
Unlock Your Career Potential: Learn job readiness skills and gain valuable insights for career development.

No registration needed! Our convenient orientations are held twice per month. Questions? Email financialsuccess@jbncenters.org for more information.

Pathways to Your Financial Destination
2025-02-08 09:00 - 12:30, 2025-01-11 09:00 - 12:30 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
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. There is no cost to attend. Register here: https://vcc.jbncenters.org/event/pathways-classes
Questions? Contact your Case Manager or Sharon Brashears, Financial Coach, 317-808-2335
*Must attend the whole session to receive your certificate.

Learn Early: Kids Kitchen
2025-02-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-01-07 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.
RSVP to Pam Holland, pholland@jbncenters.com.

Career Readiness Workshop
2025-02-03 09:30 - 2025-02-07 16:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Whether you are preparing for your first job or seeking a career change, this workshop will provide practical tips and insights to help you stand out in today’s competitive job market. This interactive workshop is designed to equip you with essential skills for career success. Learn how to build a compelling resume, ace interviews, and develop a strong professional presence.
Key Workshop Highlights:

Professional resume writing
Interview preparation strategies
Networking and professional etiquette

Who Should Attend:
Those who are currently under-employed or unemployed and would like further skills training, certification, and licensing. students, recent graduates, and professionals looking to enhance their career readiness.
Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your confidence and take your career to the next level!
*Earn $100 for perfect attendance for the entire workshop!
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/XsHq4JWKNq
Questions? Email financialsuccess@jbncenters.org for more information.

Career Readiness Workshop
2025-01-27 09:30 - 2025-01-31 16:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Whether you are preparing for your first job or seeking a career change, this workshop will provide practical tips and insights to help you stand out in today’s competitive job market. This interactive workshop is designed to equip you with essential skills for career success. Learn how to build a compelling resume, ace interviews, and develop a strong professional presence.
Key Workshop Highlights:

Professional resume writing
Interview preparation strategies
Networking and professional etiquette

Who Should Attend:
Those who are currently under-employed or unemployed and would like further skills training, certification, and licensing. students, recent graduates, and professionals looking to enhance their career readiness.
Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your confidence and take your career to the next level!
*Earn $100 for perfect attendance for the entire workshop!
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/6BP6qU5uqE
Questions? Email financialsuccess@jbncenters.org for more information.

Employer Spotlight Sessions
2025-01-24 11:00 - 14:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
The Employer Spotlight is a monthly event that will highlight a different industry and employers. All sessions are from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and are FREE to attend.
Featured companies will:

Showcase their mission, values, and workplace culture.
Highlight current and future job openings.
Discuss skills and education needed
Allow you to build connections to further your career

Questions? Email financialsuccess@jbncenters.org for more information.

Thrive in 2025
2025-01-23 18:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Join us for a night where we will discuss your child’s future and what they want to be when they grow up!
Create a vision board, participate in food and games. Scholars can dress up in their ideal career attire and take pictures!
This event is only open to caregivers and kindergarteners who attend a Promise School:

Brookside Elementary School #54
KIPP Indy Unite Elementary School
James Russell Lowell Elementary School #51
Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School
Washington Irving Neighborhood School

Click here to RSVP.

Learn Early: Storytime
2025-01-23 17:30 - 19:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Spark your child’s love of reading at our storytime! We’ll share captivating stories, sing songs that build early literacy skills, and encourage a lifelong love of books. Designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
RSVP to Pam Holland, pholland@jbncenters.org.

Financial Literacy Sessions: Budget
2025-01-23 10:00 - 11:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Master Your Money: Learn to Budget
Join us for our Financial Literary series and learn how to build a stronger financial foundation.
Our budget sessions will empower you with the knowledge and tools to:

Tracking your income and expenses
Setting realistic financial goals
Creating a personalized budget
Tips for sticking to your budget

Questions? Email financialsuccess@jbncenters.org for more information.

Learn Early: Arts & Crafts
2025-01-15 17:30 - 19:00 | 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. We hope you’ll join us!
RSVP to Pam Holland, pholland@jbncenters.com.

Career Readiness Workshop
2025-01-13 09:30 - 2025-01-17 16:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Whether you are preparing for your first job or seeking a career change, this workshop will provide practical tips and insights to help you stand out in today’s competitive job market. This interactive workshop is designed to equip you with essential skills for career success. Learn how to build a compelling resume, ace interviews, and develop a strong professional presence.
Key Workshop Highlights:

Professional resume writing
Interview preparation strategies
Networking and professional etiquette

Who Should Attend:
Those who are currently under-employed or unemployed and would like further skills training, certification, and licensing. students, recent graduates, and professionals looking to enhance their career readiness.
Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your confidence and take your career to the next level!
*Earn $100 for perfect attendance for the entire workshop!
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/k8di4pv5LE
Questions? Email financialsuccess@jbncenters.org for more information.

Learn Early: Open Play at The Union
2024-12-19 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-12-05 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
2024-12-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-27 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.
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
2024-12-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-26 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

Learn Early: Arts & Crafts
2024-12-11 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!

Learn Early: Music and Movement
2024-12-06 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: Kids Kitchen
2024-12-02 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.
