Braun to host veterans event Feb. 24
INDIANAPOLIS – Sen. Mike Braun wil host an event for veterans Feb. 24 to help them and families receive assistance through federal, state and local services.
Programs include federal agency assistance, where the senator’s office acts as a liaison between constituents and federal agencies such as The Veterans Administration, Department of Defense, International Revenue Service, Social Security Administration, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and more.
The office can also assist those who request to have a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol; or who need assistance securing tours of the Capitol, White House or other locations. Attendees are also welcome to voice their views on matters in Congress, the federal government and Washington D.C.
The event is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 24 at Fort Harrison Veterans Center, 9450 E. 59th St., Indianapolis. For questions, contact [email protected].
Gleaners food provided to Mt. Vernon families
FORTVILLE – Mt. Vernon families can receive food in a new drive-through pantry.
The Gleaners/MVCSC Food Bank provides a drive-through food pantry twice a month at Mt. Vernon High School, 8112 N. 200 W., Fortville. The pantry is available to Mt. Vernon district residents only.
Upcoming time slots are 4-6 p.m. Feb. 21 9-11 a.m. March 7 and 4-6 p.m. March 28. Cars should line up at Door 20 for boxes of dry, non-perishable food, meats and more. Visit mvcsc.k12.in.us/community for more information.
Pitch contest for nonprofits coming up
INDIANAPOLIS – Nonprofit organizations interested in winning funding from United Way of Central Indiana by showcasing their innovative ideas can now apply to compete at an April pitch contest.
Human services organizations will pitch their ideas on how to reduce barriers for those from under-resourced communities or asset-limited backgrounds. The event is open to nonprofits serving residents in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan or Putnam counties.
This year’s event is sponsored by Audiochuck.
Interested nonprofits can apply by submitting a letter of interest and a five-minute video about their project or idea by Feb. 27. Applicants do not need to be accredited with United Way to participate. Finalists will make their pitches live April 27.
A $30,000 award presented by United Way will be selected by a panel of judges, a $50,000 award presented by Audiochuck will be chosen by the media company and an audience-choice winner of at least $5,000 will be voted on by the public. Finalists will receive $2,000.
For more information or to apply, go to uwci.org/propel.
