Campaigns launch to fund community projects in Holland, Indianapolis
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Two Indiana communities are raising money with the hopes of hitting their goal and receiving a matching grant from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s CreatINg Places program.
The program, which was established in 2016, provides up to $50,000 in matching funds for projects that hit their crowdfunding goals on Patronicity.
Not-for-profit organizations and government entities with projects that have a minimum $10,000 development cost are eligible to participate.
The town of Holland is hoping to raise $40,000 by Feb. 7 to replace and install new lighting posts along the road and walking spaces in Holland Park. The town says many of its current lights are broken.
“Holland Park is looking forward to working hand in hand with IHCDA to make our park even better,” said town council member Melanie Barrett. “This lighting project will increase access and use of our parks and we’re asking for community support to help make it possible.”
As of Dec. 27, more than $30,000 has been raised. If the goal is met, the project will receive a matching grant.
In Indianapolis, the Aspire House Indy/Aspire Higher Foundation wants to create the Bloom + Brew Community Marketplace next to its art therapy studio. The space would be a corner store and café with locally grown food and wellness support.
“In many under-resourced urban communities, access to fresh, nourishing food and safe spaces for mental health and well-being is far too rare. Residents often face daily challenges that deepen cycles of hunger, stress and isolation,” said Sharon Clark, Executive Director of Aspire House. “Bloom + Brew is here to change that right in the heart of our neighborhood.”
The project’s goal is to raise $50,000 by Feb. 4. So far, more than $7,000 has been raised.
You can learn more about the CreatINg Places program by clicking here.