More Scholarship Tips:

1.) Bank of America Scholarships: For junior or senior high school students who are able to participate in an 8-week paid internship program in Washington, DC. Number and amount of awards vary. Visit ww.bankofamerica.com/foundation

2.) US Bank Internet Scholarships: … For high school seniors applying to college or university. 30 scholarships of $1,000 each are available. Visit www.usbank.com/studentbanking

3.) American Planning Association High School Essay Contest: For high school juniors and seniors writig an essay on certain topics. 11 scholarship of $5,000 each are avaiable. Visit www.plannig.org/essay

 Stay tuned…more scholarship information to come.

Let the Y be a part of the new you for the new year. Read tip below and check out link.

Eliminate your excuses! The Y has child watch, workout tracking,
and wellness coaching INCLUDED in your membership! Now there’s no reason
NOT to get fit this year ☺
…
www.ourcauseisyou.org

1.) AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awreness College Scholarship:
For college-bound high school juniors and seniors. Applicants need to write an essay on Alzheimer, and one winner gets the grand prize of $5,000.
Visit: http://www.afateens.org/about_new.html

2.) Coca-Cola Scholarships:
For college-bound high school students. The scholarship is $25,000 and one award is gven each year.
Visit: http://www.scholarships4students.com/coca-colas_$25,000_college_bound_scholarship.htm

3.) Signet Classics Scholarship:
For high school juniors and seniors writing an essay on one of the four topics determined by the committee every year. 5 scholarships of $1,000 each are available.
Visit: us.penguingroup.com

We are proud to announce the Y received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest and most-utilized independent evaluator of charities.

Happy Holidays!!

Our application process has closed however walks-in are being accepted the day of toy distribution.  Assistance is not guaranteed, but you or someone you know, that is in need, are more than welcome.  Click below for details:

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It is time for Urban Mission’s annual Toys for Tots program in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corp.  Each year a smile has been put on over 1200 children’s faces!  There is nothing like seeing the joy in a child’s eyes and the relief of parents who are doing all they can. 

You too can be a blessing to a family this year.  At various YMCA Centers, toy donation boxes have been set-up to receive unwrapped toys.  Help fill a Center’s box with your toy donation.  Toy donation deadline is Tuesday, December 13^th. 

If you need additional information please contact us at 269-6065.  Your support is greatly appreciated!

Toys for Tots is underway at Urban Mission!! We have started our toy collection for youth ages 0-13. If you would like to donate please drop off your donations to 615 N. Alabama, Suite 400, Monday – Friday between 8am -5pm. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.

CardinalFitness members, now through Nov. 15 come workout at any of YMCA of Greater Indianapolis locations for FREE with your Cardinal Fitness membership card. Come as many times as you’d like! Our cause is you!

Students made an altar in recognition of the Day of the Dead Celebration. This exhibit will be on display during November 2011. However, you can get a sneak preview this Saturday, October 29 at 12pm – 5pm. This event is FREE and full of activities and the Arts.

Recently a group of our Y-Achievers, attended the YMCA Achievers Teen Summit Conference in Cincinnati, OH. Students were able to participate in a college tour of University of Cincinnati, various workshops such as Resume Building, and simulations such as KNOWHOW2GO.
One of our students, Isaiah Horton, was chosen to participate in a presentation by Keynote Speaker, Hill Harper. This included an question and answer session which Isaiah Horton had to answer questions before his peers. Mr. Horton’s mother informed Urban Mission that “she is pleased that we take time to help improve her son in and out of school.”
In 2012 the Teen Summit Conference will take place here in Indianapolis!! Our students cannot wait.