We’ve been keeping a lid on this success story for weeks because we didn’t want to scoop this amazing story in the Indianapolis Star. But we are so proud of Laura Warrick, who has been working with Hawthorne’s Center for Working Families for five years and just purchased her first home! When we first met Laura, she had[...]
I was incredibly honored Friday morning to attend an announcement by the United Way of Central Indiana. They announced that Hawthorne Community Center will receive $750,000 over three years to help adults and children in our neighborhood! The award is part of a total $2,775,000 given to four local organizations as part of the Great[...]
One thing that makes our neighborhood special is the diversity we have among our residents. Hawthorne is proud to partner with the Immigrant Welcome Center to help ensure that everyone feels welcome and has access to the services they need. Did you know that we have a Natural Helper from the Immigrant Welcome Center at[...]
Our Family Night Carnival is one week away! We’re hoping to give away 200 backpacks to hand out to children who frequent Hawthorne and those living close to the center at the July 20th event. However, we still need donations to meet that goal and help the kids (And their parents!) have a great back-to-school season. You[...]
Many people don’t know that Hawthorne Community Center’s Center for Working Families (CWF) provides incredible education and economic support services for adults. CWF offers employment services, financial education, high school equivalency (HSE) and GED classes and tutoring, English classes, tax preparation and so much more! I’m so proud of one woman, in particular, who has[...]
The United Way of Central Indiana celebrates 100 years of service as game changers. Hawthorne is featured in their recent TV and internet video production.
INDIANAPOLIS – Hawthorne Community Center in Indianapolis has hired Elaine Dillahunt as its new deputy director. Dillahunt has more than 30 years of experience in community programs and services, most recently as the superintendent of operations at Indy Parks and Recreation. During her tenure at Indy Parks, Dillahunt held a variety of positions including interim[...]
We created this documentary video on Hawthorne, to showcase the services we provide in the community. https://www.hawthornecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Hawthorne.m4v
Pacers president Jim Morris and star Paul George unveiled the new Pacers Learn and Play Center at the Hawthorne Community Center. The Pacemates, Boomer and former Pacers players Darnell Hillman and Fred Jones also attended the celebration. http://www.nba.com/pacers/photos/pacers-unveil-learn-play-center#
Diane ArnoldNeighborhood VisionaryFor Diane Arnold, executive director of Hawthorne Community Center, the Hawthorne neighborhood on Indianapolis’s Near Westside isn’t just where she works—it’s where she lives. It’s where her family lives. And it’s a community she’s been working to improve for more than 40 years. Diane’s roots at the Hawthorne Community Center began with her[...]