Volunteers are needed for the Second Annual Trunk-or-Treat at Hawthorne Community Center. The event will be held on October 27 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Hawthorne. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Dawn Caffrey at dcaffery@hawthornecenter.org. What does volunteering include? All cars must be registered with Hawthorne to participate. Each car[...]
Did you know that September is Healthy Aging Month? Hawthorne has numerous services and activities to help those on the Near Westside of Indianapolis stay strong and active as they age. Healthy Aging Month is meant to provide inspiration and resources to adults over the age of 45 (That’s young!) to improve their physical, mental, social and[...]
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[...]
Too many in our country and community are facing health problems including high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. Genetics play a role, but so do poor eating habits and a lack of exercise. Hawthorne has been trying for decades to help ensure that we are all a little healthier by providing exercise opportunities. Now, we’re[...]
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[...]
The 2017 Hootenanny Fiesta has been scheduled! This much-anticipated annual event will be held on Friday, October 27. In a celebration of the bridging of cultures in the Hawthorne Neighborhood on Indianapolis’ near west side, neighborhood residents designed an annual event that pulls from its Appalachian and Latino heritage to support the exchange of multicultural[...]
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.