Indy Gateway Inc.

@IndyGateway We’re excited to announce Mark Young as our new Executive Director, effective Dec. 12! Mark brings 30+ years of experience in housing, development, & community planning - including leadership at IHCDA. Thank you to Lisa Bentley for 10 years of visionary leadership!

Today was extra sweet this Valentine's Day as our new affordable house built by Indy Gateway was filled with a first time homebuyer! Special thanks to @JackieDeppe1 for her hard work to get our house sold!

Indy Gateway received a $75,000 grant funded through the Central Indiana Community Foundation's Connected Communities Initiative, supported by a grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc, which will be dedicated to the building of the Chapel Rock Trailhead leading to the B&O Trail.

4 DAYS left to get 2 for 1 tickets extended through March 31st!!! **Proceeds benefit the affordable housing projects that includes the work of local high school students through the Area 31 Building Trades Program. info and tickets through this link. eventbrite.com/e/jammin-for-a…

Don't miss the HOT deal - Early Bird special - 2 for 1 tickets through March 19th!!! Buy one ticket and get the 2nd ticket free!!! Cornfield Mafia concert - food trucks - fun - all for a great cause! eventbrite.com/e/jammin-for-a…

Indy Gateway is so thrilled with the progress of our Area 31 Construction Trades House Build. These high school men and women are gaining valuable trade skills while lifting up our community! @a31construction @A31CareerCenter

Supporter of Indy Gateway's affordable housing and quality-of-life initiatives, Beth Rovazzini, President of @bwplumbing has been appointed its Board of Directors. Beth purchased the business with 3 partners from her parents who started the company in their garage in 1961.

Indy Gateway is pleased to announce Michelle Bodem of Carrier Corporation was recently appointed to its Board of Directors. Michelle serves as the Licensing Specialist for Carrier HVAC Americas overseeing business/contractor licensing for all Carrier North American businesses.

Since 2019 Enterprise Car Rental through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation has been committed to the work of Indy Gateway. This week a 2023 award of $5K was presented by Max Conconato Group Rental Manager to our Executive Director Lisa Bentley and Board President Troy Brosseau.

Juliana Hackel, BMO Relationship Manager presented a $10K grant to Executive Director Lisa Bentley. This partnership aligns to BMO's commitment of "Zero Barriers to Inclusion" & "Boldly Grow the Good" and supports Indy Gateway's goal of increasing home ownership.

IndyGo CEO, Inez Evans, has joined the Indy Gateway Board of Directors. Evans was hired by IndyGo in 2019 with over 30 years in the transit industry and leads nearly 800 employees, oversees over 200 fleet vehicles, and manages a $210 million budget.

Have you registered for this great event supporting Westside trails? August 5th at 8am. runsignup.com/gatewaygallop

Yesterday Indy Gateway board members and Westside leaders joined Mayor Hogsett, Indianapolis DPW, and City-County Councilor Jared Evans, for the announcement of $20m in roadway and stormwater infrastructure improvements coming to W Washington St., between Holt Rd to Lynhurst Dr.

COMMUNITY INPUT WANTED The City of Indianapolis has elected to upgrade playgrounds around Indianapolis. Gateway West Park and Centennial & Groff Park will be two of those playgrounds. A meeting to give input will be at Chuck Klein Sports Complex on Nov.16 at 6:30pm.

John Wesly Papabathini, @FedEx Managing Director, presented a grant of $10K to Indy Gateway toward Affordable Workforce Housing & Transit Education programs. The @FedExIndianapolis Regional Hub has been engaged since 2016 in the Indy Gateway affordable housing program.

A "BMO in the Community" event took place today on Vine St. with Indy Gateway & Jackie Deppe/Carpenter Realtors to promote homeownership. Neighbors were invited to stop for pizza and learn about Indy Gateway’s housing initiatives & down-payment assistance programs through BMO!

Indy Gateway and Merchants West celebrated today the 100th anniversary of local business Davis Jeans on W. Washington St. in Indianapolis. Mayor Hogsett presented a proclamation declaring September 9, 2022, as “Davis Jean and Fashion Day” in the City of Indianapolis.

Have your ticket for Pint for Park THIS Thursday from 5pm-7pm? Councilor Jared Evans hosts this great event to raise funds for Shelton Heights Park Community Park, which receives no tax dollars! It is maintained through donations only! Tickets are $35! eventbrite.com/e/325106019857

VOTE BY SEPTEMBER 1st! Can you click on this photo and "LIKE IT" to cast your vote for our Shelton Heights Park "Bending Light" exhibit? It is up for the 2022 Monumental Award in the Public Art category! Voting closes on SEPTEMBER 1! facebook.com/photo?fbid=432…

John Wesly Papabathini, Managing Director at FedEx Express, and Jonathan Weinzapfel, General Counsel of the Indianapolis Airport Authority, recently joined the Indy Gateway Board of Directors.