The membership and participation within Indianapolis
Challenge (I-Challenge) has increased significantly over the
past year through diversification of both members and
organizations. We have developed into a well balanced
countywide-represented coalition. This local action plan
for the Indianapolis Challenge represented a culmination of
efforts and support of the group by major institutions
within Marion County. Groups offering support include the
following: the Mayor's Office, the State Prosecutor's
Office, the Community Service council, the united Way of
Central Indiana, Marion County Justice Agency, the Greater
Indianapolis Council on Alcoholism and Fairbanks Hospital.
Through their research, the Funding Committee, in
conjunction with the Planning and Development Committee,
were able to make known the needs of the community.
One major finding is that there is a moderate effort of
coordination taking place in Marion County. Many of the
major institutions have acquiesced in the I-Challenge
mission by necessity; I-Challenge reviews grants to ensure consistency with the local comprehensive plan for the
Department of Mental Health and the Department of Justice
substance abuse funds.
The data from Marion County is insufficient and
agencies have trouble addressing the needs of the community.
This is particularly true of those agencies depending on
public monies and whose primary mission is to serve the
poor. I-Challenge is developing a county-wide strategic
plan which will determine the actions necessary to meet the
needs of the city.
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