Hi friends! November is a time of gratitude and gathering. We have plenty to be thankful for at Aspire House as we reflect on the last few months. There are many exciting announcements to share with you, too!

Save the Date - 129th Birthday Party

Join us on Thursday, February 5th, for Aspire House's 129th Birthday Party and UnGala at the Salesforce Tower from 5-8 PM! There is plenty to celebrate. Stay tuned for more information and tickets.

Thankful Thursdays: Gleaners Giveaways

Join us for a mini market at the firehouse on Tuesday, November 25th, from 5-7 PM. Come shop for fresh produce, non-perishable items, snacks, drinks, breads, meats, vitamins, herbs and spices, personal care, and household items.

Upcoming Dates:

November 25th from 5-7 PM
December 11th from 5-7 PM
December 23rd from 5-7 PM

Holiday Dinner Giveaway

On November 21st, we collaborated with Bull Grill and the Indy Black Firefighters to feed over 500 people in the Indianapolis community. Thank you to FOX59 for covering the food giveaway.

Fall Fest Recap

Thank you to everyone who came out on October 12th to celebrate the season with us. We enjoyed bridging cultural connections with delicious food, dancing, and loads of fun - from horseback riding, food demonstrations, a petting zoo, biking with Nine13 Sports, and more! Thank you, Eduardo Luna and Arte Mexicano en Indiana, for the cross-cultural collaboration at Fall Fest.

Check out the event recap video!

Volunteer Appreciation Holiday Party

Join us on Friday, December 5th, from 5-8 PM, for our free volunteer appreciation event at Aspire House. Let us celebrate you and all that you have helped us achieve this year! There will be music and ornament decorating. We'll have plenty of holiday treats and drinks to share, too! Register here.

BlaTina Brainstorm

We want to extend a huge thank you to Ratio Design and all the faculty who taught our Design Development Pipeline Program. Thank you to Bill Brown, Kionna Walker, Emile Dixon, Sydney Rodenberg, Maryam Moghaddasi, Robert Smith, Brett LaFleur, Andrea Bolding, Derrek Fields, Mona Hamad, Juli Rohrmoser, and Scott Cicero.

Throughout the program, our BlaTinas gained valuable experience in computer programming, architecture and design principles, and presentation skills. Each designed multi-use spaces for the community, incorporating elements such as an apothecary shop, bakery, STEM classroom, meeting space, shared courtyard, and some apartments.

Stay tuned for more information on our new classes launching soon, including Fire Science, AI, and Woodworking.

Giving Tuesday - December 2nd

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that brings people together to make a difference in their communities — and Aspire House is proud to join the movement on December 2.

Right here in Indianapolis’ Near Northwest neighborhood, too many families are struggling to put healthy food on the table. With the recent government shutdown and people still recovering from the temporary loss of their SNAP benefits, Aspire House is stepping up. This year, we have distributed more than 18,000 pounds of free food to over 200 families with 16,000 pounds distributed through Gleaners and 2,000 distributed at our Sunday Suppers.

This Giving Tuesday, you can help us do even more. Every dollar you give helps us provide nutritious meals to families — from children to seniors — who are counting on us this winter.

Can we count on you?

 $25 helps provide 20 meals

 $50 helps provide 30 meals

 $150 helps provide `00 meals

Every donation, no matter the amount, makes a big difference in ensuring no neighbor goes hungry this winter.

Join the movement on December 2. Visit aspirehouse.org/donate to make a gift or sign up to volunteer.