There's so much happening around the Aspire House Campus this summer - from irresistibly tasty food, new life and growth, and activities for all ages. Check out what's coming up! You don't want to miss it!
Save the Date: Sunday Suppers
Join us for a monthly celebration of delicious food, rich culture, and real community in Indy's Near Northwest Neighborhood as we introduce the Marketplace, which welcomes local vendors that offer quality fresh food, locally sourced goods, and helpful products designed for the community.
What's Happening After Hours?
Summer is in full swing, and Aspire House is the place to be on Friday and Saturday nights!
Whether you're looking for something fun to do, a place to meet new friends, to learn a new skill, to stay active, or simply to enjoy a safe and welcoming environment, After Hours has something for everyone.
Bring your friends, tell your neighbors, and experience everything happening at Aspire House this July!
Snapshot of the Upcoming Artful Journey Studio Programs!
Explore the upcoming programs at the Artful Journey Studio, located within the Art & Wellness Village at Aspire House. Be sure to visit the Creation Station: a welcoming space where everyone can drop in, get creative, and express themselves freely.
Yoga
Stretch, breathe, and restore with guided yoga sessions designed to support relaxation and balance.
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Breathing Lab
Learn simple, powerful breathing techniques to help manage anxiety, anger, and stress while building calm and control.
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Play with Planters
Stretch, breathe, and restore by hand-painting planters while embracing creativity, mindfulness, and self-expression. Add your finishing touches by using home-grown plants from our botanical garden.
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Masterpiece & Mocktails
Mix, create, and enjoy delicious non-alcoholic drinks while learning flavor pairing and presentation. This includes an opportunity to paint a miniature masterpiece on canvas.
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TeenWorks Food Forest: Turning Visions to Reality
Over six weeks, the Food Forest and Grounds & Gardens crews planted fig, cherry, persimmon, and apple trees that will one day provide free, healthy food for neighborhood families while increasing the neighborhood's tree canopy.
Expanded rainwater harvesting and solar power systems conserve natural resources and will help provide even more fresh food for community meals and neighborhood distribution.
The true measure of this work won't be seen at the end of the summer; it will be seen years from now.
Thank you to the Glick Foundation for investing in our youth, to the Convergint Dream Team and our many partners for believing in this vision, and to the TeenWorks participants whose hands and hearts have helped create a legacy that will nourish the Near Northwest community for generations to come. We also thank the team at Trane Technologies for building a stage along with the hard working Xterns from Tech Point.
Partner Spotlight: Gleaners
The Aspire House and Gleaners partnership started in August of 2025 and has grown steadily in that short time. Serving families consistently and adapting to the neighbors' needs is what Aspire House does incredibly well, and Gleaners is proud to work alongside them. The Aspire House pantry has served nearly 2,500 households and over 21,000 pounds of food and continues to grow each month!
TeenWorks Culinary Program Update
At the Aspire House Ryze Kitchen, the TeenWorks Culinary Program is about more than just teaching students how to cook. We want to help prepare them for life. Every day in the kitchen is an opportunity to build confidence, learn the importance of food safety and sanitation as they work toward their ServSafe Food Handler certification, and develop the discipline, teamwork, and work ethic needed to succeed.
Thank you, Amy Anderson and Convergint "Dream Team"
Convergint Technologies donated materials and equipment to renovate and transform multiple green spaces. The Dream Team planted new flowers and native plants along the perimeter of Frank Young Park, clearing weeds and overgrowth too.
