Indiana Fever Kicks Off Celebrate Indiana’s Children Week!
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Fri, 01/22/2010 - 5:11pm.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Children’s Bureau is celebrating completion of the Gene Glick Family Support Center—an environmentally friendly and “green” building and the first of its kind in the state of Indiana—by hosting a weeklong celebration of events.
“Our new Gene Glick Family Support Center enhances our capacity to make a difference for Indiana’s most at-risk families and children. We’re excited to celebrate this entire week with those who have supported us during this visionary project.” Ron Carpenter, President and CEO
Activities for the week include a Children’s Fitness Festival & Community Open House with the Indiana Fever; a tour of several Children’s Bureau facilities with the IndyHub Progressive Tour; a business luncheon reviewing The State of Indiana’s Children with Gerry Dick of Inside INdiana Business and James W. Payne, Director, Indiana Department of Child Services; and Grand Opening and Dedication of the Gene Glick Family Support Center, honoring contributors Gene and Marilyn Glick.
The events are being held to highlight the new facility and increase awareness of the needs of Indiana’s most at-risk children. Members of the media are invited to attend all events.
When: Saturday, January 23, 2010—1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
What: Children’s Fitness Festival & Community Open House
Indiana Fever fitness clinic, children’s games, face painting, light refreshments
Who: The Indiana Fever, children whose artwork is incorporated throughout the
building, Children’s Bureau families and the local community
Where: Gene Glick Family Support Center, 1575 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street
When: Thursday, January 28, 2010, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
What: Progressive Tour (in partnership with IndyHub)
Progressive tour of several Children’s Bureau service centers, including
the Rachel Glick Courage Center (no cameras allowed inside), the Fay Biccard Glick
the Rachel Glick Courage Center (no cameras allowed inside), the Fay Biccard Glick
Family Place and the new Gene Glick Family Support Center; transportation for
the tour provided for participants; hors d’oeuvres, networking
Who: IndyHub members and young professionals
Where: Gene Glick Family Support Center, 1575 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street
When: Friday, January 29, 2010, Noon to 1:30 p.m.
What: The State of Indiana’s Children
Business luncheon for business and community leaders to review the status and
the needs of Indiana’s at-risk children and families
Who: Indianapolis business and community leaders and agency referral sources, with
keynote James W. Payne, Director, Indiana Department of Child Services;
facilitated by Gerry Dick, Inside INdiana Business
Where: Gene Glick Family Support Center, 1575 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street
When: Saturday, January 30, 2010, 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
What: Gene Glick Family Support Center Grand Opening and Dedication
Grand opening to honor Gene and Marilyn Glick and their family, tours of the
facility, music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
Who: Gene and Marilyn Glick and family, campaign contributors and supporters,
community leaders
Where: Gene Glick Family Support Center, 1575 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street
About Children’s Bureau, Inc.
Children’s Bureau is the leading provider of comprehensive child services in the state of Indiana, serving more than 25,000 children and families annually. The Gene Glick Family Support Center is its recently-completed, “green” agency services and executive staff building located on the southeast corner of 16th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street. Children’s Bureau and the Gene Glick Family Support Center provide at-risk families the tools they need to be self-sufficient and hopeful, offered in an environmentally-friendly and sustainable building designed for the future of Indiana’s children.
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