Public Advocates in Community re-Entry (PACE)

💙 Wishlist Wednesday 💙 Our Employment Team needs donations to help set our clients up for success! You can drop off donations at our office or you can donate here: https://lnkd.in/g9iEz_YK

As a Center for Working Families site, PACE can provide financial coaching for any participants who wish to receive it. PACE provides financial education on budgeting, saving, basic banking, and working to improve credit scores. This is just one part of what our financial coaching offers; the more significant piece is providing our participants with an opportunity to not only create their own financial goals but also show them tangible ways to begin achieving those goals in a way that allows them to see the potential to succeed they have genuinely. Tanita is a veteran and single mother who started utilizing PACE’s services primarily to provide a better life for her children. One of her financial goals, like many, is to own her own home. After just three months of intentionally working on her credit score to prepare for this next step, she recently came in to get an update on her score, “I can’t believe it has gone up so much; it’s only been a couple of months, I can’t imagine how much better it is going to be in three more months.” The Center for Working Families is accepting donations so that we can continue this life-changing work of helping clients fulfill their financial freedom. You are able to donate here: https://lnkd.in/g9iEz_YK

Happy National Ice Cream Day from PACE! We know the heat is still climbing so here are our favorite spots to take the whole family around the city to cool off with a sweet treat: -BRICS: 901 E 64th St, Indianapolis - Gordon’s Milkshake Bar: 865 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis - Canal Creamery: 6349 Guilford Ave., Indianapolis - TeeJay’s Sweet Tooth: 8660 Purdue Rd., Suite 600, Indianapolis - Red Line Frozen Treats: 5920 E Stop 11 Rd, Indianapolis - LiftOff Creamery: 111 E 16th St Ste 105, Indianapolis Drop us a note with your favorite spot 🍨 🍦

Thank you to Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana New Beginnings for hosting the 6th annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament. Jamarcus Fields, Raymond Powell, and Tyronne Wilbourn had a blast representing PACE. The highly-anticipated event is designed to connect the community with Indiana law enforcement and the Department of Corrections through an afternoon of friendly competition, camaraderie, and fun.

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The Mobilize Recovery Bus is coming to Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, October 4th, at 10:00 a.m. for a RECOVERY RALLY at Public Advocates in Community Re-Entry (PACE) with special guest Patrick Kennedy, a Mental Health and Recovery Advocate! People in Recovery, Impacted Family, and Allies are all welcome! Come sign the Recovery Bus with your message of hope, recovery date, or message of remembrance. Mobilize Recovery brings together a diverse cross-sector cohort of advocates, allies, and stakeholders to drive measurable, sustainable, and action-oriented solutions that create resilient recovery communities. People in Recovery, Allies of Recovery and Mental Health Wellness, and impacted family members are rallying together for a day of celebration, hope, and giving back to the community with a Recovery Day of Service. PACE provides various services to individuals and families impacted by the justice system to ensure they are afforded the opportunity to lead productive and responsible lives in their communities. Recovery can thrive with programs like this in our communities! **Please RSVP to commit to attend and to help our local organizers appropriately prepare and ensure there will be enough food** RSVP Here: https://lnkd.in/gimUaSUu This event is organized locally in partnership with Oxford House, PACE, Opioid Response Network, Elevance, Aspire, and the Recovery Advocacy Project - Indiana. This bus tour receives cornerstone support from iHeartMedia, Meta, and SAMHSA.

Mark Your Calendars for the Summer of Recovery Concert! 📅 Friday, July 17th at 5:30 PM 📍Garfield Park MaCallister Resources 🌟 Family Activities 🎤 Live Entertainment and Speakers 📚 Local Resources Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g2xcdiHJ We can't wait to see you there!

The PACE post is our monthly newsletter for clients, donors, and anyone wanting to stay updated on all things PACE related. The PACE post informs you about upcoming events, our client calendar, how to buy swag, our current wishlist needs, and more! Email us at Pace@paceindy.org to sign up today! 

Congratulations to the Breaking the Chain Program! PACE's Breaking the Chains program has been granted a $500,000 grant through the Lilly Endowment to continue its commitment to the community through our on-site occupational therapist. The team can provide critical life skills training and administer our employment programming within the facility. If you are interested in donating to this amazing program, you can do so here: https://lnkd.in/g9iEz_YK

If your child needs school supplies, backpacks, and more for this upcoming year, check out these locations for assistance. -July 13th from 10 AM - 12 PM at DELC Blue and Gold Academies (5650 Mann Rd., Indianapolis. Enter off Epler Ave.) MUST BE A DECATUR TOWNSHIP RESIDENT. -July 19th from 6 - 9 PM at Abundant Life Church -July 20th from 11 AM - 2 PM at New Direction Church (5640 E. 38th St. Indianapolis) -July 21st from 1 - 3 PM at Brookside Elementary School (3130 E. 10th St. Indianapolis) -July 27th from 10 AM - 2 PM at 2325 E. New York St., Indianapolis -July 27th from 1 - 5 PM at 2110 W. 38th St. Indianapolis. FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. Please note that all giveaways are until supplies last.