Ieta Kimbrough and Stephanie Moore, both staff members at the shelter. Moore was named as the first Employee of the Year at this year's A Night In Our City

Friday, June 19 marked what we hope will be the first annual “A Night In Our City.”  The event put together by Response Church and The Salvation Army aimed to raise money and awareness in order to support the downtown women and children’s shelter and educate the greater Indianapolis area about domestic violence and its prevalence in our city;  reinforce the value of family and community; and to reduce abuse, neglect, and deaths involving the women and children in Indianapolis.

The event featured a silent auction, fun games and a moonbounce for children, four live bands and food provided by HotBox Pizza and Starbucks Coffee.  The event also presented a perfect opportunity to recognize the shelter’s first Employee of the Year, Stephanie Moore. 

A special thanks to all of our wonderful sponsors, volunteers, staff, Response Church and Blue Trolley Press for helping make this event a success!

Miss the event and still want to help?  It’s not to late!  Click here to donate now!

“The best changes often start as a single, simple thought.  Think big and discover the ways to make your dreams real.” -Unknown

Mark your calendars for June 19th from 6:00pm-9:00pm and come out to the corner of Park and 10th Street for the Salvation Army and Response Church’s  first “Night In Our City:  A Fundraiser to Support Women and Children Affected by Domestic Violence.”

Here’s why:

• Of the 152 women and children served last month at the downtown shelter, 126 were seeking shelter due to domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, isolation and forced prostitution.
• So far this year we have already seen 428 women and 223 children seeking safety and shelter.
• Last year we served 1,785 people. That’s 1,057 women and 728 children.  Homeless and abused.  In our city!
• We serve an average of 6,700 meals per month.  Three meals a day, seven days a week.

Come on out, enjoy a slice of HotBox pizza, a glass of fresh squeezed lemonade, and hot cup of coffee provided by Starbucks.   Listen to some live music, play carnival games with your kids, and participate in a silent auction.

If you can’t make the event but still want to help, you can make an online donation here.

Help us empower and uplift the women and children in our city.  Help us break the cycle of abuse.

For more information: email anightinourcity@gmail.com or call 224-1067