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The Triple "R" Mustang Ranch Project - A WIN - WIN - WIN!!!
 | | Delonzo Rhyne, Owner & Myron Richardson, Flanner House Executive Director with the "Thunder Hawk" |
The Flanner House Economic Development focus is designed to promote sustainable business growth, build relationships with surrounding anchor institutions in the area, and encourage strategic investments that improve quality of life in the United Northwest Area community. As the agency works to improve the economic well being of clients through its Center for Working Families (CWF) initiative, there must be opportunities for employment and entrepreneurism in the area where they reside. Over the past two years, Flanner House has been instrumental in working with area funders such as the Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC), City of Indianapolis, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) and the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP) in bringing to reality several projects in the area.
One of the most dramatic and exciting new projects is the Triple "R" Mustang Ranch located at 3017 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street. The business owner is Delonzo Rhyne. He was born in Moscow, Tennessee, in the late 1930's to a sharecroppers family. Growing up, he always had a knack for building things. He soon wanted more than his humble beginnings could give him so he left home with four dollars in his pocket and moved to the Indianapolis area. Delonzo's journey to business ownership began in 1968. After buying his first Ford Mustang, a 1964 coupe, Delonzo developed a special passion for restoring classic Mustangs. In 1971, Delonzo decided to capitalize on this passion by making it his business. He opened his shop in the current building on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street. In 1985, he incorporated, and the business became Triple "R" Mustang Ranch. Over the years, Delonzo has repaired and/or restored over 100 Mustangs for owners across the country. The Mustang Ranch is a huge asset to the Martin Luther King corridor and the near northwest area. The business has visibility from I-65 and is located at the entrance to the new Martin Luther King corridor streetscape. Flanner House believes that investing in area businesses is extremely important to the revitalization of the area. The Mustang Ranch façade project began with an initial investment from the business owner which was complemented by support from LISC and the City of Indianapolis. Flanner House provided technical support and facilitated the process. The result is a WIN-WIN-WIN! The neighborhood WINS because of the presence of a great looking business and future employment potential for residents. The owner WINS because of increased business opportunities. The city WINS because of the increased economic impact and tax potential.  | | Click on the image to be linked directly to the Triple "R" Mustang Ranch website! |
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Interagency Collaboration - Working Together Really Does Work!
The academic definition of interagency collaboration is cross-agency cooperation that identifies, records, and disseminates information on related resources and services; identifies gaps and overlaps in services as well as areas of agency expertise; and leads to strategic decision making that broadens the collective capacities of participating agencies (Timmons, Podmostko, Bremer, Lavin, & Wills, 2005, pp. 4-2 to 4-3).
On a practical level, Flanner House funders and supporters expect the agency to work collaboratively with other groups and organizations in our community so that the impact of their support dollars will be optimized. Such a partnership was recently forged between Flanner House and the New Life Development Ministries led by Rev. Eugene Potter. New Life provides job training, practical work experience and other services for ex-offenders who struggle to find employment. Since its inception only a few years ago, New Life has established an outstanding reputation for providing excellent training and services directed at ex-offenders in our community. Flanner House utilizes resources through its Center for Working Families (CWF) to provide supportive services in the areas of housing, work supports and financial literacy for New Life trainees. Additionally, as opportunities for onsite maintenance projects arise at Flanner House that are within the scope of ability for New Life ex-offender trainees, they are able to bid on the project. This provides jobs for participants. Flanner House and New Life are looking for ways to expand the partnership. Both organizations understand that when we work together, people who participate in our programs are better served.  | | Click on the image to be linked directly to the New Life Facebook page! |
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Flanner House Summer Camp Rocked!!!!
 In a few weeks, school will reopen and kids will return to class for another exciting year. For the 130 children and youth who attended the Flanner House Summer Camp, this summer will be one that they will always remember. The 2012 Flanner House Summer Camp ROCKED! The camp included exciting algebra enrichment activities which were provided by the Indianapolis Algebra Project and a Summer Reading Program was provided onsite through the Flanner House Branch Library. The camp also provided nutritious meals and plenty of physical activities. Onsite projects, a community garden and crafts, were also included in the 8 week camp. The summer experience also included several field trips to venues like the Indianapolis Zoo, Children's Museum, Soul Circus, Indiana Black Expo events and much, much more. The camp also included weekly swimming excursions. The kids had a wonderful time and the parents were assured that their children were properly supervised in a safe, wholesome environment while they were working.
Another great outcome from the Flanner House Summer Camp was the opportunity for the agency to hire eight youth counselors who worked with the children. The counselors were all high school or college students who assisted in the day to day supervision of the children. The program was funded by the United Way of Central Indiana, Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), Lilly Endowment, Flanner House Board Members and other private donors. |
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| Flanner House Child Development Center is Enrolling for the Fall...
The Flanner House Child Development Center which serves children ages 3-5 years old, is currently taking new enrollments for the fall. The Flanner House early childhood education program has historically provided service to the community for over 80 years. The program is specifically designed to support parents of low income working families. However, the program is open to all families. The Flanner House Child Development Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Indiana state licensed, and has achieved Level Four Paths to Quality (the highest rating in Indiana). All teachers are certified or have a college degree and the Center utilizes the Creative Curriculum™ and Brigance™ assessment tools to track student progress. The Center accepts CCDF certificates. Contact Ms. Crystal Young at 317-925-4231 X223 today to enroll your child.
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Flanner House of Indianapolis, Inc.
2424 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street
Indianapolis, IN, 46208 |
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