As we work to establish finalists in the five committees for this year, we are excited to start planning for next year. Please consider the following:

• Does paying your 2016 membership in installments sound attractive? If yes, the first $250 installment is due March 31 (ideally). Contact Beth Thomas, the Impact 100 Membership Chair, at [email protected] if you have any questions.
• If you are interested in participating on the nominating committee, which will help select board members for 2015-2016, please contact  Karen Holly. You don't need to be on the board to participate in this committee.
• Are you interested in serving on the Impact 100's Board of Directors? We are looking for members who want to help guide our organization. If this is something that you may be interested in, please contact Karen Holly.

Our grant-making process is underway! The five Focus Area Committees have selected the non-profits who have been asked to submit a full grant proposal. The non-profits are:

Arts and Culture
Classical Music Indy
Heartland Films
Indy Fringe Festival
WFYI Public Media
Young Actors Theatre

Education
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
Joseph F. Maley Foundation
Horizons at St. Richard's
Oasis
St. Mary's Child Care Center

Environment
Earth Charter Indiana
Food Rescue
Indy Parks Foundation

Family
Agape Therapeutic Riding
Craine House
Exodus Refugee Immigration
Lutheran Family and Children's Services
Westminster Neighborhood Services

Health and Wellness
Franciscan Health Alliance
Gennesaret Free Clinic
Reach for Youth
Restored
Trusted Mentors

The full grant applications are due on March 20. From there, the Focus Area Committees will further narrow their options, select non-profits for site visits, and then decide on a final nominee.  Best wishes to the committees and the non-profits!