Indianapolis, IN
Colts players help fund new training on domestic violence in Marion County
INDIANPAOLIS (WISH) — The football season might be over for the Indianapolis Colts, but that doesn’t mean the players’ impact on the Indianapolis community has stopped.
On Monday, a number of Colts players — including quarterback Anthony Richardson, offensive lineman Quentin Nelson, cornerback Kenny Moore II, defensive tackle Grover Stewart and defensive end Tyquan Lewis — awarded $50,000 to the Domestic Violence Network of Greater Indianapolis. The money is earmarked for new training for the law enforcement agencies in Marion County, specifically involving domestic violence in the Black community.
“Domestic violence is another issue that has a devastating effect on the Black community, but few resources and training exist to deal with this scourge in a way that adequately support and serve Black survivors,” Moore said. “By working with our first responders and other law enforcement, we hope to shine a light on this issue in underserved communities and help more survivors and families find the help they deserve and need.”
The donation comes from the Players’ Action Fund, organized by Colts players for social justice efforts in and around the Indianapolis community.
Part of the training includes education on “cultural differences and dynamics, generational trauma, how to respond to domestic violence and culturally-specific referral resources for survivors,” according to the Colts news release.
The program will have the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office and Marion County Community Corrections in mind.
It will also be one of the first training programs of its kind in the United States, according to the Colts.
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence says that the Black community experiences more domestic violence than other groups. More than 45 percent of Black women and 40 percent of Black men have a personal history with domestic violence, according to the coalition.
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(MIRROR INDY) — The Garfield Park Conservatory will host multiple family-friendly events throughout June. The events include plant shows, kid’s story time and Dollar Menu Night, which allows residents to harvest and eat veggies from a community garden.
Events at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive, range in price and some require advance registration.
The Indianapolis Bonsai Club will have displays and answer questions about a variety of bonsai. Vendors will have items for purchase.
🗓️ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 6, 1-5 p.m. June 7
🎟️ $7 per person, $15 per family (maximum of two adults per family)
Preschoolers ages 2-5 can participate in nature-themed storytime and crafts.
🗓️ 10-11 a.m. June 9
🎟️ $6 per child
Residents of all ages can harvest and eat veggies from Blakes’ Garden. Advance registration is preferred.
🗓️ 6-7 p.m. June 10
🎟️ $1 per person
Focused on ages 2-8, participants will listen to a nature-themed story and explore Blakes’ Garden. Attendees will relocate to a classroom if there’s inclement weather.
🗓️ 10 a.m. June 12
🎟️ Free
Up to 15 neighbors ages 10 and up will learn to ferment kimchi. Registration is required.
🗓️ 1-2 p.m. June 13
🎟️ $15 per person
Kids ages 2-5 can plant and harvest crops in the Children’s Garden. Registration is required.
🗓️ 11 a.m. to noon June 24
🎟️ $6 per child
The Indiana Insectivores will display tropical and native Indiana predator plants. Plants will also be available for purchase. Those who attend the plant show will also have free entry to the Predatory Plants Presentation 1-2 p.m. June 27.
🗓️ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27, 1-5 p.m. June 28
🎟️ $7 per person, $15 per family (maximum of two adults per family)
Mirror Indy, a nonprofit newsroom, is funded through grants and donations from individuals, foundations and organizations.
Mirror Indy reporter Elizabeth Gabriel covers the south side of Marion County. Contact her at elizabeth.gabriel@mirrorindy.org. Follow her on X at @_elizabethgabs.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Community Love Fest 2026, an initiative happening over four days, will start on Wednesday at an Indianapolis church.
The STR8UP Mentoring Foundation, touted as an Indianapolis-based nonprofit to help at-risk urban youths, aims for the event to be a safe and productive start to summer for Indianapolis youth and families.
The kickoff rally will start at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 4958 Ribble Road. That’s off East 30th Street west of its intersections with Massachusetts Avenue and Emerson Avenue.
A community cleanup day will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday at 3036 N. Sherman Drive, just north of East 30th Street.
A basketball tournament and a health and resource fair will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Washington Park, 3130 E. 30th St.
STR8UP programs include educational partnerships that support students from kindergarten through young adulthood, and intramural sports to encourage teamwork and healthy competition.
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