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Board Member Blog: Alfie Hernandez
Alfie Hernandez is the Assistant Athletic Director at Guerin Catholic High School, as well as the Master Facilities Planning Consultant for Washington Township. He enjoys hanging out with his family, golfing, and sitting on JMF's Board of Directors! Alfie has been...
The Kaleidoscope Circle
What do you imagine when you hear the word "kaleidoscope"? A variety of colors - bright and blooming? An array of geometric shapes, each one bleeding into the next? Whatever image you conjure, the kaleidoscope can be described universally as uniquely beautiful. It...
Board Member Blog: Jared Applegate
JMF board member Jared Applegate is an employee at Barnes and Thornburg LLP, an avid hiker, and loves spending time with his wife and dog! Jared believes deeply in community engagement and volunteerism, and has dedicated his time to serve on the Joseph Maley...
Saying Farewell: JMF Staff Member Maggie Mestrich
The Joseph Maley Foundation is not just a nonprofit - it is a family, and we hope that everyone who walks through our doors can feel the deep roots of acceptance and love that comes with a family such as ours. At JMF we have certainly had our share of great joys and...
Indianapolis Ballet: a Gift that Keeps Giving
This week, JMF families will kick-off the holiday season with a performance of The Nutcracker, and will do so free of charge, due to the generosity of Indianapolis Ballet. JMF is grateful to share this experience with the children and families that we serve, and asked...
The Advancement of Inclusion: Board Member Eric Yancy
Eric Yancy has served on JMF's Board of Directors since the establishment of the Foundation in 2008. He is a pediatrician, with a passion for vocal music, community theatre, and serving children of ALL abilities. Read on to discover why Eric believes deeply in the...
Board Member: Kert Toler
Kert Toler is one of JMF's newest board members! Kert loves to coach and play soccer, and enjoys both his time outdoors, and his time with family. Keep reading to find out why Kert joined JMF's board, and why he continues to support our mission, "serving children of...
Board Member: Lisa Kayes
JMF board member, Lisa Kayes, is a former elementary school teacher with a love for cooking, traveling, and historical fiction. Lisa has been witness to the Joseph Maley Foundation's inception and continued growth, and is passionate about the work that JMF is doing in...
Trick-or-Treating for Children of ALL Abilities
We’re creeping closer and closer to Halloween night, and the inevitable trick-or-treating that comes with this spooky holiday. To prepare for a night of fun, the Joseph Maley Foundation has compiled a list of trick-or-treat events that are for children of ALL...
JMF in Action: Board Member Tom Spreacker
Board member, Tom Spreacker, is a three-time JMF Chili Cook-Off champ; a Specialist Account Executive at Dell Technologies; and a lover of bee-keeping, boating, and the Joseph Maley Foundation. Tom shares a board seat with his wife, Lisa (read Lisa's blog here), and...