Shepherd Community

Shepherd has been serving east Indianapolis neighborhoods where hunger is common, education is lacking, and hope is in short supply for 31 years.

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On Friday, we welcomed our Shepherd Community Academy students back to school. We're so excited to have our students together for another year of learning, growing, and SOARing!

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On Friday, July 25, Shepherd hosted a Community Resource & Back-to-School Fair. We had over 300 neighbors in attendance, including adults, families, and students from Shepherd as well as partner IPS Schools.

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In the latest Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Podcast episode, Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height & historian Dan Miller discuss how the Christian view of compassion has shaped American history and our social safety net.

Listen now 🎧 https://t.co/qZyT9R3mnX

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As summer wraps up, we want to say a special thanks to partners like Ironworkers Local Union No. 22 for making our Summer EXCEL programming possible.

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We’ve spent the summer celebrating the incredible 5th grade graduates who grew, learned & led with heart this past school year. Today we honor our final 5th grade graduate.

Sonia: 1 year at the Academy
Future: wants to be either the president or a lawyer

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Thank you to all who attended and streamed Shepherd’s 40th Anniversary Ruby Celebration Open House & Groundbreaking!

Missed the event or want a recap? Check it all out online - https://t.co/hwBsJ6mF9o.?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_g05s3u98hs

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Summer is in full swing at Shepherd Community’s Early Learning Center at Minnie Hartmann!

We’ve been busy creating memorable, hands-on experiences for our youngest neighbors.

We love seeing our families and students thriving this summer!

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Shepherd is turning 40 & there’s no better way to celebrate than by honoring the 5th grade graduate students who carry our mission forward.

Marcelino: 8 years at the Academy
Future: wants to be a garbage man.

Mariah: 8 years at the Academy
Future: wants to be a travel nurse.

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In the latest Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Podcast episode, ED Jay Height talks about Shepherd CC’s celebration of 40 years in ministry with plans to build a health & wholeness center, expand its school & build new affordable housing.

Listen now 🎧 https://t.co/oH6hEghFbQ

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Shepherd’s 40th Anniversary - Ruby Celebration.

Here's Jeremy Height, Pastor & missionary to Croatia and son of Executive Director Jay Height, to share his well-wishes for Shepherd on 40 years!

Join Shepherd as we bring hope for the next 40 years at https://t.co/dp0o36hdYi

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Can’t attend our Ruby Celebration groundbreaking in-person?

Join us LIVE (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube) at 6pm to watch our kids, city officials, community leaders, volunteers, donors & long-term partners as we break ground on a new Shepherd Community Health & Wholeness Center.

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Join us for July’s Shepherd LIVE on Tuesday, July 15, at 6 pm to experience our Groundbreaking at the Ruby Celebration Open House and see our students breaking ground in the new Shepherd Community Health & Wholeness Center!

Tune in LIVE on Facebook, LinkedIn, & YouTube!

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Shepherd's 40th anniversary year: shining a spotlight on our 5th grade graduates—students who represent the heart of Shepherd.

Julissa: 8 years at the Academy
Future: she wants to be a doctor

Kevin: 6 years at the Academy
Future: wants to be a police officer or a mechanic

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Join us next Tuesday, July 15 from 5 – 8 pm as we celebrate 40 years of hope and break ground for our new Shepherd Community Health and Wholeness Center.

Enjoy: appetizers, tours of the facility & fellowship

Learn more & register for this FREE event at https://t.co/jaHmzRWhPR

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Ruby Celebration-honoring Shepherd’s 40th Anniversary, highlighting Shepherd's impact on our community these past 40 & looking at the next 40.

Director of Radio at Moody Radio & friend/partner, Ray Hashley, shares his congrats to Shepherd.

Learn more at https://t.co/wVVCxK8k8M

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Our 1st through 6th-grade Summer EXCEL students are having so much fun learning and adventuring this summer – like innovative learning labs, math games, reading challenges, trips to the Zoo and Children’s Museum, and even a Foam Party!

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In the latest Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Podcast episode, Executive Director Jay Height discusses how Shepherd Community Center is helping families ensure that children are safe, learning and receiving necessities like food this summer.

Listen now 🎧 https://t.co/rUUS8Oap8y

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Shepherd’s 40th Ruby Celebration - we continue to celebrate the remarkable 2025 5th-grade graduates

Jazmin
8 years at the Academy
Future: wants to be an immigration lawyer or a police officer.

Joselyn:
8 years at the Academy
Favorite subject: PE
Future: wants to work with kids

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Honoring our 40th Anniversary with a year-long celebration, Ruby Celebration, highlighting stories of hope, the value of partnerships, & your authentic relationships!

Indiana Senator Jim Banks shares his thoughts about Shepherd celebrating 40 years!

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We have big plans…& you're invited!

Join us on Tues. 7/15 at 5pm as we celebrate 40 years of hope & break ground for our new Shepherd Community Health and Wholeness Center.

RSVP for this FREE event https://t.co/8gQpjEWlQ0

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