Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

Gap between ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ grew in 2024

Executive Director Jay Height reviews the triumphs and challenges of 2024, including an increase in neighbors struggling with the high cost of necessities.

How you can help Shepherd celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas

Executive Director Jay Height discusses opportunities to serve as Shepherd prepares to help our neighbors celebrate the holidays.

How Shepherd got its start and where it’s headed in the future

Executive Director Jay Height discusses Shepherd Community Center’s history and its future as the ministry prepares to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its launch.

Violence in Indy shatters families and leaves neighbors asking: Where can I find hope?

Executive Director Jay Height discusses how a wave of violence is affecting our neighbors, our community and ministry leaders.

Shepherd works with local builder to provide affordable housing in Indianapolis

Executive Director Jay Height and Director of Housing Dennis Westlake discuss how Shepherd is working with partners in the community to address the urgent need for affordable housing in Indianapolis.

Shepherd shows how a Christian ministry can partner with public schools

Executive Director Jay Height discusses Shepherd Community Center’s growing partnership with Indianapolis Public Schools to meet students’ physical and mental health needs.

How Dolly Parton and Shepherd are working together to teach kids to read

Executive Director Jay Height discusses Shepherd Community Center’s adult and children’s literacy efforts, including its partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

How we can help our children thrive in a tough world

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses how government, businesses and ministries can work together to improve children’s lives.

How Indiana can become the best state in the nation for children

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height casts a bold vision for the future of Indiana: how can the state become the best in the nation to raise a child?

Shepherd’s economic impact in Indianapolis pays huge dividends

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height interviews Phil Powell, executive director of the Indiana Business Research Center, on the economic impact of Shepherd’s work in the community.