Everyone who knows Minnie says the same thing: she has the drive to succeed. Originally from Chicago, she and her brother Lamont had just been accepted into a Project SEARCH site there when her dad took a new job in Fishers. Her initial disappointment by the upcoming move turned into excitement when she learned about … Read More »
Author: mynoblelife
Direct Support Staff Is the Heart of Noble
Please join us in honoring our Direct Support Staff this week as September 10-16 has been designated by Gov. Holcomb as Direct Support Professionals Week. In his Proclamation, he noted: “In Indiana, more than 26,000 men and women work as direct support professionals, providing exemplary and critical support and services to thousands of individuals with intellectual … Read More »
Tossing Ceremonial Coin for Colts Game
It’s not every kid who gets to toss the traditional coin to open a football game for the Indianapolis Colts. Robbie can—and did on his 13th birthday, when he was escorted onto the field for the Indianapolis Colts’ Aug. 31st pre-season game. It’s a pretty big deal, but maybe not so much when you look … Read More »
United Way Simulcast Features Noble Volunteer
On Tuesday evening, all local television stations took 30 minutes out of their evening broadcast to share powerful stories made possible through United Way of Central Indiana and its partner agencies. Noble was one of the agencies featured, and our story was told through the life of Derrick. Every week for the last 10 years, … Read More »
Mourning the Loss of a Founding Parent
On August 30, 2017, Noble lost one of its founding parents and the community lost an incredible woman. Lorraine Morford, 103, was among the founding families who came together in 1953 to provide for their children what society would not: an education. Because the public school system would not accept these children, Lorraine and her … Read More »
Vacation Possible through Arc Master Trust
After months of planning, getting his passport and packing his bags, David was ready for his four-day vacation This DisneyLine Cruise to the Bahamas was his first vacation in years. Early on August 19, he and Noble Program Manager Kendel Tilton flew out to Florida and boarded the ship. Needless to say, they had an … Read More »
We Love Our Colts!
Sunday afternoon was gorgeous, and Donald and Dale were “ready for some football!” Not yet having been to Lucas Oil Stadium, they thoroughly enjoyed the festive atmosphere surrounding the Indianapolis Colts‘ first preseason game. Accompanied by Noble Community Guides Kaitlyn Fleming and Kelvin Solares (through our Community Exploration service), they were decked out in the … Read More »
Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Grant Helps Entrepreneurial Artists
Being able to thank someone in person is so much more rewarding than writing a letter. This week was one of those wonderful occasions. Bonnie (one of our entrepreneurial artists) and artist Kate Wagner visited the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation, Inc. on Monday to thank them for their generous grant to our Entrepreneurial Art … Read More »
BITS: Butler in the Streets Students Pitch in at Noble
For several years in a row now, the Ambassadors for Change chapter at Butler University has come out to Noble at the start of the school year to volunteer several hours of their time. This year was no exception. Despite a gorgeous but hot afternoon, 30+ students were in front of Noble East to help … Read More »
Volunteering for the Long Haul
Every week for the last 10 years, Derrick has been volunteering at the College Branch Library. It’s part of his Thursday mornings with Community Exploration DSP Jennifer Glunt. When Jennifer picks him up from the apartment he shares with his mom, they go to Einstein’s for coffee and a bagel. Then they may hit Macy’s … Read More »
