Nicole Griffin

2 months ago | kesq.com | Nicole Griffin

By Nicole GriffinClick here for updates on this story INDIANAPOLIS ( WRTV) - In Indianapolis, a unique initiative is enriching the lives of adults with disabilities. At Buttermilk Mountain, volunteers come together four times a month to make dog biscuits, which are then sold at local farmers markets. Jodi Maslanka is the Executive Director of Buttermilk Mountain. Her last name means buttermilk in Polish. Maslanka has a long history of working with individuals with disabilities.

2 months ago | wrtv.com | Nicole Griffin

In Indianapolis, a unique initiative is enriching the lives of adults with disabilities. At Buttermilk Mountain, volunteers come together four times a month to make dog biscuits, which are then sold at local farmers markets. Jodi Maslanka is the Executive Director of Buttermilk Mountain. Her last name means buttermilk in Polish. Maslanka has a long history of working with individuals with disabilities. After moving from Chicago to Indianapolis, Maslanka sought a way to continue her work.

Jan 9, 2025 | wrtv.com | Nicole Griffin

Working with kids on the east side is a full-circle moment for Brian Parks. "Knowing that I'm able to serve youth that grew up in the same area as I did, is a value that I can never put a price on. So I almost see my younger self in them," Parks said. At a young age, Parks says he realized his passion to serve others. "Because I know the impact it had on me," he said. He's a few months in as City Life East Lead for Youth for Christ.

Dec 6, 2024 | wrtv.com | Nicole Griffin

INDIANAPOLIS — Center for Leadership Development is expanding to some of Indy's highest-crime and lowest-income neighborhoods. CLD is one of two non-profits chosen as Bank of America's 2024 Neighborhood Builders. The organization helps African American youth become professional business and community leaders. Elijah Hill and Xen Clark just graduated from CLD's six-week Project Mr. program. Mr. stands for male responsibility. "Each week, they teach you a different core value.

Nov 11, 2024 | wrtv.com | Nicole Griffin

Free guidance from mentors is available for entrepreneurs working to achieve their dreams. Indiana is home to more than 534,000 small businesses, according to the Economic Development Corporation. Edward Wheat started cutting hair when he was 13-years-old. "It's the attention to detail, communication," Wheat said. On average, he cuts hair for up to 100 soldiers weekly. "The fact that I served myself, it's a way of giving back to the community.