Edna Martin Christian Center

07/16/2026

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🎉

Join us on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the Frederick Douglass Family Center for an evening of community connection, health, wellness, and important neighborhood updates!

🩺 HealthNet Health & Wellness Resource Fair
🕓 4:00 PM–5:30 PM

🤝 Hello Neighbor Town Hall
🕕 6:00 PM–7:30 PM

Come connect with neighbors, learn about valuable health and wellness resources, and participate in important conversations about the future of our community.

📍 Frederick Douglass Family Center
📆 Wednesday, July 22, 2026

We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

07/08/2026

PRAISE REPORT ✨

Now that everyone is back and rested, we wanted to take a moment to thank God for allowing another cohort of the Through the Eyes of Youth program to safely travel to Ghana and back. Following the 12-week program where students explored their own culture, identity and perceptions of community while sharing photos back and forth with their peers in Accra and Cape Coast, the program culminated in this 10-day adventure. The incredible collaboration between Sustainable Connexions International, OVC Connexions Ghana, Why Aren't You Smiling Inc. and EMCC continues to foster powerful examples of global community building and service learning.

Thank you to Iaaqli Initiative for supporting this important work. We’re proud to continue to build first-hand experiences where students are being fully immersed in culture, history and global citizenship.

Stay tuned for details around SusCo’s “Essence of Ghana” showcase and fundraiser later this year. 🇬🇭

07/07/2026

Nothing says summer fun quite like a preschool foam party 🫧

And guess what?! Enrollment is open! If you’re looking for a safe, quality learning environment for your youngest scholars, contact the Center today for a tour: 317-637-3776

07/02/2026

🎮📚 Back to School Festival 2026! 📚🎮

Edna Martin Christian Center invites families to join us for an evening of games, food, music, giveaways, community vendors, and family fun as we kick off the new school year together!

Come enjoy:

🎶 Music & entertainment
🍽️ Food
🛍️ Community vendors
🎲 Games & activities
🍦 Ice cream truck
🎒 School supply giveaway

Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Leadership & Legacy Center
2259 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218

Vendor and sponsor registration is open! Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up.

For more information, contact [email protected].

Let’s get our heads in the game and start the school year strong! 💙✨

06/26/2026

Great opportunity🏠🏠🏠

🚨 Now Accepting Applications! 🚨

JumpStart Indy 2026 is back! Learn the fundamentals of real estate development, connect with industry professionals, and help shape the future of our communities.

📅 August 13 – October 15, 2026
⏰ Thursdays | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
⏳ Apply by July 10, 2026

🔗 Apply here: https://fs19.formsite.com/bvaeVl/vmfjrzfbjy/index

06/26/2026

Today, we honored Gina Fears at our City Certified Martindale-Brightwood Quality of Life Plan: Hello Neighbor Pillar Retreat. Our deepest condolences to her family. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

It was truly an honor to work alongside such a beautiful soul for so many years. Gina’s love and unwavering commitment to the residents, churches, organizations, community partners, and stakeholders of Martindale-Brightwood were unmatched.

Her love for GOD was evident in the way she lived, spoke, served, and treated others every day. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, and compassion that will continue to inspire so many.

Thank you, Gina, for your dedicated service, your kind heart, and the lasting impact you made on our community. You will be deeply missed but never forgotten. ❤️🙏🏾💯

06/05/2026

Thank you, Mirror Indy for highlighting EMCC's first ever Parents as Teachers program graduation. The first cohort of preschool-age home visitation and parent education students are headed to Kindergarten this fall!

This same day, EMCC Preschool graduated 10 students as part of the class of 2026, several of whom started the Center as infants! (see the comments for a cuteness tax)

EMCC is very proud of these future leaders and their families. Early education experiences are more than just ensuring our children are ready for kindergarten, they're about strengthening the foundation for lifelong learning. 🍎

If you're interested in learning more about the options for your little learners, contact the Center today at 317-637-3776.

This free program guides parents through developmental screenings and social services.

05/29/2026

Spring/2026 Homeownership 101 cohort completed. Powered by Intend Indiana, and had the opportunity to tour the Drexel Property ❤️🙏🏾💯