The renovation of our new headquarters at 975 Burdsal Parkway is transforming a long-neglected space into a thriving community asset. But the physical building is only as strong as the operations within it. To fully unlock the potential of the Firehouse as an anchor for the Near Northwest (NNW) community, we must secure the foundational, recurring costs that power our mission: our monthly utilities.

We seek partners committed to sustaining our daily operations, transforming these necessary expenses into reliable programmatic investments. For more information please contact our Advancement Coordinator, Amanda Schutte at amanda@groundworkindy.org.

Investment Option	Focus & Impact	Funding Mechanism
Sustained Operational Donor	Recurring Donations: A monthly commitment (e.g., $100 per month) provides predictable, year-round revenue for electricity, water, and gas, mirroring the year-round nature of the "Year-Round Yards" engagement series.	Recurring Donations (Cash or Credit)
Firehouse Legacy Partner	Major Gifts / Capital Support: A significant, one-time gift can create an operational reserve or cover utilities for a full year, ensuring the newly renovated Firehouse headquarters is financially viable for the long term.	Major Gift, Gift of Stock
DAF Distribution	Flexible Institutional Support: Designate a distribution from your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) specifically to cover the Firehouse's administrative and utility costs, allowing our program funds to be entirely dedicated to youth stipends and programmatic supplies.	Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
In-Kind/Corporate Utility Sponsorship	Direct Expense Coverage: A business or foundation may commit to paying a specific utility bill (e.g., electricity) for a defined period, allowing us to showcase their dedication to both sustainability (Green Glow contest alignment) and community stability.	Corporate Sponsorship, In-Kind Support

Groundwork Indy Utility Fund

Firehouse Stability Campaign: Powering Resilience

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