🌱 Second Chance For Indy Teens + Migros Aid's Refugee Fund

Hello again, Indianapolis! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Indianapolis Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Indianapolis Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Indianapolis long term. So if you’re interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here.

First, today's weather:

Cooler; a little a.m. rain. High: 48 Low: 29.

Here are the top three stories today in Indianapolis:

1. An Indianapolis nonprofit is offering teenagers and young adults a second chance at a successful future. YES Indy recently launched Power Huddle, a two-week job readiness experience for 16 - to 24-year olds who are not currently in school. The five-day-a-week program, which takes place at the Finish Line Boys and Girls Club on North Post Road, is designed to help students develop employability and life skills. (WISH TV Indianapolis, IN)
2. With over a million people having escaped Ukraine in the last week, Indianapolis' own Migros Aid has kicked off a refugee fund to help. The local nonprofit aims to raise $50,000 for refugees fleeing Ukraine. An estimated 130,000 immigrants from various countries living in the Indianapolis metroplex, according to Migros Aid. (WISH TV Indianapolis, IN)
3. A 59-year-old Indianapolis man was hospitalized in critical condition after a fire broke out in his home Saturday morning. When firefighters arrived at the Elder Avenue residence, they successfully controlled the blaze; however, a large portion of the home had burned, and four adults and a dog were displaced. According to the 59-year-old man, he had discarded a cigarette inside a metal container with gasoline inside, causing the container to erupt into flames. (WTHR)

From our sponsor:

Today's Indianapolis Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013)

Today in Indianapolis:

• Acoustic Open Mic - Irving Theater (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There's no such thing as a bad view at the Racing Capital of the World ⁠— just check out the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's panoramic picture for proof. Will you be attending the Indy 500 this May? (Facebook)
• The Indianapolis Fire Department was dispatched to Holliday Park after a local teen got stuck in a tree while rescuing a cat. (Facebook)
• Looking for a senior dog to sweep you off your feet? Meet Rocky, who can be adopted for free from Indianapolis Animal Care Services. (Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Franklin Pest Solutions — (Visit website)
• Integrated Deicing Services — (Visit Website)
• Add your business here

Loving the Indianapolis Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

• Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe
• Get your local business listed in front of readers

You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.