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Over the years, Freedom Academy (FA) has empowered many families. Through community partnerships with the United Way, Hands for Hope, and other community affiliates, FA has truly made a difference. Ranging from a toy drive for Christmas which serviced over 500 families, summer camp and aftercare for school aged youth, life skill training for single parents, and financial literacy classes for the community, FA is truly a beacon of servant leadership within the community. Freedom Academy is located in the Indianapolis Lawrence Community. When the Community Resource Center is opened, the following services will be offered: childcare, after school programming, youth recreation, a computer lab, life skill classes, and counseling. Many of the families living in the 9 apartment complexes surrounding the community center rely heavily on public transportation. With FA being located with 1/2 mile of each building, transportation is not a concern as it is easily accessible and within walking distance.
Safety is also a major goal of Freedom Academy. The current location of the community center is in 1 of 6 areas in Indianapolis where the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) has focused on fighting crime. The neighborhood is lower-middle income with an income lower than 72% of U.S. Federal Poverty Level. With over 53% of the children living below the federal poverty line, this neighborhood has a higher rate of childhood poverty than 93% of U.S. neighborhoods. As a solution, FA has partnered with the United Way, the city of Indianapolis, the city of Lawrence, and other community organizations such as the Community Alliance of the Far East Side (CAFE) to ensure a safer neighborhood.
Freedom Academy purchased a 27,000 square foot building that sits on 6.5 acres of land at 4330 N. Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46226. The building was built in two phases, 1961 and 1975. Few, if any, upgrades have been made to the building since it was built. Renovations are needed to bring the building up to current code and modernize it. Renovations include installing a city mandated drainage system, HVAC system throughout the building, as well as a security system with cameras, sound system, updated flooring, lighting, and kitchen. The interior and exterior of the building will be painted. Renovations are expected to take 4-6 weeks to complete.
Freedom Academy needs your financial assistance in creating a safer community for the children and an opportunity to improve the future for families who live in the FA neighborhood. With your donation, YOU can be a difference maker!
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