Luminaries Local Community Volunteer Activities

Eagle Valley: Martinsville
Overall Contact Resource: Tammy Smith, 765-349-3419, or 317-261-8261. Cell: 317-407-6239.

Pritchard Park Spring/Fall Cleanup - Just what it sounds like. Cleanup/fixup usually in May to get ready for the outdoor season. Plant flowers, do landscape cleanup. Enjoy a big spread, home cooked lunch. Great fun! Contact Resource: Sandy Judkins, 261-8434

Martinsville Humane Society - Help needed a few hours each week, year around. Caring for needful animals. Contact Resource: Dean Roberson, 317-861-8261.

Martinsville Habitat for Humanity - Refurbish or build several small homes each year for those who otherwise could not afford them. Great to practice or learn building skills. Special Women’s Build project also. Only a few hours weekly, summer and fall. Ask for newsletter. Contact Resource: Bob Elliott, p.m. 1-765-349-9003.

Petersburg Generating Station: Petersburg
Overall Contact Resource: Angie Gray,
317-261-8261, Ext. 290

Food Pantry - Local outreach to provide food for those in need. Collections and distribution are an ongoing activity. Contact Resource: Gary Leavitt. 812-354-9858 or 812-354-9372.

Habitat for Humanity - Several Luminaries members have been involved with this in two local counties. Several construction skills are needed, along with other work. Saturday hours each week in season. Contact Resource: Gene Keepes, 812-354-9552.

Pike Recovery Center - Facility aids in rehabilitation for local individuals with special needs. Volunteers are a valued part of the team effort. Contact Resource: Bill Dawson, reached through Gene Keepes, 812-354-9552

Used Clothing - Pike County Christian Church has an important used clothing program as an aid project. Contributions are welcome, and help is always valued. Temp Contact Resource: Angie Gray, 317-261-8261, Ext. 290.

Luminaries in Indianapolis

Ronald McDonald House - For the person with many interests, this may offer just the right place for your help. An outstanding humanitarian project, this temporary residence needs help with guest services, reception, group games or crafts activities, music, staff assistance and others. All to serve families of children being treated at Riley Hospital. Expect no more than three hours a week. Contact Resource: Jenny Ransone,
317-269-2247, Ext. 225.

Eagle Creek Park - Luminaries already active here number too many to list. From nature tours, gardens, outside work to boat repair, park guides, school programs, and special events… there’s something for everyone. If you have a skill or interest, there may be an activity just waiting for you. About three hours a week. Contact Resource: Heather,
317-327-0101 (email shie2rk@yahoo.com).

Thrifty Threads - Second hand shop benefits the Julian Center for battered women & children. Located at 1501 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. Volunteer helpers at the store and donations are always needed. Get discount on purchases as a helper. Contact the store directly, 317-802-9612.

IPL Community Activities

A variety of Company-sponsored and community support events occur during the year. Many are repeat activities, like the Annual Veterans Day Parade, 500 Festival activities and Parade, Special Olympics, Amish Fair, and Light the Night.

Others go on throughout the year at various times, like Habitat for Humanity, tree planting, and neighborhood work projects.

Luminaries members routinely take part in significant numbers. We are welcomed and encouraged to continue this fine tradition of service to our Indianapolis metro communities.

For these activities, timely publicity and announcements will inform IPL employees past and present of the need for volunteers. For some events, Luminaries members who have taken part before are notified by mail, or by friends who will be taking part.

For your questions about these events or newly sponsored IPL projects, the following are the IPL Community Relations Contact Resources: Shannon Judkins at 317-261-8390 or Alice McGolgin at 317-261-8852.