The Hendricks County Alliance for Diversity envisions a county where people of all races, creeds and cultures will be fully accepted members of the community, where all people are welcome and encouraged to participate in the life of the community.
 
Founded in 2002, the Alliance is an interfaith, intercultural group of citizens committed to fair and equal treatment of all citizens.  Through the years of different leaders and organizational structure, we have remained committed to diversity in our county. An increased interest in the Alliance in 2019 has led to a consideration of a new structure of membership.
 
NEW PROPOSED STRUCTURE:
All Alliance members gather at two meetings a year to contribute to visioning and planning. In addition, members commit to supporting the Alliance in at least two ways through the next year. Support can be giving of your time, talent, or treasure by:
  • Planning an Alliance event as part of a planning team
  • Volunteering at an Alliance event
  • Donating to the Alliance (suggested gift of $25 for an individual or family, $50 for an organization)
  • Serving as a co-chair for the Alliance
  • Serving on a community initiative on behalf of the Alliance (as approved by co-chairs)
  • Leading an event around diversity for another organization and asking the Alliance to join as a co-sponsor
As members of the Hendricks County Alliance for Diversity, you
  • Create opportunities for learning and discussion around diversity
  • Guide future Alliance topics and speakers for events
  • Ensure the health of the Alliance through our own diverse makeup
  • Create new opportunities to raise up diverse groups in Hendricks County
Upcoming Events
April 4: Plainfield Resouce Event by Hendricks County Minority Health Coalition (see attached flyer for details)
Learn about community resources available for you and your family, and share your opinion with us about what the most pressing needs are for minority families in Plainfield.

April 15: HCAD Listening Session by HCAD
6:30 - 7:30 pm at Danville Public Library 101 S. Indiana Street, Danville IN 46122
Give your feedback on the proposed new structure for the Alliance.

April 29: Community Conversation on Diversity "Equity and Toxic Stress" by HCAD and Hendricks County Systems of Care
6:30 - 8 pm at Avon Town Hall 6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123
Join us to view a clip from the new documentary No Small Matter and join in conversation about the effects of toxic stress on individuals and our community. Special guests from Child Care Answers, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, and the Hamilton Center will share what their organizations are doing locally to help families. RSVP on Facebook or by emailing hendricksalliance@yahoo.com

May 8: Conversation with Senator Ford by HCAD, the Good Samaritan Youth of Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, and the Brownsburg High School Equality Alliance Club
6:30 - 8 pm at Harris Academy 725 S Green St, Brownsburg, IN 46112
Join us for a conversation with State Senator J. D. Ford, the first openly gay person elected to the Indiana State House. Learn about Senator Ford’s life, campaign, legislative focus, and his call to youth in areas of societal leadership and service. 

May 25: Hendricks County Pride by HCAD and Good Samaritan Episcopal Church
11 am - 3 pm at Washington Township Park 115 S. County Rd 575, Avon, IN 46123
Celebrate Pride with our community! Activities include picnic (we have the grills - you bring the food), group hikes, campfire with s'mores, music, art, and more. Learn about LGBTQ+ groups in Hendricks county and how you can get involved.
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Community outreach is an important part of our mission

Donate to the Alliance

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The Hendricks County Alliance for Diversity is a completely volunteer group that relies on donations to do its work.  No one in the organization receives any monitary compensation for his or her time.  Donations are received under the umbrella of the Hendricks County Community Foundation.  To make a donation:

1. Click the button below, which will take you to the Hendricks County Community Foundation's donation page.  (Please be patient--the page may take a moment to open.)

2. In the "Donation Amount" section, open the first drop-down box and select "Other".

3. A new box will appear that says "Purpose or Fund Name".  In that box, type in Hendricks County Alliance for Diversity.

4. Complete the remainder of the form and submit.
The Hendricks County Alliance for Diversity is a fund of the Hendricks County Community Foundation.  The Hendricks County Community Foundation partners with generous people to realize their charitable goals while addressing community needs in meaningful and lasting ways.  The Community Foundation manages assets of over $13 million in a collection of funds created by individuals, families, businesses and organizations for charitable purposes. In 2016, the Community Foundation gave over $860,000 in grants to charitable organizations and scholarships to local students. For more information, call 317-268-6240 or visit www.hendrickscountycf.org.