Interested in becoming a volunteer with SEND?
SEND offers a variety of opportunities for individuals to get involved, including work days, clean ups, committees, and others throughout the year. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out the form below and we’ll keep you in the loop on what volunteer opportunities could be a good fit!
If you are interested in joining a committee, please note that in the form below.
SEND’s committees include the following:
Economic Development
The mission of the economic development committee is to create and implement commercial and workforce development strategies focused on supporting small business development, retention, and expansion.
When: 1st Thursday of the month @12:00PM.
Where: In person at SEND Property Management Office (1012 Prospect Street, Indianapolis, IN 46203) OR virtual via zoom.
Housing
The mission of the housing committee is to develop high quality, affordable, and safe housing for residents, as well as to advocate for systems level change so that Southeast Indy can create, sustain, and maintain affordable homeownership and rental options for neighbors today and in the future.
When: 4th Monday of the month @ 5:00 PM.
Where: Virtual via Zoom only.
Marketing and Development
SEND’s Marketing Development committee typically contains members who are interested in supporting the fundraising efforts and their marketing for SEND. The committee’s primary focus is on supporting donor cultivation and stewardship, as well as planning and marketing the annual Six Days with SEND fundraising extravaganza.
When: 1st Tuesday of the month @12:00PM
Where: Virtual via Zoom only.
Equitable Transit Oriented Development (ETOD)
ETOD Advocates for policies, funding and planning that advances equitable development near transit. The ETOD committee brings together elements of urban design, land-use planning, transport planning, urban regeneration, real estate development, housing, and infrastructure implementation for a vibrant and connected community.
When: 2nd Wednesday of the month @ 5:45PM.
Where: In person only at Garfield Park Brewery (2310 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46203).
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will work to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and community safety. The Committee will collaborate with city officials to identify and address crime hot spots, areas of community concern, and look for relevant grant funding applications to support these efforts. Concepts developed during these meetings may be brought to City. The Committee will focus on topics that will help the community to feel and be safe. Some of these topics include traffic and pedestrian safety, disaster preparedness, homelessness, crime prevention, corrections, and detection initiatives.
When: 2nd Monday of the month @ 12:00PM.
Where: In person only at Southeast Neighborhood Development (SEND)
(3230 Southeastern Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203).
Health and Wellness Committee
The Health and Wellness Team is a partnership of residents, healthcare providers, environmental advocates, and public health leaders in Southeast Indy. The community views health as a holistic community need, where overall wellness of residents depends on health food, recreational opportunities, healthcare options, and a clean environment.
When: 3rd Wednesday of the month @5:30 PM.
Where: In person at Southeast Neighborhood Development (3230 Southeastern Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203) OR virtual via zoom.
Community Building Committee
SEND’s Community Building Committee envisions SEND envisions neighborhoods where all voices have a space and a place to advocate for better quality of life. The committee will ensure that quality of life plans inform SEND’s program development and lift up neighbor voices to activate change in Southeast Indy neighborhoods.
When: 1st Wednesday of the month @ 6:00 PM.
Where: In person at Southeast Neighborhood Development (3230 Southeastern Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203) OR virtual via zoom.