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Donations by the TONS!

EMCC staff sends a special "thank you" to the churches of the Coffee Creek Association. Today, 14 volunteers donated and helped to unload tons of non-perishable food items along with a host of household necessities. It is because of volunteers and donations like this that the EMCC food pantry has been able to service youth and families in our programs and other residents of the Martindale-Brightwood community. Much appreciation to Sharon Littrell, Mary Laymen, Elisha Laymen, Phill Sweany, Jeff… Continue

Added by Tysha Sellers on February 1, 2010 at 7:40pm — No Comments

The Edna Martin "Great Start" Community Baby Shower

The Edna Martin "Great Start" Community Baby Shower event was fun, informative,interactive and engaging. There were three educational componets with presentations from local agenices such as: Indianapolis Healthy Start, Planned Parenthood, and The Crisis Pregnancy Center of Indianapolis. Discussions centered regarding health, proper prenatal care, and available community resources. The women engaged in traditional "baby shower" games, multiple raffle drawings and and enjoyed food, drinks, and pr… Continue

Added by Tysha Sellers on January 25, 2010 at 1:23pm — No Comments

EMCC Family Profile: Miller Family

Stacie Miller has long known the Edna Martin Christian Center was a safe place where her children can go to get year round services. A single mother of two girls, her children, 11 year-old Terri and 13 year-old Sherrell, have been center regulars for years. The sisters are commonly known as leaders in our youth programming, due largely to their positive presences. For this long-time resident of Martindale Brightwood, Ms. Miller also knew that, on occasion, she was welcome to take advantage of th… Continue

Added by Tysha Sellers on January 7, 2010 at 9:07am — No Comments

Holiday Help

Thank you for all of your support this holiday. We were able to help 156 families over the holiday season. May your holiday season be filled with joy and your New Year full of possibilities. --Edna Martin staff Continue

Added by Tysha Sellers on December 31, 2009 at 8:25am — No Comments

We fed hundreds this evening

Good evening. Edna Martin Christian Center just completed hosting its 7th annual Thanksgiving meal. The chef reported that we served approximately 350 people and more than 400 meals. A big THANK YOU goes to members of First Baptist Church of Indianapolis for providing the food and serving the dinner. We also appreciate the many volunteers who helped this evening. On behalf of the staff, I also give thanks to all of you who continue to make great things happen in the Martindale Brightwood neig… Continue

Added by Tysha Sellers on November 24, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

United Way Thermometer

Please give to United Way of Central Indiana.

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Added by Tysha Sellers on November 9, 2009 at 8:55pm — No Comments

2009 Edna Martin Christian Center Christmas list

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Added by Tysha Sellers on October 21, 2009 at 11:59pm — No Comments

Fall 2009 Newsletter

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Added by Tysha Sellers on October 21, 2009 at 11:58pm — No Comments

Good Works Tour Stop #46: Edna Martin Christian Center by Isaac Randolph Faith Based Initiative Director for the State of Indiana

If you grew up in Indy and worked in the not-for-profit sector the Edna Martin Christian Center is a symbol of grassroots neighborhood support. I stopped by one morning to take a peek at their program and was not disappointed. I was met by my old friend Deputy Director of the Center Barato Britt who took me on a tour. EMCC was established as the East Side Christian Center by Ms. Edna Martin in 1941. She began working with low-income children after school in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhoo… Continue

Added by Tysha Sellers on October 14, 2009 at 6:06am — No Comments

Youth Apply Leadership & Legacy Skills While Rebuilding New Orleans

Edna Martin Christian Center Leadership and Legacy Summer Program future leaders were blessed to participate in National Ministries Ecumenical Work Week III: Worship, Witness & Work from August 2 thru the 8th. The purpose of the project was the "Just Rebuilding of the Golf Coast." The center was well represented by five young men who assisted in rebuilding three homes in hurricane-ravaged New Orleans. The youths were afforded community service as well as trade learning opportunities to inclu… Continue

Added by Charity Lewis on September 4, 2009 at 6:17pm — No Comments

EMCC Youth Recognized by Indianapolis Mayor

The Marion County Commission on Youth (MCCOY) and the Summer Youth Program Fund recognized Edna Martin Christian Center Camp Counselor Julian Edwards with the Excellence in Summer Service Education Award on September 3rd. The Award is bestowed upon youth who operate as positive roles models, demonstrating a commitment to work, compassion and sensitivity to the needs of others. Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard spoke in honor of Mr. Edwards and 21 additional Indianapolis youth saying that their act… Continue

Added by Charity Lewis on September 4, 2009 at 6:16pm — No Comments

Golf Outing at Douglass Park supports Center Outreach Programs

The Edna Martin Christian Center hosted its annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, August 20th at the historic Douglass Golf Course in Indianapolis. It was beautiful day on the greens. We would like to say a special thank you to all of our sponsors for making this a very successful fundraiser: Our Host: Douglas Park Golf Course American Baptist Churches of Greater Indianapolis American Baptist Churches of Indiana & Kentucky Baker & Company Bright House Networks Dexter Cooley, Consultant Don… Continue

Added by Charity Lewis on September 4, 2009 at 6:15pm — No Comments

Leadership and Legacy After School Program Off to a Great Head Start!

The Edna Martin Christian Center commenced its Leadership and Legacy After School Program on Monday, August 24th. Councilors will be working with the children and youths to enhance their in school performance through tutoring, faith education and the teaching of character development skills. The After School Program also opens the doors of EMCC as a safe haven, providing transportation and a hot meal in a Christian environment. The Center has presently enrolled 40 youths and space is still avail… Continue

Added by Charity Lewis on September 4, 2009 at 5:47pm — No Comments

2009 Leadership & Legacy Summer Program was a Great Success!

The Edna Martin Christian Center Leadership and Legacy Summer Program, which was held from June 6th thru August 8th, afforded 130 Martindale-Brightwood community youth a summer full of character building, academic, artistic and faith learning activities. The goal of the Leadership and Legacy series was to teach youth how to become integral members of their society. As a home mission to the American Baptist Churches, youth first received faith instruction on site during morning devotionals. In a… Continue

Added by Charity Lewis on September 4, 2009 at 5:45pm — No Comments

A Summer Story

Each summer we see children from all walks of life. This summer we had a little boy, I will call him [Jay], who was born to a single mom with lots of physical problems. The child had no social skills and severe learning problems. We enrolled the little boy without completely knowing about his background. After we discovered his many social skill needs, we decided to give our best effort at giving him some basic social skills. Around the second week, we just thought we couldn’t help this child.… Continue

Added by Tysha Sellers on August 31, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

2009 "It's Not About Me" National Ministries Youth Conference

EMCC youth serve as ambassadors to NAP Conference… Continue

Added by Charity Lewis on July 24, 2009 at 3:12pm — No Comments

Edna Martin Job Posting: Community and Parent Coordinator

SUMMARY The primary role of the Community and Parent Coordinator is to facilitate the process of creating a learning environment that supports increased student academic success. This entails working in concert with the principal and a school-community team at a single IPS school. DOWNLOAD THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION: Community and P… Continue

Added by blackboxcreative.biz on July 2, 2009 at 6:49pm — No Comments

Quen's garden

As we started our summer program we had many children bring in their registration forms with much excitement, geared up and ready to start the summer. One child was really excited let’s call him Quen. Quen is one of our Special Children and has been in program since he was 8 years old, he is mow 21. Quen looks forward to coming to the center every day because he knows he will be safe, have fun and eat a good meal. He has now started to get a little restless in the class room all day and asked me… Continue

Added by Tysha Sellers on July 1, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Edna Martin Christian Center Golf Outing

Have a great time playing golf and support a great cause--EMCC! Our inaugural golf outing will be on August 20 at Douglass Park (25th and Dr. Andrew Brown). More details to come. Continue

Added by Tysha Sellers on June 2, 2009 at 7:39pm — No Comments

Major Tool donates computers and IT help

A BIG thank you to Natalie Weir, Tom Riddle and others at Major Tool for setting up our youth and social service computer labs. Our kids and their families will get a lot of use out of them.