Cummins Foundation Grants $200,000 Towards Pogue’s Run Trail and Bridge
Since 2014, global power leader Cummins has been investing time, talent and resources in Indy’s Near Eastside community to help the community prosper. This year alone, more than 300 Cummins employees have contributed...
Partner Spotlight: WFYI and The daVinci Pursuit
On a 20-degree morning, groups of 50 at a time arrived at a secret location to learn about a hidden gem in Indianapolis. One hundred fifty adventurers in all would arrive for a short introduction and interactive experience from those who organized each of the three...
#OptOutside Along Our Waterways
Following the inspiration of cooperative outdoor products retailer Recreational Equipment, Inc.’s (REI) annual #OptOutside campaign, Reconnecting to Our Waterways (ROW) encourages everyone to get outside along Indy’s waterways this winter. “Opt outside” for a brisk workout or to take in the subtle signs of quiet life along the waterways. Not only is this an alternative to hectic shopping, but it is also another way to connect to unique places, family and friends, and yourself through the local waterway environment.
Volunteer Spotlight: Alex Umlauf
This month, ROW recognizes Alex Umlauf for his steadfast support and valuable contributions to the White River Waterway Committee. Umlauf has been involved from the early days of ROW and has just accepted the opportunity to further serve as the new ROW White River...
Partner Spotlight: Indy Parks
This month, ROW highlights Indy Parks and its role in increasing access to our waterways. Indy Parks' mission is to connect communities by providing places and experiences that inspire healthy living, social engagement, and a love of nature. ROW works with Indy Parks...
In the Know with ROW Series Launches
In the Know With ROW is a quarterly gathering to bring Reconnecting to Our Waterways' Element and Waterway Committees together for learning and fun. At Crowdfunding 101, you will learn from ROW’s Pogue’s Run and Pleasant Run Waterway Committee members about how they...
ROW Awards $50,000 to Bring Waterfront Arts to Near West
ROW announces this month the award of a $50,000 grant to Indy Convergence for a new White River arts project called A Rising Tide (A.R.T.) The unique and creative effort will bring art performances like live theater, comedy, dance and music, to the Near West community...
Grateful for Our Waterway Champions
In this season for giving thanks, Reconnecting to Our Waterways (ROW) is grateful for those giving of their time, talent, and treasure to the exciting efforts along Indy’s waterways. All of the six local waterways in ROW’s focus areas are important community assets...
Reconnecting Riverside
Waterways can function as connective tissue between seemingly disparate communities bridging class, race, gender, and age gaps through collective care and engagement on the water. On October 24th, Reconnecting to Our Waterways (ROW) celebrated how six waterways across...