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Saturday Stories
I’ve always been a sucker for a good story. I think maybe it was because my dad had so many - the kind of stories that make you belly-laugh and spend the after-dinner portion of a holiday begging for a re-telling, if only to stave off that sink full of dishes for a...
Doing What’s Necessary: Melanie Evans, Dr. Kosmas Kayes Educator’s Scholarship Recipient 2018
It’s the beginning of a new year, which means we are preparing for the second semester of the school year with our program partners. As our program staff jumps back into the classroom, the Joseph Maley Foundation would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of the...
2018 Run, Walk, Roll Recap
The 2018 Run, Walk, Roll hit several milestones as the Joseph Maley Foundation celebrates ten years of impact. The first 10-mile course was introduced, and many people joined us for the first time.
An Interview with John and Vivian Maley
Co-founders Vivian and John Maley sat down recently to answer a few questions about the Joseph Maley Foundation...where it has been, what is happening in 2018 and what they see in JMF's future. What Joseph Maley Foundation dates hold special significance for you?...
Growing in Awareness
Joseph Maley Foundation programs continue to grow at an extraordinary rate in 2018, as we celebrate ten years of serving children of all abilities. The Joseph Maley Foundation just wrapped up our largest year of disABILITY Awareness programming. Students in...
Kids Teaching Kids
The Joseph Maley Friends Puppet Troupe is a valuable resource when teaching younger audiences the importance of treating others with compassion and respect. “I play soccer. Can you play soccer like me?” “What kind of tricks can you do with your chair?” “I wear...
Mental Health Awareness Month with HOPE
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and has special significance for the Joseph Maley Foundation HOPE program. HOPE – Health through Outreach, Personal Perspectives and Engagement- engages individuals in valuable discussion and activities surrounding mental...
Youth Serving Children of All Abilities
The Joseph Maley Foundation serves children of all abilities through programs that engender compassion and respect for the diversity of life. One of unique ways we are able to support our mission is through a working Junior Board of Directors, comprised of high...
Top Ten Reasons to Attend the 2018 Butterfly Tea
As we continue celebrating ten years of impact, today we bring you the top 10 reasons to attend the Butterfly Tea on April 28th, 2018. 10. Spend an afternoon in beautiful downtown Indy. 9. It will feel like spring at the Tea, regardless of the weather outside! 8....
Sibs Summer Camp
June 2018 marks the first Joseph Maley Family Support Sibs Summer Camp. Participants will share their experiences as siblings of individuals with disabilities in a safe and respectful environment. Campers will also have the opportunity to engage in other Joseph...