Indianapolis Family Makes Positive Impact for Their Neighbor

I read a story this morning on the IndyStar website about a family that purchased their neighbors house in a tax sale so he could have a place to live and remain in his home. The neighbor’s landlord had lost the house and he had no choice in the decision to have the house put up for sale.

Harrell called out the house’s auction number, held up her bid card and hoped that no one else would offer more than her $6,000 limit. When the bidding closed a few seconds after she offered the $4,274 minimum, she jumped out of her seat, flailed her arms and exclaimed, "I got it! I got it!"

The generous neighbors don’t have ownership yet, as the process allows the landlord 1-year to regain ownership.

With the news that’s been generated about the neighbors and their good deed, other donations and assistance has been coming in from others. One lady has pledged $1000 towards to purchase of the home, while other organizations have offered services to repair and fix problems with the home.

Stories like this are just some of the things that make Indianapolis a great place to live. I’d say that’s a pretty good helping of Hoosiers Helping Hoosiers along with the Hoosier Hospitality we always hear about and promote.

Do Your Part to Keep Indianapolis Beautiful

It wasn’t too long ago that we wrote about some of the work that Keep Indianapolis Beautiful is doing in our city.

I just read this post over on the Smaller Indiana website and had to share it with our readers as well. Participating in events like this can be a lot of fun, and you’re helping your community as well.

Be a part of the Lilly Global Day of Service and the more than 50 community partners coming together to help prepare the city for 2,500 new trees, 75,000 new plants, new play grounds, outdoor learning areas for local schools, and much more!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: MAY 6-19th (in preparation for the big day on May 20)
We need help unloading and sorting trees and perennials, loading trucks, watering plant material and more …

For more info, check out http://tinyurl.com/84vcrg or contact Sarah Grain at 317.264.7555 x106 or [email protected]

It is your city…Help make a difference.

I used to do events like this at least once a year when I was in college and have helped at a variety of similar events through the years.

Find out all you need to know about Keeping Indianapolis Beautiful on the Keep Indianapolis Beautiful website.