Articles tagged as: Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation
February 15, 2021
New Fairbanks Foundation 'Community Data Snapshot' Highlights Regional Inequities
The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation released a new Community Data Snapshot highlighting key trends in education, health, and economic well-being for Indiana and Marion County. The data reveal that systemic inequities persist across racial and ethnic lines.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2020
Relief Fund Established To Meet Need During Economic Slowdown Caused By Virus
There is already a $16.5 million commitment from local philanthropic groups, including $15 million from the Lilly Endowment.
Read MoreAugust 27, 2019
Report: Indiana Losing Out On Federal Opioid Funding
The federal government granted states a total of $11 billion in 2017-2018. Indiana received $158 million of that money.
Read MoreApril 10, 2019
Indianapolis Begins Mobile Syringe Exchange Program
A sharp increase in the number of hepatitis C cases related to intravenous drug use led Marion County to seek a syringe exchange program.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2018
New Reports Calculate Lives Lost To Tobacco, Opioids
Indiana's smoking rate is among the highest in the nation. More than 21 percent of Hoosiers smoke, and that rate has remained stagnant in recent years.
Read MoreAugust 7, 2018
Central Indiana Schools Receive Funds For Substance Abuse Prevention Programs
The programs will be implemented by 24 school corporations, which are expected to reach nearly 45 percent of Marion County students by 2021.
Read MoreJune 28, 2018
New Program Connects Mothers With Postpartum Addiction Treatment
A new program to help women who are addicted to opioids and their newborn babies will launch in Indianapolis and aims to fill a gap in treatment services.
Read MoreMay 21, 2018
Substance Abuse Prevention Initiative Aims To Impact Students
Nearly 16 percent of Indiana high school students report having taken a pill that wasn't prescribed to them.
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