Holy CrossNeighborhood Foundation

Our Vision

An engaged, inclusive community where neighbors thrive together.

Our Mission

Building physical and social infrastructure that invites neighbors to a community where everyone can make a difference.

We Want to Hear From You!

What would you like to see for the future of the Holy Cross Neighborhood?  What types of projects should be pursued?  We are actively seeking input from all neighbors. Fill out the Holy Cross Needs Assessment form and let your voice be heard!

If you have a project in mind you’d like to request funds for, fill out this form to make a request.

Looking for ways to support the neighborhood? Click here for more ways to get involved or make a contribution to the HCNA or HCNF.

Current Campaigns

Kroger Community Rewards:

  1. Go to https://www.kroger.com/
  2. Log into your account and select My Account.
  3. On the left select Community Rewards.
  4. Search for Holy Cross Neighborhood Foundation or VT097 and click Enroll.
    https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards

Neighborhood Logo House Signs ($30)

  1. Email info@indyholycross.org to let us know that you are interested in a sign, so that we can ensure that one is available.
  2. Visit the Neighborhood Foundation’s Stripe Account and submit your $30 donation for the sign.
  3. Email info@indyholycross.org to let us know that you submitted your donation, and to make arrangements to pick up the sign.

Foundation History

In 1991 the Arsenal Heights Civic League was formed to create a boundary in the southeast quadrant of what was just developing as the Holy Cross Neighborhood. The Civic League was established to included 501(c)(3) tax exempt status which allows charitable donations to be a tax write off, and tax exempt for purchase.

As the Holy Cross Neighborhood was progressing with active members, it eventually became clear that the two strengths of the areas should mesh. Arsenal Heights merged with Holy Cross in 2016. The inclusion of the two enhanced both areas. Volunteers were more abundant for neighborhood cleanups for the expanded area and the Arsenal Heights 501(c)(3) was shared with HCN. To lessen the confusion of the two groups that are now one for the same cause, the name of the 501(c)(3) was changed from Arsenal Heights to the Holy Cross Neighborhood Foundation.

Today

The Holy Cross Neighborhood is dedicated to building both physical and social infrastructure that invites neighbors to connect and contribute to a community where everyone can make a difference. Our goal is to maintain and preserve our historic near eastside neighborhood, ensuring it remains a beautiful and inviting place for all.

Donations can be made online to the HCNF’s Stipe account.

Foundation Board of Directors

Of the Foundation Board of Directors, two are voted on by the general neighborhood population, and the remainder are appointed by the HCNA officers. Any Neighborhood member is free to run for appointment or election. Foundation Board members, once established, vote to appoint officers within.

Current Board members are:

Renee O’Sullivan, president
Nicky Mendenhall, vice president
Olivia Bennett, secretary
Sinclair Williams, treasurer
Thérèse Reckley
Claire Winship