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our history
United Hope Foundation History
Leon Riggs always had a vision. He had a vision to give back to our
local Indianapolis community by giving others a second chance-by helping when all “hope” seemed lost. Mr. Riggs is no stranger to
second chances. In the early 1970’s a serious airplane accident left
him paralyzed from the waist down. His second chance was no less
than a miracle. He was able to recover and live a very successful
life, both in business and philanthropy. “Giving Back” to Leon Riggs
became more than a vision, it became a passion. Through his passion
of giving others a second chance, United Hope Foundation (“United
Hope”) was born
our mission
The mission of United
Hope is to support
individuals and families
facing extreme hardship,
as well as to support
select local 501 (c) 3
organizations with
similar goals. United
Hope believes that by
providing support to
non-profit agencies,
it can improve the
quality of life for those
struggling to make ends
meet. We support many
types of organizations
in Central Indiana and
accept requests for
funding throughout the
entire year.
Mr. Riggs is also the owner of LOR
Corporation (“LOR”) and United
Package Liquors (“UPL”). United Hope
is a philanthropic outlet for both LOR
and UPL to help build a sense of legacy
for its employees. Through the years,
United Hope has greatly evolved by
fine tuning its mission and expanding
its funding capabilities. United Hope
has impacted many individuals, families
and charities in central Indiana. United
Hope has given over $1,000,000.00
to individuals, families and local nonprofit organizations since its inception
in January, 2005.
Our Events
United Hope has initiated two major
annual fundraising events to help raise
funds for the local community. Each
year, United Hope conducts a beer and
wine tasting event called Indy’s Wine
& Brew Fest and an annual golf outing
called Greens for Hope.
Our Board
United Hope’s board of directors is
comprised of leaders of LOR and UPL, as well as seasoned executives
from the central Indiana community. The board continues to strive
to provide a sense of legacy for United Hope and is committed to
enhancing the current and future needs of Indianapolis and the
surrounding area.
The wings of hope carry us, soaring high above
the driving winds of life. ~Ana Jacob
our funds
Leon Riggs Scholarship Fund provides assistance to needy families
eon Riggs
Scholarship
Fund at the Early Learning Center in
for children
who attend pre-school
provides assistance to needy families for children to attend pre-school
Lawrence Township.
ion:
Description: Leon Riggs Scholarship Fund provides assistance to needy families
Early Learning Center in Lawrence
Township.
a fund that provides financial assistance to needy families for children who attend
forinchildren
who attend pre-school at the
Early Learning Center
Lawrence Township
LC:
The Early Learning Centers of Lawrence Township are designed to appeal to the
Beneficiaries: Families in need who want to send
their children to attend pre-school at the Early
d Indiana Kindergarten Academic State Standards. Most importantly, they foster a life-long
Learning Center in Lawrence Township.
ards, and joy in learning.
y, capability, and eagerness to learn of the young child. Rich in literacy, artistic expression,
Project Approach, the Centers’ early learning programs incorporate Indiana Preschool
Impact: The impact of the Leon Riggs Scholarship
has been profound to the individual families as well
he Leon Riggs’ Scholarship has been profound to the individual families as well as the Early
as the Early Learning Centers. Individual families
rs. Individual families have felt supported and encouraged to continue with their child’s
have
feltthese
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encouraged
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because they were
awarded
funds. These and
funds have
also had an impact
the
und the school. with
It has been
a positive
experience
for the community
to know these
funds
their
child’s
early education
because
they
were
r those in need around them. Data indicates that children who begin their formal
theseonfunds.
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funds
have
also had an impact on the community
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been a positive
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ildren to become problem solvers and the Leon Riggs’ Scholarship Fund allows more
these
funds
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available
for
those
in
need
around
them. Data indicates that
e this powerful foundation.
children who begin their formal education at the Early Learning Centers and
continue on at Lawrence Township elementary schools outperform students who
attend other child care facilities and private kindergartens. The Early Learning
Centers help children to become problem solvers and the Leon Riggs Scholarship
Fund allows more children to have this powerful foundation.
Eligibility: Families who want to send their children to the Early Learning Centers
to receive a quality education, but are financially unable to do so, are encouraged
to contact the pre-school for assistance.
Questions: To learn more, please contact Jill Bennett at (317) 536-0298 or at
[email protected].
Donations: Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of supporting this fund.
Please direct all inquiries to Jill Bennett at (317) 536-0298 or at jbennett@lorcorp.
com to learn more or to make a donation. In-kind donations are also gratefully
accepted.
Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.
~Christopher Reeve
our funds
Leon’s Hope Fund provides financial assistance to children and
adults with disabilities in an effort to improve their quality of life.
Beneficiaries:
Indiana.
Children and adults with disabilities who are served by Noble of
Noble of Indiana was founded in 1953 by parents of children with Down
syndrome and autism. Since then, Noble has developed an array of innovative
services designed to meet the individual needs of each person, from First Steps
early intervention therapies for toddlers to summer camps for school kids to
employment services for adults. Over the years, Noble of Indiana has touched
tens of thousands of lives by partnering with dynamic organizations like United
Hope Foundation. Noble of Indiana’s mission is to create opportunities for people
with disabilities to live meaningful lives. United Hope Foundation is very excited
to have the opportunity to collaborate with Noble of Indiana to help children with
disabilities overcome challenges to achieve their full potential.
Eligibility:
Recipients of monies from the Fund must:
• Be individuals with disabilities served by Noble of Indiana.
• Demonstrate financial need by providing documentation requested by the Review Committee
• Complete the application indicating how the funds will be spent
• Provide detailed documentation that the funds were spent appropriately
and in a timely manner
Questions: Please contact Rita Davis at
(317) 375-4256 or Jill Bennett at (317) 5360298 or at [email protected] to learn
more or to obtain an application.
Donations: Thank you for your thoughtful
consideration of supporting this fund. Please
direct all inquiries to Liz Evans at (317) 3754227 or Jill Bennett at (317) 536-0298 or at
[email protected] to learn more or to
make a donation. In-kind donations are also
gratefully accepted and appreciated.
When the world says, “Give up,”
Hope whispers,
“Try it one more time.”
~Author Unknown
our funds
Heap of Hope Fund was created to financially stabilize households
through comprehensive and emergency financial assistance.
Heap of Hope
Beneficiaries:
IndividualsProgram
must be enrolled in the John H. Boner Community
Housing
& Energy Assistance
Center’s Center for Working Families program to apply for funding.
ission of Heap of Hope Fund is to financially stabilize households through comprehensive
The John H. Boner Community Center is a not-for-profit agency founded to serve
nd emergency financial assistance.
residents of the Near Eastside of Indianapolis. In 1971, neighborhood residents
organized and determined the need for a community center. Throughout the
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Eligibility: Individuals applying for Heap of Hope Funds must:
• Complete John H. Boner Community Center Intake
form
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at 317.205.1200
or at [email protected] to learn more or to
• Enroll in the Center for Working Families
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Questions: Please contact Dean Johns at (317) 633-8210 or Jill Bennett at
(317) 536-0298 or at [email protected] to learn more or to obtain an
application.
Donations: Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of supporting this fund.
Please direct all inquiries to Jill Bennett at (317) 536-0298 or at jbennett@
lorcorp.com to learn more or to make a donation. In-kind donations are also
gratefully appreciated.
changing
lives
United Hope Foundation has given
over $1,000,000 to individuals,
families and charities in central
Indiana.
The
foundation
has
supported organizations such as
Riley Hospital for Children, Noble
Center of Indiana, Second Helpings,
Prevail, Big Brothers and Big Sisters,
Muscular Dystrophy, Association,
School on Wheels, Indianapolis
Air Show, Agape, Therapeutic
Riding Resources, People’s Burn
Foundation, and thousands of
individuals and families in the
local community.
It is our goal to provide assistance
to individuals, families, and other
organizations serving those who
desperately need help when
“hope” seems lost.
Hope sees the invisible,
feels the intangible and
achieves the impossible.
~Author Unknown
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Guidelines
United Hope Foundation accepts donation requests throughout the
year. We ask that you provide us with a written request at least 15 days
prior to your project or event. You should include a summary of your
organization, the name of the project or program the funds will support,
and a copy of your tax ID certificate.
Requests can be submitted via email or in writing.
Email requests to: [email protected]
Snail Mail to:
United Hope Foundation
6350 Rucker Road, Suite 101
Indianapolis, IN 46220
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Phone: 317.536.0298 | Fax: 317.205.1201
www.unitedhopefoundation.org