Connect | Inspire | Empower
CTS acts as a catalyst in the fight against poverty. The Faith & Action Project connects advocates, inspires actions and empowers communities to make a difference. As we work to implement solutions to poverty in Central Indiana, the Faith & Action Project also seeks to provide lifelong learners like you with information, best practices and inspiration—all with the goal of gaining a deeper understanding of poverty and systemic injustice.
Lessons learned on poverty mitigation
As our knowledge of poverty in Central Indiana has grown, so has our understanding of how we can best mitigate it. It’s a collective effort that requires each of us to continually share what we’re learning. Below are some of the important lessons learned that we’ve gleaned from key Faith & Action events.
Faith & Action Playlist
Faith & Action Fall Event 2024 Invitation #faithandaction #faith #christian #ctsindy
Pull on the Common Thread Towards Progress for All - Heather McGhee - Faith & Action Fall Event
We All Win with Solidarity Dividends - Heather McGhee - Faith & Action Fall Event
Life is Not a Zero-Sum Game - Heather McGhee - Faith & Action Fall Event
The Journey Against Racism is Not an Individual Journey - Heather McGhee - Faith & Action Fall Event
Pastor Brian Shivers invites you to the 2023 Faith & Action Fall Event
Pastor Brian Shivers invites you to the 2023 Faith & Action Fall Event
Faith & Action Spring Conference
Faith & Action Spring Conference - Keynote Speaker Rabbi Sharon Brous' Invitation
Faith & Action Project Spring Conference--Keynote Presentation: Poverty and Mental Health
Faith & Action 2022 Spring Conference Panel Discussion -- Reducing The Stigma Panel Discussion
Faith & Action Project 2021 Grant Recipients
Keynote Speaker Schroeder Stribling Invites you to the Faith & Action Spring Conference
Hope on the Horizon - Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III
Faith & Action Project Spring Conference: Push Back Poverty Spring Conference featuring Nisha Patel
Faith and Action 2020 Grant Recipients
BUILD (Believers United in Local Development) Troy Turner Quote
2019 Faith & Action Fall Event Highlights
2019 Faith & Action Grant Recipients
Faith & Action Fall Event Promo
Faith & Action Fall Event Promo
Faith & Action:
Guiding Values
Advisory Board Members
Recognizing that we cannot eliminate Central Indiana poverty on our own, the Faith & Action Project has assembled a diverse, talented and collaborative group of community and faith leaders to guide our efforts.
- Keira Amstutz, Indiana Humanities
- Brian Copsey, Oxford Financial Group
- Jennifer Dzwonar, Borshoff
- Rev. Rob Fuquay, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
- Jay Geshay, Bosma Enterprises
- Sarah Hawkins, Butler University
- Rev. Dwight Holland, Family and Community Partners
- Rev. Dennell Howard, Evolve Ministries
- Don Knebel, Retired, Barnes and Thornburg, LLP
- Rabbi Brett Krichiver, Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
- Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund, First Congregational UCC of Indianapolis
- Sam Odle, Bose Public Affairs Group
- David Shane, Retired, LDI, Ltd.
- Joe Smith, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
- Michael L. Smith, Retired, Anthem, Inc.
- Sue Smith, Community Volunteer
- Michael Twyman, Ph.D., The Indianapolis Foundation
- Sara Van Slambrook, United Way of Central Indiana