A. Damian Curd
The Rooted Path, Indianapolis, IN
Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Armon (A. Damian) Curd created The Rooted Path™, a nine-step congregational FORMATION framework built on a simple conviction: the presence of assets does not equal the agency to use them. Using ClearPath Intelligence™ and the GiftScape™ discovery process, The Rooted Path™ helps congregations and communities move from unused potential to active stewardship, an approach now extending beyond U.S. congregations into an international enterprise pilot in Benue State, Nigeria. Read more about Armon.
Jada Ford
Jada Ford, Sisterhood, Indianapolis, Indiana
Sisterhood is a six-session, community-based program founded by Jada Ford to strengthen relationships between mothers and daughters through shared meals, mindfulness practices, and soulful reflection. Designed to foster healing, trust, and joy, the program provides family stipends and support to ensure access for all participants. With the goal of nurturing resilience and connection among families facing the pressures of modern life, the program models dignity-centered community care and is expanding its reach through partnerships and sustainable, family-focused programming.
Ronnie Farmer
Ronnie Farmer, Marion, Indiana The I Have a Dream Preschool Academy Rev. Ronnie Farmer is the managing director of the I Have a Dream Preschool in Marion, Indiana which champions racial reconciliation among children. The I Have a Dream Academy is a language immersion early childhood education program, whose mission is to cultivate a love for self, a love for God, and a love for one’s neighbor within the hearts of children. The academy employs native Spanish speakers and encourages racial justice, understanding, and global citizenry through age-appropriate programs. Read more about Ronnie Farmer here.
Alisha Madden
Alisha Madden, Indianapolis, Indiana: Spolks. Alisha Madden is the project manager for Spolks Bike Shop in the Riverside neighborhood of Indianapolis, Indiana. Spolks was created by neighbors after a plea for an organization to address crime prevention in the area. Local youth are trained as bike mechanics, paid a fair wage, and are offered a safe, supportive space in a neighborhood where rates of crime and incarceration are high. Bikes are offered for sale or given to those needing transportation in exchange for work hours at the shop.