Shepherd Community Center

09/03/2026

For families working to escape poverty, access to safe, affordable childcare can change everything.

In our latest podcast episode, Executive Director Jay Height shares why quality childcare is one of the most important investments we can make in children, parents, and the future of our community.

09/02/2026

During lunch, one of our 5th grade Shepherd Community Academy students shared a note of thanks for his meal.

08/28/2026

Over 70 Edward Jones volunteers served at Shepherd on August 19 for their Second Annual Serve Day.

The day included projects such as a neighborhood trash walk, sorting pantry foods, inventorying in-kind donations, a neighbor's yard project, cleaning Shepherd Church, and reading, playing, and serving in our Shepherd Community Academy classrooms.

At lunch, all attendees enjoyed delicious food and heard a brief Poverty 101 session from Dr. Tim Streett.

We are grateful for Edward Jones’ partnership to serve their community!

08/27/2026

In the latest Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Podcast episode, Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses the vital importance of safe and effective preschool and daycare for families working to break free of poverty.

Listen now 🎧

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses the vital importance of safe and effective preschool and daycare for families working to break free of poverty.

08/26/2026

In June, OneAmerica Financial gave 20 high school students from Shepherd the opportunity to participate in OneAmerica Financial’s Level Up Day.

In addition to learning career and life skills, each student received a laptop and was given information about scholarship opportunities.

Learn more about how their involvement was impactful for our students.

Students catch glimpses of what their future may hold in a variety of ways, which is why a rangeof opportunities to learn and be inspired is so important.

08/26/2026

Dolly Parton's legacy extends far beyond music. Through the Imagination Library, she helped millions of children discover the joy of reading.

At Shepherd, we're grateful to help connect families across Marion County with this incredible program, and we see that same love of books grow every day in our library, where Shepherd Community Academy students can explore, learn, and discover new stories.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library sends children books from birth until the age of 5, leaving a lasting impression on children throughout Indiana.

08/19/2026

Shepherd is back to school! Join us for Shepherd InFocus on August 19 to see how we’re helping students learn, grow, and thrive through quality education, literacy development, and intentional care before, during, and after school.

08/19/2026

During today’s Shepherd InFocus, we’re sharing exciting updates as Shepherd is back to school!

Thanks to our generous partners, volunteers, and supporters, Shepherd provides students with quality education, literacy development, wrap-around family support, nutritious meals, physical and mental health resources, and deep, trusting relationships.

Tune in at 1:30 pm on Facebook, LinkedIn, & YouTube!

08/17/2026

Shepherd is back to school, and we’re celebrating what’s possible when a community comes together.

Join us for Shepherd InFocus on August 19, as we share exciting updates on the new school year, as well as, the incredible impact made possible by our generous donors, partners, and volunteers.

Tune in Wednesday, August 19 at 1:30 p.m. on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube!

08/14/2026

Our first full week at Shepherd Community Academy has come to an end! Students are finding their way, enjoying their classes, and making new friends. Check out these adorable photos of our Preschool (K4) students experiencing play-based learning during station time as they build a strong foundation for the year ahead.