Posts Tagged ‘indianapolis’

Fighting the Odds: Indianapolis 2009

Posted Oct 22 in Trip Recaps by Barry Rodriguez 2 Comments

Although my time with Shepherd Community Center was short, I left extremely hopeful for the near-east side of Indianapolis…

The American Dream

Posted Oct 20 in Articles by Barry Rodriguez 7 Comments

In an interview with a Honduran immigrant last week, I discovered why an experienced medical technician is now putting on roofing tiles in the suburbs…

Photo Gallery: A Second Chance

Posted Oct 18 in Photo Galleries by Barry Rodriguez 2 Comments

For kids growing up in the midst of poverty, gangs and hopelessness, Shepherd Community Center is offering them a second chance at life…

The Ride-Along

Posted Oct 16 in Travel Journals by Barry Rodriguez 1 Comment

A “ride-along” with a local police officer gave me a newfound respect for those who work every night to keep us safe…

Breaking the Cycle

Posted Oct 03 in Travel Journals by Barry Rodriguez 5 Comments

My newest adventure may not be to some exotic, overseas destination, but it is definitely to a place that is just as foreign to me… downtown Indianapolis!