Summer 2026

“Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller

 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: 

Title Sponsor:
Simon 

Hot Dog Sponsor:
JD Sports 

Beverage CartSponsor:
Lids 

Birdie Sponsor:
Boston RetailSolutions

Breakfast Sponsor:
The J & T Group

Post Event Sponsor:
Tuscan IndustriesCorp

 Make Good Decisions 

On May 4th, IYSA hosted our 14th annual Make Good Decisions Golf Outing at Broadmoor Country Club. The event had more than 100 golfers with a Star Wars theme (May the Foreth be With You). IYSA is so grateful for the sponsors and participants that made the event possible. Without them, we would not be able to raise awareness and educate our youth on the Make Good Decisions program and the Indiana Lifeline Law. 

THANK YOU TO OUR HOLE SPONSORS: 

Kort Builders, Hardin Cosmetic and Family Dentistry,Shelly Walters Realty Group, Capitol Construction,Beck Automotive, Cahill’s Lawn & Landscape, John& Madeline Balgauer, Josh Smalling Roofing andRestoration and Big Red Liquors 

DATES / TIMES
  • September 24, 2026
  • Main event 6:30PM – 9:30PM
  • Doors Open for Registration at 6:00pm

The Grand Royale

Join us for a night of friendly gambling, live music, live and silent auctions,luxurious food and more! Exciting additions at this year’s event include a livepainter, magician and more!

To learn more about the Make Good Decisions program, Click Here

For more information or to register click here: Grand Royale

Interested in booking a room at The Renaissance Hotel in Carmel click here:

Renaissance Hotel North

*Thank You to Turkle & associates for being our Jackpot Title Sponsor* 

Safe Place 

When teens find themselves in crisis or need a place tostay, they should know how and where to get help. Hoosieryoung people deserve safety and shelter, and many youthfeel they don’t have either. Thanks to Safe Place, immediatehelp is never too far away.

Safe Place provides access to immediate help andsupportive resources for youth in need. As a communityinitiative, the program designates schools, fire stations,libraries, and other youth-friendly organizations as SafePlace locations. All Safe Place locations display the yellowand black sign. Upon arrival, youth are quickly connectedwith the local Youth Services Bureau or youth servingagency that can provide the help they need. Safe Place wasable to reach over 8,900 youth through in-person eventsduring first quarter 2026. 

To learn more about the Safe Place program, Click Here 

Indiana Trafficking Victims Assistance Program  

Indiana Trafficking Victims Assistance Program, Terre Haute Police Department,Vigo County Sheriff’s Department, The National Center for Missing & ExploitedChildren (NCMEC), Net Smartz Program and Indiana Internet Crimes AgainstChildren task force all partnered for an event to educate parents and communitymembers on internet safety for children. 

Topics discussed at the event on April 21st included social media, internetdangers, cyberbullying, online predators, sextortion, human trafficking, parentalcontrols and safety tips. ITVAP was honored to collaborate with numerousorganizations to provide education on a wide range of important topics.

To learn more about the ITVAP program, Click Here 

The Journey

The Journey 

The Journey came into 2026 with momentum—andspring didn’t slow us down.

We welcomed 49 new fellows across two cohorts,kicking things off with retreats that sparkedconnection, reflection, and a deeper look at whatrenewal really means. New friendships formed quickly, both in person and online, setting the tonefor the months ahead.

Across the state, our community kept showing up.Five regional crews, led by fellows, brought peopletogether in ways that felt both simple andmeaningful. We shared meals, a chilly round ofTopgolf, a day wandering Bloomington’s bookstoresand antique shops, time at a YMCA camp, canoe tripdown Sugar Valley Creek at Turkey Run State Parkand even space to rest and be refreshed.

This is what The Journey is all about: showing up,building community, and making room for renewal.

And we’re just getting started. 

To learn more about The Journey program, Click Here 

What’s Happening With Our Youth Service Bureaus 

The YSB member directors and IYSA staff learned how to be ResilientCommunity Leaders at our recent Quarterly meeting. We were all able to enjoya Fort Wayne Tin Caps ballgame at the June Quarterly meeting in Fort Wayne,IN. Amy Just, the Executive Director at the YMCA Youth Services Bureau ofGreater Fort Wayne, hosted and helped coordinate the event at the beautifulLiberty Plaza Allen County Public Library. Thanks to our Lilly EndowmentCapacity-Building grant, our member directors enjoyed the opportunity to buildconnections and community at work and play.  

Our Contact Information

Indiana Youth Services Association
303 N. Alabama St., Ste. 210
Indianapolis, IN 46204

317-238-6955
https://indysb.org/

Upcoming Events

  • August 31-September 2, 2026 StaffDevelopment Retreat – Country Lake RetreatCenter
  • September 16, INvesting in Youth-Newfields
  • September 24, 2026 The Grand Royale – TheRitz Charles, Carmel