Established:
1851
Mission:
Firefly Children and Family Alliance’s vision is inclusive and healthy communities of thriving people. Our mission is to empower individuals to build stronger families and communities. Our values are: inclusion, innovation, and impact. We seek to live out this vision and mission and these values through the work we do in communities statewide.
Serving Our Community:
Firefly Children and Family Alliance is a nonprofit that has supported Indiana families and adults for generations. In 2023, we served more than 46,000 families in 64 counties. We are focused on improving the lives of Hoosier children, families, and individuals alike. Firefly is built on the belief that giving kids and adults the chance to succeed creates stronger communities. While the concept of “success” can look and feel a little bit different to each person we serve, our ultimate goal is that those individuals can come away from their time with Firefly feeling a sense of pride, however that may look to them.
Leadership:
Tina Cloer, President & CEO
Board
Michele Kawiecki, Chair, First Merchants Bank
Prentice Stovall, Jr., Vice Chair, Eli Lilly and Company
Matt Nelson, Treasurer, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Caitlin Smarrelli, Secretary, Delta Faucet Company
Dr. Ramarao Yeleti, Immediate Past Chair, Community Health Network
Bernice Anthony, Eli Lilly and Company
Michael Baker, BMO Harris Bank
Dr. Deborah Balogh
Tony Bonacuse, Insurance Management Group
Joe Breen, RMA Advisors
Sandy Bryant-Willis, Indiana Sports Corp
Marc Caito, KPMG
Jill Dusina, MHS Indiana
Kayla Ernst, Ice Miller LLP
Doug Fick, CMTA
Ann Frick
Jenny Froehle, Froehle Consulting
Lisa Gomperts, Schmidt Associates
Carrie Henderson, Red Leaf Group
Rona Howenstine, Travelers
Teresa Hutchison, Indiana University – Riley Hospital
John Huesing, Elements Financial
Destinee Jordan
Troy Kafka, Centier Bank
Ashley Larson, Bradley & Montgomery; Honorary, Young Professionals Advisory Board Representative
Ginger Lippert, TechPoint
Ryan Lobsiger, Indianapolis Colts
Mike Martin, 10K Advisors
Kim McElroy-Jones, Health and Hospital Corporation
Lora Moore, ALO Property Group
Chris Phillips, NFP, an Aon Company
Blake J. Schulz, Ice Miller LLP
Robin Shaw, The Oaks Academy
John Stitz
Katy Stowers, NFP, an Aon Company
Other Ways to Help:
Volunteers help us carry out our mission to support Indiana children and families. Each year, volunteers contribute more than 8,000 hours of service, and we’re always looking for more. Whether you live in the Indianapolis area or another Central Indiana community, we want your support. We have volunteer opportunities for individuals, groups, companies, organizations, and more.
Our 24/7 emergency children’s shelter is always in need of clothes (ages 0-17), diapers, and hygiene items. You can donate items directly to us or order off of our Amazon wishlist. Each year, individuals and companies from across the state come together to provide “Hope for the Holidays” for kids and families. Visit h4h.fireflyin.org throughout November to take part.
1575 Dr Martin Luther King St
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
(317) 264-2700
fireflyin.org
