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. Serving more than 50,000 families across Indiana throughout 2024, 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.
Leadership:
Tina Cloer, President & CEO
Mark Kern, CFO
Ericka Stiles, CAO
Abby Swift, CCO
Board:
Steve Abdalla, Entrepreneur; Bernice Anthony, Eli Lilly and Company; Michael Baker, BMO Harris Bank; Allison Baughn, MHS Indiana; Dr. Deborah Balogh; Tony Bonacuse, Insurance Management Group; Sandy Bryant-Willis, Indiana Sports Corp; Marc Caito, KPMG; Kayla Ernst, Ice Miller LLP; Doug Fick, CMTA; Ann Frick, Honorary Lifetime Member; Jenny Froehle, Froehle Consulting; Charlie Gomez, August Mack Environmental; Lisa Gomperts, Schmidt Associates; Teresa Hutchison, Indiana University/Riley Hospital; John Huesing, Elements Financial; Destinee Jordan; Michele Kawiecki, First Merchants Corporation; Ginger Lippert, Cognizant; Ryan Lobsiger, Indianapolis Colts; Mike Martin, 10K Advisors; Kim McElroy-Jones, Health and Hospital Corporation; Lora Moore, ALO Property Group; Matt Nelson, JPMorgan Chase & Co; Nick Shelton, TSM Group; Caitlin Smarrelli, Delta Faucet Company; John Stitz; Prentice C. Stovall, Jr., Eli Lilly and Company; Katy Stowers, NFP, an Aon Company; Serena Van Orman, Honorary, Young Professionals Advisory Board Representative; Dr. Cameual Wright, CareSource
Board Leadership: Michele Kawiecki, Chair; Prentice Stovall, Jr., Vice Chair; Matt Nelson, Treasurer; Caitlin Smarrelli, Secretary
Other Ways to Help:
Volunteer Opportunities: 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 additional volunteers. 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.
Giving Opportunities: 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 participate in Hope for the Holidays for kids and families. Visit h4h.fireflyin.org throughout December to take part.
1575 Dr Martin Luther King St
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
(317) 264-2700
fireflyin.org
