Hand Raisers and Game Changers: 100 Heroes Week 3
Are you wanting to get more involved in the community but not sure how? Get inspired and find some great ideas from the most recent stories of United Way of Central Indiana's 100 Heroes! From advocating for families who have a child with epilepsy to mentoring at-risk youth, the Heroes from this past week run the full gamut of ways to get involved in the community.To see all of the stories of United Way’s 100 Heroes, look here.
Shane Shepherd
When Shane Shepherd was growing up, he describes himself as a “spirited kid” who “learned everything the hard way.” But Shepherd defines himself now as a product of 12 years in federal prison. Read his story
April Krowel
When 9/11 happened, April Krowell waited in line to give blood for over 10 hours. Once she finally got to the front of the line, she was slightly anemic and couldn’t give blood. So she joined the army and gave blood in a different way. Read her story
Chris Gonzalez
For LGBTQ youth, the desire for a supportive community can be more than a matter of teenage angst – it can be a life and death matter. Read his story
Annie Smith
As the oldest of seven children, Annie Smith understood the importance of helping others and service was embedded in her at an early age. Read her story 
Bob Thompson
Bob Thompson says his life “started” back in 1985 when he was hired to look at a decrepit inner city building to assess what could be done to rehabilitate it. Read his story
Marisol Gouveia
Marisol Gouveia’s optimism and energy truly make her one in a million. Following her mantra of “I am only one, but I am one” she knows that, “I can’t do everything, but I can do something -- we can all make a difference.” Read her story
Pastor Jeffrey A. Johnson Sr.
At 15 years old, Pastor Jeffrey A. Johnson Sr. received his first community service role as a volunteer little league baseball coach. Read his story