LETTER
Letter from the Publisher
Thank you for reading our November edition. We continue to be overwhelmed at the quality of material created by
Kids that we have the joy of publishing.
Our feature is amazing work done by Kids at West Newton Elementary School, please drive by their school at
7529 Mooresville Rd, West Newton, IN and see for yourself and read about them on page 16. We also continue to
feature Kids from Spaceport, Earth Charter Indiana, The Children’s Museum, and others.
Inspired Kids is proud to have become the Fiscal Sponsor of Play It Safe a new nonprofit started by a remarkable
eleven year old, Olivia Keith. Play It Safe is Olivia’s effort to protect Kids after both her parents suffered brain
injuries. She is providing protective helmets to Kids in Indianapolis who might otherwise not have one. She is
also announcing Don’t Waist Your Belt a program and effort to get belts to IPS Kids who must wear belts as part
of their school uniform. Olivia learned of this while guest speaking at School 103 in September 2014 and she
learned that often Kids are disciplined for not having or wearing a belt. Don’t Waist Your Belt is a call for all of us
to visit our closets, find our old belts and then drop them off at Indianapolis YMCAs or other locations throughout
Indianapolis. Her first goal is to get 200 belts for the Kids at school 103, with larger goals to get belts for all IPS
Kids by start of school, 2015. Please learn more about her plans at here.
Inspired Kids is a new nonprofit which appreciates the support we have gained this our first year. We remain a
nimble startup and will remain flexible as we continue our “launch.” As a nonprofit we naturally appreciate your
financial support which can begin at the Indianapolis Arts Council, or via the donate buttons on our website. Our
mission - To Inspire Kids is what drives us and your help allows us to continue to grow, develop, and make an
impact in the lives of Kids.
NOEL, 17
11th Grade
Decatur Central High School
Indianapolis, IN
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