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After being awarded a $30,000 grant from the DMD last fall,  the 10th Street Emerging Cultural District project is proceeding on schedule. The Little Flower Neighborhood Association (LFNA) has received the full $30,000 grant award and the project is in active planning and early implementation phases. Since the award, LFNA has formally established the 10th Street Emerging Cultural District Committee, which has been meeting regularly since early 2026. The committee has ratified

This month we’re heading to 1024 DeQuincy, where Sheri Mundy shares her home (and her heart!) with three unforgettable personalities: Bailey, Oreo and Mittens. 🐶 Bailey (Age 9) Bailey is a Beagle/Boston Terrier mix who has been with Sheri since she was just 8 weeks old — and she’s been full of energy ever since. She’s a little bit crazy in the very best way! Bailey loves to run, play fetch and enthusiastically greet people (often by jumping up to say hello). Bully sticks are

Did you know that our neighborhood Resource Guide can help you find tools and equipment you might only need once in a while? The Little Flower Neighborhood Association created the LFNA Resources Guide  to make it easier for neighbors to connect with helpful programs, services and tools in our community. If you haven’t explored it yet, it’s worth a look! Finding this resource on the LFNA website only takes a couple of clicks: Visit the LFNA website: https://www.littleflowerind

We’re excited to officially launch a new series: 🐾 Pets of LFNA 🐾 Inspired by Humans of New York , this feature is all about telling the stories of the furry (or feathery… or scaly!) family members who make your days brighter. Our neighborhood is full of personality — and a lot of it walks on four legs. We invite neighbors to submit: 🦴A high-quality photo 🐈Their pet’s name + age 🐓Their “title” (Chief Nap Officer? Director of Zoom Interruptions?) 🦎3–5 sentences about the

March always feels like the unofficial kickoff to spring around here. The sun sticks around a little longer, the birds get louder and suddenly we’re all eyeing our yards wondering where to start. We’re not experts — just your neighbors who’ve learned a few things through trial and error. Here are some simple ways to ease into the season: 🌿 Start with a Light Yard Cleanup No need to go full overhaul just yet. Begin by: Picking up fallen branches and trash that winter left beh

February is the month of love, and in Little Flower, love shows up in countless everyday ways — through service, connection, kindness and care for one another. This month, we’re highlighting two neighbors who reflect what it truly means to love where you live: Evon Holley, through her work with Breakfast Buddies, and a Business Member, JClydes Pub. 💛 Evon Holley & Breakfast Buddies When we say we love our neighbors, we mean showing up — consistently, compassionately and with

On Tuesday, January 20th, neighbors convened for our January 2026 Neighborhood Meeting. This blogpost will serve as a summary of the discussion and give neighbors who may have missed it the chance to catch up and weigh in. First, we caught up with the public servants in attendance: We were glad to be joined by Jesse Brown, our City-County Councilor; Rosemary "Rosie" Stockdale, our Mayor's Neighborhood Advocate; and Officer Stacy Riojas, our Community Resource Officer with IMP

This month, we’re excited to gather feedback on a first version of a new Little Flower Resources Guide . Board member Miles Reiter is assembling this as part of a website refresh the board is working on this term. he would love to hear from you about what additional resources should be available here for neighbors. The goal of the guide is to bring together essential community resources—everything from emergency hotlines and housing programs to food assistance, free and low-c

Hi Neighbors, My name is Buffy Stout, and just over a year ago I had the honor of starting a litter cleaning initiative in our neighborhood. Since moving to Little Flower 3 years ago, I’ve been lucky enough to have close proximity to neighborhood goings-on with my partner being on the board. I immediately loved being a part of all the different events that the board put on to bring neighbors together. I feel so at home in this neighborhood and happen to think it is one of the

Last month, you may have seen temporary cones and barriers pop up around Little Flower’s streets as part of our Community Powered Infrastructure Project . This temporary demonstration, conducted in partnership with the Department of Public Works (DPW), was a tactical urbanism effort designed to test low-cost solutions for improving safety and quality of life in our neighborhood. These projects can be impactful for two reasons: first, they allow us to gather valuable, real-wor

We are thrilled to announce a major new initiative for the neighborhoods along the 10th Street corridor! The Little Flower Neighborhood Association (LFNA) was the successful applicant  for the Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD) Cultural Districts Fund grant, securing the Emerging Cultural District designation for the 10th Street corridor (from N. Sherman Drive to N. Leland Avenue). This recognition marks a pivotal moment, securing a grant dedicated to s

The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) announced this year's leaf collection will run from Monday, Nov. 10 to Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Residents can leave up to 40 bags of leaves for pick-up per week on their regularly scheduled collection day during the four-week collection period at no additional cost. During the week of Thanksgiving, leaf collection will be operating on a slide schedule. Here are a few guidelines to follow during leaf collection season: · Pl

The Little Flower Neighborhood Association (LFNA) invites all residents, local business owners, and interested community members to attend a special neighborhood meeting featuring major updates on neighborhood development and identity projects. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Little Flower Catholic School cafeteria  (enter through Door #6 off the parking lot and down the stairs). Neighbors are encouraged to arrive early for complimentary pizz

It’s that time of year again —the days get shorter, the leaves are changing and falling to the ground and we all start wondering if it’s too early to turn on the heat (spoiler: it’s not). Before the really cold weather sets in, a little prep around the house can make winter a lot easier. Here are a few friendly reminders to help you get ready. Has anyone tried the Free Home Energy Assessment from AES? Seal Up Those Drafts A chilly breeze sneaking in under the door can make

If you’ve driven or walked through the neighborhood lately, you may have noticed large cones popping up at a handful of intersections....

You're invited to join us for the upcoming Slow Roll Bike Ride with IMPD East District put on in partnership with our neighbors with...

If you come to one Little Flower cleanup this year, we'd love for you to come to THIS one ... Mark your calendars for the 10th St Edition...

🍦🌸 Mark your calendars and plan to join us for our Annual Meeting & Ice Cream Social. 🌸🍦 📅 Tuesday, July 15 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM 📍...

🛍️ Join Us for the Little Flower Neighborhood Yard Sale! 🏡 Treasure hunters, thrifters, and bargain lovers, mark your calendars! The...

🗣🤝 Community Listening Session 🤝🗣 As a resident of Indy's Near Eastside, you are invited by the John H. Boner Community Center and...