Lily Bauer is raising awareness for down syndrome.

Lily started her community service initiative for her little sister, Mary Elizabeth, who has down syndrome.

Lily wrote her own book called All About Mary: A to Z.

She says her book is truly a labor of love.

Bauer says the goal is to educate kids on how to be more inclusive and kind.

A few of her other creations include Mary’s Kindness coloring book and Mary’s mission bags.

The bags are a way to provide hope for families with a down syndrome diagnosis.

Lily also started a Down Syndrome Awareness Club.

She also created the first dance and movement and art class at Michiana Down Syndrome.

She believes it’s important to provide resources for them.

“I just love to share different opportunities and different resources for them to reach out so they can be part of their down syndrome community,” Bauer said.

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Teach for America Indianapolis is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week by highlighting its efforts to recruit and support educators in high-need schools.

Since its founding in 2008, Teach For America Indianapolis has recruited over 1,000 teachers to serve the local community. This year, the organization has over 60 educators working in 25 schools, with an additional 800 alumni contributing to the region.

Teach for America focuses on developing leaders who commit to teaching for two years in high-need schools, aiming to provide excellent education to students.

Teach for America Indianapolis continues to make a significant impact by developing leaders who are committed to improving educational opportunities for children in high-need areas. The organization encourages community support and involvement to further enhance the educational experience for students.

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Mallory Greach, author of ‘Fulfilling Goodbye,’ discusses her new book on navigating grief, inspired by her personal experience following her father’s unexpected death.

The book ‘Fulfilling Goodbye’ provides a comprehensive guide to managing the practical and emotional challenges of grief, starting from the first meeting with a funeral director to the months following a funeral.

Greach hopes her book will help others by organizing the necessary steps and considerations during a time of emotional upheaval, allowing individuals to focus on their grief.

By offering a structured approach to handling the logistics of loss, ‘Fulfilling Goodbye’ aims to provide solace and support to those navigating the complexities of grief.

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