Community members to gather celebrating the grand opening of Grimes Family Center in Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN (August 27, 2025)
Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana in partnership with Seeds of Hope, Inc,. will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Marvetta & Anthony Grimes Family Center on Thursday, September 4 from 2-4 PM. The ceremony will symbolize the grand opening of this community project designed to give families a place to recover and heal together. The family center holds 36 two- and three-bedroom apartments in two buildings, on-site daycare and preschool, a barber and beauty shop, and a free medical clinic inclusive of dental, optometry and audiology services, which will be available for adults who are recovering from substance use disorder, as well as their children and/or immediate families.
“We are excited to officially open the doors to this vital community resource on the west side of Indianapolis. This area needs a safe place for families to heal, and get the support they need to rebuild their lives. Establishing this location in honor of the Grimes family is a crucial step in the process for families in need of housing and resources in Indianapolis.”
John R. von Arx III
President & CEO
Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana
The event program will start at 2 PM with self-guided tours and refreshments to follow. Project partners that ensured the success of the Grimes Family Center include:
- Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana
- Seeds of Hope, Inc.
- 2-Thirty Eight Properties
- RealAmerica
- First Merchants Bank
- Merchants Bank of Indiana / Merchants Capital
- Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority
- The National Bank of Indianapolis
- St. Mary’s Early Childhood Center
- Seeds of Change Free Clinic Inc.
- Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis
About Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana
At Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana, we are dedicated to helping people achieve well-being by offering hope, restoring dignity, and transforming lives, to ensure communities thrive. For over 125 years, we have been uplifting individuals, families, and communities including veterans, homeless individuals and families, men and women returning home after incarceration, and those recovering and healing from substance use disorders. Our work touches the mind, body, heart – and ultimately the spirit – of those we serve, integrating our deep compassion with highly effective programs and services. To learn more about our work, visit www.voaohin.org
About Seeds of Hope
Seeds of Hope, founded in 1999 by Father Glenn O’Connor, is a transitional housing facility for women who are recovering from drug or alcohol addiction. Our structured program typically lasting 6 to 9 months provides a strong foundation through a loving environment and empowers the women to lead drug-free sober, independent lives, as responsible members of society. Upon graduation from the program, women are encouraged to move to the Fr. Glenn O’Connor three quarter home for an additional 12 to 24 months, continuing to receive support from Seeds of Hope while establishing a firmer financial footing. The two homes on the Seeds of Hope sober living campus accommodate 38 women. Since inception, over 850 women have turned to Seeds of Hope for help.