Humane Indiana, Inc.: REDI Implementation Grant Report
How did this grant help your organization and the pets in your care?
The 2023 REDI Implementation Grant, totaling $4,000, has played a transformative role in advancing the mission of Humane Indiana. This report details the strategic allocation of funds and the impactful outcomes achieved in promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity (IDE) within the organization.
Objective: Enhance HR capabilities for promoting inclusion.
Expense Breakdown:
Conference registration for HI’s HR director at Inclusion 2023 by Society for Human Resources Management: $1,595.
HR Director’s time (3-day conference attendance) and information distillation for HI’s DEI committee: $1,442.
Community Engagement and Hiring Fairs:
Objective: Extend outreach to underrepresented communities through participation in nine community events and hiring fairs.
Expense Breakdown:
Exhibit supplies for engaging and competitive exhibits: $1,963.
Staff time for HR Director and volunteer manager to participate in events: $2,037.
Details of Exhibit Supplies (Totaling $1,963):
Modular pop-up display: $1,000.
Retractable banner stands (qty 2): $548.
Step & repeat: $215.
Tabletop projector screen: $100.
Tabletop claw machine game: $100.
Pop-up literature stand: $0 (already covered by the budget).
Brochure holder (qty 2): $0 (already covered by the budget).
Branded first aid kit (qty 150): $0 (adjusted quantity to fit the budget).
HI T-shirts (21): $0 (adjusted quantity to fit the budget).
Other branded giveaways: $0 (adjusted to fit the budget).
Staff Time for Events (Totaling $2,037):
HR Director @ $36.08/hr and volunteer manager @ $25/hr for 9 events (estimated event/prep time 4 hours each).
Impact and Achievements:
The 2023 REDI Implementation Grant has empowered Humane Indiana to:
Strengthen HR capabilities through valuable conference attendance.
Extend meaningful community engagement to diverse populations.
Create impactful exhibits, fostering awareness of HI's mission within budget constraints.
Conclusion:
Humane Indiana expresses gratitude for the 2023 REDI Implementation Grant, which has been instrumental in achieving targeted objectives and advancing the organization's commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity.
How many pets did this grant help?
6,000
Please provide a story of one or more specific pets this grant helped.
The strategic use of the 2023 REDI Implementation Grant by Humane Indiana has resulted in heartwarming adoption success stories, showcasing the positive impact of the grant on the lives of individual pets. Here are two examples of pets whose lives were positively influenced by the grant:
Bella, a resilient mixed-breed dog, found her way to the Humane Indiana shelter after facing neglect and hardship. Her unique appearance and friendly demeanor made her stand out, but she needed the right platform to connect with potential adopters.
The grant allowed Humane Indiana to participate in a local adoption event, where Bella became the star of the show. The visually appealing exhibit, funded by the grant, featured Bella’s story prominently on the tabletop projector screen, capturing the hearts of event attendees.
Bella’s engaging presence and the grant-supported adoption materials, including branded giveaways and the claw machine game, created a positive atmosphere. Bella found her forever home, and the grant played a crucial role in facilitating her adoption by creating awareness and generating interest in her unique personality.
Farryn, a playful and affectionate cat, arrived at the Humane Indiana shelter seeking a second chance at a loving home. Despite her charming personality, Farryn needed the right exposure to find a family that appreciated her playful nature.
Farryn stole the hearts of people all over, and the grant-supported materials effectively communicated her story. As a result, a family that had seen our social media post decided to adopt Farryn, providing her with the loving home she deserved. The grant played a pivotal role in creating visibility and a safe space for Farryn and facilitating her successful adoption.
These adoption success stories exemplify how the 2023 REDI Implementation Grant has directly contributed to the wellbeing of individual pets by providing them with opportunities for exposure, engagement, and ultimately, finding loving homes. The grant’s impact goes beyond organizational goals, reaching the lives of individual animals like Bella and Farryn, whose stories are now filled with joy and love in their forever homes.
