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Morning Light, Inc.

We serve those in greatest need. https://linktr.ee/morninglightinc

Because we believe everyone deserves dignity & comfort at the end of life, Morning Light runs the 12-bedroom Morning Light Home, serving individuals on hospice in Indiana at no charge. Morning Light, Inc., fosters non-profit community programs in Indiana for the terminally ill, seniors, families and the homebound who are without means and in need of health, wellness or end of life care.

01/17/2026

"Loss leaves a heartache that no one can heal; love leaves a memory that no one can take from you." — Irish proverb. The Morning Light lantern shines for one of our residents who is transitioning; it is a quiet and poignant reminder that no one in our care journeys alone through their final hours.

01/16/2026

An unexpected gift to help the residents of the Morning Light Home. Tina Rutherford recently dropped off a wonderful collection of medical and home-care supplies for individuals on hospice. Donations like these are incredibly helpful to Morning Light and our mission to care for terminally ill neighbors in need, for free!

Tina cared for her father before his passing late last year, and through that experience she formed a meaningful connection to our work. We’re honored that she is now considering returning to Morning Light to volunteer a few hours each week in the Home.

Pictured with Tina is Kate Nickelson, our Social Services Manager, who was grateful to receive these generous gifts on behalf of our residents.

If you’re interested in volunteering with Morning Light, you can learn more here:
https://www.morninglightinc.org/get-involved/volunteer/

And to see our Amazon wishlist:
https://www.morninglightinc.org/morning-light-wishlist/

Thank you, Tina, for your generosity, kindness, and caring heart.

01/15/2026

Jess is a third-year Doctor of Occupational Therapy student at IU Indianapolis, graduating this May, and she’s joining us as our newest intern supporting our volunteer and visitor experience. Her capstone will focus on caregiver burnout prevention, a vital part of compassionate end-of-life care. Having her here makes next Monday’s championship I.U. game even more important!

Over the next few months you’ll often find Jess at the front desk greeting visitors, or around the home with our residents. We’re grateful to have her thoughtful, caring presence as part of our community, and if you stop by, be sure to say hello and go Hoosiers!

01/13/2026

A quick update… voting is now open!
We recently shared that our Director of Programming, Karen Adan, was named an ELEVATE finalist by United Way of Central Indiana — and now the People’s Choice Award voting has officially begun.

Vote here. 👇
https://give.uwci.org/campaign/756822/donate

This award is chosen by the community, and every $1 = 1 vote, so even a small donation makes a real difference. Voting is open through February 21.
If you’ve ever seen the care, joy, and creativity Karen brings into the Morning Light Home this is a wonderful way to support her. It’s recognition of a compassionate and dedicated advocate for those in need. We all are so excited that she’s been recognized and would love our community to get behind her.
Thank you for helping us celebrate someone who gives so much to our residents final days.

01/12/2026

It was lovely to welcome back Joey, Mary, and Olivia. They were able to meet some of our newer residents, including Ginni (short for Virginia), who you can see here enjoying a quiet moment connecting with Joey and his big smile.

He’s the perfect animal therapy companion and, along with his owners Mary and Olivia, brings warmth and joy to everyone he meets. Especially in these grey January days, he has a wonderful way of lifting spirits.

Sunshine on a leash. ☀️🐾

Mary Dombrosky

01/08/2026

We had the absolute joy of surprising Brenda Schultz, longtime Morning Light board member, former board chair, and owner of The Naked Monkey beauty salon chain, with this year’s Morning Light Lantern Award 💛

Brenda came in to help with a Fundraising Committee meeting and had no idea she was about to be honored for years of extraordinary service, leadership, and heart. From guiding Morning Light through seasons of growth to championing our mission across the community, Brenda has been a constant and shining presence for this home and the people we serve.

The Lantern Award is our annual recognition of a board member who continues to be a light — for our residents, their families, and the many neighbors whose lives have been touched by Morning Light, past, present, and future. Few people embody that spirit more than Brenda.

Thank you, Brenda, for your advocacy, generosity, and unwavering belief in this special place. We are so grateful to walk this mission alongside you. ✨

01/07/2026

The story of Doug’s Bingo.

Doug shares Morning Light’s ethos of making every day count and living well for others. Another joyful round of Bingo filled the Morning Light Home this week, led by one of our own residents, Doug Smith. Doug has called Morning Light home since early fall, and not long after arriving, he started what has become a beloved weekly tradition — Doug’s Bingo.

What began as little more than just Doug and a caregiver has grown into a lively gathering that now includes fellow residents, team members, and even our neighbors from Pennwood Place Section 8 Housing. It’s a beautiful reminder of how connection and community can grow in the most unexpected ways.

Doug brings the prizes and a whole lot of heart to each game, taking great pride in creating something that brings joy to others. His signature weekly event truly enriches the lives of everyone who joins in.

A special thank you to our incredible volunteers Jim and board member Mary, who show up — come snow or sun, to support Doug and make Bingo day something everyone looks forward to.

Thank you, Doug, for turning a simple game into something so meaningful. 💛 If you want to attend it runs between 2 PM and 4 PM at the Morning Light Home, 4760 Pennwood Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46205 email admin@morninglightinc.org for more information.

01/06/2026

Today we’re celebrating the one-year anniversary of Zachary Alexander as our Director of Nonprofit Advancement at Morning Light.

Over the past year, Zachary has poured his heart into this mission; from writing grants and securing critical funding, to organizing fundraisers like Night Light and Bingo + Boos, and building relationships that help make every moment of care possible for our residents. Along the way, he’s also brought a wonderful sense of fun, warmth, and energy to our team.
Happy Anniversary, Zach! 🙌🏡💙

01/05/2026

A heartfelt thank you and a new chapter for Morning Light

As we turn the page into a new year, we want to pause and offer our deepest thanks to Laura Roman, our 2025 Board Chair. Laura has been a steady, thoughtful, and passionate leader for Morning Light, showing up for committees, events, and countless conversations about our mission and our future. As Board Chair, she helped guide important discussions, supported our team, and ensured our work always stayed rooted in compassion and purpose. We are truly grateful for her dedication, wisdom, and heart.

We are thrilled to welcome Tina McIntosh as our 2026 Board Chair. Tina has served on the Morning Light board for several years and brings both deep nonprofit leadership and a profound personal connection to our home. As the founder of Joy’s House, and someone who has personally experienced the care of Morning Light, Tina understands the power of this mission in a deeply personal way. Her compassion, experience, and vision will be an incredible gift to our residents and our future.

Thank you, Laura, for your beautiful leadership.
And welcome, Tina, we are so grateful to have you guiding Morning Light into this next season of honoring every life.

Laura Bliss Roman Tina Prather McIntosh

01/01/2026

As we step into 2026, we want to pause and say thank you.

Because of you, our donors, volunteers, staff, board, partners, and friends—2025 was a powerful year for Morning Light and for the people who call our home their last place of comfort and care. Together, you made it possible for individuals facing the end of life to be met not with fear or isolation, but with dignity, warmth, and a true sense of home.

We are blessed to have a wonderful community around us, and together we truly can honor every life. You showed up in countless ways this past year, through generous gifts, quiet acts of kindness, time spent at bedsides, meals prepared, music shared, wishes fulfilled, animal therapy and moments of joy created when they mattered most. Every smile, every held hand, every peaceful goodbye was made possible because of a community that believes no one should face the end of life alone.

We’d also like to offer a thank you to Evanston Wesleyan Church, and to Angie Weinmann, who led their holiday gift project and made sure our residents were remembered this Christmas. And thank you as well to our board member Brian Shumaker who dropped off gifts to our residents but hadn’t been mentioned in our posts yet, and to our volunteers who came in on Christmas day to help.

As we look ahead to 2026, we do so with gratitude and hope. The need for compassionate, free end-of-life care in our community continues to grow, and so does our commitment to meet it, we will keep opening our doors, honoring each life, and creating meaningful moments that bring light even in the hardest seasons.

From all of us at Morning Light, thank you for being part of this mission. We are honored to walk into the new year with you — ready to keep making a difference, every single day, for those who need us most.

Happy New Year! 🏡

12/30/2025

A week ago today we were able to make a wish come true for one of our residents, Kevin, through Morning Light’s Making Memories program. Kevin’s simple but heartfelt request was to meet a Colts player. Thanks to the big heart of Indianapolis Colts safety Camryn Bynum and the Indianapolis Colts organization, that wish became a reality.

Cam arrived with his close friends, the incredible singing group Careless Vibes, who filled our home with Christmas carols, for Kevin and for all of our residents and staff. What followed was one of the most moving afternoons we have ever experienced at Morning Light.

Cam didn’t come alone. He brought his whole family with him, including his mom, his wife and child, and his sister, along with members of the Colts Cheerleaders and Colts staff. Just two days before Christmas, they chose to spend their time with people they had never met before, our residents, offering something truly priceless: kindness, care, and the gift of music.

One resident told us it was the best Christmas he had experienced in more than twenty years, since his beloved wife passed away.

The holiday season means something different for everyone. At Morning Light, it often arrives in the midst of deep love, reflection, and the reality that this may be someone’s last Christmas. Cam and his family embodied the true spirit of this season, compassion, generosity, and showing up for your neighbors when it matters most.

They could have been anywhere that afternoon. Instead, they chose to be here, especially for Kevin and his family, sharing precious one-on-one time that will never be forgotten.

Sadly, Kevin passed away shortly after Christmas, but his wish came true just in time, surrounded by music, warmth, and the love of an extraordinary community. We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this moment possible, and especially to mobile notary Joseph L Haskins Jr, our former board member, whose behind-the-scenes efforts helped us bring this beautiful visit together.

Colts Nation

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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Every year the staff of Morning Light, Inc. holds a Memorial Remembrance ceremony for those who passed in the previous year. A memorial garden in the back yard of the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home provides a peaceful place for family and friends to reflect on their dearly departed.