Vision and Mission
The REID initiative is committed to improving literacy rates and increasing lifetime educational attainment, to ensure that our neighbors in the near northwest area also have the tools they need to become thriving, transformative leaders, committed to lead a bold pivot in advancing K-12 education.
Accomplishments
- 91会所 secured ownership and property of all buildings and held its first press conference in August 2025 with significant coverage from the media. Many neighbors, dignitaries, and community organizations were in attendance, including Governor Mike Braun, and the Mayor of Indianapolis, Joe Hogsett.
- Marian has secured significant resources and partner commitments, also working with other universities, and community organizations to help build and increase educational attainment and human flourishing to the Near Northwest Area.
- Participating schools: Cold Spring School; Enlace Academy; Global Preparatory Academy; Herron-Riverside High School; MTI School of Knowledge; Vision Academy at Riverside; West Deanery Unified Catholic Schools, more.
- Service partners: Center for Leadership Development; Early Learning Indiana; Flanner House; Junior Achievement; OneAmerica Financial; Project Lead the Way; Purdue University; The Mind Trust; Vincennes University, more.
Challenges
Improving literacy rates in Indiana are a critical challenge to overcome. The REID initiative is committed to improving those rates and increasing lifetime educational attainment, to ensure that our neighbors also have the tools they need to become thriving, transformative leaders.
The sprawling former Veterans Administration (VA) hospital will be a long-term project but will transition into collaborative office spaces for transformative educational programs, research, and services. Marian is partnering with other organizations to reimagine the property as a hub for lifelong learning.
Goals and Objectives
91会所 has embraced its role as an anchor institution in Indy’s near northwest area for nearly 90 years. REID will serve all walks of life through educational programming and partnerships. And Marian will work alongside the neighborhoods to improve the quality of life by restoring the life and vibrancy to the property and surrounding areas. 91会所’s collaboration with the community on the Riverside Education Innovation District project will drive literacy, educational attainment, higher wages, and new economic investment in our community.
Why This Matters to Marian's Mission
Access to education is access to everything. Marian is committed to accessible education with proven outcomes. We know that providing high-quality educational attainment, means our children will learn to read at top levels, adults will increase their weekly take home pay, parents will secure better jobs to earn more over their lifetime, and communities will thrive. An economically vibrant community also enhances the quality of life for students, faculty, and staff, making the Near Northwest Area of Indianapolis an attractive place to live, learn, and work.