VOICES Corporation

What VOICES Corporation does

VOICES Corporation is an Indianapolis-based 501c3 nonprofit organization (EIN 27-2615152) founded in 2010 that delivers wraparound services to at-risk youth, young adults, and families across Central Indiana. Its service portfolio combines trauma-informed youth development, transitional housing (Jake's Place, Blossom House, Cookie's Corner), workforce readiness (the Power & Promise year-round pathway), mental health support (Sam Zachrich–led community wellness), court-involved youth programming (Day Reporting, Power & Promise in Marion County Jail), and family engagement workshops. Distinct from single-issue programs, VOICES combines housing stability, behavioral health, education, and career pathways into a single integrated service model. The Youth Violence Reduction Initiative (YVRI), a partnership with the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform, IMPD, and the City of Indianapolis Office of Public Health and Safety, focuses intensive wraparound services on youth under 18 identified as high-risk for gun violence involvement. A youth-led media platform, Real Talk, and an annual Amplify Your Voice mental health event extend programmatic reach into prevention and awareness.

VOICES has no proprietary technology platform — services are delivered through direct human engagement at the 9501 E. 36th Place headquarters, in schools, at Marion County Jail, in community partner sites, and increasingly at a Terre Haute regional office (opened 2025). Outcomes tracked and publicly cited include: 1,800 youth and families served annually, 75% of program participants with no new charges filed during participation, 65% reporting better self-control, and 45% reporting increased conflict-without-violence skills. Leadership comprises Executive Director and founder Kia Wright, COO Trey Wright, Director of Youth Services Ronnie Beathea, Director of Development Jill Wynne, Director of Community Wellness Sam Zachrich, and Regional Program Director Sandra Smith.

VOICES generates revenue through individual and corporate donations, foundation and corporate grants, government contracts (notably a recurring $300,000/year violence reduction grant from the Office of Public Health and Safety and DCS contracted services), and event-based fundraising (annual Golf, Art & Hip Hop Outing, Holiday Store with Pacers Foundation). Services are provided at no cost to participants. Core strategic partners include Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the City of Indianapolis OPHS, NICJR, United Way of Central Indiana, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, and Pacers Sports & Entertainment Foundation; media partners include WISH-TV, WTHR, WRTV, and FOX59. Recent grant milestones include a $4.2M supportive housing expansion grant and a $40,000 2024 United Way Propel Pitch prize.

Name

VOICES Corporation

Legal name

VOICES Corporation

Website

https://voicescorp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VOICES Corporation is an Indianapolis-based 501c3 nonprofit founded in 2010 that delivers trauma-informed, wraparound services — housing, workforce readiness, mental health support, violence prevention, and family engagement — to at-risk youth, young adults, and families across Central Indiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAM

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGADAD

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGACAD

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGADAO

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Youth development services
• Violence prevention programs
• Transitional housing support
• Workforce readiness programs
• Community wellness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: Primary revenue stream from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation grants. The organization hosts fundraising events including the annual Golf, Art & Hip Hop Outing and receives support through programs like the Lighthouse Society individual philanthropy initiative.
2. Government and Municipal Grants: Revenue from government contracts including DCS contracted services, Youth Violence Reduction Initiative partnerships with the City of Indianapolis, and grants from public health and safety offices.
3. Event-Based Fundraising: Annual events like the Golf, Art & Hip Hop Outing generate direct revenue through sponsorships, player registrations, silent auctions, and 50/50 raffles.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VOICES Corporation is a nonprofit youth development organization that delivers a portfolio of wraparound programs for at-risk youth and families in Indianapolis. Core offerings include the Power & Promise youth leadership and workforce readiness pathway, the Youth Violence Reduction Initiative (YVRI), transitional housing programs (Jake's Place, Blossom House, Cookie's Corner), Day Reporting for court-involved youth, the Real Talk youth-led discussion series, community-based wellness services, DCS contracted services, and family engagement programming. Services are provided at no cost to participants and funded through government contracts, grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations.

Product overview

VOICES Corporation is a non-profit youth development organization operating as a unified program portfolio rather than a traditional product platform. The organization provides wraparound services through multiple interconnected programs including Power & Promise (youth leadership and workforce readiness), the Youth Violence Reduction Initiative (intensive violence prevention), transitional housing (Jake's Place, Blossom House, Cookie's Corner), Day Reporting for court-involved youth, Real Talk discussion series, community-based wellness services, and family engagement programming. The programs are designed to work together holistically, addressing youth mental health, housing stability, workforce development, and family support to help young people achieve economic self-sufficiency and civic engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Power & Promise: Year-round youth leadership and workforce readiness pathway program
• Youth Violence Reduction Initiative (YVRI)
• Real Talk
• Jake's Place
• Blossom House
• Cookie's Corner
• Marsha's Closet
• The Spot

Products and services

• Power & Promise A year-round youth leadership and workforce readiness pathway that combines leadership development with real-world work exposure, mentoring, community service, and paid youth leadership opportunities for young people to build transferable skills.
• Youth Violence Reduction Initiative (YVRI) A collaborative violence prevention initiative that intensively engages youth under 18 identified as high-risk, connecting them with wraparound services including therapy, education assistance, job training, mentoring, and family support.
• Jake's Place Transitional housing providing stability during critical moments for young people navigating housing instability.
• Blossom House Transitional housing focused on growth, healing, and forward movement for youth.
• Cookie's Corner Transitional housing supporting independence with ongoing support services.
• Day Reporting Program A structured daytime program for court-involved youth providing supervision, skill-building activities, and support services including transportation and mentoring.
• Real Talk Series A quarterly youth-led discussion series where young people guide conversations on topics affecting their lives including mental health, civic engagement, career planning, education, and social issues.
• Marsha's Closet A food and clothing pantry providing essential items to families with dignity and respect.
• Holiday Store An annual event in partnership with Pacers Sports & Entertainment Foundation where families can select gifts for their children at no cost, preserving dignity and strengthening family connections during the holiday season.
• Amplify Your Voice A youth-led mental health and wellness event featuring panel discussions, storytelling, and breakout sessions where young people share personal experiences and connect with mental health resources.
• Community-Based Services Services delivered in community settings including mental health support, housing stability assistance, workforce development, food access, youth leadership, and community wellness programming.
• DCS Contracted Services Services provided under contract with the Department of Child Services to support families involved with the child welfare system.
• Family Engagement Series Monthly educational workshops for families covering topics such as effective communication, healthy relationships, sexual health, insurance basics, and mental health self-defense.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% of program participants did not have new charges filed during program participation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pacers Sports & Entertainment FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 December 2025Presenting sponsor of the annual VOICES Holiday Store, enabling families to receive gifts at no cost. Partnership allows VOICES to reach more families during the holiday season through Pacers Foundation's resources and visibility.
• Indiana Farm Bureau InsurancecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 April 2024Corporate partner with 206 employees contributing nearly 640 volunteer hours over 20 months. Volunteers painted facilities, built community gardens, organized food and clothing pantries, and supported the Holiday Toy Drive. Received VOICES' 2025 Light in the Community Award. CEO Kevin Murphy purchased artwork from youth participants.
• United Way of Central IndianacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2024Introduced Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance to VOICES as a volunteer partner. VOICES won United Way's 2024 Propel Pitch Competition with $40,000 prize. United Way's Go All IN Day brings corporate volunteers to VOICES facilities.
• National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in the Youth Violence Reduction Initiative (YVRI). NICJR collaborates with VOICES, the City of Indianapolis, and other community partners to reduce youth-involved gun violence through intensive wraparound services for high-risk youth and their families.
• City of Indianapolis Office of Public Health & SafetycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner in YVRI and co-sponsor of Real Talk series. OPHS division of reentry works with VOICES on violence reduction, public health initiatives, and community safety programs.
• Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partner in YVRI collaborating on data sharing, community outreach, and coordinated response to youth gun violence in Indianapolis.
• WISH-TVcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for the Real Talk series, a youth-led multimedia platform covering mental health, addiction, gun violence, education, civic engagement, and other topics affecting Indiana youth.
• The Holliday Collaborative AgencyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublic relations firm collaborating with VOICES and OPHS on the Real Talk series, helping amplify youth voices through media coverage and community outreach.
• 16 TechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner; Vice President of Workforce Development Tracey Jackson participated in Real Talk: Career Blueprints episode exploring career paths beyond traditional college education.
• St. Joseph'sminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner with director of workforce development Jeermal Sylvester participating in Real Talk: Career Blueprints to discuss career planning and opportunities for youth.
• WTHRminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal news partner featuring YVRI program in 'This Is Opportunity' story highlighting how the initiative helps teens and parents through therapy, mentoring, educational support, and job training.
• Fresh & Faded BarbershopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business partner hosting free haircut community outreach events to connect with youth and families in the community.
• Inner Beauty Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentorship organization led by Chrystal Hines, CEO, that participates in Real Talk discussions and emphasizes 'connection before correction' approach to youth development.
• New B.O.Y. (New Beginning of You)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth mentorship program mentioned alongside Inner Beauty Inc. as organizations that emphasize relationship-based approaches to supporting young people.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Year Up: Workforce development nonprofit serving opportunity youth and system-impacted young adults with job training, mentoring, and career pathways. Directly comparable to VOICES' Power & Promise program in serving the same population with a similar economic mobility value proposition.
• Covenant House: National nonprofit providing housing and supportive services to youth experiencing homelessness and trafficking. Directly comparable to VOICES' transitional housing portfolio (Jake's Place, Blossom House, Cookie's Corner) and wraparound service approach.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana: Mentoring nonprofit serving youth in Central Indiana, with comparable at-risk youth focus and similar referral pathways through schools and courts. Comparable in scale, footprint, and dependence on individual/corporate giving.
• Starfish Initiative: Indianapolis-based college access and mentoring nonprofit serving first-generation and low-income students. Comparable in mentoring-driven model for at-risk youth, similar Central Indiana footprint, and similar reliance on corporate and foundation funding.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis: Indianapolis-based youth development nonprofit serving at-risk youth with after-school programming, mentorship, and workforce readiness. Directly comparable community-based service model, similar target demographic, and overlapping funder base in Central Indiana.
• Communities In Schools of Indianapolis: School-based wraparound services nonprofit providing case management, mentoring, and crisis intervention to at-risk students in Indianapolis. Directly comparable in connecting youth with schools, courts, and family services, with overlapping referral and funder ecosystems.

Broad incumbents

• Aspire Indiana: Indiana-wide behavioral health and human services nonprofit providing mental health, addiction, and community-based services. Comparable in addressing trauma and mental health needs for vulnerable populations, though at a much larger scale and broader service footprint.
• National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP): National nonprofit providing child welfare, behavioral health, and youth services including foster care, residential, and community-based programs. Comparable in DCS-contracted service delivery model and youth/family case management approach.

Regional players

• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit providing housing, mental health, and workforce services to young people experiencing homelessness and instability. Directly comparable wraparound service model (housing + mental health + workforce) for transition-age youth, though operating in a different geography.

Emerging players

• KIPP Indianapolis Public Schools: College-preparatory charter school network serving low-income Indianapolis students with extended day/year programming. Comparable in serving opportunity youth with wraparound supports, though operating primarily as an education provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VOICESCorp
• Facebookfacebook.com/VOICESCorpIndy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/voices-corporation

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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