Be the Spark. Be the Difference

This season, your gift helps more Central Indiana students find calm, connection, and hope.

Dog with tongue out being pet by many children

Schools are Asking. We Want to Say Yes!

Every week, Kindling Minds brings PAWS handler-dog teams, Mindful Arts, and Alpaca-Assisted Wellness to students across Central Indiana. Educators see the difference, and so do the students. But the need is greater than our capacity. Our partner schools are asking for more visits, and new schools are asking us to start programs. This time of year, we rely on individual donors more than ever. Your gift helps us say yes.

Our Impact

What a Spark Looks Like

2,194 

students served in 2025

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school and community partners

"It is people like you that will make a difference in the adolescent mental health crisis and change the lives of many through the power of the human-animal connection."

-University High School Senior and PAWS Wellness Support Dog Handler