Indianapolis Monthly

100 Years In, Our Mission is More Critical Than Ever

THE YEAR WAS 1922. In Indianapolis, author Kurt Vonnegut was born, Indiana Avenue was a hub for the local jazz scene and the 10th running of the Indianapolis 500 took place.

Meanwhile, 10 local women came together and established the (JLI) to promote voluntarism. Now, as JLI prepares to celebrate 100

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