Fletcher Place Community Center's All-Star makeover
Why it matters: Improvements made to the east side gathering spot represent one of four "legacy projects" Hoosier nonprofits are rolling out this year with the support of $1 million in grant funding from the WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee.
Driving the news: FPCC and community leaders unveiled their All-Star facelift last week. Updates include kitchen improvements, upgrading the REACH Early Learning playground and toddler play space, a new greenhouse and enhancing the community garden.
They also shared a mural by Boxx the Artist, a 2024 Art & Soul headliner who has installed more than 10 murals in Indy.
What they're saying: Titled " Rooted Together," the goal of the mural was to honor the history of FPCC and its values of hope, compassion and renewal.
The Rotary Club of Indianapolis and an anonymous donor also provided funding for the artwork.
"To be able to help Fletcher Place ... complete their legacy project, which is going to help children and families for decades to come, is exactly why we wanted to host the WNBA All-Star Game," Mel Raines, CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, said at a recent ribbon cutting.
What's next: Three other projects that received funding from the host committee are still underway.
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