New Direction Church unveiled East 38th Street Renaissance campaign

An economic and cultural renaissance is coming to the Eastside of Indianapolis. The East 38th Street Renaissance campaign is a partnership between New Direction Church and the National Bank of Indianapolis to foster economic and community development to the East 38th Street corridor. Announced during a press conference alongside city officials and community leaders on Dec. 11, the campaign aims to bring new resources, culture, art and businesses into the community to foster reinvestments, revitalization and renaissance to Indianapolis’ Eastside, according to New Direction Church Pastor Kenneth Sullivan Jr. “It’s really about us bringing new life here on the east side of Indianapolis,” Sullivan said. “This partnership with New Direction Church and the National Bank of Indianapolis and Nehemiah CDC is reinvestment. It is a reinvestment in helping people to build a better life and a better future.” Indy Fresh Market, Goodwill of Central Indiana, Cook Medical and the IndyGo Purple Line kickstarted the revitalization of the area by providing fresh produce, health care and transportation to the community, Sullivan said. However, The National Bank of Indianapolis and the Nehemiah CDC are investing financially through sponsoring events and hosting financial wellness courses in addition to the installation of a full-service...