Improving Kids Environment

Founded in 1974 and originally known as Citizens Energy Coalition, Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana is a nonprofit organization that handles issues related to energy policy, utility reform, health care and pollution. It performs research, organizes public education campaigns and creates public awareness. The organization also represents companies for utility cases before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana also protects rate payers in cases related to utility charges. Its staff additionally promotes a variety of social, economic and environmental issues. The organization provides support to family farms and works on federal legislation on the behalf of Indiana farmers. Located in Indianapolis, Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana has more than 40,000 members.

The Indiana Community Action Association, founded in 1970, is a nonprofit corporation that serves low-income families. It serves the collective interests of its community action network through representation, educational programs, training programs, information exchange, advocacy and other support services. Its functions include dissemination of information throughout the Indiana Community Action Network, development of training programs, management of training functions and development of collective positions. The association operates a more than 10,000 square-foot training facility for providing technical training for employees and contractors. The Indiana Community Action Association also offers energy-saving technologies and evaluative procedures to help reduce energy costs. It is based in Indianapolis.