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The Center for Community Growth Announces 2025 Annual Membership Meeting

  • Dec 15, 2025
  • 2 min read

(January 2026)


As we step into a new year of opportunity and impact, the Center for Community Growth (CCG) warmly invites community members, partners, and supporters to join us for our 2025 Annual Membership Meeting, taking place in January 2026.

This annual gathering is more than a meeting—it’s a chance to reflect, connect, and help shape the future of community growth in Indiana, Pennsylvania.


📅 Event Details

Date: January 15, 2026

Time: 5:30–8:30 PM

Location: The Coney (VIP Room)

Refreshments: Provided

Why Attend?

The Annual Membership Meeting is an important moment for our organization and community. Attendees will:

  • Reflect on CCG’s progress and accomplishments over the past year

  • Learn about upcoming initiatives and strategic goals

  • Engage directly with leadership and fellow community members

  • Contribute ideas that help guide future programming

Your voice plays a meaningful role in shaping the direction and impact of CCG.


What to Expect

This year’s program will feature a

dynamic lineup of updates and presentations, including:

  • Board Elections for 2026 - Participate in selecting the leadership that will help guide CCG in the coming year.

  • AI Data Center Presentation - CCG interns—Farheen Mahmud, Mahrukh Hamid, Maahela Hamid, Clifford Kigunda, and Sylvia Mukasa—will present insights on emerging developments and opportunities related to AI data centers.

  • Center Activity Updates - Hear about key projects, milestones, and community initiatives from the past year.

  • Community Outreach Presentation - A presentation by Allison Huet, AmeriCorps VISTA, highlighting community outreach plans and engagement strategies for the coming year.


Get Involved

We encourage all members to participate actively:

  • RSVP to secure your spot

  • Share agenda suggestions or feedback by emailing admin@thecenter-indianapa.org

  • Connect with fellow members and community leaders


A Message from Leadership

This event is hosted on behalf of the CCG leadership team:

  • Dr. Christina Bennike, Executive Director

  • Sherene Hess, Co-Director

  • Gerald Smith, Co-Director

Along with the entire Center for Community Growth team, we look forward to welcoming you.


Join Us

Whether you’ve been involved with CCG for years or are just getting to know our work, this meeting is an excellent opportunity to engage, learn, and contribute.

We hope to see you on January 15 for an evening of collaboration, insight, and community connection.


Be sure to RSVP—we’d love to have you there.


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