Servants At Work, Inc. (SAWs) is proud to announce a transformative $400,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the organization’s long-term capacity-building efforts. The three-year grant will empower SAWs to increase the number of accessibility ramps placed across Indiana—responding to the growing demand from Hoosiers who are aging in place or living with mobility challenges.
“This funding is a game-changer,” said Tim Thurston, Executive Director of SAWs. “As the number of people needing safe home access increases, we’re committed to serving them faster, more efficiently, and with even greater compassion. Lilly Endowment’s support enables us to think creatively and scale smartly.”
This grant will be strategically invested in four key areas: aluminum ramps, fund development capacity, volunteer training videos, and trade school partnerships. SAWs anticipates that these enhancements will significantly increase its ramp placement capacity, helping more low-income individuals regain the freedom and dignity of safely exiting their homes.
Since 2003, SAWs has built more than 4,500 ramps across Indiana and beyond, relying on the dedication of thousands of volunteers. The organization’s mission—to provide freedom and independence through accessibility—resonates deeply in communities where mobility can be life-changing.