Author Archives: Sophie Young

Alma Mater: Kent State University

As Mirror Indy’s service reporter, my goal is to serve the Indianapolis community by sharing resources that make life a little easier. I also write our daily newsletter, In the Mirror, which is a mix of news, community events, and arts and culture.

I joined Mirror Indy because I believe in the mission of community-based journalism wholeheartedly. When I’m not working, I love to take walks, read and try new recipes and restaurants.

I graduated from Kent State in 2023 with my journalism degree. Before coming to Indianapolis, I had internships at The New York Times through the Dow Jones News Fund and Dayton Daily News.

sophie.young@mirrorindy.org

A purple collage of phones is in the background of a graphic. On top, are three phones, two with illustrations of kids and a mom and one with a screen that shows a call to a mom.

We asked you to call your mom. Your messages made us smile and cry

by Sophie Young May 8, 2025January 6, 2026

Listen to Mother’s Day voicemails for a mama bear, a matriarch, a granny and other mother figures you love (and miss).

An illustration shows an ambulance driving down a dark residential road, with headlights cutting through the dark ahead.

How to get help paying your medical bills at Ascension St. Vincent

by Sophie Young May 6, 2025May 15, 2025

The hospital offers financial assistance on a sliding scale for Marion County residents.

Emerging nonprofit leaders just lost their jobs after federal cuts

by Darian Benson and Sophie Young May 5, 2025July 16, 2025

Public Allies members worry about the grassroots services the community will lose.

A graphic says "Got a message for the mom in your life? Leave us your Mother's Day voicemail at 317-268-2017."

Have a message for the mom in your life? Leave us a voicemail.

by Sophie Young April 29, 2025April 29, 2025

On Mother’s Day, we will share what readers told their moms.

A grey and white dog with a pink collar is on the left. A black and brown dog with a white neck and a tie dye sweatshirt is on the right.

Help animals graduate from the city’s shelter on May 17 and 18

by Sophie Young April 29, 2025May 19, 2025

You can adopt a pet for free during Indianapolis Animal Care Services’ themed event.

Stickers are sitting on a wood table. There are two cactus stickers and a butterfly sticker. One square red sticker says "Unwavering Resilience, Unstoppable Joy."

Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance celebrates resilience with art show

by Sophie Young April 25, 2025May 1, 2025

An artist market at 10 East Arts Hub will fundraise for a full-time immigrant organizer.

A man with a microphone stands at the front of a room presenting.

6 nonprofits to compete at United Way pitch contest

by Sophie Young April 24, 2025May 8, 2025

Mirror Indy is one of the finalists for Propel, which will give away $110,000 in grants.

An illustration of a map is the background of a collage, which has four illustrations of Riverside landmarks on top of it.There's a photo of a woman in a black shirt that says "Global Preparatory Academy" next to it, with a text bubble that says "Riverside" above her head.

Careena Jackson is planning Riverside’s 100th parade

by Sophie Young April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

The neighborhood leader remembers getting free candy and waving to ‘dignitaries’ as a kid.

A kid wearing a green flannel shirt and a white tee shirt holds a book, titled "The ABC's of money."

How to teach kids to be smart about money

by Sophie Young April 9, 2025April 9, 2025

Get advice from a 10-year-old, a teacher and a finance director (who’s also a dad).

Belmont Beach kicks off season 5 of free community events April 12

by Sophie Young March 31, 2025April 15, 2025

There are yoga classes, gardening workshops and movie nights each month.