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2013 Coburn Place Blue Breakfast
Coburn Place’s annual Blue Breakfast took place this past Wednesday, April 10th at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. Twelve DOZ employees and many other Indiana locals gathered bright and early to hear from the Colts Quarterbacks Coach, Clyde …
Dance Your Carbs Off
On December 28, 2012, DOZ’s Gemi Ozdemir and his wife Kelli, hosted Dance Your Carbs Off in an effort to help raise money for JDRF in search for a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. The event took place at …
Ella’s DeaBEATers
JDRF hosted the 2012 Walk to Cure Diabetes on October 6th in Military Park downtown Indianapolis. The walk joined together thousands of people with a passion to help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. DOZ’s own Gemi …
CPA Day of Service 2012
DOZ participated in the 10th annual CPA Day of Service on September 21, 2012. DOZ chose to work with the Hamilton County Habitat for Humanity again this year. Seventeen members of DOZ’s staff came together to help build a …
Woodland Fore a Cure
On September 18th four DOZ employees headed to Woodland Country Club in Carmel, IN to provide Auction Pay services for the silent auction at the Woodland Fore a Cure golf outing. Event attendees enjoyed a round of …
CoburnFest! 2012
On September 15th Coburn Place Safe Haven hosted their annual fundraiser, CoburnFest!. According to Coburn Place, over $48,000 was raised at the event this year! These funds will go towards Coburn Place’s mission to provide a safe place for women …
Thank you to our Troops
DOZ sent 6 care packages to the hard working Marine troops aboard the USS Iwo Jima. DOZ employees stocked the packages full of snacks, magazines, and the handmade thank you cards the DOZ Kids created this summer. The troops …
An Afternoon at the Humane Society of Indianapolis
DOZ held a supply drive in September to collect items for the homeless animals at the Humane Society of Indianapolis. Employees brought in carpet squares, food, treats, towels, and toys for the dogs and cats at the shelter. On …
A Wish Come True
On August 27th DOZ welcomed our 2012 Make a Wish child, Xavier, and his family back from their Disney World adventure. Xavier and his mother shared pictures and stories about their trip and expressed their gratitude for the Make …
Sprucing up the Boys and Girls Club
DOZ headed down to the Wheeler-Dowe Boys and Girls Club on August 20th and 21st to repaint a few of the community rooms used by the kids. The staff gave DOZ a tour of the facilities and shared …
New York Marathon
After months of fundraising and personal training, DOZ’s Wendy Ketterman headed to New York City in November to participate in the 2012 New York Marathon. Unfortunately, Hurricane Sandy was already on her way to New York as well! Even …
Back on My Feet 42K Relay
26.2 miles is quite a feat for one person, but broken up among a team of four is much more manageable! On October 13, 2012 DOZ sent three teams of four to participate in the second annual Back on …
Home Sweet Home
On July 27th, a team of DOZ employees visited Coburn Place Safe Haven to decorate an apartment for a new family that will be moving in during August. The DOZ team used their design sense to select bedding, dishes, …
2012 Backpack Attack!
In July, DOZ participated in the 2012 BackPack Attack school supply drive by bringing in school supplies and visiting the IUPUI Surplus Warehouse to count and sort the donated supplies. Indy BackPack Attack has been collecting school supplies for …
DOZ Walks for Wishes
On July 14, 2012 the Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana Chapter of Make-A-Wish held their 7th annual Walk for Wishes at Fort Harrison State Park to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This year, three DOZ employees attended the walk …
Little DOZers Send Smiles to U.S. Marines Troop
As part of DOZ’s 2012 “Bring Your Child to Work Day,” the Kids of DOZ made greeting cards for a Marine troop stationed on the USS Iwo Jima. These men and women, including DOZ employee Abby Hosfield’s nephew, are stationed …
Hollis Adams Golf Outing
DOZ sponsored a team and a hole at the Hollis Adams Foundation Annual Golf Outing on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Hillcrest Country Club in Indianapolis, IN. The Hollis Adams Foundation has provided quality social experiences to adults with …
QUASH-ing for a Cause
The Quest to Unravel Alzheimer’s Scavenger Hunt (QUASH) benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association took place on Saturday, June 16that the Rathskeller Biergarten in Downtown Indianapolis. DOZ sent 11 employees to participate in the 2 ½ hour scavenger hunt. The QUASH teams …
DOZ Teams up to Lend a Hand
On May 14th a team of 10 DOZ employees headed to Providence Cristo Rey High School (PCRHS) to install new landscaping, pull weeds, and beautify the school’s main entrance. The service project was entered into the Central Indiana Service Challenge …
Taking Steps to Change Lives
On June 3, 2012 Tim Doyle, Principal at DOZ, and his wife, Becky Doyle, led “The Doyle Dawgs” in the Walking for Dreams charity walk along the Canal in Downtown Indianapolis.
DOZ Book Drive
In May, DOZ collected over 150 books to benefit Indiana literacy through two local programs. Indy Reads is not-for-profit organization in Downtown Indianapolis that operates both children and adult literacy tutoring programs. Indy Reads will be opening a used bookstore …
2012 Central Indiana Race for the Cure
On Saturday, April 21st, DOZ participated in the 22nd Annual Central Indiana Race for the Cure. Nineteen DOZ employees, family members, and friends joined together in Military Park to show support for the Central Indiana Affiliate of Susan G. …
DOZ’s 25th Anniversary
The events will be held on July 19, 2012 at the Indianapolis Marriott North. Come join us as we celebrate DOZ’s 25 years of service! Registration is open. RSVP Today on the event page.
Sharing the gift of Christmas
For each of the past 10 years, DOZ has sponsored at least 3 families to provide food, clothes, and gifts through the United Way of Central Indiana.
DOZ in the news
The Indiana CPA Society’s Fall 2011 publication of CPA IN Perspective featured a handful of the Indiana CPA firms who participated in the annual CPA Day of Service, including DOZ! According to the publication, “950 INCPAS members participated in the …
The Season of Plenty
Coburn Place Safe Haven hosted their annual Thanksgiving Dinner for their residents on Saturday, November 19th. DOZ employees graciously donated food and supplies for the event and a local Boy Scout Troop helped prepare the meal for the residents. Coburn …
DOZ Takes Care of Business at the Seeds of Hope Raffle
Seeds of Hope, a women’s recovery home, hosted their 2011 Reverse Raffle Fundraiser at the Indianapolis Colts Complex on Saturday, November 19th. Seven DOZ employees assisted Seeds of Hope by helping out with the backroom operations and processing auctions payments …
Get the Word Out!
DOZ employees Whitney O’Brien and Lisa Stiglitz joined the 99.5 WZPL radio crew for the 15th Annual WZPL Make-A-Wish Request-A-Thon on November 17th. The event ran a total of 36 hours and collected donations from listeners all over Indiana in …
Faith’s Wish Comes True….
Through the Indianapolis chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, DOZ sponsored a young girl named Faith and helped make her dreams of going to Disney World come true. Faith and her family spent a fun-filled week in Florida where they visited …
Moving Our Feet for a Great Cause
October was a month of physical activity for DOZ! DOZ employees participated in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides to End Breast Cancer 5k run/walk on October 15th. Through cash donations and T-shirt sales, DOZ raised $2,973 to help end …
2011 Blueprint Celebration
The Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP) hosted their annual Blueprint Celebration fundraiser on October 6th to raise funds and awareness for their Blueprint to End Homelessness program. DOZ sponsored a table at the event and sent a group …
CPA Day of Service
On September 23, 2011 DOZ partnered with the Legacy Fund and Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County for the 9th Annual Indiana CPA Day of Service.
Dining to Donate – Tuesday, August 16th
The Community Outreach Committee has set up three easy wasy for everyone to raise funds in order to grant our next child’s wish, all in one night! It’s called Dining to Donate on Tuesday, August 16th at the Westfield Applebee’s …
Sorting School Supplies!
On Thursday afternoon, July 21st, a group of 8 DOZ employees visited the warehouse in downtown Indianapolis to help sort the school supplies donated by hundreds of companies throughout the city (including DOZ) in conjunction with Backpack Attack. The volunteers …
Backpack Attack!
Help DOZ provide school supplies to students in the Indianapolis-area.
Backpack Attack!
Did you know: 83% of the families in the IPS school system can’t afford the basic school supplies that their children need to go back to school. Students with inadequate supplies suffer an unnecessary struggle to keep up with their …
Landscaping at Coburn Place
On a Saturday in May, a group of DOZ employees traveled downtown to Coburn Place Safe Haven women’s shelter to plant flowers and do some landscaping around their building. Take a look at the before and after pictures below! BEFORE AFTER …
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful
A small group of DOZ staff participated in the Keep Indianapolis Beautiful event on May 7th, planting trees in a neighborhood near Geist Reservoir on the north side of the city. Thanks to all who participated!
Coalition for Homeless Intervention and Prevention
In April 2011, DOZ collected enough monetary donations to provide 208 care kits for the Indy Homeless Connect event held at the convention center in downtown Indianapolis, sponsored by the Coalition for Homeless Intervention and Prevention (CHIP). Thanks to all …
Race for the Cure 2011
A DOZ team comprised of 45 staff and family members participated in this year’s Komen Race for the Cure on April 16. The team raised nearly $700 to donate to breast cancer research!
Merry Christmas!
DOZ has sponsored three families through the United Christmas Service this year. A big thanks to everyone who purchased presents or donated money to help bring cheer to these families during the holiday season!
What are you thankful for???
DOZ is thankful they can help out those in need! Once again, DOZ provided food to the Coburn Place Safe Haven Thanksgiving dinner. Thanks for all the donations!
DOZ on WZPL 99.5
Kristie Richey and Molly O’Brien got to join Markeeta on November 18th while she went on the radio to discuss her NYC shopping spree wish that DOZ sponsored. They also announced DOZ’s commitment to sponsoring another wish this year. That will …
2010 CPA Day of Service
For the 2nd year, DOZ has volunteered our services to Providence Cristo Rey High School for the Indiana CPA Day of Service on October 22nd. Thanks to all those who helped paint, landscape, and take inventory of supplies, furniture, and …
DOZ Blood Drive
On October 20th, DOZ hosted our 3rd blood drive for the year. Thanks to everybody who donated and helped save some lives! Stay tuned for the next blood drive sometime during busy season.
DOZ is Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
This was the first year DOZ participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, which was held on October 16th. Together we raised approximately $2,600 for the cause! Thanks to everybody who participated!
DOZ Welcomes Markeeta Back From Her Wish!!
On August 26th, DOZ held a reception for Markeeta, who returned back from her shopping spree wish in New York City. Markeeta’s wish was made possible thanks to the generosity of everybody at DOZ. Markeeta and her family were so …
Running for World Water
Special thanks to DOZ’s own Kristie Richey and Mindy Martz for taking time out of their weekend to participate in the 4th Annual Running for World Water 5K in downtown Indianapolis on August 21st. Look at how much fun these …
DOZ Volunteers At Gleaners
In July, a group of DOZ employees volunteered at Gleaners Food Pantry to sort and pack up food. Thank you to those who gave up their Friday to box up food in a hot warehouse!
Back Pack Attack
DOZ collected school supplies for Indianapolis area children as they go back to school. This year we beat our previous record of 1,200 school supplies! Way to go DOZ!
DOZ Blood Drive
In June, DOZ hosted the first blood drive at our new office. Thanks to everybody who donated and helped make it the biggest blood drive in Hamilton County that day!!!
DOZ lends a helping hand at Coburn Place
In May, a group of DOZ employees volunteered at Coburn Place Safe Haven to help with the landscaping around their main entrance. Coburn was very appreciative of the hard work put into removing weeds and ivy and was very pleased …
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