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The Simon Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum

Posted by:  | Monday, June 28, 2021

Cindy Simon Skjodt attended the screening of 82 Names: Syria, Please Don't Forget Us

Payton's Pack - Payton's fight against Hodgin's Lymphoma

Posted by:  | Monday, June 28, 2021

Payton is 16 years old and was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma. It's going to be a long journey but, with his pack cheering him on, he will kick cancer's butt!!

Pathfinder Award

Posted by: Inside Indiana Business  | Monday, September 30, 2019

The Pathfinder Award honors individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of America's youth.

South Pennsylvania Street renamed in honor of Mel Simon

Posted by: Holly Hays  | Thursday, April 27, 2017

The air in the main concourse of Banker's Life Fieldhouse was heavy with gratitude. Dozens gathered at the fieldhouse Thursday afternoon to celebrate the legacy of Mel Simon, chairman emeritus of the board of Simon Property Group, as Mayor Joe Hogsett rededicated South Pennsylvania Street as Mel Simon Memorial Parkway. Joined by Simon's brother, Herbert,

Samerian Foundation, Inc., makes $3.8 million donation to Riley Hospital for Children

Posted by: Riley Children's Foundation  | Monday, May 2, 2016

The Samerian Foundation, Inc., has made a $3.8 million donation to Riley Children’s Foundation ensuring comprehensive care is available for Indiana’s children with mental and behavioral health needs. Cindy Simon Skjodt announced the gift at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health in recognition of May being Mental Health

IBJ The Interview Issue: Cindy Simon Skjodt

Posted by: Lindsey Erdody  | Saturday, September 26, 2015

It’s not an easy task, but 57-year-old Cindy Simon Skjodt tries to limit the number of organizations she helps, so each one can get the attention it deserves.She has been involved in philanthropy most of her life—following the influence of her late father, billionaire shopping-mall tycoon Melvin Simon—and created the not-for-profit

Horrors of Human Trafficking in South Asia

Posted by: The New York Times Editorial Board  | Friday, May 29, 2015

The plight of the Rohingya has reached a pre-genocidal stage, according to an alarming report released earlier this month by the Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide.

Eighteen Youth-Serving Organizations to Receive 2015 Susan Williams CHAMPS Grants from Indiana Sports Corp

Posted by: John Dedman  | Thursday, April 23, 2015

Susan Williams CHAMPS Grants support organizations that provide underserved youth with the opportunity to participate in sports, fitness activities and life skills programming. The Susan Williams CHAMPS Grants are funded by the net proceeds of the annual Youthlinks Indiana Charity Golf Tournament and contributions by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation, Samerian Foundation, and United Water.