Events

Pattern Makers

Our first fundraising event

In August 2026, we excitedly kicked off our first fundraising event for Patterns Early Learning Center. Hosted at Half Liter Brewery, Bar & BBQ in the heart of Midtown, we gathered Pattern Makers - a mix of friends, families and neighbors - who believe our community deserves excellent, accessible childcare. Guests heard the story behind Patterns, met members of our founding board, and learned how their support directly helps us open our doors in Fall 2027.

We're happy to announce that because of the amazing support and help from these Pattern Makers, we raised $7,000. In addition, our Board of Directors is matching these donations, bringing us nearly half-way to our ultimate goal of $65,000!

Every gift made is going towards the essentials of opening our doors:
- High-quality learning materials & furnishings
- Licensing requirements
- Outdoor learning environments
- Initial staffing expenses

Just as meaningfully, the evening grew the circle of people invested in this work — the Pattern Makers helping shape a stronger beginning for children and families in Midtown Indianapolis.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended, gave and shared our story. More details and photos from the event are below!

Moments from the evening

Guests gathered at Half Liter Brewery listening to a Patterns board member speak — A full room at Half Liter Brewery, Bar & BBQ as friends, families and neighbors gathered for the very first Pattern Makers event. Guests mingled over food and drinks while learning about the vision for Patterns.

A board member speaking into a microphone beside Patterns signage and a slideshow — Katelyn Prentice, a member of our founding board, shares the story behind Patterns, with a look at the kind of hands-on learning materials children will explore every day.

Three Patterns board members standing together while one speaks to the crowd — Board members - including Annie Anderson seen above - took turns introducing themselves and explaining why high-quality, accessible early care matters so much for the Midtown neighborhood of Indianapolis.

A board member speaking to guests in front of a slide about childcare costs in Indiana — Dr. Monique Harris - Assistant Professor of Education at Butler University - shared insight behind why early childhood education matters and how it impacts our community.

Guests talking beside the Patterns board of directors display — Conversations between board members and community leaders continued long after the presentation ended — while even some of the tiniest Pattern Makers in the community had plenty of fun of their own!

A community leader in conversation with a Patterns board member — Conversations between board members and community leaders continued long after the presentation ended — while even some of the tiniest Pattern Makers in the community had plenty of fun of their own!