Our Mission

Brightwood – Forest Manor Community Center’s (BWFMCC) mission is to transform lives by fostering community empowerment for youth, adults, and families through Health & Wellness and Community Safety programming.

Our Goals are to cultivate and expand opportunities, skills, resources, and connections to enrich lives.

We believe that each person should be empowered to become their best which shall enable them to effectively help themselves and others.

Despite the chaos in the economy and the world at-large, the Brightwood- Forest Manor Community Center continues to be “The Balm of Brightwood”. For over 90 years, we have continued to deliver excellent programming while also giving hope to families around Indianapolis.

 
 

Moving Forward Together

Brightwood is moving forward to engage everyone in progressive, meaningful programs. We are adding several components to broaden our reach in the community.

 

Our Vision

“We envision Brightwood Community Center to be a community core service center that engages in holistic, inclusive, and equitable practice for all community members.”

THE 2024 ANNUAL REPORT IS HERE! Let’s take a look… Brightwood Community Center Annual Impact Report

Have you read our Indy CAPS Impact Report yet? This is a highlight and testament to our work in the field of reducing violence and the factors that contribute to it. Click on the link to read it now. https://nicjr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Indy-CAPS-Impact-Report-Final-5.29.25.pdf

 

Agency Partners

  • Indy Parks

  • IUI

  • National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform

  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

  • Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

  • Work One

  • Lilly Foundation

  • The Indianapolis Foundation/CICF

  • One Voice

  • Indianapolis Urban League

  • Thomas Ridley’s 1 Like Me

  • Like No Other/HAMP

  • CLIF Bar

  • Wheeler/Dowe Boys and Girls Club

  • Edna Martin Christian Center

  • KIPP Indy & IPS Schools

  • Martindale-Brightwood Education Zone

  • Domestic Violence Prevention Network (DVPN)

  • Midwest Food Bank

  • Indiana United Methodist Churches

  • The Office of Public Health and Safety

  • The Marion County Prosecutors Office

  • Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department