Village of Merici
Empowering Independent Living
Providing an innovative approach to support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities focused on independent living.
This is what a village looks like.
Three homes in and around Indianapolis. Dozens of programs each week. More than a decade of work, done together by the People we support, our coaches, our families, and our neighbors.
What We Do
Three Ways We Walk Alongside Our Neighbors
Our Services
A coach walks alongside each person, one to one, helping with the everyday skills of an independent life. From making a sandwich to managing a budget, every step belongs to the person taking it. We are an approved Medicaid Waiver provider.
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A Place to Call Home
Three communities in and around Indianapolis, designed for adults with disabilities to live in homes that are truly their own. Apartments, condominiums, friendships across the hallway. We surround each resident with the support that fits them.
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Programs & Classes
Cooking. Gardening. Book Club. Yoga. Music Therapy. More than twenty classes and clubs each week, open to the whole community, in addition to the People we support.
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2025 at Village of Merici
Making a Difference Together
150
People supported
51,938
Hours of one-on-one support
98,199
Miles driven by coaches
94
Homes
I Am Home
Hear From Our Neighbors in Their Own Words
Get Involved
There’s a Place Here for You
Welcome
For Families
If someone you love might benefit from what we do, we can help you figure out where to start.
Together
For Helpers
If you have time to share, we have a place for you. Drive a neighbor. Lead a class. Help at an event.
Forward
For Supporters
If you want to help our work continue, your gift makes the next year possible. Every amount is welcome.
Calendar
What’s Happening at Merici
May 22
Merici Kitchen — Spring Soup Workshop
6:00 PM · Brunette Common Room · Cooking class · Sign-up required
May 29
Book Club — Spring Read
5:30 PM · MVA Common Room · Learning Opportunities · Drop-in welcome
Jun 07
Garden Day at North End
10:00 AM · North End · Open to the community
News & Press
The Latest From Merici
Announcement
Welcoming Kristy Hayes as Executive Director
After fifteen years of growth, a new chapter begins at Merici. A note from the board on the next decade of work.
May 6, 2026
Community
The Brunette Condominiums open their doors
A new model of resident-owned community housing for adults with disabilities arrives in Lawrence.
April 18, 2026
Annual Report
2025 Annual Report: A year measured in neighbors
The numbers, the people, and the work that defined our 2025. Read or download the full report.
March 31, 2026