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SUMMARY:Safe Tots
DESCRIPTION:Safe Tots Training  \nThis interactive\, prevention-focused training is designed for community members\, professionals\, and nonprofit organizations who work with children\, youth\, and families. The session centers on building awareness\, dispelling common myths\, and strengthening participants’ ability to recognize\, prevent\, and respond to child safety within their communities.  \n\nThis presentation touches on a variety of safety issues\, including SIS/Abusive Head Trauma\, the Safe Haven Law\, Water Safety and Safe Sleep practices. We will also touch on Firearm Safety and knowing your partner/caregiver.\n\nThis training emphasizes awareness\, prevention\, and informed response rather than fear-based messaging. Participants will gain practical tools to better identify risk factors\, and understand their role in prevention and reporting.  \nParticipants will leave with clear\, actionable knowledge and resources that can be applied immediately in professional\, volunteer\, and community-based roles.  \nThis training is ideal for:  \n\nCommunity members and caregivers \n\n\nEducators and youth-serving professionals \n\n\nNonprofit and social service providers \n\n\nFaith-based and community organizations \n\n\nProgram leaders and administrators \n\n  \n📆Date: August 17\, 2026  \n⏰Time: 2:00PM-3:30PM  \n📍 Location: MS Teams\, an outlook invite with the MS Teams link will be sent roughly 24-48 hours prior to the training.  \n📑 Registration: SignUpGenius Link  \n💲 Cost: Free  \n📧 Event Contact: Amanda Swert\, aswert@villages.org 
URL:https://pcain.org/event/safe-tots-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260819T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260819T190000
DTSTAMP:20260727T203056Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Fathers
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing Fathers \nNurturing Fathers is a free\, evidence-based\, eight-session program designed to support fathers and father figures in building stronger\, healthier relationships with their children while connecting with other dads in a supportive\, judgment-free environment. Through guided discussions\, personal reflection\, and interactive workbook activities\, participants explore positive parenting strategies\, develop nurturing skills\, and strengthen their confidence in their role as fathers. \nThe program provides a safe space for participants to examine how their own childhood experiences may influence their parenting today while learning practical tools to foster healthy family relationships and break cycles of harmful parenting practices. \nThroughout the eight sessions\, participants explore topics including: \n\nThe roots of fathering and the impact of childhood experiences\nUnderstanding emotions and practicing healthy self-nurturing\nBuilding nurturing relationships without violence\nIdentifying and overcoming barriers to positive parenting\nPositive discipline\, play\, and creating meaningful family connections\nSupporting the unique needs of sons and daughters\nCo-parenting\, healthy communication\, and the role of fatherhood\nHealing\, personal growth\, and developing a lasting commitment to nurturing\n\nThis interactive program emphasizes connection\, self-awareness\, and practical skill-building\, empowering fathers to become the parents they aspire to be. Participants leave with evidence-based parenting tools\, increased confidence\, meaningful peer support\, and strategies they can apply immediately to strengthen relationships with their children and families. \nThis program is ideal for: \n\nFathers and father figures\nExpecting fathers\nMen seeking to strengthen their parenting skills\nFathers looking to build community and connect with other dads\nProfessionals and community partners who support fathers and families\n\n  \nIf you are interested\, please be sure fill out the Interest Registration form found HERE \n📆Session 3: August 19\, 2026  \n⏰Time: 5:00PM-7:00PM  \n📍 Location: The Villages Indianapolis Office: 3833 N. Meridian St.\, Indianapolis\, IN 46208  \n💲 Cost: Free  \n📧 Event Contact: Grayson Purtlebaugh\, gpurtlebaugh@villages.org 
URL:https://pcain.org/event/nurturing-fathers-3/
LOCATION:Villages/PCAIN Office\, 3833 N Meridian St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46208-4039\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260821T113000
DTSTAMP:20260727T191421Z
CREATED:20260727T191421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T191421Z
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SUMMARY:Internet Safety
DESCRIPTION:NetSmartz Internet Safety: Community  \nThis training is provided through partnership with The National Center for Missing and Exploited children. This interactive virtual or in-person training focuses on educating adults on the potential risks of internet use for children. Through guided conversation\, videos\, and activities\, the training educates participants on social media and internet use for youth\, the potential risks that youth face when accessing the internet\, and ways for adults to have conversations with youth about being safe.    \nInternet safety is a prevention focused training\, and provides participants the tools to have informed conversations with youth about using the internet and ways to protect themselves\, including who to trust\, what personal information to share\, how to identify safe sites to use\, and what to do if something harmful occurs. The training also equips participants on how to handle disclosures from youth of unsafe internet use\, and next steps to addressing harm that has occurred.   \nThis training is ideal for:   \n\nEarly intervention professionals  \n\n\nEarly childhood education professionals  \n\n\nHealth care professionals  \n\n\nTeachers  \n\n\nParents  \n\n\nSocial services staff \n\n  \n📆Date: August 21\, 2026  \n⏰Time: 10:00AM-11:30PM  \n📍 Location: MS Teams\, an outlook invite with the MS Teams link will be sent roughly 24-48 hours prior to the training.  \n📑 Registration: SignUpGenius Link  \n💲 Cost: Free  \n📧 Event Contact: Grayson Purtlebaugh\, gpurtlebaugh@villages.org
URL:https://pcain.org/event/internet-safety-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260727T175351Z
CREATED:20260727T175351Z
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SUMMARY:Stewards of Children
DESCRIPTION:Stewards of Children  \nDarkness to Light’s flagship training\, Stewards of Children®\, teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations\, families\, and communities. Through interviews with a very diverse group of people with lived experience\, experts\, and treatment providers\, Stewards of Children® is one of the only award-winning\, evidence-informed\, adult-focused child sexual abuse prevention trainings in the United States proven to increase knowledge and change behavior.  \nTraining Features  \n\nDelivered in a trauma-informed way by instructors and facilitators who have been rigorously trained \n\n\nFeatures powerful videos paired with robust facilitated discussion \n\n\nTeaches three foundational empowerment skills: \n\n\nMaking choices that protect children \n\n\nTaking risks to minimize danger to children \n\n\nSupporting each other \n\n\nHighlights The 5 Steps to Protecting Children™ and how to apply them to better protect children from child sexual abuse \n\nThis training is ideal for:  \n\nEducators and early childhood professionals \n\n\nCounselors and social service providers \n\n\nAdministrators and program leaders \n\n\nParents\, caregivers\, and community partners \n\n\nYouth work professionals \n\n  \n📆Date: August 25\, 2026  \n⏰Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM  \n📍 Location: MS Teams\, an outlook invite with the MS Teams link will be sent roughly 24-48 hours prior to the training.  \n📑 Registration: SignUpGenius Link  \n💲 Cost: Free  \n📧 Event Contact: Grayson Purtlebaugh\, gpurtlebaugh@villages.org
URL:https://pcain.org/event/stewards-of-children-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260826T133000
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SUMMARY:Internet Safety
DESCRIPTION:NetSmartz Internet Safety: Community  \nThis training is provided through partnership with The National Center for Missing and Exploited children. This interactive virtual or in-person training focuses on educating adults on the potential risks of internet use for children. Through guided conversation\, videos\, and activities\, the training educates participants on social media and internet use for youth\, the potential risks that youth face when accessing the internet\, and ways for adults to have conversations with youth about being safe.    \nInternet safety is a prevention focused training\, and provides participants the tools to have informed conversations with youth about using the internet and ways to protect themselves\, including who to trust\, what personal information to share\, how to identify safe sites to use\, and what to do if something harmful occurs. The training also equips participants on how to handle disclosures from youth of unsafe internet use\, and next steps to addressing harm that has occurred.   \nThis training is ideal for:   \n\nEarly intervention professionals  \n\n\nEarly childhood education professionals  \n\n\nHealth care professionals  \n\n\nTeachers  \n\n\nParents  \n\n\nSocial services staff \n\n  \n📆Date: August 26\, 2026  \n⏰Time: 12:00PM-1:30PM  \n📍 Location: MS Teams\, an outlook invite with the MS Teams link will be sent roughly 24-48 hours prior to the training.  \n📑 Registration: SignUpGenius Link  \n💲 Cost: Free  \n📧 Event Contact: Amanda Swert\, aswert@villages.org
URL:https://pcain.org/event/internet-safety-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260826T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260727T203128Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Fathers
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing Fathers \nNurturing Fathers is a free\, evidence-based\, eight-session program designed to support fathers and father figures in building stronger\, healthier relationships with their children while connecting with other dads in a supportive\, judgment-free environment. Through guided discussions\, personal reflection\, and interactive workbook activities\, participants explore positive parenting strategies\, develop nurturing skills\, and strengthen their confidence in their role as fathers. \nThe program provides a safe space for participants to examine how their own childhood experiences may influence their parenting today while learning practical tools to foster healthy family relationships and break cycles of harmful parenting practices. \nThroughout the eight sessions\, participants explore topics including: \n\nThe roots of fathering and the impact of childhood experiences\nUnderstanding emotions and practicing healthy self-nurturing\nBuilding nurturing relationships without violence\nIdentifying and overcoming barriers to positive parenting\nPositive discipline\, play\, and creating meaningful family connections\nSupporting the unique needs of sons and daughters\nCo-parenting\, healthy communication\, and the role of fatherhood\nHealing\, personal growth\, and developing a lasting commitment to nurturing\n\nThis interactive program emphasizes connection\, self-awareness\, and practical skill-building\, empowering fathers to become the parents they aspire to be. Participants leave with evidence-based parenting tools\, increased confidence\, meaningful peer support\, and strategies they can apply immediately to strengthen relationships with their children and families. \nThis program is ideal for: \n\nFathers and father figures\nExpecting fathers\nMen seeking to strengthen their parenting skills\nFathers looking to build community and connect with other dads\nProfessionals and community partners who support fathers and families\n\n  \nIf you are interested\, please be sure fill out the Interest Registration form found HERE \n📆Session 4: August 26\, 2026  \n⏰Time: 5:00PM-7:00PM  \n📍 Location: The Villages Indianapolis Office: 3833 N. Meridian St.\, Indianapolis\, IN 46208  \n💲 Cost: Free  \n📧 Event Contact: Grayson Purtlebaugh\, gpurtlebaugh@villages.org 
URL:https://pcain.org/event/nurturing-fathers-4/
LOCATION:Villages/PCAIN Office\, 3833 N Meridian St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46208-4039\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260727T180136Z
CREATED:20260727T175620Z
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SUMMARY:Stewards of Children
DESCRIPTION:Stewards of Children  \nDarkness to Light’s flagship training\, Stewards of Children®\, teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations\, families\, and communities. Through interviews with a very diverse group of people with lived experience\, experts\, and treatment providers\, Stewards of Children® is one of the only award-winning\, evidence-informed\, adult-focused child sexual abuse prevention trainings in the United States proven to increase knowledge and change behavior.  \nTraining Features  \n\nDelivered in a trauma-informed way by instructors and facilitators who have been rigorously trained \n\n\nFeatures powerful videos paired with robust facilitated discussion \n\n\nTeaches three foundational empowerment skills: \n\n\nMaking choices that protect children \n\n\nTaking risks to minimize danger to children \n\n\nSupporting each other \n\n\nHighlights The 5 Steps to Protecting Children™ and how to apply them to better protect children from child sexual abuse \n\nThis training is ideal for:  \n\nEducators and early childhood professionals \n\n\nCounselors and social service providers \n\n\nAdministrators and program leaders \n\n\nParents\, caregivers\, and community partners \n\n\nYouth work professionals \n\n  \n📆Date: August 27\, 2026  \n⏰Time: 2:00PM-5:00PM  \n📍 Location: MS Teams\, an outlook invite with the MS Teams link will be sent roughly 24-48 hours prior to the training.  \n📑 Registration: SignUpGenius Link  \n💲 Cost: Free  \n📧 Event Contact: Amanda Swert\, aswert@villages.org
URL:https://pcain.org/event/stewards-of-children-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260902T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260902T190000
DTSTAMP:20260727T203236Z
CREATED:20260727T203236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T203236Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Fathers
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing Fathers \nNurturing Fathers is a free\, evidence-based\, eight-session program designed to support fathers and father figures in building stronger\, healthier relationships with their children while connecting with other dads in a supportive\, judgment-free environment. Through guided discussions\, personal reflection\, and interactive workbook activities\, participants explore positive parenting strategies\, develop nurturing skills\, and strengthen their confidence in their role as fathers. \nThe program provides a safe space for participants to examine how their own childhood experiences may influence their parenting today while learning practical tools to foster healthy family relationships and break cycles of harmful parenting practices. \nThroughout the eight sessions\, participants explore topics including: \n\nThe roots of fathering and the impact of childhood experiences\nUnderstanding emotions and practicing healthy self-nurturing\nBuilding nurturing relationships without violence\nIdentifying and overcoming barriers to positive parenting\nPositive discipline\, play\, and creating meaningful family connections\nSupporting the unique needs of sons and daughters\nCo-parenting\, healthy communication\, and the role of fatherhood\nHealing\, personal growth\, and developing a lasting commitment to nurturing\n\nThis interactive program emphasizes connection\, self-awareness\, and practical skill-building\, empowering fathers to become the parents they aspire to be. Participants leave with evidence-based parenting tools\, increased confidence\, meaningful peer support\, and strategies they can apply immediately to strengthen relationships with their children and families. \nThis program is ideal for: \n\nFathers and father figures\nExpecting fathers\nMen seeking to strengthen their parenting skills\nFathers looking to build community and connect with other dads\nProfessionals and community partners who support fathers and families\n\n  \nIf you are interested\, please be sure fill out the Interest Registration form found HERE \n📆Session 5: September 2\, 2026  \n⏰Time: 5:00PM-7:00PM  \n📍 Location: The Villages Indianapolis Office: 3833 N. Meridian St.\, Indianapolis\, IN 46208  \n💲 Cost: Free  \n📧 Event Contact: Grayson Purtlebaugh\, gpurtlebaugh@villages.org 
URL:https://pcain.org/event/nurturing-fathers-8/
LOCATION:Villages/PCAIN Office\, 3833 N Meridian St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46208-4039\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260909T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260727T202924Z
CREATED:20260727T202634Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Fathers
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing Fathers \nNurturing Fathers is a free\, evidence-based\, eight-session program designed to support fathers and father figures in building stronger\, healthier relationships with their children while connecting with other dads in a supportive\, judgment-free environment. Through guided discussions\, personal reflection\, and interactive workbook activities\, participants explore positive parenting strategies\, develop nurturing skills\, and strengthen their confidence in their role as fathers. \nThe program provides a safe space for participants to examine how their own childhood experiences may influence their parenting today while learning practical tools to foster healthy family relationships and break cycles of harmful parenting practices. \nThroughout the eight sessions\, participants explore topics including: \n\nThe roots of fathering and the impact of childhood experiences\nUnderstanding emotions and practicing healthy self-nurturing\nBuilding nurturing relationships without violence\nIdentifying and overcoming barriers to positive parenting\nPositive discipline\, play\, and creating meaningful family connections\nSupporting the unique needs of sons and daughters\nCo-parenting\, healthy communication\, and the role of fatherhood\nHealing\, personal growth\, and developing a lasting commitment to nurturing\n\nThis interactive program emphasizes connection\, self-awareness\, and practical skill-building\, empowering fathers to become the parents they aspire to be. Participants leave with evidence-based parenting tools\, increased confidence\, meaningful peer support\, and strategies they can apply immediately to strengthen relationships with their children and families. \nThis program is ideal for: \n\nFathers and father figures\nExpecting fathers\nMen seeking to strengthen their parenting skills\nFathers looking to build community and connect with other dads\nProfessionals and community partners who support fathers and families\n\n  \nIf you are interested\, please be sure fill out the Interest Registration form found HERE \n📆Session 6: September 9\, 2026  \n⏰Time: 5:00PM-7:00PM  \n📍 Location: The Villages Indianapolis Office: 3833 N. Meridian St.\, Indianapolis\, IN 46208  \n💲 Cost: Free  \n📧 Event Contact: Grayson Purtlebaugh\, gpurtlebaugh@villages.org 
URL:https://pcain.org/event/nurturing-fathers-5/
LOCATION:Villages/PCAIN Office\, 3833 N Meridian St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46208-4039\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260916T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260727T202754Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Fathers
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing Fathers \nNurturing Fathers is a free\, evidence-based\, eight-session program designed to support fathers and father figures in building stronger\, healthier relationships with their children while connecting with other dads in a supportive\, judgment-free environment. Through guided discussions\, personal reflection\, and interactive workbook activities\, participants explore positive parenting strategies\, develop nurturing skills\, and strengthen their confidence in their role as fathers. \nThe program provides a safe space for participants to examine how their own childhood experiences may influence their parenting today while learning practical tools to foster healthy family relationships and break cycles of harmful parenting practices. \nThroughout the eight sessions\, participants explore topics including: \n\nThe roots of fathering and the impact of childhood experiences\nUnderstanding emotions and practicing healthy self-nurturing\nBuilding nurturing relationships without violence\nIdentifying and overcoming barriers to positive parenting\nPositive discipline\, play\, and creating meaningful family connections\nSupporting the unique needs of sons and daughters\nCo-parenting\, healthy communication\, and the role of fatherhood\nHealing\, personal growth\, and developing a lasting commitment to nurturing\n\nThis interactive program emphasizes connection\, self-awareness\, and practical skill-building\, empowering fathers to become the parents they aspire to be. Participants leave with evidence-based parenting tools\, increased confidence\, meaningful peer support\, and strategies they can apply immediately to strengthen relationships with their children and families. \nThis program is ideal for: \n\nFathers and father figures\nExpecting fathers\nMen seeking to strengthen their parenting skills\nFathers looking to build community and connect with other dads\nProfessionals and community partners who support fathers and families\n\n  \nIf you are interested\, please be sure fill out the Interest Registration form found HERE \n📆Session 7: September 16\, 2026  \n⏰Time: 5:00PM-7:00PM  \n📍 Location: The Villages Indianapolis Office: 3833 N. Meridian St.\, Indianapolis\, IN 46208  \n💲 Cost: Free  \n📧 Event Contact: Grayson Purtlebaugh\, gpurtlebaugh@villages.org 
URL:https://pcain.org/event/nurturing-fathers-6/
LOCATION:Villages/PCAIN Office\, 3833 N Meridian St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46208-4039\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260727T202843Z
CREATED:20260727T202843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T202843Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Fathers
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing Fathers \nNurturing Fathers is a free\, evidence-based\, eight-session program designed to support fathers and father figures in building stronger\, healthier relationships with their children while connecting with other dads in a supportive\, judgment-free environment. Through guided discussions\, personal reflection\, and interactive workbook activities\, participants explore positive parenting strategies\, develop nurturing skills\, and strengthen their confidence in their role as fathers. \nThe program provides a safe space for participants to examine how their own childhood experiences may influence their parenting today while learning practical tools to foster healthy family relationships and break cycles of harmful parenting practices. \nThroughout the eight sessions\, participants explore topics including: \n\nThe roots of fathering and the impact of childhood experiences\nUnderstanding emotions and practicing healthy self-nurturing\nBuilding nurturing relationships without violence\nIdentifying and overcoming barriers to positive parenting\nPositive discipline\, play\, and creating meaningful family connections\nSupporting the unique needs of sons and daughters\nCo-parenting\, healthy communication\, and the role of fatherhood\nHealing\, personal growth\, and developing a lasting commitment to nurturing\n\nThis interactive program emphasizes connection\, self-awareness\, and practical skill-building\, empowering fathers to become the parents they aspire to be. Participants leave with evidence-based parenting tools\, increased confidence\, meaningful peer support\, and strategies they can apply immediately to strengthen relationships with their children and families. \nThis program is ideal for: \n\nFathers and father figures\nExpecting fathers\nMen seeking to strengthen their parenting skills\nFathers looking to build community and connect with other dads\nProfessionals and community partners who support fathers and families\n\n  \nIf you are interested\, please be sure fill out the Interest Registration form found HERE \n📆Session 8: September 23\, 2026  \n⏰Time: 5:00PM-7:00PM  \n📍 Location: The Villages Indianapolis Office: 3833 N. Meridian St.\, Indianapolis\, IN 46208  \n💲 Cost: Free  \n📧 Event Contact: Grayson Purtlebaugh\, gpurtlebaugh@villages.org 
URL:https://pcain.org/event/nurturing-fathers-7/
LOCATION:Villages/PCAIN Office\, 3833 N Meridian St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46208-4039\, United States
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