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Ankit Foundation’s candlelight tribute and concert for mental health approved for Aug. 1 at Riley Plaza
Summary
Pushpa Toppo, founder of the Ankit Foundation, described a free candlelight tribute and concert for mental health awareness on Aug. 1 at Riley Plaza, the foundation’s statewide resource app 'Ankit's Hope,' and scholarship programs; the board approved the special event request.
Pushpa Toppo, founder of the Ankit Foundation, asked the Lafayette board to approve a public candlelight tribute and concert for mental health awareness in memory of her son, scheduled for Aug. 1 at Riley Plaza from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Toppo described the foundation’s work, including an app called "Ankit's Hope" that lists local mental health resources county-by-county across Indiana, outreach to schools, and scholarships to Purdue University and IvyTech to address provider shortages. Diane Robinson was introduced as a board director accompanying Toppo.
Toppo said the event will be free and intended to reduce stigma, share resources, and provide community support. A board member moved to accept the special event request; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Why it matters: The event aims to raise awareness of mental health resources and connect residents with services; the foundation also described education and scholarship activities intended to broaden local provider capacity.
What comes next: The approved special event will proceed on Aug. 1 at Riley Plaza; insurance and venue logistics were discussed briefly at the meeting but not detailed on the record.
