INDIANAPOLIS — On Tuesday, May 28, representatives from Mechanical Skills, Inc., a local not-for-profit plumbing apprenticeship program, joined representatives from Shepherd Community Center and Neighborhood Fellowship, two east side non-profits, for the presentation of two $10,000 checks on behalf of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Detective Chad A. Dailey.
Detective Dailey was also present for the event, which honored his exemplary work in going above and beyond the call of duty. Because he is a public servant and unable to accept gifts, Detective Dailey suggested that the plumbing school donate whatever amount they saw fit to two local charities, splitting it between Shepherd Community Center and Neighborhood Fellowship.
“We are grateful to Detective Dailey for his exemplary work and for his dedication to the local community,” said Mechanical Skills, Inc. Board Member Justin Dorsey of Justin Dorsey Plumbing. “Not only does Detective Dailey help our community, but he selflessly directed us to help two very worthy organizations who go above and beyond every day to meet their community’s needs. This is an auspicious day and one that warms the hearts of all involved.”
Shepherd Community Center is a faith-based non-profit aimed at defeating generational poverty by providing individuals and families with the tangible resources and emotional, spiritual, and intellectual tools they need to thrive. Neighborhood Fellowship, a nearby church, complements the mission of Shepherd Community Center by offering food, counseling, crisis intervention, and a free medical clinic to children in their K-12 Christian school and providing gently used clothing, shoes, and furniture, as well as fresh food to neighbors in need.
Mechanical Skills, Inc., is a non-profit apprenticeship training program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship Training, and the Indiana Plumbing Commission. It is the mission of Mechanical Skills, Inc., to train apprentices that can exercise independent judgment, understand the theory underlying their work, and be knowledgeable about the laws and regulations applicable to their trade.
Mechanical Skills, Inc., is a non-profit organization aimed at providing apprentice plumbers with the best, most well-rounded education in the field. For more information, call 317-352-1189 or visit mechanicalskills.org.
