Neighbor Power Indy Greatriarchs

The Harrison Center has defined a Greatriarch as a member of the community who has helped write the story of the neighborhood. This could be someone who sits on their porch every day and waves to their neighbors, someone who helps to raise the kids of the neighborhood, someone who pastors a church, has lived there for an extended amount of time, etc. Greatriarchs are in every neighborhood.

On March 8, 2025, we honored three Neighbor Power Indy Greatriarchs:

Tim Kimbrough

Tim is the current President and longtime coach of Frederick Douglass Little League at IndyParks Oscar Charleston, located in Martindale Brightwood, and has dedicated 25 years to the league, which is the oldest predominantly African American Little League in the United States. Founded in 1954, Douglass Little League is one of the original crime prevention youth programs. Throughout Tim’s tenure, he has devoted his time, resources, transportation, mentorship, and care to the parents and children of the Eastside and near Westside of Indianapolis. In addition to his work with the Little League, he has been a longtime coach of the basketball program at IPS #109, mentoring and supporting children on the Far Westside of Indianapolis.

Thomas Griffith 

Pastor Thomas E. Griffith is a dedicated leader who cares deeply about the well-being of individuals and families in the community. He serves as the pastor of Zion Tabernacle Church, which celebrated its 100th Centennial in January 2025.

Under his leadership, the church sponsors a food pantry to support those in need and hosts an annual Community Day, where everything is free and everyone is welcome. The church also organizes an annual Fall Festival and Easter egg hunt for the community.

Pastor Griffith’s unwavering commitment to service reflects his genuine care for the individuals and families he serves.

Steve Gudorf

Steve has played a vital role in developing the kitchen volunteer program and establishing a separate food recovery system at the MLK Center. His deep commitment to addressing food insecurity and reducing food waste in the community is evident in his dedication and hard work.

He puts immense care and effort into ensuring food reaches those in need and is often the first to rally others to join his mission. His leadership and passion have made a lasting impact on the community.