• About

    Find Your Local Program

    Special Olympics Indiana energizes athletes by organizing 10 dynamic Areas, each led by dedicated volunteers to support County Programs and host exciting regional competitions. Athletes thrive in vibrant community events, competing in various meets to earn their place in state-level championships.
    Find Your Community

    Our Initiatives

    Engage with athletes and volunteers across Indiana through our different Initiatives.

    About us

    Special Olympics Indiana engages and energizes athletes and volunteers throughout Indiana.

  • Competitions

    Next up, State Bowling!

    Bowling has grown into one of the most popular sports offered in our program. The State Bowling Tournament, held annually in late fall, brings together hundreds of athletes and Unified partners from across the state for two days of fun and competition in Indianapolis.
    Explore the Competition

    State Competitions & Beyond

    Special Olympics Indiana hosts a variety of state-level competitions year round and participates in a different national or global competition each year.

  • Athletes

    Become An Athlete

    Join Special Olympics Indiana, where 19,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities compete year-round in over 20 sports, enhancing fitness, showcasing courage, and sharing joy. Our Unified Sports® program fosters teamwork and inclusion by uniting athletes with and without disabilities. Be a part of something extraordinary!
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  • Volunteer

    Explore Volunteer Opportunities

    Whether you volunteer year-round, seasonally, or for just one event, you'll create unforgettable moments and make a significant impact. Support over 19,000 athletes to encourage their growth and foster meaningful connections.
    Become a Volunteer
  • Special Events
  • Ways to Give

    Featured Fundraiser

    Polar Plunge
    Polar Plunge
Athletes

Ways to Give

There are limitless possibilities for the ways in which you can give in support of Special Olympics Indiana. Listed below are a few of the ways our current partners are giving their time, talents, and resources.


Donate Online

Donate Online Now

Setup Monthly Giving

Memorial/Tribute Gifts


Donate by Phone

Call Kelly Ries, Senior Director of Donor Engagement, at 317-328-2013 on weekdays from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Use your credit card to donate by phone.

Do you have an idea for a way to give? Contact us, we would love to hear more about it.

Special Events

From the traditional to the unique, the conventional to the extreme, Special Olympics Indiana events offer everyone an opportunity to participate. Many of our partners even create their own event and donate their proceeds to our programs.

If you have an idea for an event to benefit Special Olympics Indiana, contact our Vice President of Development & CDO at Scott Furnish or call 317-328-2009.

Events

Special Olympics Indiana License Plate

Through a partnership with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, SO Indiana is offering a specialty plate for your car, truck, van or motorcycle which proudly displays our logo.

This plate is available for purchase online through www.in.gov/bmv as well as BMV customer service locations throughout the State. You may display this plate on passenger cars, trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles.

License Plate