May 22, 2020

Indianapolis To House Homeless At High Risk For COVID-19


Jill Sheridan
Indianapolis To House Homeless At High Risk For COVID-19

Indianapolis recently announced plans to house people experiencing homelessness who are high risk for COVID-19. It's part of a three-pronged effort that also provides resources to encampments and assists shelter expansion.

Deputy Director of the Office of Public Health and Safety Matt Giffin spoke with WFYI's Jill Sheridan by phone.

Tags:IndianapolisMarion CountyhomelessnesscoronavirusCOVID-19
Support independent journalism today. You rely on WFYI to stay informed, and we depend on you to make our work possible. Donate to power our nonprofit reporting today. Give now.

 

Related News

"Every state is now a border state": Indiana leaders meet with President Donald Trump's border czar
Public Affairs / October 14, 2025

"Every state is now a border state": Indiana leaders meet with President Donald Trump's border czar

Border czar Tom Homan spoke at an event Tuesday, hosted at the Statehouse by Attorney General Todd Rokita and Representative J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).
Read More
Federal shutdown could hurt government services like WIC, SNAP in Indiana
Public Affairs / October 14, 2025

Federal shutdown could hurt government services like WIC, SNAP in Indiana

Other programs not impacted — yet.
Read More
Indiana revenue comes in strong for September, first quarter
Public Affairs / October 13, 2025

Indiana revenue comes in strong for September, first quarter

Indiana tax collections are running $270 million ahead of projections after three months of the fiscal year, according to the latest monthly revenue report.
Read More