Articles tagged as: Chasing the Dream
February 21, 2017
Grant Recipients Announced For Great Places 2020 Program
The first recipient is the Edna Martin Christian Center, an east side facility that provides social services for families in the neighborhood.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2017
What Is Poverty?
The poverty guideline separates those who get help from federal programs, like reduced school lunch and subsidized Medicaid, from those who don't.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2017
Amid Uncertainty About National Health Policy, Indiana Asks To Extend Its Medicaid Expansion
The state has applied to keep HIP 2.0 running for three more years.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2017
City Gets $55 Million For Development In At-Risk Communities
This marks the second time the city has been awarded money through the New Markets Tax Credit program.
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2017
Lilly Endowment Gives $100 Million To Human Service Groups
Ten of the 15 organizations are neighborhood community centers in Indianapolis. Most aim to help families overcome poverty.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2017
As Congress Moves Closer To Obamacare Repeal, What Will Happen To Hoosiers Covered by HIP 2.0?
A repeal could affect millions of Americans who gained coverage through Medicaid expansion, including about 250,000 Hoosiers.
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2017
Indiana's Model For Medicaid Could Spread--But It's Not Working For Everyone
Legal and health care advocates say the requirement for Hoosiers to pay into the state's HIP 2.0 system is causing problems.
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2017
Nonprofit Plans Tiny Homes Project For The Homeless
The faith-based nonprofit Food 4 Souls plans to build a Tiny House Village to serve as a transition into housing for the homeless in Indianapolis.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2017
City Gets Five Million In Federal Funds For Homelessness
The money comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Most will go toward housing efforts
Read MoreJanuary 2, 2017
Ribbon Cutting For City's Homeless Detox Center
The long awaited, Indianapolis operated, Albert G. and Sara I. Reuben Engagement Center will help homeless people find help for their addictions and is projected to save the city millions every year in emergency room and jail expenses.
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