Articles tagged as: homeless shelter
August 14, 2025
Safe Park Indy halts operations, hopes to return
For the past year, homeless people living in their cars were able to stay in one of three parking lots in Indianapolis through a program called Safe Park Indy. But now that pilot program is coming to a close, with organizers saying they do not have the resources to continue.
Read MoreApril 14, 2025
Indiana lawmakers take step forward, then back track language banning sleeping on public property
Indiana lawmakers are a step closer to making it illegal to sleep on public property. Advocates for people experiencing homelessness say this would add additional barriers for people who are struggling to obtain housing.
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2024
Indy to appoint ‘homelessness czar’ to prioritize permanent housing
The Mayor’s Leadership Council on Homelessness will consist of 17 members, including the czar.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2024
New housing project gives young adults ‘second chance at another life’
Jake’s Place is a transitional housing complex. It was created by VOICES – a local nonprofit that provides resources to youth in the city.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2023
New Wheeler Mission CEO says more volunteers are needed
Indianapolis’ non-denominational Christian facility for men experiencing homelessness, poverty and other hardships has a new leader.
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