Articles tagged as: Homelessnes
February 26, 2026
Advocates say lawmakers have pushed legislation making it harder to be homeless, struggle with substance abuse in Indiana
Advocates gathered at the statehouse to pushback on a bill that would criminalize homelessness. They say lawmakers are writing legislation that impacts them without a seat at the table.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2026
Lawmakers want to get people off the streets. Advocates argue their strategy will land people in jail
Lawmakers want to get people off the streets. Advocates argue their strategy will land people in jail. Some police joined opposition to the bill, arguing it could saddle jails with managing homeless people
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2026
'It creates a vicious cycle.' Advocates push back on bill to criminalize homelessness
Advocates gathered at the statehouse this week to pushback on a bill that would criminalize homelessness. They say the legislation would make it harder for individuals experiencing homelessness to get the help they need.
Read MoreDecember 8, 2025
A Jeff Bezos-backed fund gave $1.25 million to help Indianapolis families facing homelessness
The Bezos family fund just gave a massive boost to an Indianapolis nonprofit fighting homelessness.
Read MoreNovember 11, 2025
After 5 years homeless, veteran found hope at HVAF apartments
Manchester Apartments are being rebuilt after a fire in 2024.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2025
‘It’s a miracle’: Fountain Square homeless camp residents to get housing
People living in a homeless encampment in Fountain Square are next in line for housing through the city’s Streets to Home Indy project.
Read MoreJuly 29, 2025
Local advocate says not enough beds available to meet Trump homeless policy
Mary Morgan, with the area Heading Home effort, is critical of the Trump administration’s recent executive order that pushes for removal of people experiencing homelessness from public places.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2025
The number of people experiencing homelessness continues to increase in Indianapolis
Homelessness in Indianapolis increased by at least 7 percent from last year, according to a new report from the Coalition for Homelessness Prevention and Intervention.
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