Articles tagged as: homelessness
March 16, 2026
Indy Action Coalition makes demands of Hogsett
The group has been meeting in church sanctuaries, libraries, basements and on front porches to learn what their neighbors care about.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2026
How can school districts in Marion County help students experiencing homelessness?
This guide is meant to help families understand what support is available for students experiencing homelessness in Indianapolis.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2026
Need shelter in Indianapolis? Here's what to know about local emergency options
Shelters provide critical resources for people in need — but each one operates differently. Here's a guide on emergency options in Marion County.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2026
Homeless camps targeted again through new bill at the statehouse
Indiana lawmakers are considering a ban on homeless encampments for the second year in a row. The Senate Bill would prohibit people from camping in public spaces.
Read MoreDecember 10, 2025
Indy's winter contingency plan has expanded shelter space but a late start
Every year the city’s winter contingency plans are laid out to help people without a home during the coldest months of the year.
Read MoreNovember 23, 2025
Indianapolis faces the loss of $10 million in federal funds for housing to end homelessness
Work to end homelessness in Indianapolis faces significant challenges with new priorities for federal funding.
Read MoreAugust 23, 2025
Fountain Square camp closure complete, all residents in housing through new initiative
The new initiative aims to house up to 350 people in the next 12 months and will provide supportive services to address chronic issues that can prevent people from accessing housing.
Read MoreAugust 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 MoreAugust 11, 2025
Fountain Square encampment closes as residents wait for housing
Some camp residents say that they have not been able to access housing assistance yet.
Read MoreJuly 30, 2025
Indianapolis complex will have 57 affordable apartments. It took 14 years to get off the ground
The $19.5 million project is a significant effort to bring affordable homes to Mapleton-Fall Creek at a moment when the neighborhood is attracting more affluent residents and is at risk of gentrification.
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