Articles tagged as: homelessness
February 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.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2022
Number of people who died while experiencing homelessness in Indianapolis the highest in recent years
More people died experiencing homelessness in Indianapolis in 2022 than in recent years. An annual ceremony remembered 197 individuals.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2022
Public library to hold resource fair to help access services
Housing insecurity is on the rise in Marion County. Central Library will host the first Maurice Young Resource Fair Tuesday, November 15th between 1 and 7 p.m. to assist those facing homelessness.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2022
Indianapolis plans for more than 100 new units to address homelessness
The city of Indianapolis is able to invest $7.8 million in four new housing projects.
Read MoreNovember 11, 2022
Veteran homelessness is down, and Indianapolis is applying lessons learned
The city of Indianapolis is still a long way off from ending homelessness but one section of the population has experienced some success. The number of veterans counted in an annual assessment recorded a 35 percent drop in numbers. Now advocates hope to learn from lessons in efforts to end homelessness.
Read MoreAugust 29, 2022
Youth housing program will increase emergency, transitional and supportive housing options
The city of Indianapolis has set aside more than $4 million for the new Youth and Young Adults Transitional Housing Grant Program.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2022
Community speaks out against measures that would impact those experiencing homelessness
The Indianapolis City-County Council is considering two proposals to address the needs of people unhoused in Indianapolis.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2022
Plans to end homelessness in Indianapolis hinge on housing
In 2018 when the city of Indianapolis laid out plans to end homelessness, it set out a goal that by 2023 no one experiences more than 30 days without a permanent, safe, affordable place to live.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2022
Finding good policies to help people experiencing homelessness still a struggle
Policies to help people experiencing homelessness in Indianapolis can work and a new report explores best practices.
Read MoreMay 17, 2022
Local organization plans to build a 'village' to address homelessness
Circle City Village in partnership with Lyndhurst Baptist Church have plans to build a small village containing 18 houses on Indianapolis' west side.
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