A local group reports an estimated 12,000 people experienced homelessness in Indianapolis this year.

The report looked at more than 20 communities, asking young people if they've experienced some sort of homelessness in the previous year.

The ACLU says the city declared an emergency order, and used it to evict homeless people from sidewalks underneath a number of railroad bridges.

Thirty-plus years from concept to fruition, the first half year for the city-funded Reuben Engagement Center has seen its share of success and frustration.

Inocente Izucar used art to overcome a childhood that included violence and homelessness.

The 30-bed, 24-hour facility is owned and operated by the city, and offers anyone experiencing both homelessness and drug or alcohol problems a place to get help.

The money comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Most will go toward housing efforts

More than 550 homeless people have died in Marion County since 1996 - when the annual memorial services began.

The newly announced $18 million for over 100 Indiana programs is $2 million more than the state received last year, and a small part of the almost $2 billion sent out nationwide.

Volunteers counted 5,798 homeless people during a single night in January. The agency says that's a 10 percent drop from 2010.