In 2018, the city of Indianapolis outlined a plan to end homelessness by 2023. So how is it doing in its efforts to end homelessness?

WFYI City Policy Reporter Jill Sheridan has been covering the efforts of city leaders, local nonprofits and individuals to end homelessness in Indianapolis. This series explores the issue in Indianapolis, and the work being done to help people get the services they need to safely, and permanently get back on their feet.

Wheeler Mission’s new Center for Women and Children is open to offer assistance and support for women experiencing trauma and abuse.

Federal COVID-19 relief money allowed Indianapolis to house people without shelter in a hotel, aiding in housing-first efforts.

Indianapolis has a goal to end youth homelessness by 2023. WFYI City Policy Reporter Jill Sheridan covers efforts to reach that goal, and today we look more closely at work to help a group especially vulnerable to youth homelessness.

LGBTQ youth are disproportionately at risk of homelesness. It's often because they are rejected by their family as they are coming into their sexual identity.

Local organizations are investing in efforts to help LGBTQ youth facing homelessness with an infusion of federal grant money received this year.

The additional $12.9 million will help fund rental assistance, non-congregate shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness, contact tracing, and food assistance programs that have seen increased need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The city of Indianapolis plans to close Monument Circle to camping and storage of personal belongings for people experiencing homelessness.

On Monday, The Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP) hosted its 24th annual Homeless Persons Memorial Service via Zoom. More than 150 people gathered virtually to honor the 87 known individuals who died this year while experiencing homelessness.