Articles tagged as: homelessness
October 27, 2024
Large fire at center for unhoused veterans displaces over 50 people
A large fire displaced 51 people at a community center and living facility for unhoused veterans in the 900 block of North Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday night.
Read MoreOctober 18, 2024
Winter contingency plans for people experiencing homelessness in Indy are uncertain
With winter quickly approaching, local homelessness organizations and partners are trying to figure out how they’re going to provide added shelter for those who need it.
Read MoreOctober 17, 2024
New housing program aims to support people in criminal justice system, reduce recidivism
The Marion County Prosecutor’s office says that housing instability is a major problem for individuals and families involved with the criminal justice system. A new collaboration between the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office and a local Indianapolis homeless center aims to address this.
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2024
Indy to appoint ‘homelessness czar’ to prioritize permanent housing
The Mayor’s Leadership Council on Homelessness will consist of 17 members, including the czar.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2024
Indianapolis to pay rent on 30 units to help reduce homelessness
The city of Indianapolis will pay rent on some 30 units later this year to get individuals and families off the street and into an apartment.
Read MoreAugust 23, 2024
Veteran homelessness declines in Indy, but racial disparities persist for Black vets
An annual census of people experiencing homelessness in Marion County on a single night in January, the 2024 Point-in-Time Count, shows veterans experiencing homelessness decreased by 7% from 2023.
Read MoreAugust 2, 2024
Homeless shelters can save lives, but advocates say Indianapolis needs more investment in housing
Indianapolis community members push for more investment in permanent housing as city moves forward with a new shelter dubbed the ‘Housing Hub’.
Read MoreAugust 1, 2024
The Checkup: 'The Fifth Branch' and a quest for a safer mental health crisis response
Many cities and counties across the country are implementing unarmed crisis response teams for calls involving nonviolent mental health crises. But there is a long way to go to serve some of America's most vulnerable people.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2024
Indianapolis unveils affordable housing unit for youth experiencing homelessness
Indianapolis officials and community leaders held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday for a new 48-unit apartment building offering affordable housing to city residents.
Read MoreJune 28, 2024
Homelessness increases slightly in Indianapolis, racial disparities persist
An annual census found 1,701 individuals experienced homelessness in Marion County on a single night in January, a five percent increase from last year.
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