Articles tagged as: homelessness
August 20, 2021
What Does It Mean To End Homelessness In Indianapolis?
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?
Read MoreAugust 19, 2021
Here's What The City, Nonprofits And Individuals Are Doing To End Homelessness In Indianapolis
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.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2021
Wheeler Mission's Center for Women and Children Opens
Wheeler Mission’s new Center for Women and Children is open to offer assistance and support for women experiencing trauma and abuse.
Read MoreAugust 10, 2021
Hotel For People Experiencing Homelessness Becomes Bridge
Federal COVID-19 relief money allowed Indianapolis to house people without shelter in a hotel, aiding in housing-first efforts.
Read MoreJune 2, 2021
Foster Youth At Greater Risk Of Homelessness
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.
Read MoreApril 16, 2021
Program Reaching Out To LGBTQ Youth Experiencing 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.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2021
A New Home To Give Haven And Hope For Local LGBTQ Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Local organizations are investing in efforts to help LGBTQ youth facing homelessness with an infusion of federal grant money received this year.
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2021
Indianapolis City-County Council Amends 2021 Budget To Boost Rental Assistance, Other Programs
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.
Read MoreDecember 29, 2020
Indianapolis Gives Notice To Those Camping Around Monument Circle
The city of Indianapolis plans to close Monument Circle to camping and storage of personal belongings for people experiencing homelessness.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2020
CHIP's Annual Memorial Service Interrupted By Zoom Intruders
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.
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