Articles tagged as: homelessness
June 26, 2023
Satellite center for youth experiencing homelessness one of a plan for many, across Indianapolis
It is part of a plan to have satellites all over the city so people don't have to travel more than 15 minutes to access services.
Read MoreJune 16, 2023
Studies on students experiencing homelessness show gaps in funding
Two studies released by the Learning Policy Institute show schools around the country struggle to provide resources for students experiencing homelessness. In Indiana, that means a lack of funding leaves many schools without the means to help some of their most vulnerable students.
Read MoreMay 11, 2023
New measure aims to reduce prison-to-homelessness pipeline
Newly signed legislation aims to avoid the so-called prison-to-homelessness pipeline for people who end up in Indianapolis after incarceration.
Read MoreApril 21, 2023
City receives record amount of federal funding for homeless programs
The city of Indianapolis will receive $9.9 million in record federal funding to address homelessness, a large increase from previous years.
Read MoreApril 18, 2023
More homeless outreach workers part of Downtown Indy plan
More homeless outreach workers will be hired to help people in Downtown Indianapolis. The move to reach people experiencing homelessness in the downtown core is supported by federal funds from the city.
Read MoreFebruary 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.
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