Articles tagged as: homelessness
January 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.
Read MoreDecember 16, 2020
Project Prism Awarded Money For Youth Homelessness Support
A program that assists LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness gets a boost with new funding.
Read MoreDecember 3, 2020
CHIP Works To Help Those Experiencing Homelessness
CHIP Executive Director Chelsea Haring-Cozzi talks about winter contingency plans and move to help youth experiencing homelessness.
Read MoreNovember 18, 2020
Committee Votes Down Proposal That Would Have Regulated Homeless Distributions
The Indianapolis City-County Council's Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee met Wednesday night to discuss proposals related to giving for people experiencing homelessness and a moratorium on jails.
Read MoreNovember 6, 2020
Annual Winter Plan Activated To Help People Experiencing Homelessness
Indianapolis activated its winter plan to give more help to people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic.
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2020
Federal Funds Will Go To Rapid Rehousing Efforts In Indianapolis
Indianapolis will invest $7 million in federal funding toward rapid rehousing efforts for people experiencing homelessness.
Read MoreAugust 27, 2020
State Of Downtown Indianapolis Discussed, Including Challenges Facing Mile Square
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett highlighted areas where the city is investing to help -- including public safety, outreach efforts for people experiencing homelessness.
Read MoreAugust 20, 2020
Marion County Homeless Point-in-Time Count Released
Results from the annual Point-in-Time count is finished, giving a snapshot of how many people experienced homelessness on a winter night in Indianapolis.
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