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.

A program that assists LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness gets a boost with new funding.

CHIP Executive Director Chelsea Haring-Cozzi talks about winter contingency plans and move to help youth experiencing homelessness.

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.

Indianapolis activated its winter plan to give more help to people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic.

Indianapolis will invest $7 million in federal funding toward rapid rehousing efforts for people experiencing homelessness.