An Indianapolis peacemaker was fatally shot Saturday evening. The city’s Office of Public Health and Safety, which runs the peacemaker program, identified the man as John “J.B.” Barnett.

Shonna Majors, the city’s community violence reduction director, has resigned from her role, the Office of Public Health and Safety confirmed Monday.

Indianapolis will use over $150 million from the American Rescue Plan to boost public safety. The latest part of the plan is a gun violence reduction strategy led by the city Office of Public Health and Safety and the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and the Office of Public Health and Safety announced another round of grants that aim to help community organizations reduce violence in the city.

Mayor Joe Hogsett joined members of the Office of Public Health and Safety Board Thursday morning to show support for Soul Food Project, a nonprofit designed to fight food insecurity.

The Indianapolis Office of Public Health and Safety has partnered with national nonprofit Partnership for a Healthier America in the effort to provide more fresh food to residents.

The Indianapolis Office of Public Health and Safety is hosting a job and resource fair for individuals with criminal convictions.

The Indianapolis Office of Public Health and Safety is getting ready to kick off the third year for the Safe Summer initiative.

The Neighborhood Food Champions Program that aims to increase community involved solutions to address food insecurity was launched this week.

Grants are now available for local initiatives that connect Indianapolis residents with long-term food and nutrition resources.