Articles tagged as: shelter
February 1, 2026
Need shelter in Indianapolis? Here's what to know about local emergency options
Shelters provide critical resources for people in need — but each one operates differently. Here's a guide on emergency options in Marion County.
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2025
Indiana bill to punish people sleeping outside passes out of committee
A bill that would jail and fine people sleeping on state property passed out of committee Monday. The legislation is moving forward for a full House vote despite over a dozen community members testifying in opposition.
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2025
An Indiana bill would punish people living on the street. It's part of a Texas think tank movement
A new House bill in Indiana would make it illegal for people who are homeless to sleep outside.
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2025
"Since it opened, it was already full." Former IPS school overflow shelter operating off waitlist
The city decided to open the school in December for families experiencing homelessness following warnings from Wheeler Mission that it would not be able to accommodate families this winter.
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