homeless shelter https://www.wfyi.org/tags/homeless-shelter homeless shelter en-US Copyright Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT Indy's winter contingency plan has expanded shelter space but a late start https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-12-10/changes-to-the-citys-winter-contingency-plan-features-expanded-locations-but-a-late-start Every year the city’s winter contingency plans are laid out to help people without a home during the coldest months of the year. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-12-10/changes-to-the-citys-winter-contingency-plan-features-expanded-locations-but-a-late-start Jill Sheridan, Samantha Horton Safe Park Indy halts operations, hopes to return https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-08-14/safe-park-indy-halts-operations-hopes-to-return For the past year, homeless people living in their cars were able to stay in one of three parking lots in Indianapolis through a program called Safe Park Indy. But now that pilot program is coming to a close, with organizers saying they do not have the resources to continue. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-08-14/safe-park-indy-halts-operations-hopes-to-return Benjamin Thorp Indiana lawmakers take step forward, then back track language banning sleeping on public property https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2025-04-14/indiana-lawmakers-take-step-toward-making-it-illegal-to-sleep-on-public-property Indiana lawmakers are a step closer to making it illegal to sleep on public property. Advocates for people experiencing homelessness say this would add additional barriers for people who are struggling to obtain housing. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2025-04-14/indiana-lawmakers-take-step-toward-making-it-illegal-to-sleep-on-public-property Elizabeth Gabriel Indy to appoint ‘homelessness czar’ to prioritize permanent housing https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2024-09-27/indy-to-appoint-homelessness-czar-to-prioritize-permanent-housing The Mayor’s Leadership Council on Homelessness will consist of 17 members, including the czar. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2024-09-27/indy-to-appoint-homelessness-czar-to-prioritize-permanent-housing Mirror Indy - Staff New housing project gives young adults ‘second chance at another life’ https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2024-03-21/new-housing-project-gives-young-adults-second-chance-at-another-life Jake’s Place is a transitional housing complex. It was created by VOICES – a local nonprofit that provides resources to youth in the city. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2024-03-21/new-housing-project-gives-young-adults-second-chance-at-another-life Abriana Herron New Wheeler Mission CEO says more volunteers are needed https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2023-02-15/wheeler-mission-welcomes-new-ceo Indianapolis’ non-denominational Christian facility for men experiencing homelessness, poverty and other hardships has a new leader. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2023-02-15/wheeler-mission-welcomes-new-ceo Terri Dee