https://www.wfyi.org/tags/homelessnes Homelessnes en-US Copyright Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2026-03-06/do The effort aims to end chronic street homelessness in the city by 2028 by quickly moving people from encampments into housing and providing services like mental health care and job support. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2026-03-06/do Caroline Beck https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-02-26/advocates-say-lawmakers-have-pushed-legislation-making-it-harder-to-be-homeless-struggle-with-substance-abuse-in-indiana Advocates gathered at the statehouse to pushback on a bill that would criminalize homelessness. They say lawmakers are writing legislation that impacts them without a seat at the table. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-02-26/advocates-say-lawmakers-have-pushed-legislation-making-it-harder-to-be-homeless-struggle-with-substance-abuse-in-indiana Benjamin Thorp https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-02-18/lawmakers-want-to-get-people-off-the-streets-advocates-argue-their-strategy-will-land-people-in-jail Lawmakers want to get people off the streets. Advocates argue their strategy will land people in jail. Some police joined opposition to the bill, arguing it could saddle jails with managing homeless people Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-02-18/lawmakers-want-to-get-people-off-the-streets-advocates-argue-their-strategy-will-land-people-in-jail Benjamin Thorp https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2026-02-13/it-creates-a-viscous-cycle-advocates-pushback-on-bill-to-criminalize-homelessness Advocates gathered at the statehouse this week to pushback on a bill that would criminalize homelessness. They say the legislation would make it harder for individuals experiencing homelessness to get the help they need. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2026-02-13/it-creates-a-viscous-cycle-advocates-pushback-on-bill-to-criminalize-homelessness Benjamin Thorp https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-12-08/jeff-bezos-fund-grant-family-promise-indianapolis The Bezos family fund just gave a massive boost to an Indianapolis nonprofit fighting homelessness. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-12-08/jeff-bezos-fund-grant-family-promise-indianapolis Zak Cassel https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-11-11/after-5-years-homeless-veteran-found-hope-at-hvaf-apartments Manchester Apartments are being rebuilt after a fire in 2024. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-11-11/after-5-years-homeless-veteran-found-hope-at-hvaf-apartments Mirror Indy - Staff https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-08-18/its-a-miracle-fountain-square-homeless-camp-residents-to-get-housing People living in a homeless encampment in Fountain Square are next in line for housing through the city’s Streets to Home Indy project. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-08-18/its-a-miracle-fountain-square-homeless-camp-residents-to-get-housing Mirror Indy - Staff https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-07-29/local-advocate-says-not-enough-beds-available-to-meet-trump-homeless-policy Mary Morgan, with the area Heading Home effort, is critical of the Trump administration’s recent executive order that pushes for removal of people experiencing homelessness from public places. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-07-29/local-advocate-says-not-enough-beds-available-to-meet-trump-homeless-policy Bente Bouthier https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-07-18/the-number-of-people-experiencing-homelessness-continues-to-increase-in-indianapolis Homelessness in Indianapolis increased by at least 7 percent from last year, according to a new report from the Coalition for Homelessness Prevention and Intervention. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-07-18/the-number-of-people-experiencing-homelessness-continues-to-increase-in-indianapolis Hannah Holtz