Articles tagged as: homelessness
May 24, 2018
Researchers Say Indianapolis Homelessness Cost Over $73 Million In 2016
The number represents money spent by health care providers, shelters, donations, and the criminal justice system.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2018
What Is The State Doing For Homeless Students?
Hundreds of school liaisons, superintendents, and other education professionals met in Indianapolis this week for training focused on ways to help homeless children and youth. It's the first year the state has offered a training of this magnitude.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2018
Annual Homeless Count Kicks Off In Indianapolis, With New Focus On Veterans
It's called a point-in-time count, a one-time survey of the homeless population meant to inform the city on how many people might require services on any given day.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2018
Footlite Musicals Production Raising Awareness, Money To Help Indy's Homeless
The cast of "Brooklyn" hopes to raise at least $2,000 before the show ends next weekend.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2018
New Shelter To Help More Of Indy's Homeless Get Out Of The Cold
The winter night overflow shelter at Central Christian Church will accommodate up to 50 men every night through February.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2017
Memorial Service Held For Indianapolis Homeless Population
A local group reports an estimated 12,000 people experienced homelessness in Indianapolis this year.
Read MoreNovember 16, 2017
National Report On Youth Homelessness Shows High Numbers Compared To Local Report
The report looked at more than 20 communities, asking young people if they've experienced some sort of homelessness in the previous year.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2017
ACLU of Indiana Sues Indianapolis For Homeless Evictions
The ACLU says the city declared an emergency order, and used it to evict homeless people from sidewalks underneath a number of railroad bridges.
Read MoreJuly 24, 2017
Reuben Engagement Center Helps 250 Homeless Individuals Detox
Thirty-plus years from concept to fruition, the first half year for the city-funded Reuben Engagement Center has seen its share of success and frustration.
Read MoreJune 8, 2017
California Artist Creating Mural For Horizon House
Inocente Izucar used art to overcome a childhood that included violence and homelessness.
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