Articles tagged as: homelessness
December 11, 2024
When two Indianapolis teens lost their mother, Habitat for Humanity tried to foreclose on their home
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit that helps low-income families purchase homes through interest-free mortgages. The goal is housing security and a chance to build generational wealth. But after one Indianapolis family lost their mother, Habitat moved to foreclose on their home – ignoring federal law.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2024
Broken Housing: How Indy’s public housing agency fuels a crisis
The Indianapolis Housing Agency’s failures are leading to evictions and homelessness.
Read MoreNovember 1, 2024
Complex for homeless veterans could take years to ‘rebuild and recover’ after fire
A transitional housing property for homeless veterans recently caught fire in Indianapolis, and it could take months for those veterans to find permanent housing.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2024
They live in their cars and can't find safe parking. Advocates want to change that
Hundreds of people in Indianpolis are living in their cars. A new program gives them a parking lot to stay
Read MoreOctober 28, 2024
$20 million state grant approved for Indy's first low-barrier shelter
The project will offer supportive services alongside a low-barrier shelter — giving people a place to stay while they find more permanent housing.
Read MoreOctober 27, 2024
Large fire at center for unhoused veterans displaces over 50 people
A large fire displaced 51 people at a community center and living facility for unhoused veterans in the 900 block of North Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday night.
Read MoreOctober 18, 2024
Winter contingency plans for people experiencing homelessness in Indy are uncertain
With winter quickly approaching, local homelessness organizations and partners are trying to figure out how they’re going to provide added shelter for those who need it.
Read MoreOctober 17, 2024
New housing program aims to support people in criminal justice system, reduce recidivism
The Marion County Prosecutor’s office says that housing instability is a major problem for individuals and families involved with the criminal justice system. A new collaboration between the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office and a local Indianapolis homeless center aims to address this.
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2024
Indy to appoint ‘homelessness czar’ to prioritize permanent housing
The Mayor’s Leadership Council on Homelessness will consist of 17 members, including the czar.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2024
Indianapolis to pay rent on 30 units to help reduce homelessness
The city of Indianapolis will pay rent on some 30 units later this year to get individuals and families off the street and into an apartment.
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