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MaryEllen Pitts (center) reacts to a speech given by Bonnie Bomer during a Keep Indy Home rally May 29 at Light of the World Christian Church. Speakers advocated against mass incarceration of marginalized groups and urged for more affordable housing, among other issues. The rally was organized by Live Free Indiana, Validus Movement and other local advocacy groups. Credit: Stephanie Amador for Mirror Indy

People listen to speakers during a Keep Indy Home rally May 29 at Light of the World Christian Church. Credit: Stephanie Amador for Mirror Indy

Kaye Claytor shares her story during the rally. Credit: Stephanie Amador for Mirror Indy

People listen to speakers during the rally. Credit: Stephanie Amador for Mirror Indy

Residents arrive at Light of the World Church on May 29 for a Keep Indy Home rally. Credit: Stephanie Amador for Mirror Indy

Residents sign in for the rally. Credit: Stephanie Amador for Mirror Indy

The Rev. Blanche Wright uses her phone to live stream the Keep Indy Home rally. Credit: Stephanie Amador for Mirror Indy

John Purcell (right) and Dawn Fitch (second from right) listen to speakers. Credit: Stephanie Amador for Mirror Indy

Indianapolis City-County Council president Vop Osili talks to residents after the rally. Credit: Stephanie Amador for Mirror Indy

Nathaniel Spaulding (right) holds up a sign as he listen to speakers. Credit: Stephanie Amador for Mirror Indy

(From left) Lauren Lai, Pam Smith and Cathy Weismann applaud after listening to a speech. Credit: Stephanie Amador for Mirror Indy

People listen to speakers during a Keep Indy Home rally May 29 at Light of the World Christian Church. Speakers advocated against mass incarceration of marginalized groups and urged for more affordable housing, among other issues. The rally was organized by Live Free Indiana, Validus Movement and other local advocacy groups. Credit: Stephanie Amador for Mirror Indy

Bonnie Bomer and her dog Fiesta stand on the stage as she shares her story during the rally. Credit: Stephanie Amador for Mirror Indy

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Photos: Keep Indy Home rally calls for change in Indianapolis

by Stephanie Amador, Mirror Indy
May 30, 2025

					<h1>Photos: Keep Indy Home rally calls for change in Indianapolis</h1>
<p class="byline">by Stephanie Amador, Mirror Indy <br />May 30, 2025</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/KEEP-INDY-HOME_SA001-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-53689" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">MaryEllen Pitts (center) reacts to a speech given by Bonnie Bomer during a Keep Indy Home rally May 29 at Light of the World Christian Church. Speakers advocated against mass incarceration of marginalized groups and urged for more affordable housing, among other issues. The rally was organized by Live Free Indiana, Validus Movement and other local advocacy groups.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/KEEP-INDY-HOME_SA002-1024x778.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-53690" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People listen to speakers during a Keep Indy Home rally May 29 at Light of the World Christian Church.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/KEEP-INDY-HOME_SA003-1024x680.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-53691" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Kaye Claytor shares her story during the rally.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/KEEP-INDY-HOME_SA004-1024x678.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-53692" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People listen to speakers during the rally.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/KEEP-INDY-HOME_SA005-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-53693" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Residents arrive at Light of the World Church on May 29 for a Keep Indy Home rally.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/KEEP-INDY-HOME_SA006-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-53694" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Residents sign in for the rally. </figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/KEEP-INDY-HOME_SA007-1024x716.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-53695" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Rev. Blanche Wright uses her phone to live stream the Keep Indy Home rally.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/KEEP-INDY-HOME_SA008-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-53696" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">John Purcell (right) and Dawn Fitch (second from right) listen to speakers.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/KEEP-INDY-HOME_SA009-1024x741.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-53697" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Indianapolis City-County Council president Vop Osili talks to residents after the rally.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/KEEP-INDY-HOME_SA010-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-53698" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People listen to speakers during a Keep Indy Home rally May 29 at Light of the World Christian Church.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/KEEP-INDY-HOME_SA011-1024x764.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-53699" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Nathaniel Spaulding (right) holds up a sign as he listen to speakers.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/KEEP-INDY-HOME_SA012-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-53700" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">(From left) Lauren Lai, Pam Smith and Cathy Weismann applaud after listening to a speech.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/KEEP-INDY-HOME_SA013-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-53701" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People listen to speakers during a Keep Indy Home rally May 29 at Light of the World Christian Church. Speakers advocated against mass incarceration of marginalized groups and urged for more affordable housing, among other issues. The rally was organized by Live Free Indiana, Validus Movement and other local advocacy groups.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/KEEP-INDY-HOME_SA014-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-53702" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Bonnie Bomer and her dog Fiesta stand on the stage as she shares her story during the rally.</figcaption></figure>

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