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How to get help in Indianapolis.
How to dispose of debris, damaged items after Indy’s floods
The city set up dumpsters for flood waste in Rocky Ripple and Ravenswood.
Back-to-school season in Indy
Where to get help with school supplies and other important info to know as Indianapolis students head back to school.
Where to find free grief support in Indianapolis
These 8 organizations and community centers offer counseling and groups for children, parents, LGBTQ+ folks and more.
Where to find free clothes in Indianapolis
These 13 churches and nonprofits offer clothes to families, people starting a new job and people experiencing homelessness.
If you are in need of immediate help, call 211. If it’s an emergency, call 911.
Be a helper
Here are some ways to get involved.
Jobs 🔝
Text “JOBS” to 317-676-4163 to connect with reporter Claire Rafford about job fairs, employment opportunities and free and low-cost classes.
Education 🔝
Back-to-school season in Indy
Where to get help with school supplies and other important info to know as Indianapolis students head back to school.
More resources
Get back on a bike at any age
I tried Bike Buddies, which matches new cyclists with mentors who show you how to ride your bike in Indy.
Help Mirror Indy get out the vote!
With early voting underway and Election Day approaching, Mirror Indy wants you to help get our voter guide in front of more readers. So we’ve created three images you can use as your phone background with a QR code that goes to mirrorindy.org/votes. There you will find profiles for every race impacting Marion County residents…
Flood damage? Apply for FEMA assistance by Oct. 25
Start or update your FEMA application online or over the phone before the deadline.
Get help with driver’s license reinstatement at resource fair
The Indianapolis Urban League is hosting a fair Oct. 14 to help with evictions and expungements.
Kids learn empathy for those who struggle to read
Mirror Indy kid correspondents document their experience at a Seeds of Caring literacy event through words and comics.
Where to grab a copy of Mirror Indy’s 2026 election zine
Learn how voting works, what your rights are and what candidates really do.
Cómo encontrar ayuda legal si su familiar es detenido por ICE
Mirror Indy habló con expertos de inmigración sobre cómo estar preparados, cómo evitar fraude, y qué documentos debe tener listos.
How to find legal help if a family member is detained by ICE
Mirror Indy spoke to immigration experts about preparing documents and avoiding fraud.
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