The development will offer a lifeline to young adults exiting the foster care system — a group at risk of homelessness and housing instability.
Tag: homelessness
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Homeless in Indy? New help with housing is on the way
Streets to Home Indy will first focus on people who are living outside.
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Andrew Merkley approved as OPHS director
Merkley acknowledged challenges with homelessness that his nomination brought to light.
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This program wants to help formerly homeless people ‘own their story’
‘Speak Up!’ pairs coaches with people who have been homeless but now live in permanent housing.
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Homeless misdemeanor language taken out of SB 197
But it could still pop up in another bill before the end of the legislative session.
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Why homelessness became the focus of a city director hearing
Andrew Merkley is the mayor’s pick to lead the Office of Public Health and Safety.
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Indiana House passes bill that could land homeless in jail for 60 days
Senate Bill 197 would make it a Class C misdemeanor to use public land for long-term camping.
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Indiana bill could lead to 60 days in jail for some homeless residents
Language from a failed bill earlier this session is back as an amendment.
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Homeless Indy residents will lose access to emergency HUD and IHA vouchers
One service provider said she cried when she found out IHA would not issue vouchers.
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Homeless advocates oppose Indiana bill to criminalize sidewalk camping
The bill received wide disapproval in committee despite a proposed amendment to walks back certain provisions.
