Tackling Homelessness in Indianapolis
This summer, the documentary "Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness" was shown in Clowes Hall to an audience of over 1,000 people. "Beyond the Bridge" outlines the success of cities like Milwaukee and Houston who have drastically reduced the number of people experiencing chronic homelessness by implementing a "housing first" approach. This model houses a person first and then offers wrap around services to best help the individual get back on their feet. Milwaukee reduced their chronic homeless population by an amazing 90%!
At the screening, Mayor Hogsett pledged to adopt a similar model and appoint a homeless czar to oversee the coordination of multiple organizations to help with this crisis. You can read about his promise in this Mirror Indy article and see his speech from the screening.
St. Luke's will also be hosting a screening of this inspiring film this winter! Stay tuned for details!