Housing - 10/15/2024

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! 


The Front Porch Factor: Let’s Talk Housing

Sunday, November 10 | North United Methodist Church

Join us for worship services and cconversations that center around housing needs in our community.

  • 8:30/11:00 AM – Worship services with guest preacher Rev John Edgar
  • Around Noon – Lunch provided (RSVP by Nov 1 to events@northchurchindy.com)
  • 1:00 PM – Keynote address with Professor Fran Quigley
  • 1:45 PM – Panel with local housing experts

North United Methodist Church: 3808 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208 


Family Promise – Home Sweet Home

Let's take few moments to celebrate Family Promise’s 25th Anniversary Home Sweet Home fundraiser which took place on September 26! St. Luke’s was a proud sponsor of the event which supports Family Promise’s mission of preventing and ending homelessness for families with children.

Each year, one family is honored during this event – this year it was The Johnson Family. We encourage you to watch the featured video and hear their story. If you are interested in learning more about the work that Family Promise does, click HERE to visit their website.