Did you know that our Homeless Initiative Program (HIP) serves approximately 3,000 homeless individuals each year? They also provide employment and training services to help homeless individuals achieve their career and educational goals. We reached out to Matt Holland from the HIP Employment and Training Team to learn more. Matt serves as the Job Developer to help [...]
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Homeward Bound is a month away! Plan a team for your workplace, friends or family!
On March 23 at 3:30 p.m., supporters of all of Indianapolis’ local groups who serve the homeless population will take to the streets for a one-mile walk from the City Market! Even though it is a month away, you can still JOIN NOW and start your own walk team. 100% of funds raised will benefit [...]
Home and Homelessness
Post Written By Toscha Wilkins The word “home” has just as many meanings and is just as diverse as the people who live on this planet. For most of us home is where we feel safe, loved, nurtured and where we have a sense of belonging. “Home isn’t a place, it’s a feeling” – Cecelia [...]
A Lot Going On and Not Enough Space to Write!
post by Willie Matis. Click here to find out more about ALL of our bloggers! It will be two years at HealthNet for me on July 6th! My how time flies. Since working here, I have seen 4 health center openings, a National Health Center Week, a couple Better Indy Babies/Healthy Families graduations, and been [...]
#YOUTUBE WEEK: Gain an inside look into our Homeless Initative Program!
Street Outreach Employment & Training Workshop You can learn more about other services provided by our Homeless Initiative Program by clicking here. Also, if you want to get more of an inside look from month to month, sign up for our eNewsletter today!
The Gift of a Great Smile
We often take so much for granted in life. Like, for example, the ability to smile. Or laugh out loud, or chew any type of food we like, or grin for photographs without feeling embarrassed about our teeth. It’s hard to flash those pearly whites, though, if your teeth are a mess, or if you’re [...]
Warming the Heart: Margie’s Story
In January, Margie Morris, a registration specialist at HealthNet People’s Health & Dental Center, had a dream. It was one of those wildly vivid dreams — the kind that leaves you breathless when you wake up. What was her dream? Oddly enough, it was about giving back to the Near Eastside — the community where [...]
You can help to……Open Doors With Care!
Did you know… 25% of the homeless in Indy are women fleeing from domestic violence?? 17% of Indy’s homeless are veterans?? HealthNet’s Homeless Initiative Program (HIP) recently launched an Open Doors With Care campaign in the hopes to raise $10,000 by March 10th to help Indianapolis’ homeless get back on their feet. As one of [...]
Opening Doors in any way possible – A Thank You
Before Christmas, the IU Health Revenue Cycle Services team ran a fundraiser for our Homeless Initiative Program (HIP). Even though this winter has been particularly warm, the holiday season is still a tough one for the homeless population. When everyone else is thinking about the gift they want to receive that they would never buy [...]
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