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OUR HEALTHNET: In the words of our Homeless Initiative Program’s Case Worker

post written by Toscha Wilkins.  Meet the rest of our blog team here. “Our HealthNet” starts with the staff that come in every day prepared to assist our clients with getting their needs met and helping them to become self- sufficient. Debra Marshall comes in daily before our doors even open to make a fresh [...]

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Let’s Do Lunch: Indy Homeless Organizations Social Media Tweetup

Tomorrow is Leap Day! What better way to celebrate than lunch at the Indianapolis City Market? How about lunch with the organizations in Indianapolis that serve the city’s homeless population? Homeless organizations have long used the word-of-mouth tool to spread awareness for their services and needs, but today, word-of-mouth is amplified thanks to the improvement [...]

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“Not too many people can say that they adore their job, but I can!” – HealthNet Homeless Initiative Program’s CMA

Staff post: This post was written by Mandy Stivers, CMA I am a Certified Medical Assistant, and I work for the Homeless Initiative Program. I get to travel daily into Marion County’s homeless shelters and streets providing individuals and families with the healthcare that they need. It is such an awesome feeling to help someone [...]

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Hunger + Homelessness Week: Case Management at our Homeless Initiative Program

Staff post: This post was written by Toscha Wilkins, a case manager at HIP. “Words cannot express how grateful I am for these programs. I have my own place and a job. I can pay my rent. I have a bank account and a vehicle. I feel like my life is back together again. I [...]

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