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A day after Memorial Day, we remember a HIP Success Story!

In light of Memorial Day, we would like to repost a success story from our Homeless Initiative Program’s HVRP Program.  The Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program has continually helped those who have served our country and came home only to fall on hard times.  This was originally posted in Febrauary, enjoy the story of Ricky Wallace [...]

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Housing those who protect OUR homes…

Homelessness affects everyone, and the homeless population is GROWING. And, one fact that is not at the forefront of people’s minds when thinking about homelessness is the amount of VETERANS who are homeless. According to National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, 23% of all homeless persons are veterans.  Almost 1 in 4 homeless persons served our country [...]

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A Recipe for Success!

Our Homeless Initiative Program (HIP) sees many success stories as one of the largest and most comprehensive programs for the homeless in Indiana.  This particular story touches on all of the different tools HIP uses to contribute to the success of their clients. “Smile, you’ve got a job now…” (story written by: Karin Romani, Employment [...]

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Advocacy wins for Domestic Abuse and Affordable Housing!

A success story for advocacy!  Continuous work will pay off… Affordable housing is not easy to come by, and the possibility of being evicted and becoming homeless may be enough for a domestic violence victim to feel trapped.  The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced, at the end of October 2010, an advancement [...]

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