Indiana’s Veteran Homelessness Drop | Indianapolis News

Indiana slashed veteran homelessness by 18.7% last year — the second-biggest drop nationally — even as overall homelessness rose, proving housing + wrap-around services work. But without state or local funding (except in Indianapolis), nonprofits like Helping Veterans and Families of Indiana are stretched thin. Veteran Terri Massey, who slept in her car while working and raising kids, found hope through HVAF’s help — securing housing and job training. With only 34 affordable rentals for every 100 extremely low-income households, advocates are pushing for legislative action, but so far, nothing’s on the table. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3df307a78cd14a11