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'Where can I stay?': Law banning public sleeping looms in Bloomington

By Natalia Nelson · Sunday, April 5 1:19 p.m.

Senate Enrolled Act 285 goes into effect July 1.

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Monroe County delays clearing of Thomson property homeless encampment

By Grace Fridy · Tuesday, Dec. 16,2025 12:16 p.m.

The homeless encampment on South Rogers Street will not be cleared for now.

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UPDATED: Monroe County commissioners extend homeless encampment eviction by one week

By Emerson Elledge · Monday, Dec. 8,2025 6:24 p.m.

The extension comes after community members protested at the board’s Dec. 4 meeting.

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3 ways to support the homeless community in Bloomington this winter

By Elizabeth Schuth · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2025 5:41 p.m.

As the weather gets colder, here’s a guide to local organizations fighting homelessness.

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Bloomington City Council to host community housing discussion amid ‘crisis’

By Deshna Venkatachalam · Monday, Sept. 8,2025 7:29 p.m.

The City of Bloomington will field public input on local housing experiences.

MCPL to close earlier on weekdays due to state property tax overhaul

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Monday, Sept. 8,2025 7:02 p.m.

The downtown branch of the Monroe County Public Library will close two hours earlier on weekdays beginning in November.

‘Life saver’: A night at Bloomington’s winter emergency shelter

By Jack Forrest · Thursday, March 6,2025 4:36 p.m.

Guests say the shelter saved their lives. Volunteers say it’s only a temporary solution.

OPINION: The solution to homelessness doesn't need to be complicated

By Joey Sills · Monday, May 15,2023 5:47 p.m.

Homelessness is a policy choice, but we can fix that.

UPDATE: The quest for cheap housing: candidates offer visions of an affordable Bloomington

By Marissa Meador · Sunday, March 19,2023 3:57 p.m.

With a 98% rental occupancy rate, demand for housing in Bloomington is driving up costs.

Bloomington house venues collaborate for benefit show to help unhoused community

By Taylor Satoski · Monday, Dec. 12,2022 9:19 p.m.

The first annual Bloomington Care Package Concert took place on IU’s campus.

Here’s how you can help support local nonprofits serving the unhoused community

By Meghana Rachamadugu · Tuesday, Nov. 22,2022 8 a.m.

In Bloomington alone, there are more than five organizations working to address people experiencing homelessness.

FAQs about health care for people experiencing homelessness

By Salome Cloteaux · Thursday, Nov. 17,2022 3:17 p.m.

Healthcare resources are available in Bloomington and throughout Indiana.

New Hope for Families Shelter to celebrate fourth annual Hope for the Holidays tree auction

By Tory Basile · Thursday, Nov. 10,2022 11:25 a.m.

The fundraising event supports the shelter’s mission to keep unhoused families together.

Bloomington shelters for the unhoused struggle to meet increasing demand

By Christina Avery · Wednesday, Jan. 19,2022 12:58 p.m.

Issues with space and staffing constrict the ability of shelters to serve those experiencing homelessness.

Bloomington shelters are expanding options for winter season

By Cameron Garber and Lauren McLaughlin · Tuesday, Jan. 18,2022 6:55 p.m.

Some of the shelters have specific entry requirements.

Homeless and rehousing centers in Bloomington concerned with rising COVID-19 numbers

By Meghana Rachamadugu · Tuesday, Jan. 18,2022 5:11 p.m.

Local centers are encouraging clients to visit free clinics for vaccinations and boosters.

New Hope for Families looks to provide homeless families with donations during holidays

By Kara Acinapuro · Thursday, Dec. 2,2021 1:56 p.m.

The shelter is looking for both supplies and sponsored children’s gifts.

Friend’s Place Shelter plans volunteer event Sunday

By Noel Fary · Wednesday, Oct. 20,2021 2:48 p.m.

The event is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m at 919 S. Rogers St.

Man dies by suicide near Switchyard Park

By Kaitlyn Radde · Tuesday, June 29,2021 6:32 p.m.

Suicide rates for the unhoused are about 10 times higher than the general population.

LETTER: Let’s take action and support the unhoused community

By Letter to the Editor · Tuesday, April 27,2021 2:09 p.m.

The City of Bloomington can’t do enough for the unhoused on its own.

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'Where can I stay?': Law banning public sleeping looms in Bloomington

Monroe County delays clearing of Thomson property homeless encampment

UPDATED: Monroe County commissioners extend homeless encampment eviction by one week

3 ways to support the homeless community in Bloomington this winter

Bloomington City Council to host community housing discussion amid ‘crisis’

MCPL to close earlier on weekdays due to state property tax overhaul

‘Life saver’: A night at Bloomington’s winter emergency shelter

OPINION: The solution to homelessness doesn't need to be complicated

UPDATE: The quest for cheap housing: candidates offer visions of an affordable Bloomington

Bloomington house venues collaborate for benefit show to help unhoused community

Here’s how you can help support local nonprofits serving the unhoused community

FAQs about health care for people experiencing homelessness

New Hope for Families Shelter to celebrate fourth annual Hope for the Holidays tree auction

Bloomington shelters for the unhoused struggle to meet increasing demand

Bloomington shelters are expanding options for winter season

Homeless and rehousing centers in Bloomington concerned with rising COVID-19 numbers

New Hope for Families looks to provide homeless families with donations during holidays

Friend’s Place Shelter plans volunteer event Sunday

Man dies by suicide near Switchyard Park

LETTER: Let’s take action and support the unhoused community

Canvas restored with limited functionality following cybersecurity incident

National Champions Indiana football visits White House, meets with President Trump

Former Maryland Eastern Shore guard Justin Monden commits to Indiana men’s basketball

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