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3 ways to support the homeless community in Bloomington this winter

By Elizabeth Schuth · Wednesday, Oct. 29 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 7:29 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

OPINION: City council amendment easing homeless shelter restrictions is a good first step

By Molly Hayes · Thursday, April 22,2021 1:05 p.m.

This amendment is a first step, but there’s still a lot of work to do.

IU students, unhoused people pitch tents to protest city’s treatment of unhoused community

By Madison Smalstig · Sunday, March 21,2021 1:53 p.m.

The demonstrators sat in tents across the street from a March Madness game.

IU students, Bloomington groups begin 3-day protest of city’s treatment of unhoused population

By Madison Smalstig · Thursday, March 18,2021 9:20 p.m.

Three demonstrations will take place over three days, ending in a march.

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