Monroe County delays clearing of Thomson property homeless encampment
The homeless encampment on South Rogers Street will not be cleared for now.
The homeless encampment on South Rogers Street will not be cleared for now.
The extension comes after community members protested at the board’s Dec. 4 meeting.
As the weather gets colder, here’s a guide to local organizations fighting homelessness.
The City of Bloomington will field public input on local housing experiences.
The downtown branch of the Monroe County Public Library will close two hours earlier on weekdays beginning in November.
Guests say the shelter saved their lives. Volunteers say it’s only a temporary solution.
Homelessness is a policy choice, but we can fix that.
With a 98% rental occupancy rate, demand for housing in Bloomington is driving up costs.
The first annual Bloomington Care Package Concert took place on IU’s campus.
In Bloomington alone, there are more than five organizations working to address people experiencing homelessness.
Healthcare resources are available in Bloomington and throughout Indiana.
The fundraising event supports the shelter’s mission to keep unhoused families together.
Issues with space and staffing constrict the ability of shelters to serve those experiencing homelessness.
Some of the shelters have specific entry requirements.
Local centers are encouraging clients to visit free clinics for vaccinations and boosters.
The shelter is looking for both supplies and sponsored children’s gifts.
The event is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m at 919 S. Rogers St.
Suicide rates for the unhoused are about 10 times higher than the general population.
The City of Bloomington can’t do enough for the unhoused on its own.
This amendment is a first step, but there’s still a lot of work to do.