Heading Home of South Central Indiana

06/12/2026

We're proud of the coalition working in our region to end veteran homelessness. Many thanks to our partners who have joined Heading Home on this initiative! Monroe County Veterans Affairs, HealthNet, Inc., HUD-VASH and Veterans Affairs staff, WellSpring, Centerstone, Beacon, Inc, New Hope for Families, Wheeler Mission—Bloomington, Volunteers of America, Men’s Warming Shelter of Bedford

06/11/2026

Three funding tiers will help organizations address immediate needs, advance strategic initiatives, and pursue transformative investments.

06/05/2026

Do you know an individual, resident volunteer, or housing development making an extraordinary impact in Indiana's affordable housing community? Nominations are now open for the 2026 Indiana Housing Conference Awards, which recognize excellence, leadership, and innovation in affordable housing across the state. Awards honor outstanding affordable housing developments, resident volunteers, and leaders who are improving the lives of Hoosiers through safe, decent, and affordable housing. Nominations are due July 24, 2026. Learn more and submit a nomination through the Indiana Affordable Housing Council. Housing & Community Development Authority

The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and  Indiana Women’s Affordable Housing Network (IWAHN) are now accepting award nominations for the following awards, to be presented at the 2026 Indiana Housing Conference.Excellence in Affordable Housing Awards: 

05/14/2026

Sharing an important update from Sojourn House Women.

Read the whole letter from our board of directors ... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CDRNNZIzWOWgA0bn1bgjsQXWo2Ww-FrHNlqOty7ZWMg/edit?usp=sharing

05/13/2026

From the report: "Developers and operators have for decades relied on a complicated matrix of layered subsidies, favorable financing, and periodic recapitalization to keep properties stable. But as those funding tools become less reliable in a high-cost environment still shaped by pandemic disruptions, more and more providers report the foundational math is no longer holding the way it once did."

With rising insurance, debt, and operating costs outpacing rents and subsidies, affordable housing is becoming harder to finance.

05/12/2026

A mobile unit for HealthNet's Homeless Initiative Program is offering medical and psychiatric care each Monday from 9am-noon at the Hopewell neighborhood park.

The mobile unit and HealthNet HIP staff will be providing services on West University Street near the B-Line, west of the Kroger Seminary Square grocery. Thanks to HealthNet HIP for making healthcare more accessible!

05/06/2026

Kudos to Andrew Bradley of Prosperity Indiana for clearly articulating the challenges faced by so many Hoosiers. We join his call for Gov. Mike Braun to create a Commission on Housing Safety, Stability, and Affordability. Indiana needs a comprehensive statewide housing strategy to address this crisis.

Indiana’s affordability crisis isn’t just about current prices; it's about stagnant Hoosier incomes that are being left behind by those of our neighbors.

05/05/2026

So much positive change is happening! In our May newsletter, learn about the work of Heading Home and our regional partners, upcoming events, and reasons to celebrate as people who were unhoused move into homes.

Email from Heading Home of South Central Indiana May updates on housing security in our region May 5th, 2026 View in Your Browser May 2026 news & updates   Upcoming Events May 4-8 Middle Way Workshops

04/28/2026

The Regional Housing Summit: reminded us that we each hold a key to unlocking solutions to addressing the housing crisis in South Central Indiana.

Builders focused on increasing housing supply through practical tools and innovations through financing, land trusts, incremental development, and new construction methods grounded in real-world examples.

Connectors emphasized relationships as a path to stability by addressing generational poverty and elevating lived experience through locally adaptable models.

Improvers explored strengthening systems by engaging landlords, improving accessibility, navigating legislation, and advancing collective impact.

We’re deeply grateful to the partners who helped make this day possible. Thank you for your investment in this work and in our region!

Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
CFC Properties
South Central Community Action Program
Indiana Uplands Realtor Association
City of Bloomington, IN - Office of the Mayor
Ah HAH Foundation
Glick Philanthropies
Bloomington Rotary Club
Summit Hill Community Development Corporation
First Financial Bank
mStreet Fiber
Bloomington Township
The Brawley Group
New Hope for Families
Erika Oliphant
Alan Blankstein
Kate Wiltz
First United Church
IU Health
Trent Deckard
Duke Energy Foundation
Bill & Kathleen Oliver
IU Credit Union
St Thomas Luthern Church
Trinity Episcopal Church Bloomington
Downtown Bloomington Inc
First Financial Bank
Shine Insurance

This is what it looks like when a community shows up and keeps showing up.

04/02/2026

We’re excited to welcome Vu Le as the keynote speaker for this year’s Regional Housing Summit: Unlocking Solutions. In his talk, “The Audacity of Ambition and Imagination, and How We Can Create a Better World,” Vu will challenge us to think bigger, act bolder, and reimagine what’s possible when we work together across sectors and communities.

An internationally recognized speaker, writer, and nonprofit leader, Vu is known for his sharp insights, humor, and refreshingly honest perspective. He tackles complex issues like equity, collaboration, organizational culture, burnout, and the systemic myths that hold our work back, offering both inspiration and practical wisdom. This keynote will set the tone for a day centered on courage, creativity, and collective action toward lasting solutions.

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regional-housing-summit-unlocking-solutions-tickets-1981189258404?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true