Indiana Homelessness
What is the number one barrier for unhoused people in Indiana?
Mental Health - 26% report that to be their greatest barrier to getting housing
Homelessness in the United States is getting better
Myth - From 2023 to 2024, homelessness increased by 18% or 118,376 people
Where can you go to find local service projects at Butler?
buvolunteer on IG
Where can you go on campus to get free snacks, food, or meal voucher coupons?
The Butler Food Pantry
How many people in Indianapolis are unhoused?
~1800 people (January 2025)
Affordable housing is one of the biggest barriers for the homeless
Fact - with inflation and the cost of living crisis, it makes it incredibly difficult for low-income individuals to afford housing.
What is an organization on campus whose focus is on service and non-profit work?
The VOC
What place on Butler's campus produces over 10,000 lbs of organic food for Bon Appetit?
The Farm at Butler
What's the date of Indiana's midterm elections?
November 3rd
What is the homeless rate in Indiana? (per 10,000 residents)
9.0-9.1 per 10,000 residents
The majority of homeless people are addicted to drugs
Myth - it's only about 20-40% of homeless people. Abuse is rarely the cause of homelessness but more often is a response to homelessness
What is the name of the non-profit VOC is going to on February 6th?
Horizon House (https://horizonhouse.cc/)
What is one of the main contributors to what makes 38th street such a high crime area?
Redlining
When is the latest that you register to vote?
29 days before an election
In Indiana, how much has the unsheltered homeless population increased (living on streets vs. in a shelter)
More than doubled
Demand for homeless services are on the rise
Fact - homeless response workers helped 1.1 million people in 2024, a 13% increase from 2023.
What is the name of the nonprofit organization located less than a mile away from Butler?
The MLK Center (https://www.mlkcenterindy.org/)
Due to difficulty finding healthy food/grocery stores outside of Butler, parts of Butler Tarkington are referred to as ______ ______.
Food Deserts
When is the next primary election in Indiana?
May 5th, 2026
The number of Hoosiers in emergency shelters in 2025 has increased by what percent since 2019?
18.4%
Most homeless people don't have jobs
Myth - 53% of those in homeless shelters and 40% of those who are unsheltered work full or part-time jobs.
What is the name of the non-profit located in Indianapolis that focuses on youth literacy?
Indy Reads (https://indyreads.org/)
What is the name of the homeless shelter near Butler that provides housing to more than 50 people?
The Holy Family Shelter
How many Senate seats are being contested in the 2026 midterm elections?
33 seats