Indiana Lawmaker Introduces Legislation to Curb Euthanasia
An Indiana lawmaker is driving dogs from Indiana to New England as part of a program that takes dogs from overcrowded kennels in the state.
View ArticleTerre Haute Shelter Lays Off Workers To Keep Operating
The Crossroad Connection shelter in Terre Haute is cutting staff so it can keep its doors open.
View ArticleRed Cross Opens Emergency Shelters in Greene, Monroe Co
Due to extensive power outages across south-central Indiana, the Red Cross has opened several emergency relief shelters.
View Article24 Years of Help for At-Risk Youth
This week is National Safe Place Week and the Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County is commemorating the Safe Place Program.
View ArticleHomes Underwater In Town Of Shoals
Many homes in Martin County are flooded, while residents of Orange County are coping well with the high waters.
View ArticleFrequent Rain Leads to Significant Flooding in Bedford
The town of Bedford started flooding over Easter weekend and Emergency Management personnel are monitoring providing sand bags and shelters to people who need help.
View ArticleRed Cross Opens Shelter; Authorities Seek Damage Reports
An emergency shelter is now open at the First United Methodist Church in Bloomington.
View ArticleBloomington Shelter Without Leader During Winter Months
The executive director of Martha's House in Bloomington is retiring.
View ArticleGenesis House To Close Permanently October 15
The Genesis House says it is closely because of a lack of volunteers and resources.
View ArticleSunday Worship Limits Shelter Space On Saturday Nights
Interfaith Shelter says it recently has not had enough space or beds for the number of homeless people seeking its services.
View ArticleTornado Experts: Best Shelter Choice Depends On Situation
Safety experts say newer homes are often better anchored than older ones and some places that may not initially come to mind can offer good shelter.
View ArticleBloomington Mayor: Homeless Shelter Tent Is Illegal
A spokesman from the mayor's office says the tent that has been erected on the city's west side is illegal.
View ArticleState Shelters Fund Gets 23 Percent Reduction
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority expected only a 5 percent cut.
View ArticleNew Homeless Shelter Approved In Columbus
a 35-bed homeless shelter would open on the east side of Columbus.
View ArticleBloomington Shelter Gets More Than $100,000 In New Funding
The Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association has promised $150,000 for the shelter previously known as Martha’s House.
View ArticleWinter Shelter Seeks Volunteers Before Opening For Season
The Interfaith Emergency Winter Shelter offers homeless in Monroe County a low-barrier winter shelter to sleep during the winter.
View ArticleBloomington Winter Shelter Establishes Permanent Location
After utilizing multiple locations across the city, The Bloomington Interfaith Emergency Winter shelter plans to open for the season in one permanent location.
View ArticleColumbus Shelter Extends Holiday Weekend Hours Due To Cold Weather
Brighter Days Housing will allow people using the facility for overnight housing to stay inside throughout the day Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
View ArticleDNR Officials Say Birds Face Threat To Survive In Winter
Sub-zero temperatures and lack of resources can make conditions difficult for residential birds during the winter months.
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