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United Way reports rehousing 32 people, outlines prevention, tiny-house and landlord strategies
Summary
United Way of Bartholomew County told council it is working with 121 people, has rehoused 32 and preserved housing for 39; the group emphasized eviction prevention, partnerships with landlords, and plans for permanent supportive housing and tiny-house options.
Mark Stewart, president of the United Way of Bartholomew County, told the City Council on April 11 that the county’s homelessness initiative is working with 121 people and has rehoused 32 individuals while preserving housing for 39 others.
Stewart and Kathy King, director of impact for United Way of Bartholomew County, briefed the council on the group’s three-pronged strategy: prevent homelessness before it occurs, optimize the homeless-response system, and increase the supply of affordable housing in the price range someone emerging from homelessness could afford (United Way cited a target under $700 per month and said a $500 monthly rent would be preferable).
Stewart said an additional 50 people are in active case management. Of the 71…
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