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Council creates HOME-ARP fund and approves $2.49M for Brother’s Keeper men’s shelter

Gary Common Council · February 4, 2026
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Summary

Council approved creation of a HOME-ARP fund and appropriated $2,493,790 (plus prior ARPA funds) to support construction of a new Brother’s Keeper men’s shelter at 2196 and 2160 Washington Street, with an estimated 50-bed capacity and a target occupancy this October.

The Gary Common Council voted unanimously on Feb. 3 to establish a HOME-ARP fund and appropriate $2,493,790 to support construction of a new Brother’s Keeper men’s shelter on Washington Street.

City planning staff said the project will be a two-story facility with offices, a multipurpose room and space for up to 50…

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