Trinity Haven outlines five‑year effort to house LGBTQ+ young adults in Indianapolis

Trinity Haven executive director Jenny White told members of an Indianapolis City employee resource group that the nonprofit provides transitional living and collaborative housing for LGBTQ+ young people aged 18 to 24 who are experiencing housing instability.

"Trinity Haven is Indiana's 1st and only transitional living program and collaborative housing program to focus on the needs of LGBTQ plus young people ages 18 to 24 who are experiencing housing instability," White said, outlining the organization’s mission and origins. She said the program grew out of work by Trinity Episcopal Church and local partners and opened its doors in April 2021 after pandemic delays.

White described the nonprofit’s core model as up to two years of supported residential programming that pairs case management with education and employment supports. The house Trinity Haven owns offers 10 resident spaces and a separate collaborative housing program of roughly 10 additional placements; White said more than 80 people were on waitlists at the time of the presentation. She also cited research showing that nearly 90% of young people who fully participate in transitional programs move on to safe, independent housing and said Trinity Haven’s five‑year results closely match that outcome.

White urged employees to volunteer through existing programs such as "Tuesdays with Professionals," a lunch‑and‑learn series to introduce residents to career paths, and described multiple ways volunteers can help — from being hosts to teaching workshops. She also encouraged donations and participation in a new brick fundraising campaign intended to support future expansion.