Homeward Indy brings you the heart-felt stories of the people who work to end homelessness in Indianapolis. Conversations about who they are, how they got started, what keeps them going and what they have learned. From case managers and data experts to program managers and board members, this is the Indianapolis Continuum of Care- a body of organizations and individuals working to bring our city home.
Recent Episodes
April 19, 2024
Episode 29 - Rachel Biddle, Emily Grese and Holli Young of Step-Up, Providing hope and healing in HIV services
This week we have 3 incredible guests from Step-Up, a comprehensive HIV care and resource organization: Rachel Biddle, Emily Grese and Holli Young, who share the impactful ways they're changing lives. From innovative HIV ca…
April 5, 2024
Episode 28 - Every Sacred Life: Sara Nowlin and Niki Wattson on Coordinating the 2024 Point-In-Time Count
Each year, communities across the nation coordinate an annual, snapshot survey of citizens experiencing homelessness on a specific night in January. The Point-In-Time Count, or “PIT” Count provides communities with some info…
March 15, 2024
Episode 27 - Bridge to Stability: Sherif Cobb on Veteran Supportive Services
Have you ever wondered about the path that leads a vulnerable veteran from battlefield trauma and instability to the civilian workforce? Veteran Career Coach Sherif Cobb shares her personal odyssey from disabled vet to becom…
March 5, 2024
Episode 26 - Uncovering Discrimination: The Fight for Fair Housing with Erika Fotsch and Brady Ripperger
Have you ever felt the sting of injustice, that fleeting moment, or those arduous times where something doesn't seem right or fair? Meet Erika Fotsch and Brady Ripperger of the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, our est…
Feb. 15, 2024
Episode 25 - The Compassion of Coroners: Chief Deputy Coroner Alfie Ballew on Dignity and Service
Our latest episode welcomes Chief Deputy Coroner Alfie Ballew, whose empathic and dedicated approach to caring for Indianapolis decedents has changed the way we honor our dead. Alfie unravels the emotional and logistical tap…
Feb. 2, 2024
Episode 24 - Care and Connection: Insights from Brightlane Learning's Karen Routt and Erin Haring-Switzer
How often do we consider the quiet struggles of children who don't have a place to call home? This episode delivers an eye-opening conversation with Karen Routt and Erin Haring-Switzer of Brightlane Learning. Their dedicatio…