Experiencing Homelessness in Bloomington
“It was a struggle every day,” said Katrina Sanders as she reflected on her experiences with homelessness.
She and Ernie Brewster volunteered to share their personal stories at Wake Up! with United Way “Experiencing Homelessness in Bloomington.” The discussion was moderated by Rev. Forrest Gilmore, Executive Director of Beacon, Inc.
Are we in an 'Eviction Tsunami?'"
“I’m wishing I had a crystal ball to tell you all what will be happening with eviction filings in April," said Monroe County Circuit Court IV Judge Catherine Stafford as community members gathered to discuss “Are we in an ‘Eviction Tsunami?’” at this month’s Wake Up! with United Way.
What's New with 211?
Indiana 211 (IN211) serves thousands of our community members each year with resources and referrals to meet their unique needs via a 24-hour hotline and website. Across the state, IN211 answers over 20,000 calls each month to connect people in need with life changing resources.
Representing Workers During a Pandemic
On the Rise: Mental Health and Young Adults
Democracy 2020: Understanding Voting Rights and Access
The 2020 election is taking place against a backdrop of chaos and confusion. Citizens have growing frustration about the election process and serious concerns about their rights as voters.
Human Trafficking: Combating Exploitation and Abuse
“Where we have humans, we’re going to have trafficking.”
Adapting Shelters to Social Distancing
Building a Better Normal: Addressing Racial and Economic Disparities as We Rebuild from COVID-19
