INDIANAPOLIS Millions of dollars will now go toward the city's homelessness initiative and infrastructure improvements. Indianapolis City-County Councilors approved funding that will kick in before the 2026 budget takes effect.

"I and others prioritized ensuring that the dollars are there for these homeless initiatives, Councilor John Barth said.

The growing need in our area brought Indy residents to share their thoughts with the City-County Council.

"A 2025 count showed that 1,815 people in Indianapolis are experiencing homelessness. I support proposal 273 because every person deserves a safe place to stay, Monroe Brantley, a fifth grader at the Oaks Academy, said.

Indianapolis Councilors on Monday night approved an additional $20 million to fund homelessness initiatives and the desig

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