Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute

TOMORROW! Join colleagues from the Indiana Justice Project for an Eviction Sealing Clinic on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the North United Methodist Church (3808 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46208).

This is a deep desire that I have. I am sure these desires are shared by others. I believe that these things are achievable." -Sarah Conrad, Institute Advisory Council Member

A future where we build technologies that are not expendable or are merely extracted to be thrown away. A future where the government is something that seeks out its people to truly engage with and solve real problems without the corruption of personal gains...

"I have a strong desire to see a future where profit is not the focus of our labor - a collective where we can exist along with native landscapes and build rich cultures; where we are in communion with our neighbors...

Are you a NIPSCO customer? Do you have questions or concerns about your utility billing? Join our colleagues at @cacindiana TONIGHT for a webinar on why NIPSCO's bills are skyrocketing and how YOU can advocate for change. Register here: citact.org/nipsco-webinar

Our newest blog post highlights how Area Five Agency Head Start is breaking down barriers to dental care access. "We’re proud to show that change is possible," said Stormy Fiscel, Health & Nutrition Manager at Area Five Head Start. Read more at institute.incap.org/index.php?opti…

Join colleagues from the Indiana Justice Project for an Eviction Sealing Clinic on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the North United Methodist Church (3808 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46208).

“Why are lawmakers prioritizing this new tax expenditure while also refusing all session to consider using our state surplus to provide utility relief, summer meals for children, or improved health care services?“ -Olivia Smith, Policy Analyst indianacitizen.org/smith-commenta…

Nearly one-third of U.S. workers are now covered by state-level #paidleave programs - but not in Indiana. YET! Check out the research from @npwf and then join our growing coalition to demand #paidleave4Hoosiers: groups.google.com/g/inpaidleave nationalpartnership.org/report/state-p…

“Critics have pointed to Kentucky as evidence that the ban will push more homeless people into the criminal justice system. In the year after the state's ban took effect, about one in five unsheltered residents statewide were cited for unlawful camping, according to @KyPolicy.”

Paige said, “do you want to come talk about #paidleave at our conference? I said “say less right now!” Glad to bring this into the conversation at the Infant and Maternal Mortality Conference today.

The legislative session may be over, but our work doesn't stop when the General Assembly heads home! #TeamInstitute is at the 2026 Hoosiers Vote Summit to hear about the voting landscape in Indiana and learn how we can help more Hoosiers "Get IN-VOLVED" in civic engagement.

SB 1 passed the Senate. Our concerns went unaddressed, errors went unfixed. We are deeply worried that SB 1 will cause Hoosiers to go hungry, to lose healthcare coverage, and to accrue medical debt. PLEASE reach out to @GovBraun to ask him to VETO SB 1! feedingindianashungry.salsalabs.org/sb1

And here it is - the homelessness bill heads to Governor’s desk.

😡 SB 1 is headed to Governor Braun’s desk. 😡 ➡️ In spite of opposition from more than 80 organizations and hundreds of calls and emails

More red tape. Less health care. More medical debt. Less groceries. “Baffling” is certainly one way to describe the House’s choice not to adopt some simple changes to SB 1 to reduce the number of Hoosiers who go uninsured or hungry. wibc.com/879451/house-p…

Describing it as “compassionate,” enough House members voted “yes” to adding a misdemeanor, fines, & possible jail time to the obstacles facing a homeless person to return it to the senate for a final vote. It barely passed - because of you. It’s not over. Take action below.

😡 SB 1 just passed the House. We are not done fighting to protect access to food and health care. Keep those messages coming! #INLegis #healthcare #nutrition

SB 1 adds red tape to food & health care programs, kicking off Hoosiers & costing taxpayers more for bureaucrats to do paperwork. It creates errors & medical debt, not improve health or alleviate hunger. Please vote NO! #INLegis feedingindianashungry.salsalabs.org/sb1 @INSenDems @INSenateGOP

Speak up: buff.ly/m1jmq1E

🚦 Stop scrolling for a moment. 🚦 What's on the line here? Less health care. More medical debt. Less food. More red tape. Less dignity. More paperwork to prove you're sick. ➡️ If you haven't spoken up yet about SB 1, please make a call or use the link below.