HomeNow Indy

What is HomeNow Indy?

The HomeNow Indy Initiative is a coordinated, system-wide approach connecting individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Indianapolis with rental assistance and services that will help them find housing and stay housed long-term. We are grounded in the belief that ending homelessness requires access to safe, affordable, and person-centered permanent housing choices.

Our Approach

We support individuals and families by connecting them with housing resources through HomeNow Indy. HomeNow Indy is a different approach to rehousing. It encompasses the entire Indianapolis ecosystem to make housing the central feature helping vulnerable individuals and families experiencing homelessness and housing instability. It pulls the collective skills of our community together to collaborate through four components - Navigation, Housing Acquisition, Diversion and Case Management.

We are dedicated to creating stable, vibrant and healthy communities for all.

The HomeNow Indy initiative works to create access to housing for vulnerable populations at risk or experiencing homelessness. We work with low in-income individuals and families to remove the systemic barriers faced when trying to obtain safe and affordable housing. We serve individuals, families, seniors, veterans, youth and those that are chronically homeless because housing insecurity can impact anyone.

Housing is a human right

When individuals families face homelessness, clear pathways to housing solutions may seem cumbersome to access resulting in families lingering in the system for far too long. The HomeNow Indy initiative supports individuals and families not just with housing but with services to provide continuous support with a client centered focus. We utilize our expertise in housing and partner with local property partners and service providers to address vulnerable populations that are experiencing homelessness.

Ending homelessness requires access to safe, affordable and permanent housing

Our community faces increased housing costs, stagnant wages and a shortage of affordable housing. All of those factors have had a significant impact on the ability of our clients to find housing and stay housed long term. We work to address the unwavering need to reduce homelessness in our community. There is a shortage of flexible resources to help address homelessness leaving many unhoused clients without housing solutions. Providing clients access to safe affordable and person-centered permanent housing choice is imperative.

IMPACT

According to the 2024 Point-In-time count, 1,701 of our Indianapolis neighbors were experiencing homelessness. A 5% increase compared to previous years. Housing affordability and availability are often at the center of the problem, and RDOOR works to improve both in our community.

RDOOR's HomeNow Indy team works collaboratively with local service providers to provide assistance for clients to obtain housing. We provide valuable assistance to remove the barriers our clients face when getting housed.

Annual Reports

Over the past 5 years, The HomeNow Indy Initiative has embraced the challenge of scaling the collective impact approach in Marion County. We work diligently to connect people experiencing homelessness with supportive housing and assistance as we respond to emergent housing needs. Our approach is based on Housing First principles, person-centered care, and community collaboration.
With over 1,500 people housed and served to date, the HomeNow Indy Initiative's approach has proven that the cycle of homelessness and institutional involvement can be diminished when housing and services come together.

We are proud to share a selection of our milestones over the last few years. Read our full annual report below:

2022 Annual Report

2022 Report

2023 Annual Report

2023 REPORT

2024 Annual Report

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“The TBRA program has been very helpful to me. The most impactful memory is how the wonderful staff fought for me to adjust my rent, based on my fixed income and health. I feel great about my new home, I have decorated every inch. The biggest difference now that I am not on the street is that I am safe, able to handle business on my own and comfortable. ”

-Current HomeNow Indy Participant

HomeNow Indy Teams

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FAQs

What is flexible funding and who is eligible?

Flex Funding is available for clients eligible for housing programs in

CES that are Category 1. Literally homeless & Category 4. fleeing /attempting to flee domestic violence. LEI Flex funds are made available to address barriers to securing housing. Referrals can only be submitted by homeless service providers who can access on behalf of their clients.

How do I list my property in Padmission?

Our Housing Aquisition team can get your property listed in Padmission connect. Email Hat@rdoor.org to get registered into Padmission and schedule a demo!

How can I obtain Navigation Services?

Any clients eligible for housing programs in CES are eligible for system navigation services. These services are inclusive to individuals and families, those sleeping in shelters or unsheltered, and those homeless due to domestic violence. *Our current capacity is focusing on households referred through CoC Case Conferencing.