On December 18 we held our last assembly of 2025, and voted to authorize a public action in March of next year.
When we started this campaign, issues of healthcare, immigration, and housing were coming up repeatedly at our listening sessions. We conducted research with healthcare CEOs, top law enforcement agencies in the state, and elected officials to identify what could drive change in these areas.
Our research season showed that, despite the conditions, some incredible opportunities are shining through. We learned that the Sheriff's Association is willing and committed to fighting against some of the horrific immigration legislation coming out of the statehouse. After meeting with Representative Victoria Garcia Wilburn, she reinforced the importance of activating corporate partners to stand up to some of this bad legislation in the state as well.
In our meeting with Councilor Andy Nielsen, he shared his desire for Indianapolis to have a local, comprehensive housing plan and strategy. Continuing to protect Streets to Home will be a key part of that.
These research meetings made it clear that we cannot wait for anyone to come protect our community — we are taking responsibility to keep us safe!
Next up is a public action, where we tell this powerful public narrative. On March 12, we will bring these demands to our leaders and law-makers:
- Demand that the city of Indianapolis continue to fund Streets to Home.
- Co-create a community safety plan with city leaders for when roaming ICE enforcement shows up in our city.