The Impact of Housing Instability in Indianapolis
Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
Conversations on Housing and Our Neighbors
Moderated by Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson,
Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Indianapolis
Hosted in the Castleton UMC Sanctuary | 7101 N. Shadeland Ave
Conversations on Housing Instability in Indianapolis
Housing is a basic human need for all people, but not everyone has adequate housing.
During these four conversations, panelists with expertise in different industries will share more about housing and how it affects different aspects of our community, from
- Education
- Violence
- Health
- and Government.
Those in attendance will gain a better understanding of housing concerns that affect our neighbors.
Additional resources will also be available at each session.
1 in every 30 American children goes to sleep without a home.
The National Center on Family Homelessness
The average age of a homeless person in the United States is seven years old.
Dayspring Center
Four Sessions on Housing’s Impact on Indianapolis
Housing Instability’s Impact on Schools
Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 pm
Panelists Include:
- Shawn Bush, Director, Student Services, MSD of Lawrence Township
- Tracy Beer, McKinney-Vento/Foster Liaison, MSD of Lawrence Township
- Cheryl Johnson, Lawrence Township Courts Eviction Navigator
- Pat Chavis, Attorney
- Betty Robinson, Director of Administration, Lawrence Township Trustee’s Office
Housing and Violence
Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30 pm
Panelists Include:
- Zach Myers, US Attorney, Southern District of Indiana
- Andrew Neal, CEO, Outreach Indiana
- Rep of Beacon of Hope Crisis Center
- Shardae Hoskins, Program Manager, Violence Reduction with Indy Peace Fellowship
- Chief Christopher Bailey, IMPD Chief of Police
How Housing Influences Health Outcomes
Tuesday, July 16 at 6:30 pm
Panelists Include:
- Antoinette Holt, Director, Office of Minority Health, Indiana State Department of Health
- Dr. Jack Turman, Professor of Pediatrics, Director, Grassroots Maternal and Child Health Initiative, Indiana University School of Medicine
- Jay Chaudhary, Director Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction
Government’s Role in Housing
Tuesday, August 6 at 6:30 pm
Panelists Include:
- State Senator Fady Qaddoura, Indiana Senate, District 30
- Rabbi Aaron Spiegel, Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance
- Councilor Nick Roberts, Indianapolis City-County Council
- State Representative Carey Hamilton, Indiana House of Representatives, District 87
- Hon. Judge Kimberly J. Bacon, Lawrence Courts
Do you have questions for our May 7 Panel on Housing Instability’s Impact on Schools?
Use the form below to submit questions to be considered by our moderator.