Upcoming Events
NOFO Information Sessions
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has opened the FY2026 annual Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity the FY2026 annual Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) competition. This annual funding competition helps bring millions of dollars to communities across the country to promote community-wide strategies to end homelessness. CoC’s submit a single consolidated application for new and renewal projects. The Indianapolis CoC has released the new project Request for Proposals and supplemental materials.
The Department of Metropolitan Development will hold a webinar on the application materials on June 11, 2026, at 1 PM. There will also be two open-door office hours on June 11th and June 16th for applicants seeking guidance and technical assistance from representatives of the Indianapolis CoC and the City of Indianapolis. These meetings will be held virtually and are open for applicants to enter at any time during the open room. Please see the meeting links below to join the office hours.
Thursday, June 11th, 1 pm-4 pm: Click Here to Join
Tuesday, June 16th, 1 pm-4 pm: Click Here to Join
The submission deadline for the Indianapolis CoC New Project Application is June 22, 2026, by 7:59 AM. All materials must be submitted to CoCNOFO@indy.gov.
Conservative Leadership for a United America
We are excited to share an exciting leadership opportunity from our friends at Urban Rural Action: Conservative Leadership for a United America.
CLUA is a non-partisan civic action program that will build a robust, cohesive, and effective coalition of conservative leaders from different religious traditions united by a commitment to building relationships across differences and preventing political violence. (Left-of-center leaders interested in a similar opportunity can register their interest here.) Apply today to join UR Action's growing network of leaders committed to building a stronger, more united America.
Sacred Friendships - June
Sacred Friendships
Sacred Friendships discussions are the core of GIMA. These easy, one-hour conversations are for anyone interested in exploring the faith world of others. The purpose is to deepen our relationships and know each other, not just about each other. Each session focuses on a conversation topic led by two of our committee chairs, Betty Brandt and Rabbi Brett Krichiver. All are welcome!
June Topic: Unity Without Erasure
At GIMA, we believe in Authentic Diversity—that unity doesn’t mean sameness. But in practice, that can be hard. What does it mean to work together across faiths without diluting what we each believe? When does collaboration feel like compromise? Where do we draw the line? This month, we’re creating space to be honest about those tensions, trusting that sacred friendships are strong enough to hold them.
June 16, 3p with Rabbi Brett Krichiver
June 18, 3p with Betty Brandt
Indy Tenant Workshop
Indy Tenant Workshop
Part 1: Know and Use Your Renters' Rights
This event is for renters and advocates to learn about renters’ rights.
Do you have questions about what landlords are legally allowed to do?
Do you think your rights or the rights of others as tenants are being violated?
Do you want to learn about how you can leverage your power as a renter?
In this presentation, attendees will learn about renter’s rights under Indiana law and where the protections fall short.
Part 2: Community Organizing 101
The second half will focus on how to connect with other tenants to increase access to adequate housing through a unified renter base and the building blocks of community organizing.
There will be networking and planning activities after the presentations.
'NECESSARY ALLIES' The Premiere Screening
In a world increasingly shaped by misunderstanding and cultural tension, Necessary Allies follows an extraordinary gathering of eight influential voices–faith leaders, community organizers, and cultural ambassadors—who come together with one shared purpose: to explore how humanity can move beyond division and build a future rooted in dignity, compassion, and unity.
Faith Over Fear Religious Freedom Gathering
Join GIMA as support our friends at IMAN (Indiana Muslim Advocacy Network) by reaffirming the right for Hoosiers to practice their faith without fear, as we call on the Governor to denounce the Lt. Governor's comments, and take action to protect religious freedom. Please note this is a nonpartisan gathering for religious leaders, congregations, and concerned Hoosiers to hear from local interfaith speakers and take action together. No signs permitted.
June Streets to Home Indy Train the Trainer
June STHI Train the Trainer
Want to learn more about Indy’s homelessness crisis?
Ready to help end it?
Come to a Train the Trainer session presented by the Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance (GIMA) and learn:
Why Indy has a homelessness crisis and why we need the urgency to end it
How Streets to Home Indy can end chronic and street homelessness
How to use available resources to inform your congregation or community about ways to support the Streets to Home Indy initiative
We hope you’ll join us in this important work to ensure every neighbor has a safe, stable place to call home.
WYM: "Emerging Friends" Camp
For the Western Yearly Meeting, a regional Quaker body serving meetings and churches in Indiana and Illinois, becoming peace makers means developing the skills and dispositions to bring God's Kindom here on Earth. We know that the world God wants for us requires the end of interpersonal and state-based violence, harmony with creation, and a right sharing of resources. The peace we're learning to build is an active peace that includes the presence of justice, not simply the absence of conflict.
Their teen summer camping program is focused on peacemaking and open to all.
Faith and Community Health Collaboration Webinar
Faith and Community Health Collaboration
Franciscan Health is proud to host our Faith and Community Health Collaboration Webinar. This gathering is open to all who are engaged in or feel called to Health Ministry. Together, we support faith communities in promoting health and whole-person well-being.
Our collaboration day will consist of separate dedicated breakout sessions for Faith Community Nurses and Health Ministry members, joint panel focused on promoting health and whole person well-being, and two inspiring keynote speakers.
Our keynote speakers will be:
Sondra Weinzierl, MA, RN, Faith Community Nurse & Director of Education Faith Community Nurse Network of the Greater Twin Cities
Objectives for our Collaboration:
Learn about community-based, evidence-informed programs that integrate faith to support health promotion, disease prevention, and wellness initiatives.
Learn about successful faith-based community health models and interventions.
Identify practical approaches to strengthening community partnerships that promote holistic, culturally responsive health outcomes.
Franciscan Health is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission.
For any questions, please contact Tina Hoffmann, tina.hoffmann@franciscanalliance.org
Tenant Education Event
If you are currently renting, preparing to rent, or supporting someone navigating housing instability, the Indianapolis OPHS IHSP, Center Township Trustee's Office, and Indiana Legal Services invite you to a free Tenant Education Event on Wednesday, June 3rd. Hear from ILS on tenant rights in Indiana and lease responsibilities, and Dr. Shellye Suttles, OPHS Administrator of Community Nutrition and Food Policy, who will share important updates regarding upcoming changes that may impact SNAP recipients beginning this July.
Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Center Township, 300 E Fall Creek Parkway N. Drive
Indiana Eviction Justice Court Watch Training - May 2026
Court Watch Training
We offer once-a-month, online trainings for the basics of court watching, including the use of the Indiana Eviction Justice Network’s website. We suggest browsing through the information contained on the Eviction Basics, Eviction Court Watching, and FAQ’s pages before the training.
To register, fill out the form here. Once completed you’ll receive the Zoom link with your email confirmation. See you soon!
You can also go to court with a Court Watch Mentor, inquire here.
Watch the August 2024 training video here.
Sacred Friendships - May
May
The Practice of Focus
Many traditions understand focus as an act of devotion—choosing again and again where to place our attention as life shifts around us. As routines change and demands compete, what helps you remain grounded, and what draws your focus away from what you value most? We are also shaped by our collective focus: where is your attention being called toward the needs of community, justice, or care beyond yourself? If your attention is a resource you are stewarding, how well does it align with your values?
May 19, 3p with Rabbi Brett Krichiver
May 21, 1p with Betty Brandt
Hepatitis Testing Day
Hepatitis Testing Day
Receive a free and confidential hepatitis C test administered by the Indianapolis Urban League Special Population Support Program team. Free testing for hepatitis C (rapid results in 10 minutes), prevention materials and educational information, gift cards for those who get tested (while supplies last).
No ID or appointment needed.
May Streets to Home Indy Train the Trainer
May STHI Train the Trainer
Want to learn more about Indy’s homelessness crisis?
Ready to help end it?
Come to a Train the Trainer session presented by the Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance (GIMA) and learn:
Why Indy has a homelessness crisis and why we need the urgency to end it
How Streets to Home Indy can end chronic and street homelessness
How to use available resources to inform your congregation or community about ways to support the Streets to Home Indy initiative
We hope you’ll join us in this important work to ensure every neighbor has a safe, stable place to call home.
House District 40 Candidate Forum
House District 40 Candidate Forum
Indiana Muslim Advocacy Network (IMAN) and Islamic Society of Greater Indianapolis (ISGI) invite you to an important civic engagement event. Meet the candidates running for Indiana State House District 40 and learn more about your local elections & candidates!
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Islamic Society Greater Indianapolis, 6555 S County Road 750 E, Plainfield, IN 46168
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Gestures: The Language We Speak Before Words Arrive
Join our friend Kraig Kinchen for a powerful new photography exhibit on First Friday, May 1, from 5–9 PM, or on Sunday, May 3, from 3–6 PM. In “Gestures: The Language We Speak Before Words Arrive,” Kinchen turns his lens toward the subtle, often unconscious movements that reveal our inner lives. Through outstretched hands, restrained smiles, and closed eyes, his work invites viewers to pause, look closer, and discover stories quietly unfolding in plain sight. This exhibit offers an intimate introduction to a compelling new artistic voice—one that reminds us of the beauty found in stillness, observation, and the stories shared when we take time to truly see. We invite you to experience the exhibit and join us in celebrating art, storytelling, and community at The District Theatre. May 1 | 5–9 PM (First Friday), May 3 | 3–6 PM (Sunday)
Get Out the Vote Phone Bank
Get Out The Vote Phone Bank
Join IMAN Advocates in making phone calls to the local community ahead of Primary Election Day on May 5, 2026.
Wednesday, April 29th, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Mocha House Coffee-Bayt Al Mocha, 13094 Publishers Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Enjoy a free regular drink while making Get Out The Vote phone calls!
Sacred Friendships - April 2026
April Sacred Friendships - In Person
Sacred Friendships discussions are the core of GIMA. These easy, one-hour conversations are for anyone interested in exploring the faith world of others. The purpose is to deepen our relationships and know each other, not just about each other. Each session focuses on a conversation topic led by two of our committee chairs, Betty Brandt and Rabbi Brett Krichiver. All are welcome!
Birth and Becoming
Across our traditions, birth can mean emergence, renewal, liberation, or awakening, but each of us carries our own history of beginnings. As we explore this theme, notice not only how your faith community understands the meanings of birth, but also how you have encountered beginnings in your own life. Is there something taking shape in you right now, in your identity, your relationships, or your sense of purpose? And where do your personal experiences align with or differ from the stories you've inherited?
April 23, 1:00p to 2:30p
Southeast Community Services
901 Shelby St, 2nd Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Space is limited - register now! Registration is capped at 40 attendees.
Beyond the Bridge
Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness
About this event
Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness Screening
Come join the Anderson Homeless Task Force at Anderson’s Paramount Theatre for an eye-opening event discussing innovative solutions to homelessness. This in-person screening will feature powerful stories and insights from individuals who have experienced homelessness firsthand. Learn how you can make a difference and be a part of the solution. Don't miss this opportunity to go beyond the surface and truly understand the challenges facing our community. Let's work together to build a brighter future for all.
Doors open at 4:30.
Date, Time, & Location
Tuesday, April 21 · 4:30 - 7:30pm EDT
Paramount Theatre, 1124 Meridian Street, Anderson, IN 46016
April Streets to Home Indy Train the Trainer
April STHI Train the Trainer
Want to learn more about Indy’s homelessness crisis?
Ready to help end it?
Come to a Train the Trainer session presented by the Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance (GIMA) and learn:
Why Indy has a homelessness crisis and why we need the urgency to end it
How Streets to Home Indy can end chronic and street homelessness
How to use available resources to inform your congregation or community about ways to support the Streets to Home Indy initiative
We hope you’ll join us in this important work to ensure every neighbor has a safe, stable place to call home.
Township Trustee Candidate Forum
Each Indiana township has an elected trustee whose job is to help people in need. This assistance, also known as “poor relief,” is meant to cover essentials like rent, utilities, food, and medical care during times of crisis. The goal of this relief is simple: to ensure township residents who face emergencies, like eviction or homelessness, get the support they need to stay safe and secure.
In the Spring of 2024, a coalition of service providers, legal and faith-based organizations investigated how Marion County trustees handle requests for help and where the system is breaking down. What we found was a system falling short and released
Marion County Township Trustees: Opportunities Seized; Opportunities Missed.
Trustees are elected officials and we should know whether or not they're going to work for us. Join us at this Township Trustee Candidate Forum.
Indiana Eviction Justice Court Watch Training - April 2026
Court Watch Training
We offer once-a-month, online trainings for the basics of court watching, including the use of the Indiana Eviction Justice Network’s website. We suggest browsing through the information contained on the Eviction Basics, Eviction Court Watching, and FAQ’s pages before the training.
To register, fill out the form here. Once completed you’ll receive the Zoom link with your email confirmation. See you soon!
You can also go to court with a Court Watch Mentor, inquire here.
Watch the August 2024 training video here.
IndyPendence Job Corp- Pastoral and Partner Summit
Greetings community builders!
At IndyPendence Job Corps, we believe community partnership is the key to student success. We are hosting a Pastoral and Partner Summit on March 26, and I would love for you to join us.
Our goal is to enlist and inspire local leaders to become "life change partners"—helping us connect eligible youth to the vocational training and placement opportunities they need to thrive. While we serve students across the region, this summit will focus primarily on our initiatives and growth within the Marion county community.
When: March 26, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Where: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Parish Hall
Address: 6050 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Please let us know if you can attend by 3/23/26. We look forward to partnering with you to empower the next generation of our workforce.
Choose Love not Ice Candlelight Vigil
Join Indiana Faith Voices for Justice for a Candlelight Vigil and Silent March on March 21 from 7:00–8:30 PM.
Under the themes “Choose Love, Not ICE” and “Melt the ICE on the Spring Equinox,” participants will gather on the lawn of Christ Church Cathedral for 45 minutes of speakers, including a frontline worker from Minneapolis.
The evening will continue with a silent march, carrying LED candles and signs, to the Indiana Statehouse. At the Statehouse, the group will pause for singing with Indy Singing Resistance and conclude with prayer.
Members of the faith community and all people of goodwill are invited to stand in peaceful witness, demonstrating that love, compassion, and justice are stronger than fear, and showing that more faith leaders oppose harmful ICE tactics than support them.
March Streets to Home Indy Train the Trainer
March STHI Train the Trainer
Want to learn more about Indy’s homelessness crisis?
Ready to help end it?
Come to a Train the Trainer session presented by the Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance (GIMA) and learn:
Why Indy has a homelessness crisis and why we need the urgency to end it
How Streets to Home Indy will end chronic and street homelessness
How to use our resources to inspire your congregation or community support the Streets to Home Indy initiative
We hope you’ll join us in this important work to ensure every neighbor has a safe, stable place to call home.
Faith & Action Spring Conference From Trauma to Transformation
Concerned about the ways trauma is shaping daily life in profound ways for families in our city and state? Interested in learning about compassionate, trauma-informed practices that foster real healing and open pathways to long-term stability?
Register to join us March 19 for the 2026 Faith & Action Spring Conference featuring Chanequa Walker-Barnes, PhD, a highly esteemed scholar, theologian, and clinical psychologist whose work focuses upon healing the legacies of racial and gender oppression. This conversation is essential for anyone committed to better caring for children, families, and those who serve on the frontlines of poverty and wellbeing.
You’ll gain:
Practical tools for building resilience and supporting transformation across faith communities, nonprofits, and neighborhoods
Trauma-informed approaches to supporting individuals facing housing, health, and economic instability
An optional afternoon lunch and workshop with Dr. Walker-Barnes to dive deeper into application
Morning session attendance is a prerequisite for Faith & Action 2026 grant applicants. Please note—this year Christian Theological Seminary’s Faith & Action Spring Conference will be held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.
Indiana Eviction Justice Network Court Watch Training
Court Watch Training
We offer once-a-month, online trainings for the basics of court watching, including the use of the Indiana Eviction Justice Network’s website. We suggest browsing through the information contained on the Eviction Basics, Eviction Court Watching, and FAQ’s pages before the training.
Eviction Court Watchers Code of Conduct
Eviction Court Watchers are observing tenants at a low point in their lives. Being evicted is stressful and overwhelming. It is expected that court watchers be respectful at all times to all parties in court including tenants, plaintiff attorneys, landlords, judges and court personnel and keep sensitive information confidential.
Trainings are the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6p. To register, fill out the form here. Once completed you’ll receive the Zoom link with your email confirmation. See you soon!
You can also go to court with a Court Watch Mentor, inquire here.
Watch the August 2024 training video here
Sacred Friendships - March 2026
March Sacred Friendships
Sacred Friendships discussions are the core of GIMA. These easy, one-hour conversations are for anyone interested in exploring the faith world of others. The purpose is to deepen our relationships and know each other, not just about each other. Each session focuses on a conversation topic led by two of our committee chairs, Betty Brandt and Rabbi Brett Krichiver. All are welcome!
Loyalty and Faithfulness
Many March observances invite people into a season of renewed commitment, discipline, and hope. In your own life and tradition, what does it mean to be faithful or loyal, and is there a difference? Where have you seen steadfastness bring healing or strength? And how do you know when it’s time to renew a commitment, deepen it, or let it go?
March 17, 2p with Rabbi Brett Krichiver
March 19, 1p with Betty Brandt
Via Zoom - Register to receive the link
Know Your Rights: Indy Tenant Workshop
A presentation and conversation with Indiana Legal Services (ILS), Richmond Housing & Health Rights Coalition, and the Tenant Rights Federation
March 10, 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: All Souls Indy, 5805 E 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46226-1526
Rent Smart: Know and Use Your Renters' Rights
This event is for renters and advocates to learn about renters’ rights.
Do you have questions about what landlords are legally allowed to do?
Do you think your rights or the rights of others as tenants are being violated?
Do you want to learn about how you can leverage your power as a renter?
In this presentation, attendees will learn about renter’s rights under Indiana law and where the protections fall short. The second half will focus on how to connect with other tenants to increase access to adequate housing through a unified renter base.
Congregation leaders and housing advocates are encouraged to attend to be able to educate their congregants and neighbors.
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