The county approved $162,378.82 to the Community Foundation to support Heading Home’s Streets to Stability pilot, which provides 12-month rental subsidies and intensive case management to move unsheltered residents into housing.

The council approved a $162,378.82 LATCF appropriation to fund a Heading Home pilot aimed at reducing unsheltered homelessness (estimated 150 people). Councilors praised the plan but voiced concerns about long‑term funding and the immediate effects of an encampment clearing earlier that day.

Heading Home and Streets to Stability consultants described a targeted encampment‑to‑housing model (4–6 weeks outreach, then up to 12 months of subsidy plus case management). Councilors discussed using remaining LATCF/ARPA‑related funds as seed money and asked commissioners for coordinated action.

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution recognizing new state legislation that will take effect July 1 and may limit the county's ability to guarantee a 30-day notice for homeless encampment removals; commissioners urged coordination with the city and service providers and emphasized an intent to prioritize shelter and services.

Katie Norris of Hotels for Homeless (Hotels for Hope) described a flexible emergency-shelter model using hotel rooms, Airbnbs and a camper and said an $18,000 request would cover an estimated minimum of 225 emergency shelter nights (about $80 per single-bed room) to support up to 75 people for short stays; she emphasized following the Heading Home plan and housing-first strategies.

Senator Yoder and Representative Pierce described Senate Bill 76 (immigration enforcement measures) and SB285 (measures addressing camping/homelessness). Local advocates, law‑enforcement groups and civil‑rights organizations cautioned SB76 may duplicate federal law and SB285's 48‑hour move-on rule could undercut efforts to connect people to services.

Council discusses Indiana Limestone Symposium's anniversary and budget needs for local agencies.

Commissioners highlighted increased shelter beds and resources for the homeless community this year.