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We work to facilitate open housing for all people. Learn more at:
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šØ Today, in its "Rising Rental Burdens in the Indianapolis Metro" report, the FHCCI outlines the growing challenges for renters in their search for safe, affordable housing. šØ To see the official press release and download a copy of the report, please visit:
www.fhcci.org/news/
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A new report shows that in Nov, Indiana had one of the highest foreclosure rates in the country. Out of all states, Indiana ranks sixth for the highest numbers of residents evicted from homes.
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Indiana has one of nationās highest foreclosure rates
Hoosiers face foreclosures at increasing rates. New data shows Indiana has one of the highest rates in the country, ranking sixth for the highest numbers of residents evicted from homes.
https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/indiana-has-one-of-nations-highest-foreclosure-rates
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The organization serves teens and young adults aging out of foster care helping them find housing, education, employment, and support.
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Foster Success losing some funding, turning to community for support
The organization serves teens and young adults aging out of foster care helping them find housing, education, employment, and support.
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/foster-success-losing-some-funding-turning-to-indianapolis-community-for-support/531-fae07d6b-0835-4727-8ffb-95a08fa6724b
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Indiana was ranked 6th highest in the nation for its foreclosure filing rate in November 2025. 6. Indiana 1 in every 2,802 housing units (1,054 filings / 2,953,344 units) Worst Foreclosure Rate Counties: Martin, Pike, Perry, Lake
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U.S. Foreclosure Rates by State ā November 2025
Explore November 2025 foreclosure rates across all 50 U.S. states and their top counties leading in foreclosure activity.
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Justice Department Secures $480,000 Settlement in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Ohio Landlords and Property Managers
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Justice Department Secures $480,000 Settlement in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Ohio Landlords and Property Managers
The Justice Department announced today that the owners and operators of rental properties in and around Athens County, Ohio have agreed to pay $480,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging that their former r...
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-secures-480000-settlement-sexual-harassment-lawsuit-against-ohio
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A federal grand jury in Columbia, South Carolina returned an indictment charging Jonathan Andrew Felkel, 34, with violating the housing rights of his black neighbor, J.M., and for using a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence.
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FHCCI Uses Data to Advocate for Improved Mortgage Lending Practices Read the full press release on our News page:
www.fhcci.org/news/
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Many Hoosiers canāt afford Indiana and need state lawmakers to deliver ⢠Indiana Capital Chronicle
Affordability has become a national political watchword recently, but the challenges of making ends meet are all too real for many across Indiana.
https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/12/17/many-hoosiers-cant-afford-indiana-and-need-state-lawmakers-to-deliver/?emci=35598b21-a5da-f011-8195-000d3a1d58aa&emdi=6fc77420-44db-f011-8195-000d3a1d58aa&ceid=333782
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Indy mom preps her 3 kids for Christmas in a hotel
āI never wouldāve thought in a million years that Iād be homeless,ā she said.
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A new report of single-family home investor ownership adds to information we have shared in our recent reports. The Institute of Land Policy finds Indianapolis is 5th HIGHEST for corporate ownership of major cities and 3rd HIGHEST for out of state ownership.
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Women's commission, awards downgraded by administration ⢠Indiana Capital Chronicle
The downgraded Torchbearer event is part of a larger move away from highlighting women and minorities
https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/12/05/womens-commission-awards-downgraded-by-administration/
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Our
#Unwelcomed
exhibit is finishing out the year at Common Ground Christian Church Midtown! You can check it out there on Sundays in December from 8am - 1pm. This exhibit perfectly aligns with their
#Redistribute2025
campaign which you can learn more about here:
www.cground.org/redistribute
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Carmel: In support of an ordinance approved by the Carmel City Council that establishes a mandatory registration and permitting system for all residential rental dwellings in the City, residents can begin registering their dwellings Dec. 1.
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News Release: Rental registration process will open Dec. 1
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/INCARMEL/bulletins/3fc7556
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2025 is rapidly coming to a close! But we still have THREE opportunities for you to get your
#FairHousing
education in before the new year. These are all FREE and VIRTUAL, but advanced registration is required:
www.fhcci.org/events
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According to real estate investment firm Colliers, 26% of office spaces sit vacant downtown ā almost double the national average of 14%. MORE:
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'It has to be concern' | Downtown Indianapolis vacant office spaces rise, impacts run deep
Store and office vacancies in downtown Indianapolis are noticeable. A report from Colliers shows office vacancies are 26% downtown.
https://www.wthr.com/article/money/business/downtown-vacant-office-spaces-impact-local-businesses/531-e8b0094d-5207-440a-87fb-f3a01e57a46d?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WTHR-TV
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The MIT spearheads a Living Wage Calculator that show, in Marion County, a single parent with two children would have to make $100,849 a year, with only 8.5% spent on housing, to afford other basic expenses including child care, food, medical costs, and transportation.
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Indianapolis renters face growing affordability crisis, report reveals
Discover the growing challenges renters in Indianapolis face in securing affordable housing. Rising rental burdens and low vacancy rates.
https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/indianapolis-renters-face-growing-affordability-crisis-report-reveals/
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Justice Department Requires RealPage to End the Sharing of Competitively Sensitive Information and Alignment of Pricing Among Competitors
The Justice Departmentās Antitrust Division filed a proposed settlement today to resolve the United Statesā claims against RealPage Inc. as part of its ongoing enforcement against algorithmic coordina...
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-requires-realpage-end-sharing-competitively-sensitive-information-and
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WFYI interviewed more than 40 former patients, relatives, staff and experts who described a hospital system that strands vulnerable people with little recourse.
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Trapped inside the 'scariest place' ā a psychiatric hospital in Indiana
A mother's search for answers about her daughter's detention brought to light longstanding concerns, documented in records and interviews, about oversight and care at a chain of psychiatric hospitals ...
https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/emergency-detention-neuropsychiatric-hospitals-greenwood-indiana
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āThings are more expensive than they were five years ago,ā said Susan Jo Thomas, of Covering Kids and Families. āPeople are going to make decisions. They canāt not pay rent or have food, but they could drop health insurance.ā
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Hoosiers on ACA health plans feel the pain of spiking premiums
Indy residents talk about how theyāll handle rising costs after federal subsidies expire.
https://mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-affordable-care-act-subsidies-insurance-premiums-rising/
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Housing first to take a hit in Indianapolis, efforts to end homelessness impacted
Work to end homelessness in Indianapolis faces significant challenges with new priorities for federal funding.
https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/housing-first-to-take-a-hit-in-indianapolis-efforts-to-end-homelessness-impacted
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The CFPB was created following the 2008 financial crash and is the only federal agency empowered to enforce consumer financial laws at the federal level. It has returned more than $21 billion to harmed consumers.
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https://www.reuters.com/world/us-consumer-watchdog-seeks-transfer-cases-doj-citing-funding-sources-say-2025-11-20/
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The new ordinance requires all streets to be cleared once 4 inches of snow accumulate and creates a three-tiered system that prioritizes busier streets during lesser snowfalls. The city also plans to plow certain bike paths after more than 2 inches of snowfall.
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Will residential streets, bike paths be plowed? What to know about Indy's new snow-removal plan
This winter Indianapolis will debut a new snow-removal policy that aims to avoid the chaos of Winter Storm Blair. Find out what's changing.
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2025/11/21/indys-snow-removal-plan-to-clear-residential-streets-bike-paths/87378705007/
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Greystar, the nationās largest landlord, has reached a $7 million settlement with nine states that sued the property management giant for using rent-setting algorithms that officials have blamed for driving up housing costs.
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"They (the Indianapolis Housing Agency) abandoned us. They just left us here. Thatās why I filed the lawsuit against IHA,ā Barnes said.
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āIām just over the BSā: Lugar Tower residents 5 months into another IHA lawsuit
The housing agencyās CEO said being forced to provide security would lead to Lugar Tower closing.
https://mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-housing-agency-iha-lugar-tower-lawsuit-security-bradley-company-impd-yvonda-bean/
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āAffordability has probably never been as bad as it is today, the way that we measure it,ā Dobson saidāworse, even, than the feverish markets of 2006.ā āYouāve got to be very, very careful.ā
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'We've probably made housing unaffordable for a whole generation of Americans': top real-estate CEO on the real cost of Covid economic firefighting | Fortune
"Affordability has probably never been as bad as it is today,ā said Amherst's Sean Dobson. "You've got to be very, very careful."
https://fortune.com/2025/11/15/why-housing-affordability-is-so-bad-amherst-ceo-sean-dobson/
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Areas with the most hail risk are seeing some of the fastest growing home insurance prices in the U.S., according to two landmark federal reports released in the last year. That risk is driving up the cost of home insurance in the middle of the country...
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Why home insurance is unaffordable, even in places without wildfires or hurricanes
Some of the country's highest home insurance prices are in the central U.S., a region generally considered to be protected from climate-driven disasters such as wildfires and hurricanes.
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/13/nx-s1-5535565/midwest-home-insurance-expensive-climate-hail-cop30
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Mirror Indy compiled a list of where to find basic needs such as food, rent, utilities, transportation and clothes. When you need help, check out this guide, reach out to Indiana 211 or apply for assistance through one of Marion Countyās nine townships.
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Where to find help with rent, utilities, clothing and food this winter
Organizations across Indianapolis offer free and affordable resources to keep families warm, safe and fed.
https://mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-winter-resources-2026/
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The Office of Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a civil lawsuit against the owners and property managers of Lake Castleton Apartments, located on Indianapolis' northeast side.
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'Deliberate and ongoing failures' | Landlords at Indy apartment complex have failed to address over 130 health code citations, lawsuit alleges
The Office of Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a civil lawsuit against the owners and property managers of Lake Castleton Apartments in Indianapolis.
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/landlords-at-indy-apartment-complex-have-failed-to-address-over-130-health-code-citations-lawsuit-alleges-lake-castleton-apartments-ag-todd-rokita/531-039a91fc-593d-487b-b0a4-57cca639726d
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The study indicated half of renters in Marion County are cost-burdened, meaning they spend nearly a third of their monthly income on rent and utilities, & 25% of renters are severely cost-burdened because they spend half of their income on housing.
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IN rates dig a steep hole in renters' pockets
Housing woes continue in Indiana and nationwide. According to the 2025 State of Fair Housing in Indiana report, after paying for groceries, gasoline, the internet, credit card debt and student
https://app.publicnewsservice.org/story/in-rates-dig-a-steep-hole-in-renters-pockets/74dcea4f-27b1-40f4-854e-3f1f2cdf7680
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But owners of pricey houses are expected to get bigger breaks, while those with low-valued dwellings may pay more, according to an Indiana Fiscal Policy InstituteĀ reportĀ released Friday.
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Analysis: Property tax changes to put more pressure on businesses, owners of low-value homes ⢠Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana tax expert Larry DeBoer said Gov. Mike Braun's hallmark tax law may squash growth in assessed value statewide through 2031, when key changes take full effect.
https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/17/analysis-property-tax-changes-to-put-more-pressure-on-businesses-owners-of-low-value-homes/
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One of a kind...an incredible advocate. Alice Wong, disability rights advocate and wordsmith, dies at 51
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Alice Wong, disability rights advocate and wordsmith, dies at 51
Alice Wong, a transformational leader for disability rights and justice, who founded the Disability Visibility project to magnify disabled culture, died Nov. 14.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/11/15/disability-activist-alice-wong/
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Central Indiana town and city leaders plan for the impacts of Indiana's new property tax law
Many town and city leaders shared it could have serious long-term effects on how cities and towns fund essential services such as public safety and infrastructure.
https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/west-side-indy/central-indiana-town-and-city-leaders-plan-for-the-impacts-of-indianas-new-property-tax-law
about 2 months ago
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"Coleman acknowledges heād have to pay for certain damages, but he says his issue is with the sheer cost and lack of communication and transparency."
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'Read your lease': Renters claim downtown apartment building jams them with thousands of dollars in fees
Some Indy residents claim downtown apartment building Nine+Eighteen is unfairly charging them thousands of dollars in move-out fees.
https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/downtown-indy/read-your-lease-renters-claim-downtown-apartment-building-jams-them-with-thousands-of-dollars-in-fees
about 2 months ago
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Do you know how much it costs to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Indianapolis? Or how easy (or difficult) it is to find an affordable place thatās big enough for your family?
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Quiz: How much do you know about renting in Indianapolis?
Weāre known as an affordable city. How far does that go?
https://mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-rent-burdens-increase-low-income-families-marion-county-fair-housing/
about 2 months ago
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In the third quarter of 2025, 30% of single-family homes were bought by investors, according to data from Cotality, a real-estate data company. The company defines an investor as a buyer owning three or more properties.
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/more-bad-news-for-home-buyers-real-estate-investors-are-seizing-an-opening-and-ramping-up-purchases/ar-AA1PVIie?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds
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From our latest report! š In the next 5 years, thousands of subsidized rental units are set to expire both in Marion County and the Indy Metro area. Download our full report here:
www.fhcci.org/reports/
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ICYMI: Findings from our report released last week New multifamily units constructed in the Indianapolis metro area (2020-25) were more likely to be studio and one-bedroom apartments, as compared to units constructed prior to 2020. Download our full report here:
www.fhcci.org/reports/
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The report details a 15-year low rental vacancy rate of 3.9% across Marion County. Low rates mean renters seeking housing may be unable to find it, especially very low income residents, forcing them to stay unhoused or live in unsafe, units.Ā Ā
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Fair housing report highlights growing rental burden in Indianapolis
A new report from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana details growing challenges for Indianapolis area renters in search of affordable housing.
https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/fair-housing-report-highlights-growing-rental-burden-in-indianapolis
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"You have a lot of good residents here that are paying rent. They're contributing to the community, but the landlord's leaving them in bad situations," Lipps said.
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Town finds black mold, electrical hazards at Knollridge Townhomes and Apartments
Cumberland officials are taking action against an out-of-state landlord after documenting extensive code and health violations at the Knollridge Townhomes and Apartments.
https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/east-side-indy/town-finds-black-mold-electrical-hazards-at-knollridge-townhomes-and-apartments
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An FHCCI analysis of median renter incomes finds that there are virtually no multifamily units in Marion County that are affordable to households making less than 30% of the local renter median family income, who account for 15% of renter households in the county. Report:
www.fhcci.org/reports/
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From our latest report! š The rental vacancy rate reached a 15-year-plus low of 3.9% in 2024 in Marion County, and 4.2% in the Indianapolis metro areaāfar below a healthy vacancy rate. For more information, please download the full report here:
www.fhcci.org/reports/
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NARās annual profile of buyers and sellers portrays a housing market in which younger, cash-strapped Americans are struggling to become homeowners while a wealthier, often older cohort is able to make bigger down payments and pay cash for houses.
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Median first-time homebuyer age reaches record high of 40 - Indianapolis Business Journal
The National Association of Realtors' annual profile of buyers and sellers, released Tuesday, portrays a housing market in which younger, cash-strapped Americans are struggling to become homeowners
https://www.ibj.com/articles/median-first-time-homebuyer-age-reaches-record-high-of-40
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āI personally know the difference it makes in your body, your mind or your nervous system, when you get to have access to the resources that you need,ā Tapper said. āIt allows you to move beyond survival.ā
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Indianapolis launches cash-assistance fund for expectant mothers - Indianapolis Business Journal
Using more than $2 million in philanthropic funding, 100 pregnant women in the city's poorest ZIP codes will be given monthly cash-assistance allocations.
https://www.ibj.com/articles/indy-launches-cash-assistance-fund-for-expectant-mothers
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From our latest report! š In 2015, the average asking rent for a market-rate apartment unit in the Indianapolis metro area was $899. By 2025, that rent had risen nearly 50% to $1,339. To learn more, download the full report here:
www.fhcci.org/reports/
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šØ Today, in its "Rising Rental Burdens in the Indianapolis Metro" report, the FHCCI outlines the growing challenges for renters in their search for safe, affordable housing. šØ To see the official press release and download a copy of the report, please visit:
www.fhcci.org/news/
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The holidays are fast-approaching, but we still 2 FREE and virtual opportunities for you to join us and get up-to-date on your
#fairhousing
knowledge, just in November alone! šµ 11/17: Fair Housing Disability š 11/20: Tenant Screening Advanced registration is required:
www.fhcci.org/events
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In 2020 and 2021, institutional investors accounted for 23% of all manufactured home park purchases, up from 13% between 2017-2019. Now, 23 private equity firms own over 1,800 parks in the U.S.
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Private equity firms are snapping up mobile home parks ā and driving out the residents who can least afford to lose them
For residents who canāt afford to move, rising lot rents can mean losing everything.
https://theconversation.com/private-equity-firms-are-snapping-up-mobile-home-parks-and-driving-out-the-residents-who-can-least-afford-to-lose-them-264456
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Hancock County non-profit serving women sees sharp rise in need, calls on community for help
As uncertainty continues, leaders at the Womenās Resource Center say theyāre preparing for that number to grow, and theyāre calling on the community to help them continue meeting demand.
https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/hancock-county/hancock-county-non-profit-serving-women-sees-sharp-rise-in-need-calls-on-community-for-help
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