New program aims to help those living out of their vehicles in Indianapolis

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
  • In a groundbreaking move, Indianapolis is set to debut a unique parking solution for individuals living in their vehicles. WTHR recently spoke with two residents who are thankful for this initiative.
    In Noblesville, Ryan Warner drives around with every possession packed into a nine-year-old Toyota Corolla. The car has been Warner's transportation during the day and a place to sleep since May.
    “It’s been a long 4 months. (There's) not much space to turn around really, but just enough for someone my size to spin around if needed," Warner said.
    Warner earns $15.50 an hour at a fast-food restaurant in Westfield. But when Warner's hours got cut, deciding where to spend money became a daily dilemma.
    “Do I want to be comfortable in my car? Do I want to save money to get out of it? It seems like an obvious answer, but living day-to-day makes it complicated,” Warner said.
    This year, the Indianapolis “Point in Time” Count identified 1,700 unhoused individuals-but that number doesn’t include all the people living in vehicles. It's estimated nationally 100,000 people are living in their cars.
    “They're not the folks you might think of when you hear 'homeless.' Vehicle residents often work in plain sight and struggle during the night,” said Elizabeth Friedland, from Safe Park Indy.
    Friedland is heading up the new initiative, providing 10 parking spots at a northeast Indianapolis church, where qualified applicants may safely park overnight for up to 60 days.
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Комментарии • 117

  • @markjohnson-sl9qf
    @markjohnson-sl9qf 5 дней назад +35

    It's going to get even worse when landlords are Rasing rent so many people can't afford to rent.

    • @karenkoe7096
      @karenkoe7096 5 дней назад +3

      That has already happened. Its a sellers market. Government cannot control the price of housing.

    • @copyprint-fz2hb
      @copyprint-fz2hb 3 дня назад

      find a roomate , that's what did to get out of my car

    • @GamerGee
      @GamerGee День назад

      Rent increases because of taxes and insurances increases.

  • @filesofwindever
    @filesofwindever 5 дней назад +36

    Hello internet, it's me ryan. Glad I was able to do the interview and give whatever information I could. If you're currently living in your car I'm more than happy to give whatever advice I can. so if there's questions don't be afraid to ask me.

    • @jc10907Sealy
      @jc10907Sealy 5 дней назад +6

      I know you will progress in life, you are a brave young man! Wishing you well. ♥️

    • @danielemerson6833
      @danielemerson6833 5 дней назад

      Who cares about loosers. # from me. Self-centered people deserve their life choices. White guy in car; not a conservative for sure. These people are selfish and do bear minimum.

    • @filesofwindever
      @filesofwindever 5 дней назад +1

      BILLS
      Chase account: $13
      Amazon cc: $50
      Car note: $220
      Car insurance: $202
      Phone: $47
      Avant: $165
      Food: $210 ($7/day)
      Gas: $240
      Spruce: $99
      PF: $35
      RU: $19
      TOTAL: $1300
      INCOME:
      $15.5/hr
      30 hr/wk
      Paid biweekly
      TOTAL: $1395 / month
      LEFT OVER: $95

    • @patriciareid437
      @patriciareid437 5 дней назад +4

      Hi Ryan, I'm Patty. I became homeless after transitioning and ended up in Indy. I am a veteran so got help from the VA. Teamed up with another vet and got a place together. Be safe...Indy is so dangerous.

    • @610LaurelStreet
      @610LaurelStreet 5 дней назад +3

      Hey Ryan! Your story broke my heart. I know you didn’t ask for advice, but if you are looking for a different with more hours - every Kroger is always hiring. Overnight stock positions get an extra $1 or so differential - I haven’t worked there in almost two years so it may have increased. Might help you if you want a different job or second job. I’m sending my best wishes, unfortunately I’m unable to help in a tangible way right now. ♥️

  • @MetaVizions
    @MetaVizions 5 дней назад +10

    “I’m houseless, not homeless” I love that! Great attitude to have!

  • @Kendra-jg4jw
    @Kendra-jg4jw 5 дней назад +20

    Lets talk about landlords purposely pushing tenants out an replacing them with immigrants

    • @karenkoe7096
      @karenkoe7096 5 дней назад +2

      Where exactly do you get your information?

    • @Kendra-jg4jw
      @Kendra-jg4jw 5 дней назад

      @@karenkoe7096 I don't need to get my info from anywhere I've seen it with my own eyes💯

    • @Kendra-jg4jw
      @Kendra-jg4jw 5 дней назад +7

      I've seen it

    • @wileycoyote19
      @wileycoyote19 5 дней назад

      Apparently @karenkoe has NOT seen the news or watched vids showing this in nearly ALL Blue/Left cities!!!

    • @sonsons6424
      @sonsons6424 4 дня назад

      ALWAYS THE IMMIGRANTS NEVA THE GREEDY AMERICANS

  • @All2JC2275
    @All2JC2275 5 дней назад +13

    Rents rising faster than paychecks putting people on the streets. Too much wealth in few hands by greed

    • @wileycoyote19
      @wileycoyote19 5 дней назад +5

      Blame No One but the Democratic Party! PERIOD!

    • @All2JC2275
      @All2JC2275 4 дня назад

      @@wileycoyote19 true they gave mega corporations/investors government subsidies to buy more real estate for profit squeezing the avg workers out.

    • @sonsons6424
      @sonsons6424 4 дня назад

      ​@@wileycoyote19YOU DO REALIZE ALL THESE PPL WORK 2GETHA TO KEEP US DOWN? GOOD COP BAD COP ROUTINE

    • @sonsons6424
      @sonsons6424 4 дня назад +3

      BLAME THE PPL WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE WEALTH STILL WILLING TO COOPERATE WITH A SYSTEM THAT CLEARLY DOESN'T WORK OR HELP.

  • @thegarrorist9137
    @thegarrorist9137 3 дня назад +4

    This country is on a downward spiral like nothing I've seen. The fact they have to do this is due to the alarming amount of people living in their car is sickening. How about make housing more affordable. I can't wait until Holcomb is gone.

    • @cynthiaoconnor7185
      @cynthiaoconnor7185 3 дня назад

      Vote Blue for affordable housing! Harris and Walz are going after conglomerates and corporations that have a stranglehold on rentals.

  • @jc10907Sealy
    @jc10907Sealy 5 дней назад +9

    God bless everyone in these circumstances we should do all we can to help.

    • @sugarfree8303
      @sugarfree8303 5 дней назад +1

      Your attitude is a great help. Kindness is the most valuable gift from people to those of us struggling. There are a lot of hateful people who enjoy adding to the misery.

  • @kendalson7100
    @kendalson7100 3 дня назад +6

    ALL cities should have a program like this. No working person in this country should have to live in their car.

    • @Z3N_P1AYZ
      @Z3N_P1AYZ 2 дня назад +1

      working or not working ... what does work have anything to do with it? everybody should have a place to go and call home.... let me guess from the work comment. your a boomer aint ya?

    • @Z3N_P1AYZ
      @Z3N_P1AYZ 2 дня назад +1

      most people who make $30-$50 an hour are broke even ! sad world we live in. your in the same boat whether you work or not... 70% of all millionaires dont even consider themselves rich .. they know...

  • @joycejackson9315
    @joycejackson9315 5 дней назад +7

    How sad.

  • @RegisWilson-u9q
    @RegisWilson-u9q 3 дня назад +3

    Lmao 🤣 this is what the city has to offer to tax payers. Child support made me homeless for over 13 years now.

  • @chrisregister8021
    @chrisregister8021 5 дней назад +3

    This is something, the bare minimum especially for the elderly that are really facing this crisis alone 😢

  • @EnthusiasticWaterLily-kl9ih
    @EnthusiasticWaterLily-kl9ih 5 дней назад +3

    😢 wish others would do more. Sky hi rent prices make it hard.

  • @rango4593
    @rango4593 4 дня назад +2

    vote red !

  • @godspirate6250
    @godspirate6250 3 дня назад +2

    Rather odd, since I tried this and still can't get through the paperwork 😢

  • @sweetnsoursusan
    @sweetnsoursusan 5 дней назад +4

    An 8 o'clock curfew really limits job availability.

  • @RyanMiller-vn5kz
    @RyanMiller-vn5kz 2 дня назад +1

    Good job Ryan! I had to do that for 2 years in San Diego. Not easy at all. Not safe. It’s way too hot down south for that. I hope you find some friends to stay with like I did.

  • @insightbytes2136
    @insightbytes2136 4 дня назад +2

    Wow a hole 10 spots..

  • @EddieDeleon-hx4xt
    @EddieDeleon-hx4xt 4 дня назад +1

    God bless you Ryan

  • @SHEILAETHEQUIETSTORM
    @SHEILAETHEQUIETSTORM 5 дней назад +1

    THANK YOU ❤ FOR THIS VIDEO 👍

  • @mykula780
    @mykula780 2 дня назад

    Let me educate you. we have sent Ukraine over $298 billion dollars we could have eradicated homelessness in America and eradicated world hunger with that money. Estimation 178 billion dollars would have eradicated homelessness and hunger in America

  • @chrismoe1646
    @chrismoe1646 2 дня назад

    That's why we need that $25000 for first-time home buyers Kamala's doing. It'll really help. This parking lot for people living out of cars is a good idea too. There should be more of this.

  • @philswaim392
    @philswaim392 5 дней назад +9

    Cars are homes too. Good to see some accomodation to ensure people who have to use their car as a home to have safety

  • @yelleryoung5870
    @yelleryoung5870 День назад

    He makes $2 more than I make working out in the hot sun.

  • @johnalver
    @johnalver День назад

    It's like he has no family at all. . . . Thats some n stuff

  • @FrankRoque3.0
    @FrankRoque3.0 День назад

    I can understand some of this. Oi😑

  • @johnalver
    @johnalver День назад

    YOU PEOPLE ARE HOMELESS

  • @Vincent67337
    @Vincent67337 3 дня назад

    Solar spoiler Corolla.

  • @shantelwoods9064
    @shantelwoods9064 5 дней назад +1

    💜

  • @DRE383
    @DRE383 5 дней назад +1

    drive-in movie theater?

    • @DRE383
      @DRE383 5 дней назад +1

      one big living room tv

    • @MetaVizions
      @MetaVizions 5 дней назад

      @@DRE383that’d be sick tbh

  • @jeffnelson4489
    @jeffnelson4489 5 дней назад +12

    This is a great sign of the strongest economy ever.Kamala forPresident💙💙💙

    • @heaven-is-real
      @heaven-is-real 5 дней назад +8

      you have got to be kidding

    • @CoreySmith-b3q
      @CoreySmith-b3q 5 дней назад

      @@heaven-is-real they are 100% correct. Biden-Harris has let millions of illegals into this country. There are tens of thousands of illegals taking up rental properties around Indy. Goto the hotel next to the Rockville road Sams club it’s full of illegals. Biden-Harris are forcing people to be homeless with the illegals and the inflations caused by their incompetence and woke ignorant policies.

    • @supernova2034
      @supernova2034 5 дней назад +1

      When you attempt to rage bait but found more people agreeing with you.

    • @jeffnelson4489
      @jeffnelson4489 5 дней назад

      @@supernova2034 truth telling is comforting to the soul brother 💙💙💙

    • @karenkoe7096
      @karenkoe7096 5 дней назад +1

      This has more to do with greedy landlords than politicians.

  • @DRAKKENFIRE22
    @DRAKKENFIRE22 4 дня назад +5

    They’re not “houseless”…they’re bums! How old is Ryan? Does he not have any family (especially his parents) to assist? Did he ever consider rooming with someone in an apartment? Does he not qualify for the city shelter? How did he get a car and insurance? Would he have saved more money to afford a low-income apartment if he used city transportation instead? After realizing life on his own is tough, did he ever consider joining the military to earn the GI Bill and tuition assistance to get a degree? A lot of unanswered questioned and most likely a lot of bad life decisions. Let’s not pretend people living in cars are unfortunate victims. This is a choice.

    • @fennerslayer1
      @fennerslayer1 3 дня назад

      He is not a bum he is houseless you pos. Not everyone has family & for some people it is not a choice when greedy landlords keep raising the rent to an unaffordable price .

  • @nathanreeves7395
    @nathanreeves7395 2 дня назад +1

    Why is he wearing a girls shirt

  • @emilylouden3349
    @emilylouden3349 5 дней назад +6

    He makes more money than I do and I can afford 1200 a month on living…

    • @filesofwindever
      @filesofwindever 5 дней назад

      -BILLS-
      Chase account: $13
      Amazon cc: $50
      Car note: $220
      Car insurance: $202
      Phone: $47
      Avant: $165
      Food: $210 ($7/day)
      Gas: $240
      Spruce: $99
      PF: $35
      RU: $19
      TOTAL: $1300
      INCOME:
      $15.5/hr
      30 hr/wk
      Paid biweekly
      TOTAL: $1395 / month
      LEFT OVER: $95

    • @franko8572
      @franko8572 5 дней назад +11

      He makes $15.50. It doesn’t say how many hours he gets a week. It doesn’t say if he had student loans. Doesn’t say if he has other debt.

    • @philswaim392
      @philswaim392 5 дней назад

      @@franko8572 it doesnt say if he has a medical condition and shitty insursnce so its all out of pocket until maximum kicks in.
      It doesnt say he can qualify for an apartment due to poor credit because of soul crushing debt or bankruptcy.
      So many conditions can apply and these people just think everyone lives life like they do

    • @sugarfree8303
      @sugarfree8303 5 дней назад +5

      Good for you. While you are riding on your high horse, you miss out on the education of being grateful and remain stuck at being hateful. Good luck to you.

    • @EnthusiasticWaterLily-kl9ih
      @EnthusiasticWaterLily-kl9ih 5 дней назад +4

      He is not you. I think You’re being insensitive. Attitude like yours, is part of the problem 🤨😠

  • @samu-chan
    @samu-chan 5 дней назад +3

    they fr interviewed a mf with a hazbin hotel pillow case

    • @sugarfree8303
      @sugarfree8303 5 дней назад +4

      Yeah he likely got it from a donation box somewhere.

    • @filesofwindever
      @filesofwindever 5 дней назад

      ​@@sugarfree8303nope, I bought it when I was living in my apartment. Back when I had enough money to spend on myself 😅.

    • @filesofwindever
      @filesofwindever 5 дней назад +1

      I mean when I lost my apartment I took what I could 😅. That includes pillow cases.

  • @copyprint-fz2hb
    @copyprint-fz2hb 3 дня назад

    rent a room , roomate

  • @ChadHarding-dx5re
    @ChadHarding-dx5re 3 дня назад +1

    freak show