Indianapolis Organizations Provide Food and Warmth for Homeless Youth Ahead of Thanksgiving

In Indianapolis, outreach organizations are stepping up to assist the city’s homeless youth ahead of Thanksgiving, offering early celebrations, warm meals, and essential winter clothing. According to a report by

FOX59

, Cornerstone Lutheran Church recently hosted a gathering where Outreach Indiana provided dinners to families in need and homeless youth.

Andrew Neal, CEO of Outreach Indiana, said, “In Indianapolis there’s an estimated 8,100 14- to 24-year-olds who experience homelessness every year.” The organization endeavors to not only address immediate needs but also to provide ongoing support to struggling families. At the event, Ayonna Beverly, a single parent, attested to the substantial difference Outreach Indiana has made in her life. “I was really struggling. It is a program that helps us succeed, like getting your driver’s license, social security card. I didn’t have my id and social security card and things of that sort,” she told

FOX59

.

WTHR

detailed a recent event where more than 170 people enjoyed a free meal and selected winter gear like coats, hats, and gloves. Individuals who benefited from the program shared their gratitude. “It’s more than a meal. It’s like food, fun, family. It’s like being home,” John Thompson said.

Outreach Indiana’s mission is to offer a reprieve from the cold streets, and according to Neal, the community’s generosity is essential. For guests like Jeremiah Fleurimond, 21, who chose a new coat at the event, this support is critical. “Without this being here, I wouldn’t have the opportunity to get a coat, and I really do need one,” Fleurimond explained to

WTHR

.

“I would not be here and he would not be physically, mentally, or emotionally if it wasn’t for outreach,” said Kadince McGowan-Tacy in a statement obtained by

WRTV

. Brandon Strauss, a 25-year-old new father, similarly underscored the importance of the support he received, which helped him secure a job, provide for his child, and much more.

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