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An Interview with Fran Quigley, the Author of “Lessons from Eviction Court, How We Can End Our Housing Crisis”
In September, we explored the powerful insights from the book “Lessons from Eviction Court,” written by Indiana eviction attorney and college professor Fran Quigley. Through

An Interview with Roger Potratz: Karwick Village Architect
Roger is the architect behind the unique and beautiful residential tri-plex homes at Karwick Village. He has been involved with Homeward Bound Villages since its

Breaking the Cycle: Three Critical Insights from Our Housing Barriers Series
Over the past month, we’ve taken an in-depth look at the barriers that low-income Hoosiers face daily in accessing and maintaining safe, stable housing. We

Save the Date: Karwick Village Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
We’re thrilled to announce a SAVE THE DATE announcement for the official ribbon cutting for Karwick Village After more than ten years of planning and

Housing Barriers: The Reality of Renting in Indiana Without A Tenant’s Bill of Rights
When it comes to tenant protections, Indiana stands out, but not in a good way. Unlike many states, Indiana does not currently have a tenant’s

Rental Barriers: Housing Vouchers, Not a Golden Ticket
As we continue our series on barriers to safe and stable rental housing, we want to take a look at the housing voucher program. While

Welcome to a New Way of Living: Understanding the Karwick Village Co-op
Our first residents will be living at Karwick Village before the end of this year. With our first-year co-op beginning, we thought it would be

The Credit Catch-22: How Poor Credit Traps Low-Income Hoosiers in a Cycle of Housing Instability
To kick off this topic, we would like to share a story that, although fictionalized, is all too common in our state and community. When

Indiana’s New Eviction Sealing Law Removes A Barrier to Housing Stability
For many Hoosiers, a single financial setback, a medical emergency, a layoff, a cutback in hours, or a car repair bill can trigger a cascade

Karwick Village Construction Update: Exciting Progress on Exteriors and Interiors!
We’re thrilled to share the latest developments at Karwick Village as we work toward our November move-in goal for our first residents of our affordable

Building a Better Future: Social Housing Models and Growing Momentum
This is the final post in this series examining America’s housing crisis. We’ve explored housing types, traced the policy decisions that created today’s emergency, and

Phase 1 Nearing Completion: Karwick Village Prepares to Move into Phase 2 of Development
We’re thrilled to announce that Phase 1 of Karwick Village cooperative housing is nearing completion, and we’re now preparing to move into Phase 2 of