we saw homelessness not as an inconvenience, but as an opportunity to show God’s love?

What if…

Build Homes, Restore Lives

A Christ-centered community approach makes the difference

Everyone deserves to be known and loved the way Jesus sees them.

“Jesus said: ‘A man was going down from Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers…leaving him half dead. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him.’” (Luke 10:30, 33-34)

Care for those unable to care for themselves.

Give refuge and restore dignity.

No judgement – only love.

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A proven model to bring people out of homelessness permanently.

Although Sanctuary Indy is a pioneer in the Indianapolis community, we are part of a country-wide movement with successes spanning more than a decade. Learn more about communities we look to for inspiration: Community First! Village and Eden Village.

Community First! Village – Austin, Texas

Community First! Village is a 51-acre master-planned community that exists to love and serve neighbors who have been living on the streets while also empowering the surrounding community into a lifestyle of service with the homeless. Community First! Village currently houses more than 500 neighbors. Sanctuary Indy conducted a week-long “vision trip” at Community First! Village in October of 2021.

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Eden Village – Springfield, Missouri

Beginning as a drop-in day center, Eden Village evolved to address the need for permanent housing. With two fully-functioning neighborhoods and one more under construction, neighbors walk alongside staff and volunteers in creating new lives after homelessness.