Beyond Homeless Incorporated

06/04/2026

Thank you Putnam County Democratic Party - Indiana for the generous gift! These welcome kits will help put shelter residents at ease when they start their stay, and give children in the shelter something they can call their own.

06/02/2026

The housing shortage is at the root of what we're seeing in communities across the country.

Right now:

🏡 1 in 2 renters are cost-burdened
🏡 1 in 4 homeowners are cost-burdened

Millions of families are spending so much on housing that there's little left for groceries, healthcare, childcare, transportation, or savings.

When there aren't enough homes to meet demand, housing costs rise. Families are forced to make impossible choices. More people become vulnerable to housing instability, and more fall into homelessness.

The good news is that the solution is within reach.

We need to make it easier to build more housing—and more types of housing—at a range of price points.

Apartments. Duplexes. Starter homes. Accessory dwelling units. Housing near jobs, schools, and transit.

Because people's housing needs change throughout their lives. Young adults, growing families, seniors, and workers all need different options.

When communities build enough housing, costs become more manageable, families gain stability, and fewer people are pushed into crisis.

Housing is more than shelter. It's the foundation for opportunity, security, and thriving communities.

06/02/2026

More and more older adults are experiencing homelessness for the first time—often after a lifetime of hard work, raising families, and contributing to their communities. Many never imagined they would spend their later years wondering where they will sleep tonight.

For seniors, losing housing is especially dangerous. Exposure to the elements, poor nutrition, and untreated health conditions can quickly become life-threatening. Without a safe place to stay, physical and mental health often deteriorate rapidly, making it even harder to regain stability.

Your support can make an immediate difference. A gift to Beyond Homeless Incorporated provides more than a warm bed and a hot meal—it offers safety, stability, and a path forward during a time of crisis. It gives older adults the chance to connect with services, address health concerns, and begin rebuilding their lives.

No one should face homelessness in their senior years. With your help, older adults can find refuge, regain hope, and move toward a future marked by dignity, security, and care.

Donate here -> https://bit.ly/supportBHI

05/31/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲

Stable housing does more than provide shelter—it creates the foundation for people to rebuild their lives.

When families don't know where they'll sleep tonight, life becomes about survival. Stress rises. Children struggle to focus in school. Physical and mental health suffer. Dreams and long-term goals are pushed aside because immediate needs demand all of their attention.

Stability changes everything.

A safe, affordable home creates consistency for children. It gives parents room to breathe. It allows seniors to age with dignity and security. Most importantly, it gives people the opportunity to focus on employment, education, healing, and growth instead of crisis management.

Housing impacts far more than housing.

It influences educational outcomes, workforce participation, physical and mental health, community safety, and generational opportunity.

That's why this work matters.

Behind every shelter, housing program, waiting list, inspection, recertification, and policy is a person striving to build a better future for themselves and their family.

Too often, affordable housing is viewed as an expense.

In reality, stable housing is an investment in people. And when people are given stability, dignity, and opportunity, entire communities become stronger.

Housing work has never been about rent, paperwork, or buildings.

It has always been about people.

Because stable, affordable housing is—and always will be—about people.

05/30/2026

Open until 4 today.
Monday, June 1 is our last day.
We'll be open from 9-5.
Stop in and fill a basket or tote!

05/27/2026

No one is exempt...
All it takes is one catastrophic life event.

05/26/2026

We know times are tough, and we're budgeting for everything. But even with a budget, we find ourselves in need of the items listed below.
If you can help out with any or all of these items, or any from our Amazon Wish List (https://a.co/0dX9qFtK), we'd be forever grateful.

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿

Since 2017, the Beyond Homeless Boutique and Thrift Store has proudly offered quality new, gently used, and vintage clothing, accessories, books, toys, and household items to support the mission and services of Beyond Homeless, Inc.

Over the past several years, increased donations, limited storage capacity, rising off-site storage costs, and declining sales have created significant operational challenges. After carefully exploring multiple options, the Beyond Homeless, Inc. Board of Directors made the difficult decision on May 18, 2026, to permanently close the Boutique and Thrift Store effective June 1, 2026.

This transition will allow Beyond Homeless, Inc. to focus more fully on its core mission of providing emergency shelter and homeless prevention services. As emergency shelters across the state continue to close due to funding losses, it is critical that we adapt to meet the growing needs of the community as the only emergency shelter serving a six-county region.

The closure of the 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 will also create opportunities to expand Day Shelter Services, including outreach and housing navigation support for individuals experiencing homelessness in our community.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has shopped, donated, volunteered, and supported the Boutique and Thrift Store over the past nine years. Your generosity has helped empower individuals and families to move beyond homelessness, and we are sincerely thankful for your continued support of our mission.

𝑳𝒆𝒂 𝑫𝒖𝒓𝒃𝒊𝒏
Executive Director
Beyond Homeless, Inc.