Monthly Mission Focus – Trinity Haven
Did You Know?
- LGBTQ+ youth and young adults are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than their heterosexual or cisgender peers.
- Nearly 70% of LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness have been rejected by their families because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, most forced out by their parents or fleeing mistreatment at home.
- 28% of LGBTQ youth report experiencing homelessness or housing instability at some point in their lives.
What is Trinity Haven?
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Located in Indianapolis, Trinity Haven is Indiana’s first and only housing program providing safe, affirming housing for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing housing instability.
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An independent 501(c)(3), Trinity Haven offers two housing programs.
o The Transitional Living Program is a 24-month program providing a welcoming congregate home.
o The Host Homes Program is a 6-month program providing short-term housing. -
Trinity Haven’s goal is to help young people graduate from these programs into safe and stable permanent housing with improved life skills, a bigger social network, and the ability to thrive.
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Learn more at http://www.trinityhavenindy.org.
How Can I Help?
- Give to Trinity Haven online at stmarkscarmel.org/give or by using the offering envelope in the blue attendance pads.
- Donate New Items:
- Liquid dish soap
- Disposable razors
- Plastic hangers
- Mesh shower caddies
- Disinfecting wipes
- Ziploc bags
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Raman noodle cups
Please contact Amy Adams if you would like to know more.