Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute
@incap.bsky.social
Research and policy advocacy so all Hoosiers can achieve and maintain financial well-being.
In this week of #gratitude, we deeply appreciate Mark Russell at the Indianapolis Urban League for his dedication to strategic and community-oriented advocacy. Mark expertly puts into words and into focus the human impact of policy changes. Thank you, Mark, for your work and your partnership!
November 25, 2025 at 1:28 AM
In this week of #gratitude, we deeply appreciate Mark Russell at the Indianapolis Urban League for his dedication to strategic and community-oriented advocacy. Mark expertly puts into words and into focus the human impact of policy changes. Thank you, Mark, for your work and your partnership!
Emily Weikert Bryant at Feeding Indiana's Hungry is an incredible advocate - tireless and brilliant in her defense of every Hoosier's right to be free from hunger. We so appreciate her partnership at this deeply distressing time when SNAP is in jeopardy.
Thank you, Emily!
Thank you, Emily!
November 7, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Emily Weikert Bryant at Feeding Indiana's Hungry is an incredible advocate - tireless and brilliant in her defense of every Hoosier's right to be free from hunger. We so appreciate her partnership at this deeply distressing time when SNAP is in jeopardy.
Thank you, Emily!
Thank you, Emily!
We were delighted to join Dr. Jessica B on WSH-TV to talk about community needs, #utility costs, and #weatherization.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
We were delighted to join Dr. Jessica B on WSH-TV to talk about community needs, #utility costs, and #weatherization.
www.wishtv.com/paid-program...
www.wishtv.com/paid-program...
‼️Breaking news on SNAP‼️
Courts say USDA must use its contingency funds to pay SNAP benefits while the government is shut down. Stay tuned for further updates.
tinyurl.com/2v22h79z
Courts say USDA must use its contingency funds to pay SNAP benefits while the government is shut down. Stay tuned for further updates.
tinyurl.com/2v22h79z
October 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
‼️Breaking news on SNAP‼️
Courts say USDA must use its contingency funds to pay SNAP benefits while the government is shut down. Stay tuned for further updates.
tinyurl.com/2v22h79z
Courts say USDA must use its contingency funds to pay SNAP benefits while the government is shut down. Stay tuned for further updates.
tinyurl.com/2v22h79z
‼️Breaking news on SNAP‼️
Courts say USDA must use its contingency funds to pay SNAP benefits while the government is shut down. Stay tuned for further updates.
tinyurl.com/2v22h79z
Courts say USDA must use its contingency funds to pay SNAP benefits while the government is shut down. Stay tuned for further updates.
tinyurl.com/2v22h79z
October 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
‼️Breaking news on SNAP‼️
Courts say USDA must use its contingency funds to pay SNAP benefits while the government is shut down. Stay tuned for further updates.
tinyurl.com/2v22h79z
Courts say USDA must use its contingency funds to pay SNAP benefits while the government is shut down. Stay tuned for further updates.
tinyurl.com/2v22h79z
🤗 Welcome policy fellows!! 🤗
Yesterday, our prior fellows Roshawn Neal and Sarah Conrad joined us to tell our new policy fellows about their experiences and how to make the most of their time as members of #TeamInstitute.
Yesterday, our prior fellows Roshawn Neal and Sarah Conrad joined us to tell our new policy fellows about their experiences and how to make the most of their time as members of #TeamInstitute.
October 31, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🤗 Welcome policy fellows!! 🤗
Yesterday, our prior fellows Roshawn Neal and Sarah Conrad joined us to tell our new policy fellows about their experiences and how to make the most of their time as members of #TeamInstitute.
Yesterday, our prior fellows Roshawn Neal and Sarah Conrad joined us to tell our new policy fellows about their experiences and how to make the most of their time as members of #TeamInstitute.
Have five minutes? Ready to make a difference? Share your story using one of our Take Action! campaigns:
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October 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Have five minutes? Ready to make a difference? Share your story using one of our Take Action! campaigns:
actionnetwork.org/groups/india...
actionnetwork.org/groups/india...
An accident, illness, or diagnosis can derail a person's ability to work at any time. In fact, nearly one in four workers starting out today will experience a significant disabling event during their working life.
Read more: institute.incap.org/live-a-day-w...
Read more: institute.incap.org/live-a-day-w...
October 26, 2025 at 9:33 PM
An accident, illness, or diagnosis can derail a person's ability to work at any time. In fact, nearly one in four workers starting out today will experience a significant disabling event during their working life.
Read more: institute.incap.org/live-a-day-w...
Read more: institute.incap.org/live-a-day-w...
High #utility bills? Indiana’s Weatherization Assistance Program might be able to help! We are working on a column for Indiana Capital Chronicle to tell you more about it…sign up here so you don’t miss it: indianacapitalchronicle.com/subscribe/
October 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
High #utility bills? Indiana’s Weatherization Assistance Program might be able to help! We are working on a column for Indiana Capital Chronicle to tell you more about it…sign up here so you don’t miss it: indianacapitalchronicle.com/subscribe/
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) provides Community Action Agencies with the flexibility and local decision-making needed to prevent poverty. A delay in these funds would have serious impacts on these programs. Share your story today: actionnetwork.org/letters/take...
October 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) provides Community Action Agencies with the flexibility and local decision-making needed to prevent poverty. A delay in these funds would have serious impacts on these programs. Share your story today: actionnetwork.org/letters/take...
Erin, #TeamInstitute, was delighted to join Chris from Weatherization and Terrance and Pam from Community Action of Greater Indianapolis on Dr. Jessica B’s new WISH TV show, At The Table.
October 20, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Erin, #TeamInstitute, was delighted to join Chris from Weatherization and Terrance and Pam from Community Action of Greater Indianapolis on Dr. Jessica B’s new WISH TV show, At The Table.
Thank you, Congressman Carson, for taking time on your birthday to talk with advocates from across Indiana about the importance of #paidleave4all. We thank you for your support of the FAMILY Act and look forward to more opportunities to bring critical family supports like PFML to Indiana.
October 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Thank you, Congressman Carson, for taking time on your birthday to talk with advocates from across Indiana about the importance of #paidleave4all. We thank you for your support of the FAMILY Act and look forward to more opportunities to bring critical family supports like PFML to Indiana.
This past Saturday, our Policy Analyst Lauren Murfree attended Hoosier Action's Medicaid Summit, joining partners across the state to collaborate and discuss the current standing of Medicaid in the state of Indiana. Big thanks to Hoosier Action for convening such an amazing group of people!
October 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This past Saturday, our Policy Analyst Lauren Murfree attended Hoosier Action's Medicaid Summit, joining partners across the state to collaborate and discuss the current standing of Medicaid in the state of Indiana. Big thanks to Hoosier Action for convening such an amazing group of people!
🎉 We love working with Christina Cesnik, Indiana Government Relations Director with the American Heart Association. "Just tell me when and where," she said when we told her we were setting up meetings to talk with policymakers about #paidleave for Hoosiers. Thank you, Christina!
October 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🎉 We love working with Christina Cesnik, Indiana Government Relations Director with the American Heart Association. "Just tell me when and where," she said when we told her we were setting up meetings to talk with policymakers about #paidleave for Hoosiers. Thank you, Christina!
At our Skills2Compete Coalition meeting this week, we celebrated Marilyn Pitzulo, Associate Chief Talent Development Officer at Indiana Department of Workforce Development, for her tireless advocacy on behalf of adult learners. We're so grateful to her for her contributions!
October 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
At our Skills2Compete Coalition meeting this week, we celebrated Marilyn Pitzulo, Associate Chief Talent Development Officer at Indiana Department of Workforce Development, for her tireless advocacy on behalf of adult learners. We're so grateful to her for her contributions!
At today's Skills2Compete Coalition meeting, we discussed recent statements and studies on the impact of AI on jobs - and whether Indiana is ready to help workers transition to whatever new jobs landscape emerges.
October 7, 2025 at 10:59 PM
At today's Skills2Compete Coalition meeting, we discussed recent statements and studies on the impact of AI on jobs - and whether Indiana is ready to help workers transition to whatever new jobs landscape emerges.
🎉 Olivia Smith just reached the one year mark on #TeamInstitute! We are so incredibly grateful to have a tax and budget expert on our team. She has already made her mark by:
-equipping individuals and organizations with tax and budget navigation skills,
-equipping individuals and organizations with tax and budget navigation skills,
October 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🎉 Olivia Smith just reached the one year mark on #TeamInstitute! We are so incredibly grateful to have a tax and budget expert on our team. She has already made her mark by:
-equipping individuals and organizations with tax and budget navigation skills,
-equipping individuals and organizations with tax and budget navigation skills,
We all want ourselves and our loved ones to be able to access healthcare when we need it. Cost is often a barrier, but laws such as the #NoSurprisesAct support patients in reducing financial burdens. Learn more about laws that protect patients from medical debt at institute.incap.org/medical-debt...
October 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We all want ourselves and our loved ones to be able to access healthcare when we need it. Cost is often a barrier, but laws such as the #NoSurprisesAct support patients in reducing financial burdens. Learn more about laws that protect patients from medical debt at institute.incap.org/medical-debt...
Forced arbitration has stolen the right to be heard from countless servicemembers, veterans, seniors, small business owners, and more. Congress needs to listen to everyday Americans, not corporations and #EndForcedArbitration.
September 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Forced arbitration has stolen the right to be heard from countless servicemembers, veterans, seniors, small business owners, and more. Congress needs to listen to everyday Americans, not corporations and #EndForcedArbitration.
When there’s no accountability, there’s no incentive for lawbreaking corporations to change their ways. The first step to keeping companies honest is by ending forced arbitration so they can’t sweep wrongdoing under the rug anymore. Pass the #FAIRAct
September 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
When there’s no accountability, there’s no incentive for lawbreaking corporations to change their ways. The first step to keeping companies honest is by ending forced arbitration so they can’t sweep wrongdoing under the rug anymore. Pass the #FAIRAct
If we want to improve postpartum health, let’s stop being one of the only places in the world that doesn’t offer #paidfamilyleave. Proud to make the case at this week’s public health interim committee hearing.
September 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
If we want to improve postpartum health, let’s stop being one of the only places in the world that doesn’t offer #paidfamilyleave. Proud to make the case at this week’s public health interim committee hearing.
Did you know? Indiana hospitals are not required to tell patients about charity care options, but many low-income families are eligible for these free or low-cost care options. Learn more about other ways to reduce medical debt at institute.incap.org/medical-debt...
September 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Did you know? Indiana hospitals are not required to tell patients about charity care options, but many low-income families are eligible for these free or low-cost care options. Learn more about other ways to reduce medical debt at institute.incap.org/medical-debt...
Congress must pass the #FAIRAct to restore everyone’s rights to join together to hold big banks and corporations accountable when they cause harm to groups of workers or consumers. #EndForcedArbitration
September 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Congress must pass the #FAIRAct to restore everyone’s rights to join together to hold big banks and corporations accountable when they cause harm to groups of workers or consumers. #EndForcedArbitration