Welcome to the Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute

Vision

We envision an Indiana where financial security allows Hoosiers to better contribute to their families, communities, and the world.

Mission

We produce research, engage in advocacy, and promote civic engagement to respond to community needs through programmatic and policy change.

Our Impact

In our 2025-26 policy cycle, we:

• Testified in 19 hearings
• Drove over 1,500 letters from Hoosiers to policymakers
• Inspired over 100 participants to complete 570 civic engagement challenges
• Delivered 18 policy presentations
• Were quoted or cited in 73 media pieces
• Held over 140 one-on-one meetings with policymakers

The Institute is a program of the Indiana Community Action Association

Indiana’s 21 Community Action Agencies provide over 70 programs & services to Hoosiers throughout Indiana to address poverty and improve communities.

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