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WISH-TV: Faith Kelley’s study sheds light on hidden struggles of homeless families

December 17, 2025 in Recent Media Coverage

Faith Kelley, a student at the University of Indianapolis, has conducted a study exploring homelessness in Indianapolis, focusing on families affected by this crisis.

A WISH-TV live interview examined family homelessness in Indianapolis through an Honors College research project conducted at the University of Indianapolis. The segment featured UIndy student Faith Kelley and James Williams, associate professor of history and dean of the Ron and Laura Strain Honors College, discussing findings from Kelley’s multi-year undergraduate research on homelessness in Central Indiana. Kelley identified what she described as an “invisible epidemic” of families experiencing homelessness, highlighting how systemic housing and economic pressures can disproportionately affect households. The reporting noted that the scope of the issue surprised both Kelley and her project sponsor, Elizabeth Ziff, associate professor of sociology and director of the Master of Applied Sociology program. The conversation underscores how UIndy’s experiential learning and undergraduate research expertise contribute to public understanding of complex social challenges affecting Indianapolis communities.