IndyEast Development & Stability VISTA

Indy East is a collaborative effort focused on helping residents across Indianapolis’ Eastside build financial stability and long‑term opportunity. This place‑based initiative brings together neighborhood organizations, employers, small businesses, housing partners, and local leaders to expand access to good jobs, stable housing, asset‑building opportunities, and small business support. VISTA members will play an active role in strengthening Indy East initiatives work helping partners coordinate programs, uncover insights through research and data, share stories of impact, and build the tools and systems that make collaborative community work more effective.

Through their service, members will gain experience in community development, economic mobility initiatives, and cross‑sector collaboration while helping expand opportunities for individuals and families across the Eastside.

• Work with the Indy East Housing Development team to support ongoing, community‑focused initiatives related to housing affordability and preventing displacement.
• Collaborate with local nonprofits, community partners, and governmental agencies to promote affordable housing, neighborhood investment, and creative redevelopment strategies.
• Support the management of Indy East grant programs, including owner‑occupied repairs, pre‑development activities, and community development capacity building.
• Act as a collaborator and connector, building relationships and becoming involved in housing‑related programs and long‑term wealth building.

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Health Coverage
• Training
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Stipend
• Living Allowance
• Relocation Allowance

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• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps VISTA
• Program:
  Indy East Housing Development & Stability VISTA
• Program Start/End Date: 07/13/2026 - 07/12/2027
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Education Level: Some college
• Age Requirement:
  Minimum 18, Maximum None
• Program Locations: INDIANA

• Housing
• Neighborhood Revitalization
• Special Initiative:
  Promise Zones

• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Permits attendance at school during off hours

• General Skills
• Community Organization
• Public Speaking
• Computers/Technology
• Team Work
• Non‑Profit Management