Mission
Trinity Haven provides safe, affirming housing for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing housing instability.
Vision
Every LGBTQ+ youth in Indiana has safe, welcoming, and affirming housing within a caring community.
Our Values
We believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every human, and we celebrate our differences.
We believe that Black lives matter and expect our board, staff, and volunteers to commit to confronting and dismantling racism in our institution.
We believe that all LGBTQ+ individuals are worthy and deserving of love, compassion, protection, and respect.
We believe that Trinity Haven will thrive only when board, staff, and volunteers hold themselves to the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
We believe in providing a safe, welcoming, and affirming environment-one that:
Encourages empathy and honesty among residents, staff, volunteers, and supporters.
Promotes kind interactions among all who engage in life and work at Trinity Haven.
Celebrates LGBTQ+ identities and encourages positive self-expression in the youth we serve.
Utilizes a strengths-based healing-centered approach to all interactions, infusing compassion and understanding into all that we do.
Provides safety, security, and stability.
Honors personal and professional boundaries.
Acknowledges that each resident is the expert in their own life and encourages them to make informed decisions and be accountable for their own education, employment, health, and wellness.
Creates a sense of pride for all who live and work at Trinity Haven.
The Need
Nearly 70% of LGBTQ+ young people experiencing homelessness have been rejected by their families because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. That’s why Trinity Haven was founded: to provide safe, affirming housing and support for LGBTQ+ youth at risk of homelessness in Indianapolis. Young people without a stable home or supportive family deserve specialized care and services—and Trinity Haven is here to help fill that gap.
National Statistics
National Statistics
- 48% of LGBTQ+ young people out to their parents say that their families make them feel bad for being LGBTQ (Human Rights Campaign – HRC).
- Trans youth are MORE THAN TWICE as likely to be taunted or mocked by family for their trans or non-binary identity than cisgender LGBQ youth (HRC).
- 75-85% of LGBTQ+ youth without a place to stay have been forced out by their parents or are fleeing rejection or mistreatment at home (True Colors).
- LGBTQ youth and young adults are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than their heterosexual and cisgender peers (True Colors).
Local Statistics
Local Statistics
Every night, an estimated 150 LGBTQ+ young people are homeless right here in Indianapolis.
For 68%, family rejection of their sexual orientation or gender identity is the major cause. Too often, they’re also afraid to seek help from programs that aren’t affirming of who they are.
And in a state that ranks 38th out of 50 for LGBTQ+ equality (Out Leadership’s 2025 Business Climate Index), these young people face even more barriers to safety and acceptance.
