More information about the One Door Away initiative is available at handincorporated.org/one-door-away. (Photo provided by HAND)
Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development (HAND) has announced the launch of One Door Away, a year-end campaign raising awareness about the growing need for stable, attainable housing options in Hamilton, Boone, and Tipton counties.
Across Central Indiana, rising housing costs continue to outpace wages, creating challenges for workers, seniors, and families striving to remain in the communities they love. One Door Away uses the image of a single door as a symbolic reminder that many neighbors are just one step away from stability, safety, and home.
“Behind every door is a story,” HAND Executive Director Andrea Davis said. “A retired teacher who wants to stay close to the community she served. A healthcare worker raising a child. A senior hoping to age safely in place. When neighbors support HAND’s mission, they open the next door for someone working hard to build stability.”
Board leadership voices support
“Every strong community begins with stability,” HAND Board President Jordyn Gladis said. “One Door Away is an invitation for residents, partners, and leaders to recognize how essential housing is to community vitality. When we open doors for our neighbors, the entire region benefits.”
Why this campaign matters now
HAND currently owns and manages 157 rental homes across 11 communities, with additional developments underway. These homes serve seniors on fixed incomes, working individuals who make local communities so wonderful, and families who need reliable, stable housing to remain close to jobs, schools, and support systems.
Construction is ongoing at HAND’s new Home Place Duets development in Carmel. (Photo provided by HAND)
The need continues to grow. With limited rental options across the northern suburbs, many residents face difficult choices about where they can afford to live. HAND’s work aims to ease this pressure by building, preserving, and advocating for a wider range of housing options.
“In times when so many are facing instability or rising housing costs, even one open door can change the course of a life,” Davis said. “We hope this campaign helps our community see the human stories behind the need – and the collective impact we can make.”
How to learn more
More information about the One Door Away initiative, including stories, visuals, and campaign progress, is available at handincorporated.org/one-door-away.
About HAND
Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development (HAND) builds, preserves, and advocates for a full range of housing options that strengthen communities in Hamilton, Boone, and Tipton counties. Since 2003, HAND has developed 11 rental communities and continues to expand opportunities for neighbors to find and maintain stable homes. Learn more at handincorporated.org.
