INDIANAPOLIS — When Julissa Molina looks at a homeless encampment, she doesn’t just see tents. She sees a broken system.

“To clean up the mess, they’re supposed to know their steps,” she said. “In order for people to transition back into society, there has to be a plan. And right now, there isn’t one that works.”

Molina runs Redeem City Safe Place, a grassroots group she built with prayer, determination and her own sacrifices. Twice a month, she leads volunteers in a pop-up outreach called “Give Back to NAP” where they pass out food, hygiene kits and encouragement. The rest of the time, she works the phones, attends meetings and builds partnerships with recovery centers and nonprofits.

Still, the need grows faster than the help.

Homeless camps continue to pop up under overpasses and in

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