OUR STORY
SafePath Indy Housing was founded in 2023 by Lionel Henderson in response to a critical housing gap in Indianapolis's growing community. Individuals returning from incarceration were routinely released without safe or stable housing, increasing the likelihood of homelessness and reincarceration. Observing this and many other negative outcomes felt by the surrounding neighborhoods, Founder Lionel Henderson decided to launch SafePath as a powerful, dignified, and scalable solution. With a background in business, real estate, and technology, Lionel is spearheading an organization that is now meeting urgent housing needs while building long-term infrastructure that supports community stability and reintegration for countless lives. Today, SafePath operates fully furnished homes with near full occupancy, equipped with a robust network of partners across the justice and workforce sectors.
OUR TEAM
LIONEL HENDERSON
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LIONEL HENDERSON
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Lionel Henderson is a self-made entrepreneur and CEO of SafePath with more than 15 years of experience spanning business, real estate, and technology. After launching a successful IT company serving major clients including Toyota and Fox Studios, he expanded into real estate investing before founding Safe
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Lionel Henderson is a self-made entrepreneur and CEO of SafePath with more than 15 years of experience spanning business, real estate, and technology. After launching a successful IT company serving major clients including Toyota and Fox Studios, he expanded into real estate investing before founding SafePath. Under his leadership, the organization rapidly scaled to house more than 50 individuals transitioning out of incarceration, pairing stable housing with structured support to drive lasting community impact.
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LIONEL HENDERSON
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Scalise is a real estate investor and financial strategist with a background in residential construction and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Seton Hall University. He served as a Senior Strategic Guide on the Profit First Professionals team under Mike Michalowicz, advising hundreds of small businesses o
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Scalise is a real estate investor and financial strategist with a background in residential construction and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Seton Hall University. He served as a Senior Strategic Guide on the Profit First Professionals team under Mike Michalowicz, advising hundreds of small businesses on implementing high-level financial systems that drive clarity and profitability. Today, he helps businesses and investors build disciplined, high growth systems designed for legacy and success.
Andreá Henderson
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Resident and Community Relations Manager
Andrea Henderson serves as Resident and Community Relations Manager, where she is often the first friendly voice people hear and a steady guide throughout the housing journey. Originally from Los Angeles, Andrea brings a diverse professional background in management and customer service. Before j
Resident and Community Relations Manager
Andrea Henderson serves as Resident and Community Relations Manager, where she is often the first friendly voice people hear and a steady guide throughout the housing journey. Originally from Los Angeles, Andrea brings a diverse professional background in management and customer service. Before joining the housing field, she spent several years in the dog grooming industry. Her diverse professional journey has strengthened her organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to build meaningful relationships with people from all walks of life.
She plays an essential role in supporting SafePath’s mission to provide stable housing, foster community connections, and create pathways to lasting success.
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Head of Maintenance & Quality Control
Alfonso Gutierrez brings extensive hands on experience in property maintenance, quality control, and building oversight. Originally from Mexico, Alfonso has developed a broad skill set managing residential and commercial properties while maintaining high standards of safety, functionality, and cleanlin
Head of Maintenance & Quality Control
Alfonso Gutierrez brings extensive hands on experience in property maintenance, quality control, and building oversight. Originally from Mexico, Alfonso has developed a broad skill set managing residential and commercial properties while maintaining high standards of safety, functionality, and cleanliness.
At SafePath, Alfonso oversees maintenance operations, coordinates repairs, monitors building systems, and ensures that shared housing and commercial units remain in optimal condition. He also leads quality control inspections and preventive maintenance efforts that support a safe, reliable, and well managed environment for residents.
Known for his reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic, Alfonso plays an essential role in maintaining property standards and supporting the day to day operations that keep SafePath running smoothly.