North Central Community Action Agencies
NonprofitSome of the programs and services we provide include the Energy Assistance (LaPorte, Starke and Pulaski Counties), Weatherization (all counties listed above) Youth and Senior Programs, Children's Vision Screening and Ramp Programs in LaPorte County and Rental Assistance as well as supporting Community Service Programs in Starke and Pulaski Counties.
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(219)872-0351
Gary Neighborhood Services
Nonprofit-
(219) 883-0431
Porter County Aging and Community Services - PCACS
Nonprofit-
(219)464-9736
Greater Hammond Community Services
Will be serving clients as usual during this closed period. 1. Clients who already have an appointment ticket can submit their application and documents one of the following ways. a. Upload completed application and necessary documents and email to: Lscenter2@yahoo.com b. Drop off completed application and copies of the necessary documents and place them in the outside drop box, located on the Cedar Avenue side of the building. c. Mail in your completed application and copies of the necessary documents to the following: GHCS, 824 Hoffman St, Hammond IN 46327 2. Clients who do not have an appointment ticket and apply and upload necessary documents online and the EAP Connect Website and ihcda.azurewebsite.us/portal 3. You may contact Northwest Indiana Community Action - Resource Connections department at 1-800-826-7871 option 1 to request an application to be mailed to you. Please be advised that Nipsco, Duke Energy, Indiana-America, Citizens Energy Group and other providers have voluntarily suspended utility disconnections. If applicants have a utility disconnect notice, they must contact the utility provider to make payment arrangements to stay on during the application wait period.
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(219)932-4800
Federal Communications Commission
GovernmentA $3.2 billion federal initiative to help lower the cost of high-speed internet for eligible households during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic The FCC expects the Emergency Broadband Benefit program to be open to eligible households before the end of April, 2021. Please check the FCC’s website, www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit , regularly for the latest information.
Internet Essentials
You may qualify for Internet Essentials if: (A) You are eligible for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI and others. (B) You do not have outstanding debt to Comcast that is less than a year old. Families with outstanding debt more than one year old may still be eligible. (C) You live in an area where Comcast Internet service is available. (D) You are not an existing Xfinity Internet customer and have not subscribed to Xfinity Internet in the last 90 days. Visit www.internetessentials.com
Benefits.Gov
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists eligible low-income households with their heating and cooling energy costs, bill payment assistance, energy crisis assistance, weatherization and energy-related home repairs. To be eligible for this benefit program, you must need financial assistance with home energy costs. A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, SSI, TANF, may be automatically eligible. Visit www.benefits.gov/benefit/623 for more information or www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/map/liheap-map-state-and-territory-contact-listing for a contact list by state.
Salvation Army East Chicago Corps & Community Center
NonprofitThe Salvation Army provides emergency assistance to help with mortgage/rent, utility bills, clothing, medication bills, and other needs in order to keep families in their homes. For more information or support: contact our Corps Community Center at 219-398-2939, Monday- Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m, Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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(219)398-2939
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(219)398-9692
Hanover Township Trustee
GovernmentHanover Township residents only Monday - Thursday 9am - 3pm Friday 9am-12pm
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(219)374-7443
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(219)374-7536
Lifeline
GovernmentVisit: www.lifelinesupport.org You can qualify: (1) Based on your income--You can get Lifeline if your income is 135% or less than the federal poverty guidelines. The guideline is based on your household size and state. Show proof of income, like three consecutive pay stubs or a tax return, when you apply for Lifeline. (2) If You Use SNAP, Medicaid, or Other Programs Federal Assistance Programs--You can get Lifeline if you (or someone in your household) participates in one of these federal assistance programs: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, Medicaid; Supplemental Security Income (SSI); Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA); Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit. (3) Tribal Programs (and live on federally-recognized Tribal lands); Show a card, letter, or official document, as proof that you participate in one of these programs when you apply for Lifeline. Tribal Lifeline takes up to an extra $25 off your monthly bill, for a total Lifeline discount of up to $34.25 per month. You can get Tribal Lifeline if you live on Tribal lands. Tribal lands include any federally recognized Indian tribe’s reservation, Pueblo, or colony, including former reservations in Oklahoma, Alaska Native regions, Hawaiian Home Lands, or Indian Allotments. If you live on Tribal lands, you can qualify for Lifeline if you or someone in your household participates in: Any of the federal assistance programs listed above Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Head Start (only households meeting the income qualifying standard), Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF), Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, Show a card, letter, or another document as proof that you participate in one of these programs when you apply for Lifeline, and tell them you’re applying for Tribal Lifeline. Limit: One per Household--You are only allowed to get one Lifeline discount (phone or internet, but not both) per household, not per person. If someone at your address already gets Lifeline, your company will use a Household Worksheet to see if more than one household lives at your address.
St. Matthias Parish
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(219)663-2201
North Township Trustee
GovernmentAir Conditioning Fee: Must live in East Chicago Senior Housing. Must Qualify
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(219)932-2530
St. John Township Trustee's Office
GovernmentWe provide the following to qualifying residents of St. John Township (Dyer, Schererville, & St. John; including some unincorporated areas) Water Nipsco
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(219)865-2705
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(219)865-3956
St. Vincent dePaul - Our Lady of Perpetual Help
ChurchWe network with Catholic Charities to provide Emergency Utility assistance for electricity, gas, water and sanitation
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(219)845-7531
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(219)845-7531
St. John the Baptist Church
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(219)659-0023
North Township Trustee
GovernmentProvides assistance with NIPSCO and Water utility bills. Must be a North Township resident (Hammond, Whiting, Munster, Highland, East Chicago)
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(219)932-2530
NIPSCO
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800-721-7385
Calumet Township Trustee
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(219)880-4000
Salvation Army Gary-Merrillville
COVID-19: To keep our clients, staff, and volunteers safe, and in accordance with city and state guidelines, some programs at The Salvation Army Gary-Merrillville Corps Community Center are closed until further notice. Modified programs and services may still be available. Food and hygiene kits as well as funding for utility assistance are available by appointment. Staff will be taking the canteen out March 29 to deliver food, hygiene items, and prayer at local apartment complexes from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. For the most up-to-date information, please contact us at 219-887-6588.
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(219)887-6588
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(219)887-9461
Salvation Army Hammond / Munster
The Salvation Army Case Worker will approve how much we can assist depending on the amount and available funding. Must have current bill, current picture ID, proof of income, birth certificates for those living within the home. Must be a resident of Hammond, Munster, Dyer, Griffith, St. John, Highland, or Schererville. Please call 219-838-0380.
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(219)838-0380
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(219)838-0409
Center Township Trustee
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(219)663-0250
First Contact Valparaiso
Church-
(219)462-8332
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(219)465-4288
First Contact Portage
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(219)764-7322
Salvation Army Porter County
NonprofitPlease call for details on assistance.
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(219)762-9191
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(219)762-0080
Northwest Indiana Community Action
Nonprofit-
(219)794-1829
Catholic Charities
NonprofitPast due utility assistance with a pending green disconnect, services must be in client's name. If you are emailing for financial assistance, please direct it to outreach@catholic-charities.org or call 219-689-8426.
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(219)886-3549 x106
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(219)886-2428
Salvation Army La Porte County
Nonprofit-
(219)326-5342
St. Thomas More - SVDP
ChurchCOVID-19 Update: Continuing to operate. For assistance, call 219-836-8610. After a short eligibility interview, if you are eligible, assistance will be provided.
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(219)836-8610
St. Thomas Aquinas Conference of St. Vincent de Paul
ChurchServes Knox, Hamlet, Monterey and Walkerton, basically the eastern portion of Starke County. May be able to provide utility assistance. Please contact 574-806-0431 to talk with someone about your needs and the St. Vincent de Paul team will determine how they may be able to assist you.
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(574)806-0431
Greater First Baptist Church
ChurchNIPSCO assistance once a year from East Chicago Foundation proceeds.
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(219)378-0914
North Township Trustee
GovernmentWater & Garbage services (Must be a North Township resident (Hammond, East Chicago, Whiting, Munster & Highland)
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(219)932-2530
Salvation Army East Chicago Corps & Community Center
NonprofitThe Salvation Army provides emergency assistance to help with mortgage/rent, utility bills, clothing, medication bills, and other needs in order to keep families in their homes. For more information or support: contact our Corps Community Center at 219-398-2939, Monday- Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m, Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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(219)398-2939
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(219)398-9692