National Coalition for the Homeless
If you are not homeless yet, it may be possible to avoid becoming homeless by finding out about prevention or emergency assistance programs in your area. Often these programs can help in paying rent, utilities, or bills. Visit www.nationalhomeless.org/references/need-help/ to learn more.
Counties Served: Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, StarkeGary Community School Corporation
https://www.garycsc.k12.in.us/academics/mckinney-vento-act/ This page is for those in need of assistance in ensuring that each child of homeless individuals and each homeless youth has equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including a public preschool education, as provided to every other student. For more information, please contact Tennille Foster-Milsap at (219) 881-5466.
Counties Served: Lake-
(219) 881-5404
Portage Township YMCA
The Portage Township YMCA proudly offers showering services and hygiene kits to those in need. We also assist in getting you connected to other critical resources.
Counties Served: Porter-
(219) 762-9622
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(219) 762-2012
Continuum of Care Network of NWI
Coordinated Entry The Coordinated entry process was instituted to help our community prioritize assistance for the homeless based on vulnerability and severity of service needs, to ensure that people who need assistance the most can receive it in a timely manner. Coordinated entry changes our CoC from a project focused system to a person focused system. This process begins with a vulnerability assessment conducted at any of 7 participating agencies in Lake County, IN. To find out more copy and paste the following link: https://cocofnwi.org/services
Counties Served: Lake-
(219) 886-9966
North Central Indiana Rural Crisis Center
NonprofitShelter, case management, advocacy, and support groups. More information here: https://ncircc.com/emergency-shelter/
Counties Served: Jasper-
(219) 866-8281
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(219) 866-5255
Sandcastle Shelter
Nonprofithttps://cch-mc.org/sand-castle-shelter-for-homeless-families/ Sand Castle offers 30 to 45 day residential programs to LaPorte County families: primarily single moms with children; sometimes families headed by couples or dads, too. When space is available, we accept single women. All family members must test free of drugs and alcohol. Grace Learning Center: https://cch-mc.org/grace-learning-center/ Grace Learning Center is the epicenter for education opportunities, life skills and self-help meetings in Michigan City and LaPorte County. We offer approximately 20 classes, workshops and support groups (including 12-step) on a monthly basis, allowing individuals to recognize and address the barriers that create the vicious cycle of recurring life challenges, criminal thinking, substance abuse, and homelessness.
Counties Served: LaPorte-
(219) 879-6788
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Visit www.hud.gov/findshelter to find shelter, food, health clinics, or clothing near you.
Counties Served: Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, StarkeSojourner Truth House
NonprofitCOVID-19: STH is currently closed to clients.
Counties Served: Lake-
(219) 885-2282
Fuller Center for Housing of Gary
NonprofitThe Fuller Center for Housing, faith-driven and Christ-centered, promotes collaborative and innovative partnerships with individuals and organizations in an unrelenting quest to provide adequate shelter for all people in need worldwide.
Counties Served: Lake-
(219) 614-2529
A Hand Up, Inc.
NonprofitA HAND UP IS WORKING ON A SOLUTION Shared Housing Shared Responsibilities Programs to Increase Income Programs to become Self-Sufficient
Counties Served: LaPorte-
(219) 898-5743
Housing Opportunities
NonprofitPlease call (219) 262-0054.
Counties Served: LaPorte, Porter-
(219) 548-2800
Jasper House
NonprofitAssistance for Marion Township Residents. Please send email to: Jasperhouse19@gmail.com
Counties Served: JasperContinuum of Care Network of NWI
CoC Rapid Re-Housing The purpose of the CoC Rapid Rehousing Program is to provide assistance by rapidly re-housing persons who are homeless. HUD expects that these resources will be targeted and prioritized to serve households that are most in need of this temporary assistance and are most likely to achieve stable housing, whether subsidized or unsubsidized. It provides temporary financial assistance and services to individuals and families who are homeless. To find out more copy and paste the following link: https://cocofnwi.org/services
Counties Served: Lake-
(219) 886-9966
New Creations Resale Shop and Men's Center
NonprofitNew Creation Men’s Center creates a strong safety net for men over the age of 18 who are in need of direction in their lives. New Creation wants to help men get back on their feet so they can strive in life. Programs are meant to encourage the men at our facility to improve their lives in a positive manner. We strive everyday to make a difference in these men’s lives and the community.
Counties Served: Porter-
(219) 548-3548
Continuum of Care Network of NWI
Our Rapid Re-housing services are an intervention designed to help individuals and families that don't need intensive and ongoing supports to quickly exit homelessness and return to permanent housing. Housing assistance is offered without preconditions — like employment, income, absence of criminal record, or sobriety — and the resources and services provided are tailored to the unique needs of the household. To find out more copy and paste the following link: https://cocofnwi.org/services
Counties Served: Lake-
(219) 886-9966
Hanover Township Trustee
GovernmentSee for eligibility guidelines and application: https://www.hanovertownshiptrustee.com/services/
Counties Served: Lake-
219-374-7443
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219-374-7536
Harambee Corporation: Student & Community Partnership
NonprofitHarambee Corporation's Independent Living Program is designed for males and females, ages 16-23. Harambee began the program to provide housing for homeless teens lacking a safe or stable environment . The Independent Living Program provides the basic needs of housing, food, safety and financial security by helping teens save money for the future while they develop and learn the basic independent life skills necessary to be independent and lead productive lives.
Counties Served: Lake-
(219) 885-9679