AVAILABLE SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED:

As our community still faces hard times, you may not know where to turn in a crisis situation. These helpful tips will help you and your families make it through the temporary hard times that you are facing.

Where to get help? 

If you are not sure of the resources available in your community or who to contact, call “Connect to Help” at 211 or 317/926-4357. It is best to start with calling “Connect to Help” they will give you the most updated information on what is happening in your community and where you can receive the services you may need.

What type programs are helping individuals and families?

• Energy Assistance Program (EAP): Contact 317/524-6966. Household income must be under 150% of Poverty level. You will need ID, Social Security cards for all in household, proof of income for all adults in the household and copies of util-ity bills.Program assists with light and gas bills only. Community Action Rep on site for most community organizations. Client must still call CAGI for appointment.
• Winter Assistance Fund (WAF): Household income must be between 150% and 300% poverty level. Need to have ID, Social Security cards for all in household, proof of income for all adults in the household and copies of utility bills. Program assist with light and gas bills only. 
• FEMA Assistance: Approval guidelines are based off household need and vary from household to household. Need to have ID, Social Security cards for all in household, proof of income for all adults in the household, copy of current lease and copies of utility bills. Program assists with rental assistance, light, gas and water bills.
• Food Assistance: Some food pantries will require more than ID to visit. It is recommended that you contact any organization that you plan to visit. Contact “Connect to Help” at 211 or 317/926-4357 for a food pantry near you.
• Citizens Gas: Universal Savings program. Up to $100.00. Everyone will not qualify for these funds. Please contact Citizens gas for more information at 317/924-3311 (2020 North Meridian Street). 
• CERF: Approval guidelines are based off household needs and vary from household to household. You will need  IDs, Social Security cards for all in household, proof of income for all adults in the household, copy of current lease and copies of utility bills. Program assist with rental assistance, light, gas and water bills, transportation needs and possible emergency shelter. 
• Church Organizations: You can contact local church organizations or the church that you belong to as they may have funds on hand to assist in times of need.