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Assistance programs Elkhart County.

Low income families, people with no money and single moms will get emergency financial help, free items (food, gasoline vouchers, etc.) and other support in Elkhart Indiana. Find the churches, non-profits, and government assistance programs to apply at for rent or utility bill help, free prescription drugs, debt counseling, and even foreclosure prevention services. Locate financial help near you in Elkhart County IN.

A number of low interest rate loans and grant programs in Elkhart County help low-income families pay their bills, address housing costs or security deposits, and much more. A major focus is on preventing hunger, homelessness, and unemployment in the community.

Community action grant money in Elkhart Indiana

The local community action agency, Real Services, Inc. has several financial hardship programs and other resources for people in need. Contact them at (574) 233-8205. Below are just a few of the programs and resources they offer. They have several others as well. They can provide people with cash grants and refer people to other resources if they can’t help them. Call them to learn more.

  • Free Legal Advice - They have partnered with Legal Services, Inc to allow low-income families and people with no money access to a free lawyer. The non-profit lrovide free legal advice, counseling, and other services to eligible older adults in who live in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, St. Joseph, and Marshall Counties.
     
  • REAL Services’ Energy Assistance Program - The State of Indiana funds this program. It focuses on helping people with low-incomes. Aid will be provided to these households to help them pay with electric and heating bills, primarily during the cold winter months.
     
  • Self-sufficiency Programs - A Case Manager or Family Development Consultant will work with struggling families to help them gain self-sufficiency over the long term. They will work with them to identify goals, provide advice, and develop an action plan to meet those long term goals. The twelve areas of family growth and counseling are: Energy Conservation and Adult Education. They help families increase their Income or get Child Development & Education.
     
  • Elkhart County community action provides credit card debt relief.  There is also help for transportation, budgeting services and Job Training as part of debt reduction services and learn more on Help with Credit Card Debt.

 

 

 

  • Weatherization programs - This is a federal government program also run by Real Services that was designed to help income eligible households save on their energy bills by reducing fuel consumption and fuel expenses. It does this by providing people with weatherization measures for homes at no cost to those served. These improvements will reduce energy bills by up to several hundred dollars per year.
     
  • Housing resources in Elkhart - The non-profit agency is part of the federal government funded program that can provide grants to qualified low income families for paying a rent expense. Low income families in Goshen and Elkhart IN till get immediate relief. The homeless in Elkhart County may also receive shelter or help to pay a security deposit on a new low income home. The emergency shelter program is used to provide this assistance to the homeless and families facing eviction.
     
  • REAL Services food assistance - Seniors or disabled adults will be able to apply for Meals on Wheels or free Ensure or Boost programs. There is also a food pantry for emergency groceries, hot meals, and applications to EBT cards in Elkhart County.

Some of the other resources include the Family Caregiver Support Program as well as Geriatric Care Management. Or access Guardianship Resources and Referrals, In-Home Services, Lunch and Learn, Meals on Wheels, and applications to Medicare (SHIP Counseling). Read more REAL community action agency programs.

Community Action of Northeast Indiana - This non-profit supports several towns and counties in the region. A number of services are offered for those that are struggling and want to overcome poverty. There are programs for paying bills, rent, or providing food. Other services include self-sufficiency. In some cases, a loan will be issued and will need to be repaid by clients. Learn more on low interest rate loans.

 

 

 

 

Clients of the community action agency can look into financial aid in paying for housing needs. This will include rent, energy bills, or a security deposit fee on a new low income apartment. Other services for clients will include job training and placement, along with free or low cost credit counseling. CANI also offers weatherization as well as the section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program in Elkhart County. Read more information on Northeast Indiana community action agency.

Financial help for paying bills, food, housing and free items in Elkhart County

Church Community Services will provide grant money and other types of financial assistance to qualified individuals and families. Grants can be used to help people prevent an eviction from their home or apartment, stop their utility or heating service from being shut-off, and grants can help pay for prescription costs. They also help clients find, and access, low-income apartments in the region, including for single moms or help with Christian debt and credit counseling. More on Christian debt relief.

Low-income families, the poor, and unemployed can apply only once per year. However, they will review other special requests on an individual basis throughout the year. If you apply and are determined to be qualified, counselors will work with you to assess individual needs and walk you through options and immediate financial relief programs.

In addition, Church Community Services will partner with other local charities and agencies such as Salvation Army, Faith Mission, Township Trustees, Emerge, and others to coordinate resolution of the individuals crisis. Call them at 574-295-3673. The address is  907 Oakland Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516.

Family Christian Development Center: The non-profit agency provides emergency help with rent and utilities to qualified residents of the Wa-Nee School District, as funds are available. The applicant will need to present photo ID, plus their latest bill &/or a shut off notice for gas, electric or water bills in order to get assistance.

The organization also has other services, including a food pantry that families can visit twice per month, a medication assistance program, along with a clothing closet (for all ages), well-baby care, and holiday help. Call them at (574) 773-2149, or find details on how to get help with water bills.

Open Door, Inc., of Nappanee-Elkhart City - Contact them for information on free food, emergency financial help for anyone living in Wakarusa or Nappanee once a month. The non-profit does also help with NIPSCO utilities bills once a year (for persons south of the Elkhart and Goshen areas).

The charity also help kids and single moms with basic needs, whether free clothes or sneakers for school or back to school supply giveaways. Dial (574) 773-3820. The main address is 292 S Main St, Nappanee, IN 46550.Financial help Elkhart County IN

There are other regional employment and work from home job opportunities. Many folks struggle to get experience or the skills they need. Job centers help there. Or find a great entry level job for primary or secondary income.

The Salvation Army of Elkhart - The agency provides limited financial assistance with utilities and heating bills, and they will not pay utility deposits or reconnects. Other resources include, but are not limited too, free Christmas assistance, food, clothing closet, and social services. They also pass out free back to school supplies during the summer and fall.  There is also free winter coats for kids or seniors in Elkhart County as well as emergency shelter and motel voucher programs.

Case managers also offer referrals to the needy and low income. The financial aid is offered for the following townships: Baugo, Cleveland, Concord, (with Elkhart zip codes) Osolo, Washington, and York Indiana. There is also a Salvation Army Branch in Goshen. Dial (574) 970-0088. Click more details Salvation Army assistance programs Elkhart County.

Maple City Health Care Center is a free, income based clinic. They help the low-income, uninsured and working poor get the care they need, with help for Medicaid patients too. Free physicians, women's medical issues, dental work or extractions and other emergency care too. The address is 213 Middlebury St, Goshen, IN 46528. Phone: (574) 534-3300

 

 

 

 

Heart City Health provides affordable healthcare services. The address is 236 Simpson Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516. Services free medical, dental, and behavioral health care. There is also pharmacy services on a sliding fee scale. Volunteer dentists also give free cleanings, X-rays and dentures too, including to the uninsured or people on Medicaid. Call (574) 293-0052, or look here for details on how to find dentists that take Medicaid.

Free clothing, school supplies and furniture assistance in Elkhart County - Several charities, churches, and non-profit clothing banks provide free goods to the low income. Items supplied may be school supplies, Christmas gifts, toys, and general clothing items. Vouchers may be passed out to the poor or lowest income families. There are also free furniture banks that giveaway stuff, such as couches, beds, vouchers and more. Find more details on free clothes and school supplies in northern, eastern and central Indiana.

Utility bill programs - Individuals who need help paying their energy bills, or who are faced with a disconnection, can call upon one of a few agencies and resources that focus on utilities. Money can help pay bills during the winter or summer, and other resources offered can include free fans. Read more on utility bill help in Elkhart County.

Elkhart County Division of Family Resources helps the low-income, unemployed and poor with public assistance and government benefits. Get applications to financial assistance, employment services, EBT cards as well as food stamp benefits (SNAP), Medicaid, and TANF cash assistance. The government grant money is for short term needs. Location is 225 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46516. Phone: 800-403-0864, or more details on TANF Indiana.

Free food programs in Elkhart County IN and free groceries

The following churches, pantries, soup kitchens, and charities may be able to provide free food, holiday or Christmas meals, and other forms of support. Call them to get the specifics of their assistance programs.

Family Christian Development Center - Phone (574) 773-2149. A pantry and feeding site are on location. Dial 107 E Marion St, Nappanee, IN 46550

Middlebury Food Pantry has groceries, free bag lunches, snacks for kids and more. The location is  203 E Lawrence St, Middlebury, IN 46540. Dial (574) 825-5135.

There are additional food pantries as well as soup kitchens in the county as well. Based on donation levels, everything from fruits to baby formula or canned goods are offered. Or case managers will help the client apply for SNAP food stamps. Locate free food pantries in Elkhart County.

Long term food assistance can be arranged for low income Elkart County families. Most of this is in the form of government aid. There are commodities, USDA school lunches, and other free programs. Even read about SNAP food stamp enrollment.

Mortgage relief and foreclosure prevention

Goshen Indiana homeowners have a place to turn to for housing support, whether for buying a home or paying a mortgage. LaCasa of Goshen, Inc. is a HUD Approved Counseling agency. The agency provides foreclosure prevention and mortgage readiness counseling to people who are behind on their mortgage, or who need advice. Dial (574) 533-4450, or click here fore additional foreclosure help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greenpath Debt Solutions - The credit counseling agency provides free budget counseling, debt reduction advice, as well as housing counseling to tenants as well as homeowners. There is free debt and credit card repayment program and consumer education to qualified individuals. Or get help with a car loan in Elkhart County, and dial (800) 550-1961.

Debt Reduction and Credit Counseling - In addition to those two organizations, other agencies offer debt assistance, budgeting, credit repair, and related support. Hundreds of Goshen and Elkhart County residents are able to improve their financial condition every year. Click here free credit counseling in the region.

 

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