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Hamilton County assistance programs.
Energy Assistance Program
This is a diverse, multifaceted program that provides grants to help pay utility and heating bills. The program is funded by both the federal government and the state of Indiana, and it offers direct financial assistance to low and middle income families, the elderly, and the disabled who qualify under the program terms. The program was created to help people pay for the heating bills that they experience during the cold winter months. The energy assistance program will even pay for air conditioning and cooling costs during the summer. In addition, the summer assistance program also provides free air conditioners and fans for those individuals who obtain a medical statement from their doctor verifying necessity. Bulk fuel heating tanks are filled during the summer to prepare people for the winter months. There are some conditions, including participants in the EAP programs need to meet both state and federal government guidelines and criteria in order to qualify for assistance and the cash grants. The aid is administered by the Community Action of Greater Indianapolis, Inc. (CAGI) and you can find their phone number below. Phone 317.773.2221
Housing counseling and foreclosure prevention
The Community Action of Greater Indianapolis organization also has an extensive foreclosure, counseling, and housing assistance program. The non-profit group wants to empower each and every client with tools and tips, additional knowledge in the areas of foreclosure prevention, first- time home buying, pre- purchasing, post- purchasing, credit counseling, and debt management programs. Read below on the services offered, or click here to find other Indiana mortgage assistance programs.
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What services are part of foreclosure assistance
- Counselors have assembled a foreclosure prevention group.
- They offer phone & face-to-face counseling.
- Counselors will contact your bank or lender and try to find a loan modification that satisfies all parties.
- They offer education and training to help people control their finances and reduce their debt. Counselors will work with the homeowner to help them develop and adhere to a budget.
Emergency Home Repairs
This home improvement program is funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars that are provided through the City of Indianapolis. Low-income and other hard pressed homeowners can benefit from this repair program. Cash grants and low interest loans can be provided to qualified families to help them with such upgrades as the replacement or repair of roofs, plumbing, gutters, floors, electrical wiring, foundations, and other structural damage. Program eligibility will be based upon a households total income as well as the number of people who are currently living in the household. Call CAGI at 317.773.2221
Energy Saving Home Improvements
A free program, also run by CAGI (phone 317.773.2221) known as Weatherization, is a federal funded program that will improve a home with energy saving upgrades. It is free to qualified homeowners. The Weatherization assistance program will replace heating units and furnaces that are beyond repair. It will provide furnace safety checks and ensure the home is safe to live in. The program will also allow for the repairs or replacement other home appliances that are unsafe for homeowner use. Contractors will visit your home and ensure that the house, attics and hot water heaters are insulated to conserve energy. Indianapolis Power and Light and Citizens Gas have furnished extra funds to supplement the government grants, and the extra money will help with weatherizing more of qualifying individuals and families.
Also note that two new programs have recently been instituted to further assist Weatherization efforts and help people save money. The Owner Occupied Program allows extra dollars to be spent to bring a home up to code as well as make the home more energy efficient. Also, the City of Indianapolis is sponsoring a program for lead abatement.
Financial assistance programs for bills, rent, and other expenses
Good Samaritan Network - This non-profit provides financial assistance and grants to help Hamilton county Indiana residents and families. Limited assistance may be available to help people pay rent, utilities, heating bills, prescription medicine and minor car repairs. Interested persons and people who want to apply for help must be referred by another Hamilton County church, social service agency, or township trustee. Fishers Indiana 317-842-2603.
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Saint Vincent DePaul - Assistance may be offered on a case by case basis, as funding allows, to qualified people. The non-profit provides limited financial assistance and grants to help with paying rent, housing expenses and bills to hardship cases in Noble Township of Hamilton County. The non-profit agency will only accept referrals and applications from the Red Cross of Hamilton County as well as the Noble Township Trustee. Noblesville 317-773-7608.
Hamilton County Indiana community clinics
Two of the leading health care providers in the region are below. Call for information and details on sliding fee scales and free medical or dental care that may be offered. Or click here for additional clinics to call in the Hamilton County area.
Riverview Hospital ((317) 776-1071) - Many services are offered on a sliding fee scale. The community clinic provides patients with a broad range of health services and medical care that is targeted at Medicaid patients, the uninsured and low income persons. Services are provided by nurse practitioner with physician available if needed.
Trinity Free Clinic - The community clinic offers acute medical and health care to both adults and children. The clinic offers immunizations, physicals and well baby check ups. Any needed prescription medications are provided from the clinic formulary. Will only see the first 15 adult and first 15 pediatric patients that arrive, so services are limited. In addition, dental and eye care programs may also be available to the low income and uninsured in the community. Carmel Indiana. (317) 819-0772. Click here for additional medical bill programs.
Food assistance programs
Carmel United Methodist Church (phone (317) 844-7275) offers free food and groceries for area residents in need. Service limited to once every 30 days
Shepherd’s Cupboard, which is located in Fishers Indiana, offers a food pantry to Hamilton County residents who need assistance. Proof is required. Call (317) 507-5135
Other churches, aid organizations, and charities to call for free food include People Helping People ((317) 773-0249), Third Phase Inc. ((317) 773-5100), and Green Valley Church of Christ ((317) 773-4308).
Find more food banks in Hamilton Indiana and learn about how they can provide assistance to you and your family.
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