La Porte County assistance programs. Financial assistance with rent, utility bills, and medical expenses All of these towns, non-profits, and government agencies may be able to help low income and other qualified individuals with paying their rent, energy bills, and other expenses.

Center Township Trustee, La Porte County Center Township Trustee, (219) 362-2736 Vary by Township.

Washington Township Trustee, La Porte County Washington Township Trustee, IN (219) 393-5033 Vary by Township.

Galena Township Trustee, La Porte County Galena Township Trustee, (219) 778-4932. Times assistance is offered will vary.

Kankakee Township Trustee, La Porte County Kankakee Township Trustee, Dial (219) 362-2391. The types of aid provided will vary by Township. Call for an appointment or to learn more.

Pleasant Township Trustee, La Porte County Pleasant Township Trustee, (219) 369-1167

Salvation Army - La Porte Financial & Holiday Assistance, which is offered in La Porte Indiana and can be reached at (219) 362-7679 provides the working poor, low income, and other individuals with help for paying bills, prescription medications, rent assistance, and information on such resources as the Indiana foreclosure prevention network

Bethany Lutheran Church Financial Assistance runs a Rent and & Utility Bill Assistance Program. Interested residents can dial (219) 362-3312 or stop by to pickup application. They are available from Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm.

La Porte County Div of Family Resources runs the TANF program, and is based in La Porte Indiana. Call (219) 326-5870 Mon-Fri 8am - 4:30 pm to learn more.

La Porte Regional Health Financial Counselors (phone (219) 326-1234) can advise people on how to get free or low cost health care, and other options such as how to negotiate medical bills. Learn more.

Springfield Township Trustee, La Porte County Springfield Township Trustee, La Porte County La Porte IN (219) 325-0809.

Catholic Charities of La Porte County (219-663-8417)

The Emergency Assistance Program from North Central Community Action Agencies is also available to help income-eligible families, regardless of age, that are experiencing crisis situations. There may be funds available for making payments for rental costs or utilities, purchasing food or gasoline, or obtaining prescription medications. In some cases, a loan will be issued by the non-profit
Call the North Central Community Action Agency, Inc. at (219) 872-0351. They are located in Michigan City, but also help La Porte families and individuals.

First Step is a benevolent arm of local churches who help people who are experiencing a short-term crisis, when rent or utilities payments are delinquent and those facing disconnection or eviction. Phone Number (219) 200-3009 - Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9AM-12PM