Financial Committee

  The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) can help you pay your heat and electric bills! EAP is a federally-funded program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). EAP provides a one-time annual benefit that can assist you with the high cost of home energy and can help if you are disconnected, or are about to get disconnected.  

 Do you live in the Wawasee school district? Wawasee Compass assists family with mortgage, rent, utilities, and other financial needs. A completely volunteer-led organization, Wawasee Compass also has a thrift store that helps fund their activities. Call or text 574-529-1663 for more information. 

 The Salvation Army provides rent and utility assistance to help families facing financial hardship stay in their homes. These programs aim to ease the burden of choosing between essential needs, such as heating, electricity, and housing stability.  Call 574-267-5361 for more help.  

 CCS offers utility assistance to low-income households or those experiencing temporary hardships to prevent service disconnection. Funding is provided through individual donations, as well as support from REMC and NIPSCO.  

 Several local banks, including 1st Source Bank and Lake City Bank, can help with housing repairs (such as roofs, furnaces, AC, and well pumps) for income-eligible homeowners each year through the Neighborhood Impact Program.
Funding opportunities start in the spring. Get connected with them to be put in touch with a local nonprofit who will guide you through the process. 

 They can help with utility bills, work clothing, gas vouchers for emergency situations and assistance to families affected by disasters such as fire and flood. Many people without homes are helped as well with food, clothing and referral to other resources.  

 The Good Samaritan Fund provides assistance to residents for access to medical care or equipment. Call 574-372-3500 for assistance. 

 The Cancer Care Fund provides assistance to residents experiencing financial hardship due to being in treatment for cancer.  Call 574-372-3500 for assistance. 

Eligible clients may receive up to ten (10) medication vouchers per calendar year, each valued at $50, to be used at most pharmacies in the county. Similarly, up to ten (10) medical supply vouchers, also valued at $50 each, are available annually for eligible clients. 

Riley Kids Fund provides assistance with transportation for families with children seen at Riley’s Children’s Hospital. Call 574-372-3500 for assistance.

 If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance, our community offers several resources through local food pantries. 

FSSA provides food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP helps low-income individuals and families purchase groceries to maintain a healthy and balanced diet.

Benefits are based on income, household size, and other factors, ensuring assistance is provided to those who need it most.

WIC provides nutritional support to low-income pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age five. WIC helps families access healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and community resources.