Financial Assistance
Utility Assistance
Area IV Agency - Energy Assistance Program
EAP provides financial assistance for paying for utility bills for Hendricks County residents.
- Wednesdays 12:30pm-3:30pm, Hendricks County Senior Services (1201 Sycamore Ln, Danville, IN 46122), Walk-ins Welcome, or call 765-447-7683 ext.219 to schedule an appointment.
- Thursdays 9:30am-3:30pm, Avon Washington Township Library (498 N Avon Ave., Avon IN 46123), Walk-ins Welcome, or call 765-447-7683 ext.219 to schedule an appointment.
Aqua Indiana
Provides water and/or sewage service. Call customer service. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
1-877-987-2782
Boone REMC
Provides electrical service. Walk-in or visit website. Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
1207 Indianapolis Ave, Lebanon
1-800-897-7362
Citizens Energy Group
Provides water and sewer services. Call or visit website. Monday-Friday 7am-7pm and Saturday 9am-1pm.
(317) 924-3311
Duke Energy
Provides customer assistance to Duke Energy clients who have questions about their bills or need to request special payment arrangements. Visit the website or call for assistance. Monday-Friday 7am-7pm
1-800-521-2232
Hendricks Power Cooperative
Provides electric service to parts of Hendricks County. Call or visit the website. Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
(317) 745-5473
Indianapolis Power and Light Company
Provides customers with electricity. Customer service representatives may be able to negotiate customized payment plans to assist customers in crisis situations. Call or walk-in for all services. Walk-ins Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
2102 N Illinois Street, Indianapolis
(317) 261-8222
Vectren Energy
Provides gas service. Offer customers a budget plan option and a Summer Cycler Program. Call customer service Monday-Friday 7am-7pm
1-800-227-1376
Provides water and/or sewage service. Call customer service. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
1-877-987-2782
Boone REMC
Provides electrical service. Walk-in or visit website. Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
1207 Indianapolis Ave, Lebanon
1-800-897-7362
Citizens Energy Group
Provides water and sewer services. Call or visit website. Monday-Friday 7am-7pm and Saturday 9am-1pm.
(317) 924-3311
Duke Energy
Provides customer assistance to Duke Energy clients who have questions about their bills or need to request special payment arrangements. Visit the website or call for assistance. Monday-Friday 7am-7pm
1-800-521-2232
Hendricks Power Cooperative
Provides electric service to parts of Hendricks County. Call or visit the website. Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
(317) 745-5473
Indianapolis Power and Light Company
Provides customers with electricity. Customer service representatives may be able to negotiate customized payment plans to assist customers in crisis situations. Call or walk-in for all services. Walk-ins Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
2102 N Illinois Street, Indianapolis
(317) 261-8222
Vectren Energy
Provides gas service. Offer customers a budget plan option and a Summer Cycler Program. Call customer service Monday-Friday 7am-7pm
1-800-227-1376
Financial assistance
Burial Assistance Program
Description
The Burial Assistance Program was established by the state of Indiana to assist with burial costs for those who are eligible in specific categories of Medicaid. Who is the program for? Burial assistance is available to those that were Medicaid recipients for the aged, blind and disabled at the time of their death or had applied for benefits prior to death and are later found categorically eligible for burial assistance.
For more information click here: Burial Assistance FAQ
The Burial Assistance Program was established by the state of Indiana to assist with burial costs for those who are eligible in specific categories of Medicaid. Who is the program for? Burial assistance is available to those that were Medicaid recipients for the aged, blind and disabled at the time of their death or had applied for benefits prior to death and are later found categorically eligible for burial assistance.
For more information click here: Burial Assistance FAQ
CHRISTIAN SUPPORT CENTER - Plainfield
(317) 767-0365
Leave message on answering machine. The Christian Support Center can help with financial problems once a year.
Leave message on answering machine. The Christian Support Center can help with financial problems once a year.
HENDRICKS COUNTY DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES
Description
Medicaid/Hoosier Healthwise, TANF, Child Welfare, Food Stamps. Income guidelines are applied by a case-by-case basis TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is a program that provides cash assistance and services to assist families with children under age 18. The underlying goal of the TANF program is to help recipient families achieve or return to economic self-sufficiency. For more information click here: TANF SNAP The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously known as “food stamps,” provides food assistance to low-income individuals. It is a federal aid program administered by the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture; however, benefits are distributed at the state level. SNAP helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need for good health. Interested parties apply for benefits by completing a state application form online, in-person or via mail. Benefits are provided on an electronic card that is used like a debit card and accepted at most grocery stores For more information click here: SNAP |
Location: 2471 East Main Street, Plainfield, IN 46168
Phone: (800) 403-0864 |
Individual Development Account Program
Description
Indiana’s Individual Development Account program is a matched saving opportunity. Every dollar a participant saves is matched, at a minimum for $3 for every $1 saved to help them reach their goals, including homeownership, higher education and small-business start-up through matched-savings incentives and financial education. Participants in the program are eligible to receive up to $4,500 in state and federal match funds towards one of the eligible asset goals mentioned above.
For more information click here: Individual Development Account FAQ
Indiana’s Individual Development Account program is a matched saving opportunity. Every dollar a participant saves is matched, at a minimum for $3 for every $1 saved to help them reach their goals, including homeownership, higher education and small-business start-up through matched-savings incentives and financial education. Participants in the program are eligible to receive up to $4,500 in state and federal match funds towards one of the eligible asset goals mentioned above.
For more information click here: Individual Development Account FAQ
Family Promise of Hendricks County
The mission of Family Promise of Hendricks County is to fight homelessness in Hendricks County by coordinating immediate shelter and needs assistance programs alongside longer term compassionate support services for families in all areas of life. This programs providing housing, meals, social services, and transportation to participating families. If you are referring a family to the program, please review the Referral Guidelines before referring.To refer a family or find out more about the program call (317) 296-3742.
TRUSTEES
This information applies to all trustees. * Trustees may be able to assist persons in need with needs such as: *food *rent/mortgage *medical care/insulin *utilities *household goods *fuel oil/propane/coal *clothing *burial expenses *work transportation Assistance is at the discretion of the trustee. Denials of assistance can be appealed to the County Commissioner; information on appealing is included in the denial letter.
- BROWN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE, 7455 East County Road 1000 North, Brownsburg, IN 46112 (317) 852-0899
- CENTER TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE, 17 West Marion Street, Danville, IN 46122 (317) 745-2813
- CLAY TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE, 5190 Broadway Street, Coatesville, IN 46121 (765) 386-2049
- EEL RIVER TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE, 101 West Pearl Street, North Salem, IN 46165 (765) 676-6333
- FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE, 3944 West 900 South, Stilesville, IN 46180 (317) 539-2667
- GUILFORD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE, 1500 South Center Street, Plainfield, IN 46168 (317) 838-0564
- LIBERTY TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE, 177 West County Road 1000 South, Clayton, IN 46118 (317) 539-7944
- LINCOLN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE, 55 East Main Street, Brownsburg, IN 46122 (317) 852-8745
- MARION TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE, 21 South State Road 75, Danville, IN 46122 (317) 539-4024
- MIDDLE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE, 20 East Main Street, Pittsboro, IN 46167 (317) 892-5000
- UNION TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE, 104 Church Street, Lizton, IN 46149 (317) 994-5506
- WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE, 311 Production Drive, Avon, IN 46123 (317) 272-1835
Little Red Door
317-925-5595
Since 1945, Little Red Door Cancer Agency strive to reduce the physical, emotional, and financial burdens of cancer for the medically underserved residents of central Indiana by providing free client services, screenings, and education. Programs include but are not limited to transportation to treatment, nutritional supplements, wigs, lymphedema garments, ostomy supplies, Door to Wellness, and incontinence supplies.
Since 1945, Little Red Door Cancer Agency strive to reduce the physical, emotional, and financial burdens of cancer for the medically underserved residents of central Indiana by providing free client services, screenings, and education. Programs include but are not limited to transportation to treatment, nutritional supplements, wigs, lymphedema garments, ostomy supplies, Door to Wellness, and incontinence supplies.
Educational Programs
LifeSteps Program - West Bridge Church
317-745-2266
Life Steps is a free program at West Bridge Church that offers the chance to grow together through classes, discussions led by community partners and one-on-one conversations. Life Steps is a one-year commitment for people ages 18 years and older. Couples are welcome! Life Steps groups meet every Wednesday from 7 – 8 p.m. at West Bridge. Each member is paired with a Life Steps ally who supports them through their journey. Your ally will provide support and advice, help you make significant life changes, and cheer you on as you achieve your personal goals. Twice a month, local experts will lead classes on different topics like making a budget, finding affordable childcare or using coupons. Click the title if you are interested in applying/registering!
Life Steps is a free program at West Bridge Church that offers the chance to grow together through classes, discussions led by community partners and one-on-one conversations. Life Steps is a one-year commitment for people ages 18 years and older. Couples are welcome! Life Steps groups meet every Wednesday from 7 – 8 p.m. at West Bridge. Each member is paired with a Life Steps ally who supports them through their journey. Your ally will provide support and advice, help you make significant life changes, and cheer you on as you achieve your personal goals. Twice a month, local experts will lead classes on different topics like making a budget, finding affordable childcare or using coupons. Click the title if you are interested in applying/registering!
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