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National Coalition for the Homeless

ASSISTANCE FINDING LOCAL RESOURCES!

If you are not homeless yet, it may be possible to avoid becoming homeless by finding out about prevention or emergency assistance programs in your area. Often these programs can help in paying rent, utilities, or bills. Visit www.nationalhomeless.org/references/need-help/ to learn more.

Counties Served: Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, Starke

Please call for hours of operation.
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Gary Community School Corporation

Assistance for Students

https://www.garycsc.k12.in.us/academics/mckinney-vento-act/ This page is for those in need of assistance in ensuring that each child of homeless individuals and each homeless youth has equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including a public preschool education, as provided to every other student. For more information, please contact Tennille Foster-Milsap at (219) 881-5466.

Counties Served: Lake

Please call (219) 881-5404 for hours of operation.
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Portage Township YMCA

Bathing

The Portage Township YMCA proudly offers showering services and hygiene kits to those in need. We also assist in getting you connected to other critical resources.

Counties Served: Porter

Monday - Friday
Saturday & Sunday
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North Central Indiana Rural Crisis Center

Nonprofit
Emergency Shelter

Shelter, case management, advocacy, and support groups. More information here: https://ncircc.com/emergency-shelter/

Counties Served: Jasper

Please call (219) 866-8281 for hours of operation.
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Sandcastle Shelter

Nonprofit
Family Shelter

https://cch-mc.org/sand-castle-shelter-for-homeless-families/ Sand Castle offers 30 to 45 day residential programs to LaPorte County families: primarily single moms with children; sometimes families headed by couples or dads, too. When space is available, we accept single women. All family members must test free of drugs and alcohol. Grace Learning Center: https://cch-mc.org/grace-learning-center/ Grace Learning Center is the epicenter for education opportunities, life skills and self-help meetings in Michigan City and LaPorte County. We offer approximately 20 classes, workshops and support groups (including 12-step) on a monthly basis, allowing individuals to recognize and address the barriers that create the vicious cycle of recurring life challenges, criminal thinking, substance abuse, and homelessness.

Counties Served: LaPorte

Please call (219) 879-6788 for hours of operation.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Find Shelter

Visit www.hud.gov/findshelter to find shelter, food, health clinics, or clothing near you.

Counties Served: Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, Starke

Please call for hours of operation.
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Sojourner Truth House

Nonprofit
Homeless Assistance

COVID-19: STH is currently closed to clients.

Counties Served: Lake

Please call (219) 885-2282 for hours of operation.
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Fuller Center for Housing of Gary

Nonprofit
Homeless Assistance

The Fuller Center for Housing, faith-driven and Christ-centered, promotes collaborative and innovative partnerships with individuals and organizations in an unrelenting quest to provide adequate shelter for all people in need worldwide.

Counties Served: Lake

Please call (219) 614-2529 for hours of operation.
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A Hand Up, Inc.

Nonprofit
Homeless Services

A HAND UP IS WORKING ON A SOLUTION Shared Housing Shared Responsibilities Programs to Increase Income Programs to become Self-Sufficient

Counties Served: LaPorte

Please call (219) 898-5743 for hours of operation.
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Housing Opportunities

Nonprofit
Homeless Street Outreach

Please call (219) 262-0054.

Counties Served: LaPorte, Porter

Please call (219) 548-2800 for hours of operation.
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Jasper House

Nonprofit
Jasper House

Assistance for Marion Township Residents. Please send email to: Jasperhouse19@gmail.com

Counties Served: Jasper

Please call for hours of operation.
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New Creations Resale Shop and Men's Center

Nonprofit
Men's Homelessness

New Creation Men’s Center creates a strong safety net for men over the age of 18 who are in need of direction in their lives. New Creation wants to help men get back on their feet so they can strive in life. Programs are meant to encourage the men at our facility to improve their lives in a positive manner. We strive everyday to make a difference in these men’s lives and the community.

Counties Served: Porter

Please call (219) 548-3548 for hours of operation.
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Hanover Township Trustee

Government
Shelter

See for eligibility guidelines and application: https://www.hanovertownshiptrustee.com/services/

Counties Served: Lake

Please call 219-374-7443 for hours of operation.
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Harambee Corporation: Student & Community Partnership

Nonprofit
Teen Housing

Harambee Corporation's Independent Living Program is designed for males and females, ages 16-23. Harambee began the program to provide housing for homeless teens lacking a safe or stable environment . The Independent Living Program provides the basic needs of housing, food, safety and financial security by helping teens save money for the future while they develop and learn the basic independent life skills necessary to be independent and lead productive lives.

Counties Served: Lake

Please call (219) 885-9679 for hours of operation.
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