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Resources
Porter County
If you or someone you know needs support, here are local resources in Porter County that can help.
First always call 211 to get started with a lot of the bellow assistance!
Also cheat code to ensuring fast assistance: if you apply online , follow up directly by a call! Online applications sometimes have a longer wait!
💡Energy Assistance Programs
1. CoAction
Phone: +1 (219) 548-2800
Email: info@coaction.care
Website: https://coaction.care/
Address: 2001 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
2. Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA)
Phone: +1 (800) 872-0371
Email: ihcda@ihcda.in.gov
Website: www.in.gov/ihcda
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
3. Portage Township Trustee
Phone: +1 (219) 762-1623
Website: www.portagetrustee.org
Address: 3590 Willowcreek Rd Suite B, Portage, IN 46368
Days & Times: Monday - Thursday : 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM & Friday 8-12pm
4. Center Township Trustee
Phone: 1+ (219) 462-0810
Address: 202 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Website: https://centertownshiptrustee.net/
Email: jesse@centertownshiptrustee.net
Days & Times: Monday – Thursday:
8am – 11:30am
5. Union Township Trustee
Phone: +1 (219) 759-1482
Address: 251 N 475 W, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Days & Times: Monday & Thursday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
6. Westchester Township Trustee
Phone: +1 (219) 926-1405
Address: 100 W Indiana Ave., Chesterton, IN 46304
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
7. Energy Assistance Program (EAP):
Online Assistance: Begins October 1
Apply: https://www.in.gov/ihcda/homeowners-and-renters/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap/
In Person
Location: Porter County Aging and Community Services (PCACS)
Phone: +1 (219) 464-9736
Email: info@portercountyacs.org
Website: www.portercountyacs.org
8.First Contact
Phone: +1 (219) 764-7322
Website: http://www.firstcontactinc.org/contact
Email:firstcontact1992@gmail.com
Address: 3484 Airport Rd, Portage, IN 46368
🚨Important: to prevent disconnection call with your application ID directly to NIPSCO after submitting your application. They have no way of knowing if you don’t call them with id!
🏡Rent/Mortgage Assistance
1. Coaction Housing Opportunities
Phone: +1 (219) 548-2800
Email: info@coaction.care
Website: https://coaction.care/
Address: 2001 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
2. Catholic Charities - Housing Counseling Services
Phone: +1 (219) 886-3549
Email: housingcounseling@catholic-charities.org
Website: www.catholic-charities.org
Address: 940 Broadway, Gary, IN 46402
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
3. Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA)
Phone: +1 (800) 872-0371
Email: ihcda@ihcda.in.gov
Website: www.in.gov/ihcda
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4. St. Vincent de Paul Society - Valparaiso
Phone: +1 (219) 464-1624
Email: parishoffice@seseton.com
Website: https://seseton.com/st-vincent-depaul/
Address: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church at 509 W Division Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Offers assistance with energy bills, rent, and other emergency needs.
5. The Salvation Army - Valparaiso Corps
Phone: +1 (219) 462-6131
Email: valparaiso@usc.salvationarmy.org
Website: www.sawest.org
Address: 810 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Provides emergency financial assistance and shelter services.
6. First Contact
Phone: +1 (219) 764-7322
Website: http://www.firstcontactinc.org/contact
Email:firstcontact1992@gmail.com
Address: 3484 Airport Rd, Portage, IN 46368
🛌Shelter Services
1. Family Promise of Porter County
Phone: +1 (219) 464-3700
Email: info@familypromisepcin.org
Website: www.familypromisepcin.org
Address: 1515 S. Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Offers temporary shelter and support services for families experiencing homelessness.
2. The Salvation Army - Valparaiso Corps
Phone: +1 (219) 462-6131
Email: valparaiso@usc.salvationarmy.org
Website: www.sawest.org
Address: 810 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Provides emergency shelter and support services.
3. Gabriel’s Horn
Phone: +1 (219) 364-8018
Website: https://www.gabrielshelter.org/
Email: jennaturnerbsw@gmail.com
Address: 792 McCool Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
🥪Food Assistance
1. Porter County Food Pantry Network
Phone: +1 (219) 464-3673
Email: info@foodbanknwi.org
Website: www.foodbanknwi.org
Address: 1005 W Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
2. Hilltop Neighborhood House Food Pantry
Phone: +1 (219) 477-4222
Email: info@hilltophouse.org
Website: www.hilltophouse.org
Address: 460 S College Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
3. Portage Township Food Pantry
Phone: +1 (219) 762-1623
Website: https://www.portagetrustee.org/assistance?
Address: 3590 Willowcreek Rd Suite B, Portage, IN 46368
Days & Times: Thursday 10-12pm
Clients can use the pantry up to two times per month.
4. Hebron Country Pantry
Phone: +1 (219) 252-9007
Website: http://www.hebronumc.org/hebron-country-pantry.html
Address: 202 W. Church Street
P. O. Box 96 Hebron, Indiana 46341,
Days & Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10:00am - 1:00pm Clients can visit pantry once a month
5. Westchester Neighbors Food Pantry
Phone: +1 (219) 728-1758
Address: 801 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304
Days & Times: Wednesday: 10 AM - 12 PM
6. Center Township Trustee
Phone: 1+ (219) 462-0810
Address: 202 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Website: https://centertownshiptrustee.net/
Email: jesse@centertownshiptrustee.net
Days & Times: Monday – Thursday:
8am – 11:30am
7. First Contact
Phone: +1 (219) 764-7322
Website: http://www.firstcontactinc.org/contact
Email:firstcontact1992@gmail.com
Address: 3484 Airport Rd, Portage, IN 46368
👶Baby Diapers, Wipes & Sanitary
1. Portage Township Food Pantry
Phone: +1 (219) 762-1623
Website: https://www.portagetrustee.org/assistance?
Address: 3590 Willowcreek Rd Suite B, Portage, IN 46368
Days & Times:
•Thursday 10-12
🚗Car Repairs
1. PCACS Hardship Program
Phone: +1 (219) 464-9736
Email: info@portercountyacs.org
Website: www.portercountyacs.org
Address: 1005 Campbell St, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Covers general car repairs (not preventative maintenance) up to $300.
🔨Home Repair Assistance
1. Habitat for Humanity of Porter County
Phone: +1 (219) 531-0359
Email: office@portercountyhabitat.org
Website: www.portercountyhabitat.org
Address: 1451 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
2. Porter County Home Improvement Program
Phone: +1 (219) 465-3549
Email: info@porterco.org
Website: www.porterco.org
Address: 155 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
3. Portage Township Trustee
Phone: +1 (219) 762-1623
Website: www.portagetrustee.org
Address: 3590 Willowcreek Rd Suite B, Portage, IN 46368
Days & Times: Monday - Thursday : 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM & Friday 8-12pm
4. Neighbor Link
Phone: (219) 617-2077
Website: https://www.neighborlinkpc.org/
Address: 102 Beverly Dr
Chesterton, IN 46304
Porter County
Email: judy@neighborlinkpc.org
5. Rebuilding Together
Phone:+1 (219)926-3233
Website: https://www.rtduneland.org/
Email: info@rtduneland.org
Address: P.O. Box 644
Chesterton, IN 46304
6 Home Team Valpo
Phone: +1 (219) 238-6268
Website: https://hometeamvalpo.org/contact/
Email: info@hometeamvalpo.org
Address: PO Box 504, Valparaiso, IN, 46384
Resources
Porter County
If you or someone you know needs support, here are local resources in Porter County that can help.
Call 211 to get started with a lot of the bellow assistance!
Also cheat code to ensuring fast assistance: if you apply online , follow up directly by a call! Online applications sometimes have a longer wait!
💡Energy Assistance Programs
1. CoAction
Phone: +1 (219) 548-2800
Email: info@coaction.care
Website: https://coaction.care/
Address: 2001 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
2. Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA)
Phone: +1 (800) 872-0371
Email: ihcda@ihcda.in.gov
Website: www.in.gov/ihcda
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
3. Portage Township Trustee
Phone: +1 (219) 762-1623
Website: www.portagetrustee.org
Address: 3590 Willowcreek Rd Suite B, Portage, IN 46368
Days & Times: Monday - Thursday : 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM & Friday 8-12pm
4. Center Township Trustee
Phone: 1+ (219) 462-0810
Address: 202 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Website: https://centertownshiptrustee.net/
Email: jesse@centertownshiptrustee.net
Days & Times: Monday – Thursday:
8am – 11:30am
5. Union Township Trustee
Phone: +1 (219) 759-1482
Address: 251 N 475 W, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Days & Times: Monday & Thursday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
6. Westchester Township Trustee
Phone: +1 (219) 926-1405
Address: 100 W Indiana Ave., Chesterton, IN 46304
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
7. Energy Assistance Program (EAP):
Online Assistance: Begins October 1
Apply: https://www.in.gov/ihcda/homeowners-and-renters/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap/
In Person
Location: Porter County Aging and Community Services (PCACS)
Phone: +1 (219) 464-9736
Email: info@portercountyacs.org
Website: www.portercountyacs.org
8.First Contact
Phone: +1 (219) 764-7322
Website: http://www.firstcontactinc.org/contact
Email:firstcontact1992@gmail.com
Address: 3484 Airport Rd, Portage, IN 46368
🚨Important: to prevent disconnection call with your application ID directly to NIPSCO after submitting your application. They have no way of knowing if you don’t call them with id!
🏡Rent/Mortgage Assistance
1. Coaction Housing Opportunities
Phone: +1 (219) 548-2800
Email: info@coaction.care
Website: https://coaction.care/
Address: 2001 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
2. Catholic Charities - Housing Counseling Services
Phone: +1 (219) 886-3549
Email: housingcounseling@catholic-charities.org
Website: www.catholic-charities.org
Address: 940 Broadway, Gary, IN 46402
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
3. Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA)
Phone: +1 (800) 872-0371
Email: ihcda@ihcda.in.gov
Website: www.in.gov/ihcda
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4. St. Vincent de Paul Society - Valparaiso
Phone: +1 (219) 464-1624
Email: parishoffice@seseton.com
Website: https://seseton.com/st-vincent-depaul/
Address: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church at 509 W Division Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Offers assistance with energy bills, rent, and other emergency needs.
5. The Salvation Army - Valparaiso Corps
Phone: +1 (219) 462-6131
Email: valparaiso@usc.salvationarmy.org
Website: www.sawest.org
Address: 810 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Provides emergency financial assistance and shelter services.
6. First Contact
Phone: +1 (219) 764-7322
Website: http://www.firstcontactinc.org/contact
Email:firstcontact1992@gmail.com
Address: 3484 Airport Rd, Portage, IN 46368
🛌Shelter Services
1. Family Promise of Porter County
Phone: +1 (219) 464-3700
Email: info@familypromisepcin.org
Website: www.familypromisepcin.org
Address: 1515 S. Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Offers temporary shelter and support services for families experiencing homelessness.
2. The Salvation Army - Valparaiso Corps
Phone: +1 (219) 462-6131
Email: valparaiso@usc.salvationarmy.org
Website: www.sawest.org
Address: 810 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Provides emergency shelter and support services.
3. Gabriel’s Horn
Phone: +1 (219) 364-8018
Website: https://www.gabrielshelter.org/
Email: jennaturnerbsw@gmail.com
Address: 792 McCool Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
🥪Food Assistance
1. Porter County Food Pantry Network
Phone: +1 (219) 464-3673
Email: info@foodbanknwi.org
Website: www.foodbanknwi.org
Address: 1005 W Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
2. Hilltop Neighborhood House Food Pantry
Phone: +1 (219) 477-4222
Email: info@hilltophouse.org
Website: www.hilltophouse.org
Address: 460 S College Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
3. Portage Township Food Pantry
Phone: +1 (219) 762-1623
Website: https://www.portagetrustee.org/assistance?
Address: 3590 Willowcreek Rd Suite B, Portage, IN 46368
Days & Times: Thursday 10-12pm
Clients can use the pantry up to two times per month.
4. Hebron Country Pantry
Phone: +1 (219) 252-9007
Website: http://www.hebronumc.org/hebron-country-pantry.html
Address: 202 W. Church Street
P. O. Box 96 Hebron, Indiana 46341,
Days & Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10:00am - 1:00pm Clients can visit pantry once a month
5. Westchester Neighbors Food Pantry
Phone: +1 (219) 728-1758
Address: 801 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304
Days & Times: Wednesday: 10 AM - 12 PM
6. Center Township Trustee
Phone: 1+ (219) 462-0810
Address: 202 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Website: https://centertownshiptrustee.net/
Email: jesse@centertownshiptrustee.net
Days & Times: Monday – Thursday:
8am – 11:30am
7. First Contact
Phone: +1 (219) 764-7322
Website: http://www.firstcontactinc.org/contact
Email:firstcontact1992@gmail.com
Address: 3484 Airport Rd, Portage, IN 46368
👶Baby Diapers, Wipes & Sanitary
1. Portage Township Food Pantry
Phone: +1 (219) 762-1623
Website: https://www.portagetrustee.org/assistance?
Address: 3590 Willowcreek Rd Suite B, Portage, IN 46368
Days & Times:
•Thursday 10-12
🚗Car Repairs
1. PCACS Hardship Program
Phone: +1 (219) 464-9736
Email: info@portercountyacs.org
Website: www.portercountyacs.org
Address: 1005 Campbell St, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Covers general car repairs (not preventative maintenance) up to $300.
🔨Home Repair Assistance
1. Habitat for Humanity of Porter County
Phone: +1 (219) 531-0359
Email: office@portercountyhabitat.org
Website: www.portercountyhabitat.org
Address: 1451 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
2. Porter County Home Improvement Program
Phone: +1 (219) 465-3549
Email: info@porterco.org
Website: www.porterco.org
Address: 155 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Days & Times: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
3. Portage Township Trustee
Phone: +1 (219) 762-1623
Website: www.portagetrustee.org
Address: 3590 Willowcreek Rd Suite B, Portage, IN 46368
Days & Times: Monday - Thursday : 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM & Friday 8-12pm
4. Neighbor Link
Phone: (219) 617-2077
Website: https://www.neighborlinkpc.org/
Address: 102 Beverly Dr
Chesterton, IN 46304
Porter County
Email: judy@neighborlinkpc.org
5. Rebuilding Together
Phone:+1 (219)926-3233
Website: https://www.rtduneland.org/
Email: info@rtduneland.org
Address: P.O. Box 644
Chesterton, IN 46304
6 Home Team Valpo
Phone: +1 (219) 238-6268
Website: https://hometeamvalpo.org/contact/
Email: info@hometeamvalpo.org
Address: PO Box 504, Valparaiso, IN, 46384