Trustee

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