Mortgage Assistance
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority is now accepting applications for Indiana Homeowner Assistance Fund (IHAF). Please visit – http://Www.877gethope.org for more information and to submit your application.
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Mt. Carmel Benevolence
Before completing this form, if you have received assistance from the Mt. Carmel Benevolence Funds during the last twelve months, you do not qualify for assistance at this time. The processing period may take 5 business days or more pending proper documentation by the requestor. Incomplete applications will not be processed and must be resubmitted with all required information. No contact will be made. Please check your application before submitting it.
Click Here To Complete The Mt. Carmel Church Benevolence Request Form
Please email questions to ginaweathers@mtcarmelindy.org
Rent/Mortgage/Utilities
Indiana’s Hardest Hit Fund………………………………1-877-438-4673 Mortgage assistance for Indiana Homeowners based on income
Military Family Relief COVID-19 Emergency Grant….in.gov/dva/2329.htm. 317-232-3910 Covers up to 2 months of household needs with at least 12 months qualifying military service.
Marion County COVID-19 Rental Assistance…..indyrent.org Sign up to receive notification of future opportunities under this program.
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Food/Support
Mt. Carmel Church Food Pantry
Our Mission: To provide assistance to families in need. Hours: Wednesdays from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.
IU Health/Mt. Carmel Care Touch
Mt. Carmel is partnering with IU Health to engage those who are experiencing social isolation. The Care Touch program comes alongside to help IU Health patients and Mt. Carmel’s members to listen to their concerns, gain access to community resources, networks, and navigate systems. Please contact the church at 317-890-2740 ext. 12 or email Rev. Bartlett at lolabartlett@mtcarmelindy.org
Mt. Carmel Second Sunday Seasonal Farmers Market
Throughout the growing season May – November we host a farmers market each 2nd Sunday in our parking lot. Urban farmers bring their fresh produce to provide the Far East Side with fresh from the farm produce and meats. Also, come check out some of our community small business selling clothing, jewelry, purses, home decor, etc.
Urban League Foodbox Drive-thru
Community Cupboard
Community Cupboard of Lawrence……7101 Pendleton Pk. 317-355-7395 Foodbank sponsored by the Lawrence Township Trustee’s Office and Community Health Network Hours: Wednesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m – 4 p.m.
CAFE’s Pull-up Pantry
CAFE has partnered with Gleaners Food Bank to provide a pull-up pantry for Far Eastside residents. Food boxes will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Simply drive up to our office 8902 E 38th St, during the hours of 2 pm-5 pm and one of our staff members will place a food box directly into your car. Food boxes are limited and on a first come first serve basis.
Gleaners, Indy Hunger Network, and 913 Sports
Partnering on delivery service. If you know someone who cannot access a food pantry because they are seniors, pregnant, immunocompromised, or have been asked to stay home by a physician, this program will deliver a box of emergency food to their homes (in Marion County). To request a food delivery, clients can text “Gleaners” to 55433 or call 317-742-9111.
SNAP
Pending further direction from the federal government, the State of Indiana (FSSA) is exempting able-bodied adults without dependents so that SNAP (food stamp) benefits will continue. Individuals who had previously timed out of benefits can apply and should be approved.
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Employment
WorkOne Indy Career Services………………………..Workoneindy.com
CAFE Indy Center for Working Families…………cafeindy.org
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Academic Support
AskRose Homework Help…………1-877-ASK-ROSE (1-877-275-7673) Rose-Hulman’s AskRose hotline for math and science homework problems. Hours are Monday through Friday from noon to 3 p.m. (Eastern); Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Eastern). Students in grades 6-12 may call or email/chat on AskRose.org. The site offers more than 500 resources through videos and downloadable reference materials.
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Pandemic Community Resource Bank
(wide variety of help): https://kheprw.org/pandemic/#
➢ State of Indiana COVID-19 information and FAQ: https://coronavirus.in.gov/
➢ FSSA COVID-19 information and FAQ: https://www.in.gov/fssa/5772.htm
➢ For information for workers who have lost pay or been denied benefits: https://www.indianalegalservices.org
CDC What You Need To Know About Hand Washing
CDC Teaching Children About Hand Washing
Community Partners:
Café – A Community Alliance of the Far Eastside.
Address: 8902 E. 38th St. 46226-6073
Office hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-12pm, 1:00pm-5pm.
Contact Information: (317)890-3288
Fax (317) 898-4397.
CEO: Michael Howe mhowe@cafeindy.org
Pathway Resource Center-A HUD “Service Coordinator Center
10119 John Marshal Drive 46235
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 am-5 pm, closed Friday
Contact Information: (317)890-9816
Fax (317)890-9816
Website: www.pathwayindy.org Email: pathwaycenter@sbcglobal.net
Cupboard of Lawrence Township
7101 Pendleton Pike Contact Information: (317)964-0801
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday: 10am-4pm & 6pm-8pm
Thursday: 1pm-4:40pm
Friday: 10 am-4 pm & every 3rd Saturday provide monthly shopping.