COVID ASSISTANCE
We know these are uncertain times and we want to provide the most up to date information regarding assistance throughout this pandemic.
The State of Indiana has resumed the IHCDA Program and you can learn more about this program at the link below. IHCDA can provide eligible tenants with up to twelve (12) months of rental assistance. Utility assistance may also be provided to qualifying applicants for past due utilities (electric, gas, water, sewer, and trash) and home energy (fuel oil, wood, coal, pellets, and propane) expenses.
https://www.indianahousingnow.org/
Below are some links and contact numbers to programs that offer food assistance, help with paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs, including new programs for the COVID-19 pandemic:
- United Way: 866-211-9966
- REAL SERVICES: 574-284-6020 or https://realservices.org
- St Vincent de Paul: 574-234-6000 or https://www.svdpsb.org
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Inc.: 574-234-3111 or https://www.ccfwsb.org
- United Religious Community of St. Joseph County: 574-282-2397 ext 2 or https://www.urcsjc.org/
- http://www.findhelp.org
Fast-Track Facilitation (FTF) brings together parties in a dispute, including landlord/tenant, which would normally be filed in courts as a small claims case. An impartial facilitator will be assigned, at no cost, to promote settlement of the dispute in an informal setting. The goal of FTF is to quickly find common ground without the need for a court hearing which could be delayed due to COVID-19.
https://public.courts.in.gov/FTF#/
Please feel free to reach out to our office directly if you have any questions. Communication is key throughout this time.