Hi fellow Stringtown neighbors!
We’ve put together (another) list of resources, and this time, it’s specifically for winter. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need help navigating these resources or others. And please let us know if you know of other resources so we can add them to the list! <3
General Assistance
- Findhelp.org: a ton of resources of all kinds, all in one place!
Energy Assistance
- IndyEAP (Energy Assistance Program)
- Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority
- 211 Information & Referral: Dial 211 (free, 24/7)
- Community Action of Greater Indianapolis
- United Way Winter Assistance Fund
- AES Indiana payment assistance
Emergency Shelter & Warming Centers
- Indianapolis Winter Contingency Plan (for unhoused neighbors and others)
- Wheeler Mission (Men): (317) 687-6795
- Wheeler Mission (Women & Children): (317) 687-3630
- 211 for current warming center locations
- Indy Parks Family Centers (open to all during regular operating hours only)
Weatherization
- Community Action of Greater Indianapolis: (317) 396-1800
- Indiana Weatherization Program
- AES Weatherization Assistance
Food Assistance
- Emergency Food Assistance Resources
- The Lord’s Pantry: (317) 631-5504
- Circle City Mutual Aid: Sundays 4-6pm, 140 N. Senate Ave.
- Gleaners Food Bank: (317) 925-0191
- No Questions Asked Food Pantry: info@noquestionsaskedfoodpantry.org
Township & Emergency Assistance
- Mayor’s Action Center: (317) 327-4622
- United Way 211: Dial 211
- Center Township Trustee: (317) 396-3500 (2445 N. Meridian St.)
- Salvation Army: (317) 637-5551 (2445 Madison Ave.)
- St. Vincent de Paul: (317) 924-5769 (3001 E. 30th St.)
Pet Assistance
- S.O.A.R. Initiative (pet fostering)
- FIDO (pet supplies & assistance): (317) 221-1314
National Resources
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