Benefits · Emergency Aid
How to apply for Marion County Township Trustee Poor Relief + Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination (Marion County)
Marion County's 9 elected Township Trustees (Center, Decatur, Franklin, Lawrence, Perry, Pike, Warren, Washington, Wayne) + CICOA + community organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework
Who it's for
Marion County emergency aid: (1) DISTINCTIVE to Indiana — each of the county's 9 elected Township Trustees provides 'poor relief' (township assistance): emergency help with rent / eviction prevention, utility shutoff, food, clothing, medical needs, and burial expenses for residents of that township (find yours at indy.gov). (2) CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions for senior case management and meals (317-803-6131). (3) The Marion County EAP Local Service Provider for HEAP utility help. (4) Eskenazi Health financial assistance + the hospital FAP network for healthcare. (5) Township + Trustee + Salvation Army / St. Vincent de Paul / Catholic Charities Indianapolis. (6) Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana. (7) Dial 211 (Connect2Help) for general referrals.
Marion: Indiana's township-trustee poor-relief system is the front-line emergency aid — each township has an elected Trustee who provides rent/utility/food help. Layered with CICOA, EAP, hospital FAP, and 211.
What you'll need
- Proof of Marion County township residency
- Proof of all household income
- Photo identification
- Documentation of the emergency need (eviction notice, shutoff notice, etc.)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 211
Renewals
as-needed
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