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How to apply for Union County Township Trustee Poor Relief + Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination (Union County)

Union County's elected Township Trustees + LifeStream Services + community organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework

Who it's for

Union County emergency aid: (1) DISTINCTIVE to Indiana — each elected Township Trustee 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. Union County has 6 townships; find your trustee through the county offices. (2) LifeStream Services for senior case management, meals, and PathWays/CHOICE (765-759-1121). (3) The regional Community Action agency for EAP utility help. (4) The county hospital Financial Assistance Programs for healthcare. (5) Salvation Army / St. Vincent de Paul / Catholic Charities. (6) Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana. (7) Dial 211 for general referrals.

Union: Indiana's township-trustee poor-relief system is the front-line emergency aid. Layered with LifeStream, EAP, hospital FAP, and 211.

What you'll need

  • Proof of Union 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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