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Employment
Services |
- clients who
are unemployed are referred to the employment services
department. Resume development, job search and
pre-employment training are provided. In some cases a
client may be assigned to do workfare. If you fail to
complete workfare requirements or all of your assignments,
you will be ineligible for further assistance. |
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Housing
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- rent or
mortgage / contract payments. Sleeping rooms, shelters or
missions are available depending on household size and
likely length of assistance needed. |
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Utilities / Fuel |
- We can assist
with current bills, in your name, at your current address. |
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Food |
- for households
not receiving food stamps. The Trustee will not supplement
food stamps except for specific emergencies, i.e. theft,
spoilage and special medical dietary requirements. |
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Household
Supplies |
- items
necessary for cleaning and personal hygiene. |
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Clothing |
- if needed for
employment, school, health or common decency. In August, we
have a special program for children enrolled in grades K -
12. Private schools are not eligible. |
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Transportation |
- to maintain
employment until receipt of first paycheck, or for medical
necessity. |
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Burials |
- for deceased
indigents. |
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Traveler's Aid |
- those stranded
in Indianapolis, without money, the Trustee can help once
with a tank of gasoline or a bus ticket to your legal
residence. |
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Payee
Representative Program |
- applicants who
are eligible to receive SSI, but are unable to manage their
income. |
