National Coalition for the Homeless
If you are not homeless yet, it may be possible to avoid becoming homeless by finding out about prevention or emergency assistance programs in your area. Often these programs can help in paying rent, utilities, or bills. Visit www.nationalhomeless.org/references/need-help/ to learn more.
Gary Community School Corporation
https://www.garycsc.k12.in.us/academics/mckinney-vento-act/ This page is for those in need of assistance in ensuring that each child of homeless individuals and each homeless youth has equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including a public preschool education, as provided to every other student. For more information, please contact Tennille Foster-Milsap at (219) 881-5466.
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(219) 881-5404
Portage Township YMCA
The Portage Township YMCA proudly offers showering services and hygiene kits to those in need. We also assist in getting you connected to other critical resources.
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(219) 762-9622
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(219) 762-2012
Continuum of Care Network of NWI
Coordinated Entry The Coordinated entry process was instituted to help our community prioritize assistance for the homeless based on vulnerability and severity of service needs, to ensure that people who need assistance the most can receive it in a timely manner. Coordinated entry changes our CoC from a project focused system to a person focused system. This process begins with a vulnerability assessment conducted at any of 7 participating agencies in Lake County, IN. To find out more copy and paste the following link: https://cocofnwi.org/services
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(219) 886-9966
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Visit www.hud.gov/findshelter to find shelter, food, health clinics, or clothing near you.
Grace Learning Center
NonprofitOur mission is to provide short-term drug and alcohol free shelter to homeless families, assist in securing permanent housing for these families, and provide opportunities to build a skill set to maintain stable housing.
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(219) 879-6788
Sojourner Truth House
NonprofitCOVID-19: STH is currently closed to clients.
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(219) 885-2282
Fuller Center for Housing of Gary
NonprofitThe Fuller Center for Housing, faith-driven and Christ-centered, promotes collaborative and innovative partnerships with individuals and organizations in an unrelenting quest to provide adequate shelter for all people in need worldwide.
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(219) 614-2529
A Hand Up, Inc.
NonprofitA HAND UP IS WORKING ON A SOLUTION Shared Housing Shared Responsibilities Programs to Increase Income Programs to become Self-Sufficient
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(219) 898-5743
Rainbow-Ark Shelter
Provides shelter for 21-45 days for victims of homelessness who are residents of the City of Gary and have valid picture identification. All persons needing shelter must personally contact the shelter themselves and speak with a client advocate for bed availability and address location. Male children must be under 18 years of age. Please call 219-886-1600 for bed availability. The shelter provides education and outreach on the topics of homelessness, domestic violence, teen dating violence, sexual assault, and numerous issues with special interest for women within the community. We provide outreach and education via written material, presentations, media contact and seminars/conferences.
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(219) 886-1600
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(219) 881-5287
Housing Opportunities
NonprofitPlease call (219) 262-0054.
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(219) 548-2800
NWI Veterans Village
NWI Veterans Village is a Permanent Supportive Housing program specifically for veterans battling homelessness. The property contains 44 single, multi-family units. All apartments are fully furnished, including all major appliances. There are no utility charges, electricity and water services are included. Free laundry machines are available for residents on all three floors. We offer free Internet service in our computer lab, as well as a weight/fitness room, community room/cafeteria, rooftop patio and urban garden. NWI Veterans Village is an LIHTC Section 42 Federal Housing First program. Rental charges are determined on an individual basis, and may not exceed 30% of a renter's annual income. The annual income limit for qualified applicants is currently set at $30,600. We provide a variety of Permanent Supportive Services, including on-site VA case management, informational presentations, community events, pantry supplies, counseling services, rental assistance, NA meetings, etc. Please call 219-951-0460 to make an appointment.
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(219) 951-0460
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(219) 951-0624
Volunteers of America
A nationwide program focused on assisting veterans who are homeless or at-risk of losing housing into meaningful employment.
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(219) 713-4559
Salvation Army East Chicago
NonprofitThe Salvation Army provides emergency assistance to help with mortgage/rent, utility bills, clothing, medication bills, and other needs in order to keep families in their homes. For more information or support: contact our Corps Community Center at 219-398-2939, find a location near you, or learn more online.
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(219) 398-2939
Lacasa, Inc.
Let us help you find a safe, stable, and affordable place to live. We teach classes that help you manage your finances or buy your own home. We revitalize dilapidated houses to make our community a better place to live.
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(574) 533-4450
Continuum of Care Network of NWI
CoC Rapid Re-Housing The purpose of the CoC Rapid Rehousing Program is to provide assistance by rapidly re-housing persons who are homeless. HUD expects that these resources will be targeted and prioritized to serve households that are most in need of this temporary assistance and are most likely to achieve stable housing, whether subsidized or unsubsidized. It provides temporary financial assistance and services to individuals and families who are homeless. To find out more copy and paste the following link: https://cocofnwi.org/services
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(219) 886-9966
New Creations Resale Shop and Men's Center
NonprofitNew Creation Men’s Center creates a strong safety net for men over the age of 18 who are in need of direction in their lives. New Creation wants to help men get back on their feet so they can strive in life. Programs are meant to encourage the men at our facility to improve their lives in a positive manner. We strive everyday to make a difference in these men’s lives and the community.
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(219) 548-3548
Continuum of Care Network of NWI
Our Rapid Re-housing services are an intervention designed to help individuals and families that don't need intensive and ongoing supports to quickly exit homelessness and return to permanent housing. Housing assistance is offered without preconditions — like employment, income, absence of criminal record, or sobriety — and the resources and services provided are tailored to the unique needs of the household. To find out more copy and paste the following link: https://cocofnwi.org/services
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(219) 886-9966