Bills & Budget Help

 

Advocacy Center - South Bend

• Helps with bills, food needs, and networking in the community. 

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United Religious Communities (St. James Episcopal Cathedral's Education Wing)

501 Main St, South Bend, 46601

(574) 282-2397

Walk-in services only

Client Screening between 9:00am and 9:30am

Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:00am – 12:00pm

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Consumer Credit Counseling Service

• Provides clients with opportunity for future financial planning

• Teaches budgeting and proper credit use

• Helps establish debt management plan

• Pre-filing for bankruptcy/certificate ($50)

• Credit counseling ($50 fee)

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(219) 980-4800

1 (800) 982-4801

Phone counseling only

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00am – 5:00pm​

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Energy Assistance (through REAL Services)

• Assistance with utility bills during winter and summer for anyone under 150% poverty level given available funding

• Air conditioners may be available for those who meet guidelines

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1151 S. Michigan, South Bend, 46601

(574) 232-6501

Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am – 4:30pm (closed 12:00pm – 1:00pm)​

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Kroc Center

• Utility assistance and financial aid 

• Food pantry

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900 W. Western Ave., South Bend, 46601

(574) 233-9471 ext. 2206

Hours: Mon, 1:00pm – 6:00pm
            Tues, Wed, Fri, 9:00am – 5:00pm
            Thurs, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
 

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Lacasa

• Assists clients achieve financial stability, find a new home, prevent foreclosure, find affordable rentals, get home repair assistance, immigration counseling, and neighborhood engagement.

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202 N. Cottage Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528

(574) 533-4450
Hours: Mon- Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm

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Michiana 5 for the Homeless

• Down payment and utility deposit assistance

• Help with housing and getting people on their feet

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2206 Miami Street, South Bend, 46613

(574) 607-3483

Hours: Wed-Thurs, 12:00pm – 4:00pm

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REAL Services Family Development Program

• Program for women 18 or older who desire to be financially self-sufficient in all areas

• One-on-one mentoring and support

• Offer to pay costs of GED test or higher education costs

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1151 S. Michigan, South Bend, 46601

(574) 284-7129

Contact person: Latasha Bosse, Family Life Coordinator

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am – 4:30pm (closed 12:00pm – 1:00pm)​

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Saint Vincent De Paul

• Budget/financial assistance (through Stone Soup Community)

• Client must first contact Township Trustee

• Food help

• Furniture help (first Wednesday of every month 12:00pm)

• Must bring ID & birth certificates for children

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520 Crescent Ave, South Bend, 46617

(574) 234-6000

Hours: Mon-Fri, 10:00am – 4:00pm (client hours)

            Wed, 2:00pm – 8:00pm​

 

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Stone Soup Community

• Budget counseling & financial literacy

• Fourteen week program based on Bridges out of Poverty

• Crisis services (bills help, housing, medication, domestic abuse)

• Advocacy, networking, referrals, and financial aid

• Goals setting

• Job coaching, resume help

• Family development program

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333 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, 46601

(574) 246-0364

tone-soup@sbcglobal.net

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00am – 12:00 pm (or by appointment)

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Township Trustee

• One-time financial assistance for food, rent, utilities and emergency medical prescriptions

• Application required; call to make appointment, meet at fire department to go over financial position and paperwork

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Refer to this page to find correct township and the contact information for your specific township.

Hours: by appointment only​

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URC of St. Joseph County

• Limited funding for documentation help and utilities

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117 N. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, 46601

(574) 282-2397

Hours: by appointment only