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Rent & Utility Assistance
St. Joseph County Rent & Utility Resources

Advocacy Center - United Religious Community of St. Joseph County

  • Gas or electric bill assistance

  • Rent or housing payments

  • Other services on a case-by-case basis

)  Phone: 574.282.2397 ext. 2

:  Email: urc@urcsjc.org

l  Address: 501 N. Main St., South Bend, IN 46601

Broadway Christian Parish

  • Limited assistance available for utility or rental assistance

  • Breakfast served M-TH: 8a-10a

  • Food pantry open T-TH: 8:30a-10:30a

)  Phone: 574.289.0333

:  Email: broadwayum1412@gmail.com

l  Address: 1412 Carroll St., South Bend, IN 46613

Catholic Charities

  • Limited assistance available for individuals and families who need help meeting basic needs: food, clothing, shelter, and utilities

  • Online applications accepted on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 8am (Click here for online application)

  • Case management is required to those requesting assistance

)  Phone: 574.234.3111

:  Email: ccwr@ccfwsb.org

l  Address: 1817 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613

Help with Love - HOPE Ministries

  • Program of HOPE Ministries

  • Guidance and referrals for rent/utility assistance and skilled services

  • Call or email the helpline to speak with an adviser

  • Limited resources available to meet urgent needs

)  Phone: 574.252.2953

:  Email: helpwithlove@hopesb.org

l  Address: 211 W Monroe St., South Bend, IN 46601

Little Flower Utility Assistance

  • Assistance to avoid utility disconnections

  • Complete the online application here

)  Phone: 574.243.3437

l  Address: 54191 Ironwood Rd., South Bend, IN 46635

¸  Hours: M,T,TH,F: 9a-4p

REAL Services

  • Childcare resources

  • Family development programs

  • Housing and home ownership guidance

  • Rental assistance

  • Energy assistance

)  Phone: 574.233.8205

:  Email: info@realservices.org

l  Address: 1151 S Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601

¸  Hours: M-F: 8a-12p | 1p-4:30p

St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County

  • Food assistance

  • Financial assistance

  • Clothing vouchers

  • Sweet Dreams Ministry: Beds, linens, and blankets for children

)  Phone: 574.234.6000

:  Email: Click Here

l  Address: 520 Crescent Ave., South Bend, IN 46617

¸  Hours: T, Th: 10a-2p

The Salvation Army Kroc Center

  • Helping St. Joseph County residents facing:

    • Disconnection notice from utility provider​

    • Utilities are currently disconnected

    • Burial assistance

)  Phone: 574.367.2358 ext. 2206

l  Address: 900 W. Western Ave., South Bend, IN 46601

Township Trustee

  • Click the link above and select "Township Trustee" and your county of residence to find your local trustee

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

  • Contact us for application assistance

RESOURCES UPDATED MARCH 2026

Page Index

All resources are listed here in alphabetical order. 

  1. Advocacy Center - United Religious Community of St. Joseph County

  2. Broadway Christian Parish

  3. Catholic Charities

  4. Help with Love - HOPE Ministries

  5. Little Flower Utility Assistance

  6. REAL Services

  7. St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County

  8. The Salvation Army Kroc Center

  9. Township Trustee

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