Township Assistance

Township Assistance

NOTICE

THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP

HANCOCK COUNTY, INDIANA

A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF TOWNSHIP ASSISTANCE WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code § 12-20-5.5-1, the Trustee of Sugar Creek Township (the “Trustee”) has completed an annual review of the emergency assistance eligibility standards (the “Current Standards”) for the administration of Township Assistance (the “Township Assistance”) in Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County, Indiana (the “Township”) and proposed Modifications (as defined herein) to the Current Standards to reflect changes in the cost of basic necessities in the Township and changes in the law; and WHEREAS, the Current Standards and process for Township Assistance are available at https://www.sugarcreektwp.com/township-assistance, subject to the following proposed modifications:

(i) there shall be a total cap per household of not to exceed $1,000 annually; and

(ii) a limit of one receipt of funds per household annually (collectively, the “Modifications” and with the Current Standards, the “Standards”). WHEREAS, the Township Board (the “Board”) of the Township, has reviewed the proposed updated Standards and desires to approve the Standards to implement the Township Assistance in conformance to Indiana Code § 12-20-5.5-1.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP THAT:

01.

Pursuant to Indiana Code § 12-20-5.5-1, the Standards and administration of the Township Assistance shall be governed by Indiana Code § 12-20 et seq. and all related regulations, requirements and standards.

02.

The Trustee has proposed the Standards, and the Board hereby adopts the Standards.

03.

Following adoption of this Resolution, the Standards shall be:

(i) filed with the Board of Commissioners of Hancock County;

(ii) published in a single written document, including addenda attached to the document; and (iii) posted in a place prominently visible to the public in all offices of the Trustee where the Township Assistance applications are taken or processed.

04.

Please be advised that it is up to the discretion of the Township Trustee to require community workfare hours within the local community to receive Township Assistance.

Eligibility for assistance is determined on a case by case basis. The steps for applying for assistance are as follows:

Step 1

Download and fill out the Verification of Eligibility for State or Local Public Benefit form below. This form should be printed and filled out completely by all adults in household.

Step 2

Download and fill out the Employment Verification Sheet for Township Assistance form below. Note, this form must be filled out for each working age (18) person in the residence. This form should be printed and filled out completely.

Step 3

Follow the web link provided below and complete the Sugar Creek Township Application for Public Assistance.

Step 4

After completing the three above steps completely, contact the trustee’s office at 317-861-5721 for instructions on how to sumbit the required documents listed below.

Once your documentation is received, the trustee’s office will contact you to schedule an in office interview to review all documents included in your application for Township Assistance.

After your application has been reviewed, you will be notified via email of the decision.

If your application is denied, you have the right to appeal that decision through Hancock County Commissioners Office. An appeal applicaiton will be inculded with your decision letter

Required Documents for Township Assistance:

  • Driver’s license

  • Social Security cards for all members of the household. *If a Social Security card is lost, please submit proof or renewal request.

  • Copy of birth certificates of all children under 18 in the household.

  • Proof of all income for the last 30 days for every person over the age of 18 and not attending school (pay stub, unemployment benefits, state assistance, child support, disability, SNAP benefits etc).

  • Copy of most recent taxes

  • Bank Statements showing transactions of at least the last 60 days (all checking, savings, Chime, Zelle, PayPall, Venmo, cashapp, any type of pay cards)  *Including transactions between your last statement and appointment date.

  • Current lease or most recent mortgage statement.

  • Current copies of all montly bills.

  • Medical information (If Applicable) : Doctor’s statement pertaining to the illness or Disability Application Process.