Utility Bill Assistance Program

About the Program

The Marion County Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (EAP) provides financial assistance to low-income households to maintain utility services during the winter heating season.

The John Boner Neighborhood Center and many community organizations within Marion County are collaborating to deliver the Marion County Energy Assistance Program. To learn more about Eligibility, Click Here.

For Lawrence residents, the local service provider is the John H. Boner Community Center at 2236 East 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201. Their web address is http://jbncenters.org/, and their phone number is (317) 633-8210. You may contact them to discuss eligibility and for assistance with the application process. Applicants may also submit their application through an online portal link at http://eap.ihcda.in.gov. However, be advised that if you encounter any difficulties or have any questions, those questions should be directed toward the local service provider noted above.

Community Centers and Other Resources

• Lawrence Township Trustee’s Office
  • 4455 McCoy St
  • 317-890-0011
• Community Alliance of the Far Eastside (CAFÉ)
  • 8902 e 38th St
  • 317-890-3288
• LaPlaza
  • 8902 E 38th St
  • 317-890-3292
• Edna Martin Christian Center
  • 2605 e 25th St
  • 317-637-3776
• John Boner Community Center
  • 2236 e 10th
  • 317-633-8210
• C.A.G.I. (Community Action of Greater Indianapolis)
  • 3266 N. Meridian St.
  • Indianapolis, IN 46208
  • 317-396-1800
• Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
  • 9610 E. 42nd St.
  • Indianapolis, IN 46235
  • 317-890-2740
• New Beginnings Fellowship Church
  • 2125 N. German Church Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46235
  • 317-891-3318
• Eastern Star Church
• 5750 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218
  • 317-591-5050
• 211 – Community Resource
  • www.in211.org
• Step-Up (felons only – check with probation officer for contact information)
• Caring Place Church
• 2901 N. Post Rd
  • 317-897-7100
• PACE (felons only)
  • 317-612-6800
• Ross Foundation
  • 8901 E. 42nd St.
  • 317-597-5550

Other Marion County Resources

• Catholic Charities Indianapolis Center
  • 1435 N. Illinois St.
  • 317-236-1512
• Salvation Army Social Services
• Metro Baptist Center
  • 952 N. Pennsylvania St.
  • 317-687-0075
• Seeds of Hope (women only)
  • 1425 S. Mickley Ave
  • 317-244-0203

Veterans Assistance ONLY (do not call if you are not a vet)

• Veteran Families United
• PenFed Foundation for Disabled Veterans
• Volunteers of America  - for Veterans Rent Assist & Temp Housing assistance
  • 1-855-332-8387 
• Financial Assistance Office
  • 1-800-403-0864
• HUD VASH
  • 1-877-424-3838 – rent assistance.