Portage Township Trustee Office

Here for you in your time of need.

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WHo we are

The Portage Township Trustee Office is committed to helping individuals and families facing moments of crisis in our community.

Our goal is to help as many people as possible build stronger futures for themselves.

Stop by our office located at 340 Columbia Street in downtown South Bend, just behind the post office, or give us a call at 574-233-2126.

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How we can help

The Portage Township Trustee’s Office is responsible for providing financial assistance to qualifying township residents in need in accordance with Indiana state statute and eligibility standards and procedures adopted annually by the Portage Township Board.

Rental and Housing Assistance

We can help provide aid for housing, mobile homes, apartments, or the rooms in which you live.

Utility Assistance

We can help with the payment of water, gas, sewer, heating, and electric services. We may also be able to help with the payment of delinquent bills to prevent termination or to restore terminated service.

Lady receiving assistance from Portage Township Trustee

Miscellaneous

If applicable, we can provide assistance with certain food costs, baby essentials, clothing, cremation services, and specific medical services.

Success Story

Sometimes, despite all your best efforts and doing the right things, a crisis hits, and you need a little help. That’s where we step in.Listen to how the Cooper family was able to overcome their temporary setback and can now enjoy a brighter future with a little help from the Portage Township Trustee.

Portage Township - St. Joseph County

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Portage Township represents the majority of the city of South Bend. Jason Critchlow is the current Portage Township Trustee.

Portage Township - St. Joseph County

6 days ago

Woah!! ❤️🫑The kickoff for our third year of NOURISH was a packed house! We are over the moon with the individuals and families who showed up to learn how to make a delicious Primavera Pita Pizza. A huge shout-out to OneRoof Southeast - Southeast Neighborhood Center for hosting our class and a special thank you to G. Mottl Catering for being our instructor this evening!! These classes are so special to us, as they are a way to connect, eat, and grow together in Portage Township. We truly cannot thank everyone who came out to learn together enough, as well as our team for their dedication to this wonderful program!There are still some class slots left, feel free to sign up at nourishsb.com! ... See MoreSee Less

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Portage Township - St. Joseph County

2 weeks ago

NEXT WEEK! Stop on by the Portage Commons for a free community dinner and stay for the wonderful conversation! It's all happening on Thursday, June 11, from 4PM - 6:30PM, at 133 N. William Street! Come hungry, leave connected, at Community & Conversations! ... See MoreSee Less

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Portage Township - St. Joseph County

2 weeks ago

Stop on by the Portage Pantry today from 1PM — 3PM for free groceries!! All you need is an ID and a piece of mail verifying you live within our township! We are located at 340 Columbia Street in downtown South Bend, just behind the post office! We also want to give a big shout-out to Cultivate Food Rescue and East Race Market for donating food to our pantry for distribution!! Thank you!! ... See MoreSee Less

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CONTACT

Township Office:
340 Columbia Ave
South Bend, IN 46601

O: (574) 233-2126
F: (574) 233-2144
info@portagetownship71.in.gov