Family
Services of Interfaith
Family
Services of Interfaith provides direct assistance to individuals
and families in Floyd County, Indiana. This assistance is made
possible by the generous support of partner churches, Metro United
Way, grants and generous donors.
Listed
below are snapshot descriptions of the many programs offered through
Family Services of Interfaith:
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Emergency
Assistance: Individuals and families receive emergency
financial assistance for housing, utilities and limited
medical need. (Limited to two times per year.)
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Food
Pantry: Individuals and families
receive a three-day emergency supply of food for the entire
family. (Limited to eight times per year.)
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Operation
Santa Claus: Children receive two toys of their choice
up to an approximate value of $70.
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Adopt-A-Family:
Families are adopted by churches or organizations. At Christmas,
families receive food,
clothes and/or toys. Thanksgiving and Easter baskets are
food only.
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Clothe-A-Teen:
Teens receive a gift certificate
for $75 worth of new clothing as school begins.
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Backpack
and School Supplies: Children receive backpacks and
school supplies in the Fall as they return to school.
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TARC
Tickets: Individuals are provided TARC tickets (on
a limited basis) to assist with transportation to work,
school/training or to obtain medical care.
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Allied
Seasonal Appliance Program: Individuals and families
receive an air conditioner, fan or heater.
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Last year, over $575,000 in cash or equivalent cash value was
distributed to over 13,000 individuals. Other services were also provided.
If
you need assistance from the Family Services Program, please review
the eligibility requirements. The office is open 9:00 am to 4:00
pm Monday through Friday. Individuals are served on a first come
basis.
If
you are interested in supporting one of these programs or would
like more information please contact
us or 812-948-9248.
