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This is an uncertain time, which can bring undue stress and hardship.
If you or someone you know needs assistance during this time, please let us know. Whether it's a run to the grocery store, the pharmacy, food assistance or anything else, please leave us a note below and one of our parish team members will reach out shortly. We're here to serve.
Check back regularly for updated resources to assist you secure the help you need.
Become a Prayer Partner
For more info or to sign up, email serve@stjohnparish.org or complete the Contact Form below.
Food Resources
SJE St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry - 219.789.6000
Salvation Army
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/lakecounty/
Northwest Indiana Food Bank
https://m.facebook.com/FoodBankofNorthwestIndiana/
Complimentary lunches through local school district
Catholic Charities
Financial/Unemployment Resources
SJE Needy Family Fund
Gift cards available, email serve@stjohnparish.org or fill out the form on at https://stjohnparish.org/here-to-serve
Lake County Resource Roundup
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/indiana_assistance_programs.html
United Way
Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Fact sheet: https://www.in.gov/dwd/files/Indiana_Unemployment_FAQ.pdf
Express Employment (Schererville/Valpo offices) - Express is looking for people to fill positions in manufacturing, accounting, warehousing/distribution of goods, customer service and cleaning/sanitation. www.ExpressPros.com/NWIndiana or vanessa.brown@expresspros.com
Financial planning ideas for tightening budgets can be found at: https://www.daveramsey.com/
Misc Resources
ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic
OTHER KINDS OF HELP
New Harvest Therapy Services | Tele-Health Therapy Calls
Dr. Jean Nanos, formerly of Catholic Charities Counseling
219-852-8558
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) - check with your employer for Employee Assistance Resources that may be available to you to check with