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.
VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILTY FOR STATE OR LOCAL PUBLIC BENEFIT
Step 2:
Dowload and fill out the “Employment Verification Sheet for Township Assitance 2023” 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”
https://toms7.tomswebremote.com/cgi-bin/D3CGIServer/form_ta2/30suga
Step 4:
Once you have completed the three above steps in their entirety, you may contact Deputy Trustee Tucker at (317) 861-6148 to schedule an in office interview to review all documents included in your application for Township Assistance. Interviews are scheduled on Wednesdays of each week with Deputy Trustee Tucker. Once your assistance application has been reviewed, you will be notified via phone or email if you have been approved. An additional appointment may be scheduled to finalize all paperwork
If you are denied township assistance, you can appeal that denial with the Hancock County Commissioners Office
Required Documents for Township Assistance are listed below:
1. All forms above in steps 1, 2 and 3 must be completed in their entirety. If you cannot complete the online application contact the trustee's office and a copy will be emailed to you.
2. Proof of Residency (Valid driver's license, Indiana ID Card, bill or bank statement).
3. Social Security cards for all members of the household. If Social Security card is lost, please submit proof or renewal request.
4. Copy of birth certificates of all children in the household.
5. 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).
6. Bank Statements (checking and savings) showing transactions of at least the last 60 days (including transactions between your last statement and appointment date).
7. Current lease or most recent mortgage statement.
8. Copies of bills for which assistance is requested such as a disconnect or eviction notice.
9. Medical information (If Applicable) : Doctor's statement pertaining to the illness or Disability Application Process.