Homelessness Prevention & Emergency Assistance Programs

Based in Merrillville, IN, the Salvation Army's Homelessness Prevention & Emergency Assistance Programs are dedicated to providing essential support to families facing financial hardships. Our mission is to help individuals and families stay in their homes by offering vital assistance with rent and mortgage payments, utility bills, food, clothing, medication costs, and transportation needs. We understand the urgent challenges that come with economic distress and strive to deliver compassionate, practical resources to those in crisis, ensuring that help is always accessible when it matters most.