No one should have to endure the winter without heat or electricity.

Energy assistance for Central Indiana households is a critical need.

From January 1, 2025 through May 31, 2025, while funds are available, individuals and families in Marion County that do not qualify for government energy assistance programs can get help paying their heating bills through United Way’s Winter Assistance Fund.

The Winter Assistance Fund is supported by AES, Citizens Energy Group, the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust and individual donors.

The Need is Now.

United Way of Central Indiana's Winter Assistance Fund helps ensure hardworking families who need energy assistance the most afford the increased costs of utility bills during the coldest winter months.

The Winter Assistance Fund aims to keep our neighbors warm and safe, while alleviating one of the biggest stressors of the winter season for those living in Central Indiana.

In 2022, the 2-1-1 referral line received more than 8,000 calls for energy assistance.

If you or a loved one needs energy assistance, please dial the 2-1-1 referral line – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Winter Assistance Sites

  • Burmese American Community Institute

    4925 Shelby Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46227

    317-731-5537
    Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

  • Center Township Trustee Office

    300 East Fall Creek Parkway North Dr.
    Indianapolis, IN 46205

    317-313-3219
    Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri.: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. and Tues.: 4 - 7 p.m.

  • Coburn Place

    604 East 38th Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46205

    317-923-5750
    Open 24 Hours

  • Community Alliance of the Far Eastside

    8902 East 38th Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46226

    317-890-3288
    Mon.-Thurs.: 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m., Fri.: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

  • Concord Neighborhood Center

    1310 South Meridian Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46225

    317-637-4376 x 2118
    Mon.-Fri.: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

  • Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center

    2990 West 71st
    Indianapolis, IN 46268

    317-293-2600 x 122
    Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

  • Flanner House

    2424 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46208

    317-925-4231 x 261
    Tues. and Thurs.

  • Hawthorne Center

    70 North Mount Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46222

    317-522-9403
    Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  • John Bonner Neighborhood Center

    2236 East 10th Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46201

    317-808-2374
    Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  • Lawrence Township Trustee Office

    4455 McCoy Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46226

    317-890-0011
    Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  • Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center

    1920 West Morris Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46221

    317-639-6106
    Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  • MLK Center

    40 West 40th Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46208

    317-923-4581
    Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  • Pike Township Trustee Office

    5665 Lafayette Road, Suite C
    Indianapolis, IN 46254

    317-533-6612
    Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

  • Warren Township Trustee Office

    501 North Post Road, Suite A
    Indianapolis, IN 46219

    317-327-8954
    Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

  • Washington Township Trustee Office

    5302 N Keystone Ave., Suite E
    Indianapolis, IN 46220

    317-327-8800
    Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Special thanks to the following sponsors who make the Winter Assistance Fund possible through their generous financial support: