WICKER MEMORIAL PARK UPDATE

 

Wicker Memorial Park has sustained significant damage from the recent severe storms. For the safety of our visitors and community, the park will remain CLOSED until further notice. Our crews are actively working throughout the park to clean up debris, assess damage and safely restore the grounds.

 

All events and activities scheduled at Wicker Memorial Park are cancelled until further notice.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to get Wicker Memorial Park cleaned up and ready to welcome you back.

For the latest updates, please continue to visit our website and follow our official social media pages.

 

Please stay safe. 💚

ASSISTANCE

Township Assistance was created as a bridge – to help pay bills, provide short-term housing and offer job opportunities – for those who need a helping hand.

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DIAL-A-RIDE

North Township provides free curb-to-curb bus service to medical appointments and grocery shopping. Buses are ADA accessible.

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SCHOOL CLOTHING

We're now accepting applications for the 2026 School Clothing Program for families in East Chicago, Griffith, Hammond, Highland, Munster and Whiting.

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VETERANS PROGRAMS

From our Veterans Roundtable and Coffee Socials to the Memorial Ride and National Guard Golf Outing, North Township offers programs that support our veterans.

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Dear North Township Residents,

 

With recent reports suggesting that SNAP benefits may soon be reduced or eliminated, we understand that many families are feeling anxious about how they will continue to meet their basic needs. Please know that North Township Trustee Adrian A. Santos and staff are prepared and committed to stepping in where help is needed most.

 

If you or someone you know is struggling becasue of job loss, reduced hours, illness or a sudden emergency, our offices provide a variety of essential services, including:

  • Food Assistance
  • Household and Personal Care Items
  • Emergency Disaster Relief (Fire/Flood)
  • Rental or Mortgage Assistance
  • Utility Assistance (NIPSCO/Water)
  • Clothing Support
  • Funeral, Burial and Cremation Assistance

📍 Hammond Main Office
5947 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN 46320
📞 (219) 932-2530 | 📠 Fax: (219) 937-4412

🕘 Office Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday – Friday

 

📍 East Chicago Office
2100 Broadway, Suite 4 & 5, East Chicago, IN 46312
📞 (219) 398-2435 | 📠 Fax: (219) 397-2190

🕘 Office Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday – Friday

For a full list of available township services, please visit our service directory:
👉 northtownshiptrustee.com/services/food-household

 

Additionally, residents can access free and fresh food options through the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana’s Mobile Market — a vital resource during this time of uncertainty.
👉 foodbanknwi.org/mobile-market-order-ahead-locker

 

At North Township, we care, we serve and we stand with our community. 💙

 

Adrian A. Santos
North Township Trustee