Family Success Center

Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center has the unique opportunity to address barriers that may inhibit clients to seek or sustain job placement and help low to moderate-income families change financial behavior, build assets and become financially stable. By addressing these barriers, we build a foundation of trust that establishes our commitment to our clients, personally and professionally. 

Our services include financial literacy workshops, access to basic needs, and rental and utility assistance programs for stable housing. We empower families to achieve homeownership through our home buyers program, providing guidance and resources.

Partnering with Emerge Learning Institute, LLC, we offer a 16-week Pharmacy Technician Training program with evening classes. Students receive a certificate of completion, externship, and eligibility for the national certification exam. Child care with food and homework assistance is available for enrolled students. Our mission is to strengthen families, foster healthy relationships, and support long-term success in the community.

 

Christel House DORS is a tuition-free high school for adults 18 and older that want to earn their high school diploma. Whether you never attended high school, or just have a few classes left to finish, DORS Northwest can help you reach your goal of graduating and taking the next step on your path. All of our students earn a career certification or college credits through Ivy Tech before they graduate, and our College and Careers program supports our graduates for up to two years after earning their diploma. Whether you're moving on in your career or going back to school, we're there to walk beside you and support you in that process. 

Our partnership with Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center allowed us to open DORS Northwest in August 2023. Our students have access to all of the wonderful services the Center provides to their clients and community, including the food pantry, mental health services, childcare, and career and financial coaching. At Christel House DORS, it's never too late to graduate! Please contact our staff if you have questions or are ready to take the next step in your education journey. Learn more at www.chdors.org

  • Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

    EAP is a federally funded, one-time benefit program that can assist you with the cost of utilities and can help if you are disconnected or about to get disconnected. EAP is also referred to as Low-Income Energy Assistance Program or LIHEAP.

    The Winter Assistance Fund (WAF) is championed by United Way of Central Indiana for Marion County residents who struggle with increased utility costs but do not qualify for EAP. To apply, call or visit an application site near you. Also, you can apply online.

    Furthermore, we offer assistance through VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), which provides free tax preparation services for individuals who qualify.

    We also connect you to in-house resources like workforce development and financial literacy coaching.

  • You must live in one of the neighborhoods (Washington and Pike Township) we serve- Crooked Creek, New Augusta, Nora, College Park, Guion,

    Michigan-Highland, Traders Point, St. Vincent, Eagle Creek (Boundaries: 71st Street | Michigan Rd) to be eligible for services. If you do not live in one of the neighborhoods listed above, you will not receive a response.

    If you do live in the area we serve, a case manager will contact you to follow-up in 3-5 business days.

    Indiana households that make 60% of the state median income (60SMI) or less may qualify for these benefits. See below for a detailed breakdown of income qualifications.

    Last 3 Months Household Income Must NOT EXCEED the listed amount

    Household size:

    1 $6,954

    2 $9,096

    3 $11,238

    4 $13,377

    5 $15,519

    6 $17,658

    7 $18,060

    8 $18,462

  • WAF - October to June

    EAP - Late November to April

    VITA - January to Mid-April

  • 7-14 business days
    *the timeframes are subject to change based on the volumes of applications being processed

  • -ID for all adults in household

    -SS Cards for everyone in the home

    -Last 3 months' worth of paycheck stubs

    -Last 3 months' worth of bank statements

    -Current Lease

    -Current Utilities

  • Applicants who enroll in Housing Counseling Services with one of our network providers may qualify for 3 additional months of rental assistance by meeting the following criteria:

    • Applicant has applied to IERA 2 and received assistance

    • Applicant is currently participating in Housing Counseling/Case Management

    • Applicant has achieved an improved score of self-sufficient or thriving in any one of the twelve life areas of the Family Development Matrix wherein the household initially scored lower than self-sufficient.

    FATE- our benevolence fund support assists faith base organizations by providing case management support alongside their benevolence financial contribution to clients.

Minette Kamara

Hello, everyone! I'm Minette Kamara, your Family Success Director at Fay Biccard Neighborhood Center. With a deep-rooted passion for seeing my generation thrive, breaking glass ceilings and systemic barriers in an environment that is centered around belonging and inclusivity. We are here to assist with life’s crisis first and foremost and a major part of that role is ensuring that we are providing full wrap around services to our community members to achieve a level of success that goes beyond surviving – into thriving. It is my belief that “when you learn, teach and when you get, give.” Beyond my professional life, I enjoy spending time with loved ones, cooking/trying different foods and traveling. I am here to support you in any way I can!