The storm may have passed. The financial impact may not have.
The August 11, 2026 storms disrupted more than homes and neighborhoods. For many Northwest Indiana families, the storms disrupted work, child care, transportation, housing, and household finances.
Some employers were unable to operate because of power outages. Some employees missed work or lost wages. Some families were forced to stay somewhere other than home while repairs were made. Others faced unexpected expenses while trying to replace damaged belongings, secure temporary housing, or care for their families.
Insurance and federal assistance can provide support, but they do not always cover everything a household needs to recover.
Our crisis response helps fill the gaps.
If the storms created a financial hardship for your household, you may be eligible for assistance. We encourage you to complete the application linked below. Our team will review your information and determine whether assistance may be available based on your circumstances and available funding.
What happens after you apply?
- Complete the application.
Tell us how the storms affected your household and created a financial hardship. Please allow 5-7 business days for our team to review your eligibility screening. We anticipate receiving a high volume of requests and appreciate your patience as we work to review each submission and connect eligible households with assistance.
- Our team reviews your application.
We will review your information and determine whether you meet the program's eligibility requirements.
- We connect with you.
If additional information is needed, a member of our team will reach out. If you are not eligible for this particular assistance, we will let you know and do our best to help you identify other resources or support that may be available to you.
- Assistance is provided when eligible
Approved assistance will be provided according to program guidelines and available funding.
Questions?
Reach out to our team at crisishelp@unitedwaynwi.org for more information.