Community Action Program, Inc. of Western Indiana

06/01/2026

Check out our Mobile Pantry calendar for details on this week's distributions at https://bit.ly/34MfEdx

Carroll County: Wednesday, 6/3, Delphi Methodist Church, from 10 AM EST until all allotted food is distributed

Benton County: Thursday, 6/4, Earl Park Community Park, from 10 AM EST until all allotted food is distributed

Howard County: Friday, 6/5, One Church, from 1 PM EST until all allotted food is distributed

For locations and other details, and a full list of upcoming mobile pantries, please visit our website.

05/29/2026

Summer Food Program 🍎

Please direct any questions to Lacey Sturgeon at the email listed.

05/27/2026

Wondering how Section 8 rent is calculated? Here’s a simple breakdown 👇

Most households pay about 30% of their adjusted monthly income toward rent and utilities.

So how is that amount figured out?

STEP 1: Household Income
HUD looks at all sources of income, including:
• Wages from work
• Social Security, disability, or pensions
• Child support or alimony
• Other recurring income

(Some income may not count, like earnings from minors.)

STEP 2: Income Adjustments
Certain deductions can lower the income used to calculate rent, including:
• $480 per dependent
• $400 for elderly or disabled households
• Eligible medical expenses
• Child care costs needed for work or school

After deductions, this becomes your “adjusted income.”

STEP 3: Rent Calculation
Families generally pay 30% of their adjusted monthly income toward rent and utilities.

Example:
• Adjusted monthly income = $1,500
• 30% = $450
• Tenant pays $450 toward rent/utilities
• The remaining approved amount is covered through the housing subsidy program

STEP 4: Utilities & Payment Standards
If utilities are paid separately, utility allowances are factored in to help keep housing affordable. Voucher payment standards also help determine how much assistance can be provided.

WHY THIS MATTERS
Understanding how rent is calculated can help families:
✔ Plan ahead financially
✔ Prepare for recertifications
✔ Better communicate with housing providers

Knowledge is power, and understanding the process helps create more transparency for everyone involved.

For more information about our Housing Choice Voucher - Section 8 program, visit

To empower communities, families, and individuals toward self-sufficiency by removing the causes and conditions of poverty through services, support, and education.

05/27/2026

The Assistance Program (WAP) efficiently retrofits below-standard low-income homes, greatly improving residents’ utility costs and health outcomes.

05/26/2026

We love receiving feedback! Here’s a recent testimonial that really lifted our spirits. We’re always happy to do our part to help our families and communities succeed!

As a single mother, Haleigh had been doing everything on her own: working full time, caring for her children, and striving to create a better future for her family. Despite her strength and determination, she knew she needed additional support to reach the stability she envisioned.

Thanks to Head Start, she was able to secure a home where she and her four children have settled down and are thriving! While continuing to work full-time, her two youngest children are enrolled in Head Start, giving them a strong foundation for their future. Her dedication is evident, as her two older children also completed Head Start and have since transitioned successfully into their local elementary school.

With the right support and Haleigh's unwavering commitment, this family is now on a path toward long-term stability and success.

05/26/2026

☀️🎉 THE COVINGTON SUMMER PARK PROGRAM STARTS IN JUST 2 DAYS! 🎉☀️ Get ready for a summer packed with fun, friends, outdoor activities, Wednesday movie days at Attica’s Historic Devon Theater, and so much more!

A quick reminder for parents/guardians:
👉 Open to youth who have completed Kindergarten through 6th grade
📄 Registration forms are available here:https://www.capwi.org/wp-content/themes/cap/img/2026-Covington-Park-Program-Parent-Pack.pdf (please note: the date listed is incorrect — opening day is May 28) or can be completed on-site at the park on the first day. Please make sure all paperwork is completed so your child can jump right into the fun!

We can't wait to see you on May 28!
📍 Location: Soccer Pavilion (by the basketball court)
🕣 Staff will be there at 8:30 AM for opening day

More info: visit https://www.capwi.org/summer-park-programs/ and follow the Covington Park Program right here on Facebook.

And don’t forget… the Veedersburg Park Program is coming soon! Stay tuned for details!

05/26/2026

Check out our Mobile Pantry calendar for details on this week's distributions at https://bit.ly/34MfEdx

Cass County: Tuesday, 5/26, All Saints Catholic Church, from 11 AM EST until all allotted food is distributed

Miami County: Wednesday, 5/27, Old Beacon Credit Union Parking Lot, from 11 AM EST until all allotted food is distributed

Fulton County: Thursday, 5/28, Rochester First Baptist Church, from 11 AM EST until all allotted food is distributed

Tipton County: Thursday, 5/28, Beulah Land Church, from 11 AM EST until all allotted food is distributed

Jasper County: Friday, 5/29, Grace Fellowship Church, from 10 AM CST until all allotted food is distributed

For locations and other details, and a full list of upcoming mobile pantries, please visit our website.

05/22/2026

Please join us in celebrating Savanna Hollar on her 3rd work anniversary! 🎉

As our Montgomery County Early Head Start Cook, Savanna brings dedication, compassion, and hard work to our team every day. Thank you for all you do to support our mission and make a positive difference throughout the community. Your impact is truly appreciated, and we’re grateful to have you as part of our agency!

05/22/2026

Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of the holiday.

05/21/2026

Please join us in celebrating Tom Fulwider on his 42nd work anniversary! 🎉

As our Finance Manager, Tom brings dedication, compassion, and hard work to our team every day. Thank you for all you do to support our mission and make a positive difference throughout the community. Your impact is truly appreciated, and we’re grateful to have you as part of our agency!