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The school building located at 273 W Clay St, Cayuga, IN was built in 1873.  At one time it gave two years of high school as well as the eight lower grades.  The high school course was discontinued in 1904.  In 1949 a fire destroyed the upper story and the grades were reduced to five.  In 1957 it was abandoned as a school and became the Eugene Community building.  

This building is now managed and cared for by the Eugene Township Trustee Office.  The Eugene Township Community Room and the Township Office are housed here.  Currently, the community room is used for Parke Vermillion Adult Education classes, shot clinics sponsored by the  Vermillion County Health Department, other educational classes/workshops, and more.  This room is available to rent for family gatherings, birthday parties, showers, etc. Nonprofits may use this room without a rental fee.  Call (765) 492-6000 for more details. 

The Township Trustee is, by law, charged with the responsibility of providing fire protection for the areas of Eugene Township not incorporated into a city or town.  Eugene Township contracts with the Town of Cayuga and Cayuga City Fire Department to provide this service to the unincorporated areas of Eugene Township.

According to Indiana Code 23-14 the trustee is to provide and maintain cemeteries located in the township that are abandoned or not managed by a cemetery association.  Currently, the south end of the Eugene Cemetery is the only cemetery managed by the trustee.

When a dispute arises between two landowners regarding placement and maintenance of line fences, the trustee is to make a determination according to Indiana Law 32-10-9.

Indiana Code 15-3-4 charges the trustee with destroying detrimental weeds within their township.  Guidelines for notification to the property owner are set within the law.

The care and maintenance of the Cayuga High School Memorial is provided by the Eugene Township Trustee Office.

- Shelter Assistance: back rent, past due mortgage payments and deposits are not allowed.

- Utility Bills: Must be in the name of an adult member of the household at the current address. The Township is not able to pay old bills from outside Eugene Township, budget amounts, deposits or re-connect fees.

- Food

- Household Necessities

- Prescriptions

- Medical Office Calls

- Necessary Transportation

- Burial assistance is available from the Township Trustee when no other means of payment are available.  The Trustee, according to Indiana Code Title 12, is to oversee the burial of the indigent.

TOWNSHIP ASSISTANCE:

The Trustee’s office is responsible for administering Township Assistance to those in need of assistance in securing the basic necessities of living.  In order to receive Township Assistance, a person in need must go through an application process, as stipulated by state law.  

Every case is evaluated on the merits of the case at the time of application.  Decisions are made based upon the published Township Assistance Manual which is developed by the Eugene Township Trustee and approved and adopted by the Eugene Township Board.  The Township Assistance Manual can be reviewed in the Trustee’s office.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Paper applications can be obtained at the Township Office and the Trustee will be available to provide assistance in completing this if need.  An online application is also available at https://toms7.tomswebremote.com/cgi-bin/D3CGIServer/form_ta2/83euge   All adult household members will be required to sign the completed application in the presence of the Trustee. 

Once the application is completed the Trustee will take you through the intake process which involves: verifying information, making copies of information and signing necessary documents.   

A home investigation may also be scheduled for the next business day. A decision of approval, denial or pending will be made within 72 business hours after the application is completed. This time frame excludes legal holidays and weekends.   

If additional information is required the case may require pending for up to an additional 72 hours.

Trustee

Kim Wickens

Clerk

Toni West

Township Board

Rhonda Arrasmith

Daniel Ditman

Janda Lee

Office Hours

9:00AM to 2:00PM

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Excluding Legal Holidays

Please Call to Schedule an Appointment

(765) 492-6000

After Hour Appointments Can Be Made if Necessary

Red Cross

Fire and Natural Disaster Assistance

Phone: 317-684-1441

Firefly Children & Family Alliance

Connecting Indiana children, parents and adults with the resources they need. We know the early years of a child’s life are among the most important, but we also know that individuals will encounter struggles as they enter adulthood. Firefly Children and Family Alliance is committed to helping Indiana children, parents and adults navigate a range of challenges. 

Our programs and services are designed to help children, parents and adults learn, recover and thrive. From proactive child abuse prevention services to family preservation programs, we work to ensure child safety while helping families work toward long-term stability. We also provide comprehensive programming for adults suffering from trauma, abuse and addiction. Household must have a member who is 18 years or younger

Phone: 812-231-8607

Address: 4612 S Springhill Junction, Terre Haute, IN

Web: firefly.org

WorkOne 

Need help finding a job, want to explore careers or get career advice? 

Location: 306 S. Main St., Clinton, IN 47842 

Phone: (765) 832-3523 

Hours: Monday thru Friday - 8:00AM to 4:30PM 

Salvation Army - Vermillion County 

*Disaster Relief * Holiday Giving * LGBTQ+ Support *Solutions to Human Trafficking *Veterans Services * Services for the Aging * Help for Domestic Abuse * After-School Programs * Rehabilitation * Spiritual Healing *Job Training *Homeless Shelters * Food Pantries * Grassroots Services * Life Skills to Escape Poverty * Assistance with Rent, Mortgage and Utilities. 

Cayuga, Indiana 

Phone: (217)474-3748

Local Food Pantries 

Northern Vermillion County Food Pantry 

Cayuga Christian Church 

Address: 406 S Logan St, Cayuga, IN 

Phone: (765) 492-3568 

Hours: Open Second Tuesday of each month 5:00PM to 7:00PM (one visit per month)

Vermillion County Christian Food Center 

Church of God 

Address: 355 S Main St., Newport, IN 

Phone: (765) 492-3251 

Hours: Open All Thursdays 9:00AM to 1:00PM (one visit per month) 

Mobile Pantry Food Distribution 

Vermillion County Health Dept. 

Address: 400 South Main St, Clinton

 Hours: First Monday of Every Month  4:00PM - 5:00 PM

Clothing Assistance 

Friends Blessing Closet 

Newport Friends Church 

Address: 210 S George St, Newport, IN 

Phone: (765) 492-3525

Open Thursdays 10:00AM to 12:00PM or call for an appointment

 Clothing Closet

 Montezuma Christian Church

 Address: 1081 N Jefferson St, Montezuma, IN 

Phone: (765) 592-0918 or (765) 562-2396

 Open the 2nd Saturday of each month 9:00AM to 1:00PM

 211 - Call for Social Service Information 

Local Food Pantries 

Mental Health 

Substance Use Disorder 

Emergency Rental Assistance 

Emergency Energy Assistance

 Child Care Assistance

 Legal Aid 

Home Repair

CHILD CARE (financial assistance)

 CASY (Chances And Service for Youth) 

Phone: (812) 232-3952

Address: 1101 South 13th St, Terre Haute, IN

Website: www.casyonline.org 

Health Insurance 

HIP - Healthy Indiana Plan 

Health Insurance for adults 19 - 64. To find out if you are eligible:

Phone: 1-877-GET-HIP-9

Web: HIP.IN.gov 

CHIP - CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM 

Health Insurance for children 0 - 18. To find out if your child is eligible:

 Phone: 1-800-318-2596 

Web:https://www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/childrens-health-insurance-program/

SNAP - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

 The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides assistance to low and no income people and families living in the United States. It is a federal aid program administered by the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. However, the distribution of benefits occurs at the state level. In Indiana, the Family and Social Services Administration is responsible for ensuring federal regulations are initially implemented and consistently applied in each county. 

Vermillion County Division of Family Resources Food Stamp Office 

Address: 121 North Main Street, Clinton, IN 

Phone: (800) 403-0864

 Hours: M - F 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Eugene Station Community Garden 

Plots are available to grow your own vegetables. Water, tools and some seeds and plants are included with your registration. $20 rental fee for first plot, $15 for additional plots. Sponsorship is available to cover the rental cost if needed. 

Address: 410 Logan St, Cayuga

 Phone: 812-229-4816 

Thrive West Central 

Aging and Disabled Resources…Serving seniors, people with disabilities and their caregivers. 

Address: 2800 Poplar St. STE 9A, Terre Haute, IN 

Phone: (812) 238-1561 

Family and Social Services Administration 

Vermillion County Division of Family Resources SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, Hoosier Healthwise, HIP 

Address: 126 S 10th St, Clinton, IN 

Phone: (765) 832-5680 

Hours: M-F:  8:00AM-4:30PM 

Community Action Energy Assistance for Vermillion County 

Ashley Anderson: 

Rockville - Monday and Wednesday - Phone: (765) 569-2969 

Clinton - Tuesday and Thursday - Phone (765) 832-7771 

Trans Care

 *911 Emergency Services *Non-Emergent Transportation *Hospital Discharges *Dialysis *Doctor Appointments *Wound Care *Radiation Therapy *Special Event Stand-By *Skilled Nursing Facility Responses 

Phone: 812-462-2848 

Address: 1299 Voorhees St, Terre Haute 47802 

Local Child Care 

Kids Cottage Daycare 

106 N. Logan Street, Cayuga

Phone: 765-492-2000

Agape Daycare 

140 S. Main Street, Newport

Phone: 765-492-3251

Social Security Administration 

Address: 400 N Vermillion St, Danville, IL

Phone: 1-800-772-1213

 Web: ssa.gov 

Hours: Monday thru Friday: 9AM-4PM 

Purdue Extension 

Address: 703 W Park Street, Cayuga IN 47928 

Phone: 765-492-5330

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-4:00