God First Ministries
801 East Chicago Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312
Minister Bobbie Hawkins                 
(219) 378-1965

Provides free basic computer training by appointment only, food pantry and spiritual counseling (Fridays 6:30 pm)

Hammond Innovation Center                          

5209 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN  46320
Greg Boyan – Executive Director
(219) 750-1202
 

Small business incubator assisting start-up companies.

Hammond Area Career Center                          
5727 Sohl Avenue Hammond, IN 46324
 (219) 933-2419

Secondary academics, secondary business, vocational shops, basic skills classes, ESL/citizenship, GED prep, computer training and literacy classes.

Hessville Bible Church
6512 Grand Avenue, Hammond, IN 46323
Rev. David A. Kiesling
(219) 844-8900
 

Christian School – kindergarten to high school – 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Affordable self-defense program from 4:30 to 7p.m. Tuesday-Thursday.  

Teen & Junior Club, Growing Kids God’s Way Program twice a year.

Hispanics for Higher Education
9116 Spring Street, Highland, IN  46322
Judith Garibay-Herrera
(219) 801-8201

Provides citizenship classes with ESL and Immigration Services.

ESL classes from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
Citizen classes from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

Homeless Children and Youth Services
Lafayette Elementary School
856 Sibley Street, Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2472

Facilitates the enrollment, attendance and success of the homeless in 

Hammond Public Schools.

Indiana Wesleyan University
Education Center
8415 Georgia St., Merrillville, IN  46410
Lisa Spurr, Corporate Development
(219) 689-3571              
 

Provides higher education tailored to adult students.

Ivy Tech Community College

410 E. Columbus Dr., East Chicago, IN  46312
R. Louie Gonzalez, Executive Dean
(219) 392-3600
 

Higher Education and vocational training.

KV Works

300 Legacy Plaza West, LaPorte, IN 46350
Tom Rayshich, Workforce Strategist/Business Services
(219) 362-1511

Employment, recruiting, and placement.

Living Water MBC/Foundation
6511 Jefferson, Hammond, IN 46324
Rev. Fr. Homer Walker Jr.
(219) 937-4547

GED – Preparing for their Future Family Counseling.
Domestic Abuse Intervention.
SAFE – Safety and Family Education.
YADA – Youth Against Domestic Abuse.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church
1047 Kenwood Street, Hammond, IN 46320
Rev. William Collins
(219) 931-4337
 

Counseling service by appointment only.
Addiction counseling, work-release and tutoring programs.
Partnership with local drug program. 

Food pantry fourth Friday of the month.

North Township Trustee’s Office – Frank J. Mrvan

5947 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 932-2530

2105 Broadway, East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 398-2435
                       

Helps clients seek employment.

Northwest Indiana Center for Data and Analysis 

3400 Broadway, Gary, IN  46408
(219) 981-5612
 

Education and research for data, which are helpful for proposal 

development and reporting.

New Life House of God

636 Conkey Street, Hammond, IN 46324
Pastors Grant and Renee Allison
(219) 937-1055

Provides daydare and waives copay for families unable to pay.
Counseling by appointment only. Clothing and food assistance.
Youth Program open to all. Minsitry refers to Hammond Career Center for Educational Programs.

Purdue University
Purdue Extension Lake County Office
2293 N. Main St., Room A-312, Crown Point, IN 46307
Brad Clinehens, Extension Educator/Economic & Community Development
(219) 755-3240

Assistance in the areas of planning, leadership, civic engagement, workforce development, entrepreneurship, youth programs, community and public policy engagement.

Purdue University Calumet
Educational Talent Search

2200-169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-2460

Federally funded TRIO program assists targeted participants in the Hammond, East Chicago and Lake Ridge schools in preparation for post-secondary enrollment. Available to families are various financial aid programs that encourage high school and college dropouts to re-enter academic programs.

Sawyer College
7833 Indianapolis Blvd., Hammond, IN 46324

Director of Admissions, Wayne Hampton
Johnny Craig, Executive Director
(219) 844-0100

School City of Hammond                             

Adult Education Department

5727 Sohl Avenue, Room 336, Hammond, IN  46320
(219) 933-2419
 

ESL and GED classes for adults.

Citizenship test preparation classes.

Workforce education.

Tradewind Services

3198 E. 83rd Place, Merrillville, IN 46410
Pamela Wise
(219) 945-0100

Unity Church of Christ
740 River Drive, Hammond, IN 46324
Rev. Geraldine Colvin
(219) 931-5284
 

Classes for adults varies.
Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. for children and teens. 

WorkOne Northwest                                        

5265 Hohman Avenue, Suite 1A, Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-8332
 

Providing unemployment and work registration.