Working families having trouble paying for medical debt, property taxes, child support arrears and medically specific diets may be able to get help from a $1 million fund if they live or are employed in Bloomington.
How is the debt relief for Bloomington workers and residents funded?
In 2022, the Bloomington City Council voted to raise the local income tax. Some of that money has been given to the South Central Community Action Program’s (SCCAP) “Growing Opportunities” family enrichment program to help employed families who live and/or work inside Bloomington city limits tackle medical debt, past due property taxes and other financial burdens.
The program provides case work and debt relief to families in the south-central region and…
