Quick Links to Community and Township Resources On Memorial Day, the staff of the Trustee's Office salutes the Veterans buried in Township Cemeteries. Read more here. The Trustee's office is responsible for administering Poor Relief to those in need of assistance in securing the basic necessities of living. In order to receive Trustee assistance, a person in need must go through an application process, as stipulated by state law. Below, you will find information about applying for Poor Relief Assistance through the Trustee's office.
Every case is evaluated on the merits of the case, at the time of application.
Decisions are made based upon the published Poor Relief Manual which is developed by the Center Township Trustee staff, and approved and adopted by the Center Township Board. You can review the Poor Relief Manual on this web site. All adults in the household must be present to start the application process. An in-office investigation will be conducted the next business day. A home inspection may also be scheduled.