Caulk of the Town
NEAR is bringing back our Caulk of the Town event on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Caulk of the Town is a one-day, resident-focused home weatherization event with a history dating back to the 1980s led by NEAR’s predecessor organization. The event allows residents and volunteers to care for other neighbors, neighborhoods, and housing. This year, the event will focus on serving residents in the Brookside neighborhood and serving the affordable transitional housing managed by Brookside Community Development Corporation. The boundaries of the Brookside neighborhood are Brookside Parkway South Drive (to the north), E 10th Street (to the south), Sherman Drive (to the east) and Rural Street (to the west).
Get Involved
Residents in Brookside seeking assistance
Residents can benefit from services that aim to increase their home’s energy efficiency and thus reduce their energy bills to prepare their homes for the winter season. Services may include caulking and weather-stripping, insulation, HVAC tune ups and yard clean among other items up depending on conditions of homes and supply availability. Some residents with larger home repair needs may be able to get connected to other programs offered by other agencies and organizations that may be delivered at a future date. If you live in the Brookside Neighborhood and would be interested in receiving assistance, please fill out this form which is available in English and Spanish. Home owners and renters are both eligible, however renters must receive landlord consent before services are rendered. Residents are encouraged to sign up by Sept. 11th. Anyone signing up after this date may not be guaranteed assistance.
Volunteer Opportunities
We’re looking for individual volunteers and corporate teams to come together, roll up your sleeves, and weatherize a home. We will give you a t-shirt, lunch, and all the tools and supplies needed to make a difference on this day. We are seeking general volunteers as well as tradespeople and volunteers from companies who have specialized skills that are relevant to the goals of the initiative. If you are a individual interested in volunteering, please sign up using the individual volunteer form. If you represent a company that would like to involve a group of volunteers as a team, please designate a point of contact to fill out this group volunteer form.
Sponsor and Support
Caulk of the Town can only be a success through support from generous sponsors which allow us to provide weatherization supplies for the event. Sponsorship opportunities range from the House Sponsor level at $250 up to the Spotlight Sponsors level at $5,000. Each sponsorship level comes with its own level of recognition. We’re also looking for companies in the trades and home service industries that can provide in-kind support through free services, supplies, etc. If you’re interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities or providing in-kind support or services, please contact assistance@nearindy.org
Questions?
If you have questions, need assistance or would like to request a paper copy of the Resident Services request form, please contact assistance@nearindy.org or call or text 317.941.6327
Thank you to our 2026 Caulk of the Town sponsors!
Spotlight Sponsor
Champion Sponsors
Community Sponsor
Block Sponsor
