Living God’s Love Samaritan Fund | Saint Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church

Provides financial assistance with utilities, rent, mortgage and medical bills. This is a monthly application process and does not have an emergency, shorter turnaround time to evaluate applications. All assistance is provided on a case-by-case basis and is dependent upon available funds. NOTE: Does not provide assistance for gas, bus tickets or car repairs.

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211 Summit

Physical Address

400 North Broadway Street, Medina, OH 44256

Hours

- Online application is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. - Application due by the first Friday of the month.

Application process

- Access online application on agency website. - Complete and return application by the first Friday of every month. - Decisions by the Board are made at their montly board meeting, the second Wenesday of the month. - Distribution of funds are at that time and paid directly to the landlord or utility company. - Response and assistance is via this monthly application process and a shorter or emergency turn-around is not available. NOTE: Incomplete applications may not be presented to the board

Fee

No fee.

Eligibility

Serves residents of Medina County who are experiencing financial hardship. - For utilities: Must be behind in payments. - For rent/mortgage: Must be behind in rent payments. NOTE: If application is approved, the average amount of assistance per applicant is $200 per month. There is a lifetime limit for this service.

Languages

None.

Service area

Medina County, Ohio

Agency info

Saint Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church

Religious institution providing non emergency financial assistance to Medina County residents who are in need of help with rent or utility bills. Provides assistance if available after monthly board meeting.