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Temporary Financial Assistance | Lorain County Veterans Service Commission

1230 Abbe Road North, Elyria, OH 44035

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

Eligibility

  • Must make a claim under a qualified Veteran who has been discharged under honorable conditions and has served on active duty for purposes other than training.
  • Must have been a resident of Lorain County for at least 90 days prior to the application.
  • Must demonstrate financial need. The commission considers household income, living expenses, available assets, medical expenses, and the special needs of each applicant when determining eligibility.

Required documents

  • Proof of length and character of service (DD Form 214)
  • Proof of residency.
  • Documentation of all household income and expenses.

Hours

By appointment only.

Languages

None.

Application process

Call the office or visit the website for more information. Must follow application process.

Fees

No fee.

Service area

Lorain County, Ohio
Provides financial assistance and/or vouchers for short term basic needs to eligible Veterans and dependent survivors who demonstrate a need. Includes but is not limited to clothing, food, toiletries, utility payments, rent payments, mortgage payments, insurance payments, and property tax payments. NOTE: No immediate assistance is available.

Last Verified

03/25/2025

Providing organization

Lorain County Veterans Service Commission
Provides short term basic needs to eligible Veterans and their families who demonstrate a need. Also offers assistance for Veterans and other claimants with Veterans Administration (VA) claims, Veterans and widows pension, burial benefits, VA disability benefits, VA assisted school, loan benefits, and other VA benefits.

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