Washington County Hardship & Disaster Relief Program | Marietta Community Foundation
100 Putman Street, Marietta, OH 45750
Eligibility
The Washington County Hardship & Disaster Relief Program is a combination of funds used to provide short-term assistance to Washington County community members experiencing financial hardship due to unexpected and unavoidable emergencies or natural disasters. Funds are also available to help support local children by covering fees related to extracurricular activities or purchasing clothes and/or equipment. Clients must be a Washington County resident in order to be eligible to apply. Eligible clients may receive a maximum of one grant per calendar year. Additional assistance cannot be provided unless the client participates in a financial literacy course through Consumer Credit Counseling Services.
Required documents
Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
(740) 315-8510
Voice
Email[email protected]
Application process
Contact our office for the referral form link.
Fees
None.
Service area
Washington County, Ohio
Referrals can be submitted for clients needing assistance through the Washington County Community Hardship Program. General information can be found on our website at www.mcfohio.org/hardship. Referrals must come from an agency currently working with the clients. Contact our office for the referral form link.
Last assured
02/09/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Marietta Community Foundation
A tax-exempt public charity created by and for the people of Washington County to improve the quality of life of its residents through lasting charitable giving.
Our Vision:
A community inspired through philanthropy.
Our Mission:
To improve the quality of life in Washington County by investing in the community's well-being and making decisions that positively impact future generations.
Our Promise:
To utilize reasonable judgment, creative partnerships, diligent financial management, and strategic grantmaking to strengthen our community and connect people that care with causes that matter.