Provides temporary financial aid to those who make a conscientious effort to find a permanent solution to financial problems. Assistance will only be given to those who have a legitimate emergency or hardship as determined by the Veterans Service Commission, and meet the eligibility requirements established by the Ohio Revised Code. Intention to assist veterans and their dependents on a short-term basis until a permanent solution to their difficulties can be arranged.

* Provides emergency assistance for rent/mortgage payments for individuals and families within the Canal Winchester School District experiencing financial crises. * Offers matching support up to $250.

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.

Provides limited financial assistance to individuals and families in need. Assistance may include rent, mortgage, and utility payment assistance. Agency will screen individuals to find potential services in the community that can meet the client's needs, as this is a program of last resort.

Privides advice on housing issues that involves mortgage default, homebuyer education. This program also offers direct assistance with mortgage to prevent homelessness.

Provides direct temporary emergency financial aid for Richland County veterans and their dependents who have met with an unexpected hardship.

Provides emergency financial assistance to Montgomery County resident veterans who qualify and establish a bona fide need for the following assistance: utilities (electric, gas and water) food (foodbank) mortgage or rent payment and burial benefits. Veterans may be able to receive up to $1,000 to go towards their insurance deductible for the tornado assistance.

Assists with benefits counseling, claims assistance, filing forms/claims, and financial assistance.

Provides assistance with rent or mortgage payments (no rental deposits) . Maximum amount of assistance given is at the agency's discretion. All approved clients will create a budget plan with a caseworker.

Provides assistance with food, shelter (rent or mortgage), utility bills (gas and electric), principal car payments, and other needed services for veterans, active duty military, and dependent survivors. Assistance is in the form of vouchers. Amount of assistance is based on demonstrated need. Also available to make community presentations about these services.

Provides non-recurring, emergency benefits to help families to meet basic needs and/or sustain employment, -Family Strengthening and Preservation Services Provides temporary Rental/Mortgage assistance to prevent eviction or homelessness. Provides GED Testing Fees. Other Family Strengthening & Prevention Services may be available through a referral from Protective Services division. Benefit Cap: $2,000 -Diversion/Contingency Services Provides temporary Utility Assistance with disconnect or less than 10-day supply (Electric, Natural Gas, Propane, Water & Sewer, or Fuel Oil). Benefit cap: $1,500 (no more than $750.00 for each utility) -Disaster Services Provides temporary assistance with home repair or replacement of necessary household items following a disaster such as house fire, flood, etc. Benefit cap: $2,500 -Subsidized Employment Program (SEP) Provides reimbursement to the employer for 50% of the new hire’s wages for 4 months. Now includes Tiffin City School students enrolled/placed at a work site through their BRAG program. -Vehicle Repairs Provides temporary assistance for working families when facing unexpected vehicle repair costs. Participants must be in full-time training for in-demand credential or actively working 20 hours per week. Repairs must be completed by a participating vendor. Regular vehicle maintenance is not included. Benefit cap: $2,000. -Employment and Training (Employment Readiness) Services Provides temporary assistance with Training and Employment costs such as uniforms, tools, tuition, books, mileage reimbursement, etc. First time drivers’ license training fees and drivers’ license fees. Cap determined by type of benefit: Services up to $500, or up to $6,500 for Training, or $500 max for drivers’ training and license fees. -Vehicle Fuel Assistance Provides temporary assistance toward the purchase of vehicle fuel for employment only (travel to/from worksite). Participant must be working at least 20 hours per week. Benefits issued though a Purchase Authorization (voucher) that must be used at agency approved vendor. Benefit cap: $100 per month / per person (Limited to 4 months) - Employment Retention Provides temporary incentive payments to participants to maintain continuous full-time employment (32 hours per week). Benefit payments are issued following 30 days ($300), 60 days ($500), and 120 days ($700) of continuous employment. -WrapAround Services / Service Coordination and Youth Mentoring / Afterschool Program This now includes funding to help SMYL with operating costs for TANF eligible youth enrolled in their mentoring program and Afterschool Program. Cap determined by type of benefit: Wraparound max $1,500 per family, SMYL $2,500 per enrolled youth or Afterschool Program $2,500 per enrolled youth. -Kinship Caregiver Program Provides assistance with childcare expenses for individuals meeting the ORC 5101.85 definition of “Kinship Caregiver” caring for a child in place of the child’s parents. Additional supportive services and/or Kinship Incentive Payments may also be available through a referral from the Protective Services Division.

The program is for working poor households with minor children. Client may be eligible if disabled or a domestic violence situation exists (must have minor child). Rental deposit if residing in shelter or in overcrowded situation - not just from moving from one place to another.

Provides temporary financial assistance for veterans with minor children in which the veteran is eligible for membership in the American Legion. Financial assistance may cover the housing, food, utilities and health care expenses of eligible children.

Assists families who are behind in their rent or mortgage to remain in their homes and regain financial stability, as well as security deposit assistance for families in transition. Services vary based on the needs of the individual family, but can include mediation and rent/mortgage payment negotiation with landlord/lender, help accessing utility payment assistance programs, and financial counseling. Up to $1500 in assistance may be available. Support for school-aged children in the household may include access to low-cost computers (funding for computers is currently out). Will also assist with property tax payment to remain in their homes and regain financial stability.

Provides assistance in gas and electric bill payments, rent and mortgage assistance, gas cards, and occasional prescription assistance when funds are available.

Ohioans who are behind on their Mortgage payments may be eligible for assistance directly, or indirectly to COVID-19, through the Home Relief Grant made available by the state and federal government.

Friends Serving Friends assists with mortgage on a case by case basis.

Provides assistance with rent and mortgage payments and rental deposits.

Provides funding to ease everyday financial burdens for individuals actively receiving treatment for cancer who live in Summit County and/or are being treated in Summit County. Requests for funding may include utility bill payment assistance, rent payment assistance, mortgage payment assistance, transportation costs, and so forth. Funding is determined on a case-by-case basis since circumstances are different for each household.

Provides emergency financial assistance to eligible Veterans and their spouses, dependent children, and surviving spouses who have demonstrated a need. Assistance may include rent, mortgage, utility bill payments, and personal hygiene items. Makes determination on a case-by-case basis by staff.

Offers rent and mortgage payment assistance for individuals who are at risk of eviction or foreclosure without assistance. Funds is limited any may not always be available.

Assists veterans in a variety of ways. Provides food and clothing vouchers in emergency situations. In certain circumstances, provides assistance with paying for rent, rent deposit, mobile home lot rental fees, and utility payments (gas, electric, and water). Will help with transportation expenses (which is usually in the form of bus passes). Does not help with property taxes, car insurance, or car payments. Will consider other emergency needs that veterans and their eligible dependents may have on a case-by-case basis.

Provides assistance with food, shelter (rent or mortgage), utility bills (gas and electric), principle car payments, and other needed services for Veterans, active duty military, and dependent survivors. In some cases, may assist with indigent burial. Assistance is in the form of vouchers. Amount of assistance is based on demonstrated need.

For veterans, dependents of veterans, and survivors. Provides short-term financial assistance covering rent/mortgage, utilities, and food; dental and vision care; and other types of financial assistance on an as-needed basis. All funds are issued directly to the service provider. Can apply every 30 days.