Provides utility payment assistance to prevent gas, electric, or water shut-off and for the purchase of bulk fuel for heating or to have service restored. Assists with a variety of undesignated emergency needs on a case-by-case basis.

Provides short-term financial assistance to eligible veterans, spouses, dependent children and widows who have demonstrated a need, including rental assistance and/or mortgage payments, food assistance, assistance in paying utility bills. May use once every 90 days under Veteran Service Commission Financial Guidelines.

Provides vouchers for work related or education related essential services and/or items such as: tools, equipment, uniforms, testing for licenses, job readiness, job/technical training, GED preparation, books, car insurance, and gas/bus fare. May assist with various other needs related to maintaining or gaining employment at the agency's discretion.

Faith based group that is organized to help the needy in the Knox County area. Currently helping with utility bills, transportation costs, prescription costs, and food emergencies. This assistance may take the form of intervention, consultation, or through direct dollar service.

Provides vouchers to assist with short-term job related transportation needs to help the client retain or gain employment: Bus Passes ($100 maximum per calendar year); Auto Insurance Payments ($250 maximum per calendar year); Gasoline ($30 per request/$150 maximum per calendar year); Auto Repair ($1000 maximum per 12-month period). May consider assisting with other various needs related to transportation at the agency's discretion.

Guardianship program for severely mentally disabled persons who are identified by the mental health/developmental disabled systems for services. All referrals must go through clinical issues meetings or the case manager supervisor.

Provides non-recurring, short-term benefits and services for low-income families and pregnant women. The program is a tool to encourage families to retain employment, prevent dependency, and promote family stability.

Provides financial assistance up to $500 to temporarily help students overcome unforeseen financial challenges that would affect their ability to continue in their studies. Funds can be used for assistance such as, but not limited to: child care, health related emergencies, loss of SNAP benefits, transportation emergencies, books, tuition, unexpected loss of income, etc.

Provides emergency loans to help producers recover from production and physical losses due to drought, flooding, other natural disasters, or quarantine.

Operates as a non-profit, all-volunteer charitable organization providing assistance to individuals and families in Guernsey County, Ohio. We help those in need by first connecting them with public services and resources. If public resources cannot fill their need, and if the need falls within our limited budget, we try to help.

Contacts deployed military personnel on behalf of families experiencing an event which requires an urgent communication such as a death, illness, or birth of a child. Assists with emergency leave verification and basic information and referral. Provides access to emergency funds available through the various military aid societies (Army Emergency Relief, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, Air Force Aid Society, and the Coast Guard Mutual Assistance). Assists with acquiring funds which can be used for a variety of purposes such as burial of a loved one, emergency travel, and emergency food and shelter. NOTE: Assistance may come in the form of a loan or grant.

Guardianship program for severely mentally disabled persons who are identified by the mental health/developmental disabled systems for services. All referrals must go through clinical issues meetings or the case manager supervisor.

Direct financial assistance in emergency situations such as food, clothing, shelter, utilities, medicine, school lunches, for parents of hospitalized children, other emergencies, counseling and tutoring. Provides mental, physical, and monetary support.

Helps to prevent the removal of a child from home or to facilitate the return of a child to home. Also assists grandparents or other kin in taking care of their grandchildren or other kin whose parents are unable to care for them. * Furniture assistance restricted to beds only. * Rental deposit assistance restricted to Metro deposits only.

Assists eligible individuals with basic living items not covered by any other community programs. Some items include, but are not limited to: * Assistance with medical bills * Prescriptions * Lift chairs * Floor heater * Air purifiers * Mattress * Appliances (stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer) * Vacuums

The Helping Paws Program enables people living with cancer and their caregivers to obtain care for their pets during the emotional, physical, and financial challenges of cancer treatment. This national program, uniquely designed to provide free support services to people struggling to care for their pets during their cancer treatment, will be comprised of the following core services: - Financial assistance to qualified individuals who are both pet owners and in active cancer treatment to offset expenses, including pet food; pet walking/sitting and other caregiving services; boarding fees; veterinarian expenses including vaccinations and appointment fees; flea, tick and heartworm prevention; medications; and lab fees - Educational webcasts focused on caring for pets throughout the cancer journey, to cover topics such as how to care for one’s pet during cancer treatment, guidance on how to reduce one’s risk of infection from pets, as well as finding local support programs - Wide dissemination of print/digital materials specific to pet care and self-care during cancer treatment, including a database of resources - Free counseling services for both people with cancer and their caregivers.

Provides financial assistance up to $500 to temporarily help students overcome unforeseen financial challenges that would affect their ability to continue in their studies. Funds can be used for assistance such as, but not limited to: child care, health related emergencies, loss of SNAP benefits, transportation emergencies, books, tuition, unexpected loss of income, etc.

The Crisis Care Program provides financial assistance by evaluating needs on a case-by-case basis.

Guardianship program for severely mentally disabled persons who are identified by the mental health/developmental disabled systems for services. All referrals must go through clinical issues meetings or the case manager supervisor.

Provides financial and other supports to eligible young adults to assist in finding and maintaining safe and secure housing (possibly rent, deposit, and/or gas, electric or water utilities), food, clothing, personal care items, educational and training expenses, and other services that assist with transitioning from foster care to adulthood. Service includes regular meetings with a case manager to help direct the young adult and oversee payments for services. Assistance may be provided as long as the young adult remains eligible.

Provides access to financial assistance for military families in emergency situations. Evaluates the need for assistance on a case-by-case basis. Funds can be used for food, rent, utilities, and other emergency needs. Funds are grants or loans through the Military Relief Aid Society.

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. Also available to make community presentations about these services.