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Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance Eligibility Requirements

Each applicant for financial assistance shall be a veteran, an active-duty member of the armed forces of the United States, or the spouse, surviving spouse, dependent parent, minor child, or ward of a veteran or an active-duty member of the armed forces of the United States. Ohio Revised Code, 5901.01 definition of a veteran who may be eligible for financial services is a person who served in the armed forces of the United States on active military duty and was discharged from service under honorable conditions, and who either served on active duty for reasons other than training or, while serving on active duty for training, incurred a disability recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense as service connected.

The applicant must be a bona fide resident who has lived in the county for at least three months prior to the date of application for financial assistance. Proof of residency is the responsibility of the individual seeking assistance.

Each applicant eligible for financial assistance shall provide a statement concerning household income and the amount of real and personal taxable property, stocks, bonds, money on hand, loaned or deposited in any bank or elsewhere, shares in building associations, mortgages, notes or other, articles of value from which an income or revenue is derived.
 

Emergency Financial Assistance

Financial assistance requests can be submitted via e-mail, fax, or using the drop box inside Memorial Hall at 280 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215.  Our lobby is closed to walk in service, but we will schedule and in-person or virtual appointment to to review your request. 

Areas of Assistance Include, but are not limited to:

  • Mortgage/Rent
  • Utilities
  • Food
  • Car Repair/Car Payment
Program Priorities (Please Contact Us for More Information)
  • Emergency Dental Treatments
  • Transportation to and from VA medical appointments
Other financial assistance needs are provided on a case-by-case basis. Proper documentation concerning all household income and expense is required for each application for financial assistance (please see client screening sheet link below for additional requirements).