Temporary Financial Assistance Program | American Legion Department Of Ohio

60 Big Run Rd., Delaware, OH 43015

Eligibility

If the Veterans Service Commission provides the assistance needed, must have already applied for and been denied service through the Veterans Service Commission. Serves Veterans who are eligible for membership in the American Legion and who have minor children (can be legal guardian and do not have to be active members in the American Legion - just eligible to join). Veterans must have served for one day on active duty during one of the following periods of war to be eligible for membership in the American Legion: 08/02/1990 - Present (Gulf War/War on Terror), 12/20/1989 - 01/31/1990 (Panama), 08/24/1982 - 07/31/1984 (Lebanon/Grenada), 02/28/1961 - 05/07/1975 (Vietnam), 06/25/1950 - 01/31/1955 (Korea), 12/07/1941 - 12/31/1946 (WWII), 04/06/1917 - 11/11/1918 (WWI).

Required documents

Proof of address/residency, proof of income, copy of bill, photo I.D., discharge paper (DD-214), birth certificate for applicant, birth certificate for child, marriage license.

Hours

M-F: 9:00am-5:00pm.

(800) 433-3318

Voice

(740) 362-1429

Fax

(740) 362-7478

Voice

https://www.ohiolegion.com

[email protected]

Application process

Phone for information and service. If the Veterans Service Commission provides the assistance needed, must have already applied for and been denied service through the Veterans Service Commission. NOTE: the Veterans Service Commission in each county may provide different types of assistance (example: some may provide assistance with water bills, while other counties do not.)

Fees

Free.

Service area

Ohio

Description

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.

Data provided by

211 Cleveland

What's Here

Mortgage Payment Assistance Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance Water Service Payment Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Veterans Gas Service Payment Assistance

Providing organization

American Legion Department Of Ohio

Governs a global network of locally operated veteran's groups that focus on bettering their communities with comradery, community support, VA&R services, Americanism programs, Children and Youth services, financial assistance, ongoing Legislative support as well as organizing special projects and events. Addresses specific issues and concerns of veterans and active duty military personnel.