Supportive Services For Veteran Families (SSVF) | Volunteers Of America Of Ohio And Indiana

775 E 152nd St., Cleveland, OH 44110

Eligibility

Serves veterans in Cuyahoga County who are homeless (doubling up or "couch surfing" counts as homeless) or facing homelessness (a three day notice from the landlord is acceptable). Must have honorable, general, or "other than honorable" discharge status (those with dishonorable status are not eligible). Generally, serves those with very low to extremely low income.

Required documents

DD214 For those seeking to maintain current housing: will need three day notice of eviction from landlord.

Hours

M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm

(216) 541-9000

Voice - voice | Referral/Intake

(330) 426-0039

Fax

Application process

Walk in for service or phone for information during hours of service.

Fees

Free

Service area

Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Description

Provides first month's rent and security deposit to help veterans establish permanent housing. Will also help with rent to help veterans stay in their current housing. Clients are provided with benefits assistance, landlord/tenant assistance, and case management to ensure that they are connected to available community resources and VA benefits. Clients do not have to stay in the county they reside in (may move from county to county).

Data provided by

211 Cleveland

What's Here

Rental Deposit Assistance Veterans Rent Payment Assistance Eviction Prevention Assistance Case/Care Management

Providing organization

Volunteers Of America Of Ohio And Indiana

Provides a variety of community service programs with a special emphasis on homelessness especially homeless veterans. Offers mobile outreach, emergency shelter for young men, transitional living programs, thrift stores and other services. Offers transitional housing and employment training program for homeless veterans.