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Offers financial assistance to eligible veterans and active military and their families. Not to be used as supplemental income.

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.

Hosts a collection event for individuals to exchange their pennies and receive double the amount on a Giant Eagle gift card.

Provides financial assistance for combat wounded, critically ill, and injured service members and their families during hospitalization and recovery. Assistance includes: - Bedside Financial Support: offers needs-based financial assistance for expenses that are most pressing during a long hospitalization or rehabilitation. Covers expenses such as additional travel/lodging expenses, childcare, and out of pocket expenses. - Housing Assistance: provides adaptive housing for wheelchairs and helps those who have fallen behind on housing payments due to injury. - Transportation Assistance: offers adaptive modes of transportation including modified wheelchairs, lift ramps, vehicles, and snow removal equipment.

Contingent upon available funding, ACDJFS will resume a senior emergency assistance program for adults aged 60 and older. The maximum allowable amount is $500 per eligible household in a 365- day period beginning with the date of first application. SEA may be approved for any of the following emergent needs: - Utilities/Deposits: - Must provide current bill/deposit information - May also pay for wood, coal, or propane (with documentation) - Rent/Deposit/Mortgage - Provide rental agreement or mortgage statement including landlord/mortgage company name and address Home repairs: - Provide 2 estimates - Medical equipment purchase/rental not covered by Medicaid/Medicare - Provide bill and/or rental agreement Furniture - Household appliances to assist with everyday living - Cleaning supplies - Pest control services - Professional services must be licensed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture - Any emergency not listed may be eligible for approval by a department.

Giving away $20 gift cards for Clean Jeans Laundry Room and Tanning. Available while supplies last. Sponsored by Clean Jeans Laundry Room and Tanning and Milliron Foundation.

Provides assistance with winter heating costs when funds are available.

Funds some special needs for persons. Assistance limited to funds available.

Helps to meet a variety of unforseeable emergency needs for Veterans and dependent survivors. Provides food vouchers in emergency situations. May provide assistance wih rent, utility payments and mortgage payments. Assists with burial expenses for indigent Veterans. Will provide motel vouchers for homeless clients who need short-term temporary shelter (during the short-term placement, agency will connect the client to homeless services through Veterans Affairs).

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.

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 interest free loans up to $10,000 for people who meet the agency's eligibility requirements. Funds are available for small business, tuition, medical expenses, home improvements (including improvements that increase accessibility in a home), high-interest (predatory) debt on funds borrowed from other sources, and a variety of other needs. May include multiple debts into one loan request as long as amount requested does not exceed $10,000. Checks are written to the organization that is owed, not to the individual.

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.

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.

Offering limited financial assistance when funding is available.

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

Provides financial assistance up to $1,000 a year to eligible Veterans, spouses, dependant children and widows who have demonstrated a need. These benefits may include assistance with paying utility bills or the provision of food.

Assists veterans who are attempting to obtain or are receiving benefits from the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. Provide temporary financial assistance to honorably discharged veterans, spouse or qualified dependents in need. Transportation for eligible veterans to and from medical appointments at the Cleveland VA Medical Center and the Youngstown VA Clinic.

Assist veterans and families with transportation to Wade Park VA and Parma.

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. Offers 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). The funds can be used for a variety of purposes such as medical care, car repair, emergency travel and utility bill payment assistance. Assistance may come in the form of an interest free loan, a direct grant, or some combination of the two.

Provides disaster relief and recovery services for individuals and families affected by disasters. Services may include financial assistance for emergency food, clothing and shelter. May provide assistance with security deposits and long-term recovery supplies, as needed. Crisis counseling is offered to disaster victims and their families. Also provides community disaster preparedness planning and collects monetary donations in the event of a disaster.

Program designed to meet an emergent need or assist the family towards self-sufficiency, including:

• Job Related Expenses and Education Training (employment-related expenses, GED testing, transportation benefits, vehicle expenses)
• Education and Training (education expenses for children, internet due to COVID-19 and remote school situations)
• Shelter Expenses (rent or mortgage payment, security deposits, home repairs, fire damage, appliance repair/purchase, utility payments)

COVID-19 Temporary Message: Beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 12:00 p.m., Ashtabula County Job & Family Services (ACJFS) will limit public access at their 2924 Donahoe Drive and 2247 Lake Avenue locations. This will not prevent determination of eligibility as ACJFS will continue to operate behind the scenes to ensure residents receive critical benefits. Those receiving any type of benefit from the ACJFS are strongly encouraged to contact the agency via phone or internet, versus appearing in person. Personal documents can be uploaded to www.benefits.ohio.gov, faxed to 440-998-1538, placed in the lobby drop boxes at either location, emailed to: [email protected], or mailed to 2924 Donahoe Dr., Ashtabula, OH 44004.

Provides financial assistance to help underinsured or unemployed breast cancer patients and their families endure the high costs of breast cancer treatment. Types of funding may include: - Rental or mortgage assistance. - Utilities such as gas, electric, water, and/or phone.