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Emergency Financial Assistance | Matthew 25 Coalition

Not Applicable.
Eligibility
  • Serves residents of Chatham Township, Lafayette Township, York Township, Creston, West Salem and the following ZIP codes: 44215, 44217, 44235, 44251, 44253, 44254, 44273 or 44275.
  • Must have exhausted all other available government assistance programs before receiving service.
  • Maximum amount of assistance from the agency per family per year is $300.
Required documents
  • Proof of income.
  • Proof of expenses.
Hours
Voicemail available. Most calls returned within 24 hours.
Languages
None.
Application process
  • Call and leave a voicemail to request a phone appointment for an evaluation.
  • Most calls returned within 24 hours.
  • Referrals are not required, but can be helpful.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
44215, Ohio 44251, Ohio 44253, Ohio 44235, Ohio West Salem, Ohio 44256, Ohio 44217, Ohio 44275, Ohio 44273, Ohio 44254, Ohio 44253, Ohio 44275, Ohio
Offers a maximum of $300 assistance (per year) in rent, utility bill (electric or gas), and prescriptions. Assistance is on a case-by-case basis and based on availability of funding.
Last assured
09/25/2025
Providing organization
Matthew 25 Coalition
Provides Southwest Medina County and Southeast Lorain County with emergency financial assistance.