Good Samaritan Emergency Help Fund | First Congregational Church
444 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
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Eligibility
Clients are eligible once every 12 months.
Required documents
None.
Hours
Leave a voicemail with at 5pm the first day of the month. There are no in person appointments.
(614) 228-1741
Voice·
voice | Good Samaritan Helpline
Application process
Clients call on the first day of the month beginning at 5 pm to request assistance through a voicemail system. They will receive a call back on a first come/first serve basis to confirm needs for services. THERE IS NO IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE.
Fees
None.
Service area
Franklin County, Ohio
A financial assistance program used primarily to aid those needing help with utility bills in disconnection status only (up to $300) if more than, daily bus passes, Kroger/Walmart gift cards for food or gasoline ($50), or to obtain money orders made out to the State of Ohio to secure Ohio birth certificate and/or state ID.
Last assured
11/26/2025
Providing organization
First Congregational Church
Religious institution that provides financial assistance with utilities, transportation and birth certificate/state ID costs.