Temporary Financial Assistance Program | Licking County Veterans Service Commission
935 Buckeye Avenue, Newark, OH 43055
Eligibility
Licking County veterans and/or their eligible dependents.
Required documents
Qualifying DD Form 214 or military ID card, proof of household income, assets, all bank statements, verification of 90 day residency in Licking County and current bills.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-3pm by appointment only.
Email[email protected]
Application process
Call for details and appointment.
Fees
None.
Service area
Licking County, Ohio
Emergency funds for food, housing and utilities may be provided to veterans and active military personnel and/or their dependents. Qualifying applicants will have established three months of residency in Licking County, and will have a qualifying DD Form 214 or military ID card. The following factors will be considered when determining financial need: proof of income, assets, and current bills. Unemployed veterans are required to be actively seeking employment or must provide medical evidence of the inability to work. Applications for financial assistance are taken Monday through Friday (except on legal holidays) by appointment only until the fourth Tuesday of each month excepting December.
Last assured
04/14/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Licking County Veterans Service Commission
Oversees the operation of the Veterans' Service Office, to provide temporary financial assistance applicants, to provide transportation to VA Medical Centers and to assist veterans in obtaining earned benefits from the federal, state, and local levels of government.