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Rapid Reentry Program - Rent / Deposit / Utilities Assistance - Formerly Incarcerated | Oriana House

1834 E 55th St., Cleveland, OH 44103

Applicant must an adult age 18 or older and reside in Cuyahoga County upon release. Applicant must have been released from State Prison, Federal Prison, Halfway House, Cuyahoga County Jail, or Community Based Residential Facility (CBCF) with in the last 12 months (applicants who are current residents and/or clients of Halfway Houses and CBCFs must be within their last 45 days of placement before applying). Applicant has 12 months post release from incarceration to access funds as long as funds are available. Funding is awarded on a first come, first serve basis, pending all verification and documentation have been received.
Photo ID (state ID or Driver's License) proof of income (Employment, SSI/SSDI, Retirement, Pension) proof of lease and/or utility bill.
M-Th: 10:00am-4:00pm.
https://www.northstarreentry.org
[email protected]

12/3/2025: NOTE: Applications for this program will not be processed until after Jan. 5, 2026 (no funds will be distributed until after that date). However, the agency will continue to accept applications. Applications are available on website and can be submitted by email. May also phone for information or walk in to apply during hours of service.

Free.

Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Description

Provides assistance with with covering costs such as rent, rent deposits, back rent, and utilities (gas, electric, water, sewer) to the formerly incarcerated. Funds are intended to stabilize the client's housing situation. Applicants will need to attend two financial literacy courses prior to funding distribution (agency will refer).

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211 Cleveland

Providing organization

Oriana House

Provides residential and non-residential community corrections programs and behavioral healthcare treatment for appropriate male and female offenders.