Provides financial assistance to low-income active United States military personnel (all branches of service) currently deployed overseas and to low-income post 9/11 Veterans with a wound, illness or injury received in the line of duty (LOD). Accepted reasons for financial assistance include mortgage assistance, rent assistance, home repairs, utility assistance, auto repairs, auto payments, travel and transportation, moving assistance, essential home items (mattresses and box springs and appliances such as washer, dryer, refrigerator, and stove), medical expense assistance, emergency dental assistance, critical baby items, and other financial assistance. Offers emergency financial assistance for critical baby items, food, and vision care to active duty service member with rank of rank E1-E6 with DEERS-eligible dependents. Note: Does NOT provide financial assistance for credit card debt or personal loans and does NOT assist with down payments for vehicles or homes.

May be able to provide automotive repairs to individuals in need. Vehicles may also be donated and given to families in need of transportation to work.

Provides assistance to active duty military members and their family members when the military member is serving on a remote tour or TDY.

Provides several types of emergency assistance primary services include car repair, back rent, mortgage payment, and gas, electric water assistance, assistance with first month of rent and deposit for homeless households. Must have children in the home to qualify for car repair assistance. Do not need to have children in the home for rental or utility assistance.

Habitat can provide an affordable loan up to $2,000. Funds may be used to address “quality of life” issues for Southeast Ohio residents in order to maintain and sustain their current housing. They include, but are not limited to: *Small home improvement and repairs *Appliance repairs and purchases *Major vehicle repair or purchase *Medical equipment *Home accessibility projects and purchases

Provides up to $600 for minor car repairs.

PRC provides one-time financial assistance (in a 12 month period) to aid with emergency situations. Program is not meant to serve as an ongoing source of income. Maximum assistance allowed is $2500 for overdue rent or mortgage payments, security deposits, temporary housing, property taxes, home repairs (if the owner;) overdue utility bills (except during Winter Crisis), driver license reinstatement fees, transportation and auto repairs. Applicants can request aid for more than one emergency (up to maximum assistance limit).

The Microfinance Program can provide affordable loans up to $2,000 so families can improve and maintain their homes and their quality of life without seeking out payday or high-interest predatory loans. Loans available for: - Replacement of countertops, cabinets, flooring, doors, windows, etc. - Repair (if manufactured within the last 15 years) or replacement of appliances - Repair of porches, decks, roof, etc. - Painting - Upgrades for energy efficiency - Accessibility projects (e.g., ramp). - Vehicle Repair funds may be available if the automotive repair could be linked to staying housed (example: fix vehicle to get to work to pay for housing). Funds may be used to address “quality of life” issues for Southeast Ohio residents in order to maintain and sustain their current housing.

Provides educational classes in Accounting and Business Management, Administrative Computer Support, Agribusiness, Automotive Technology, Building Maintenance Trade, CAD Technician, Career Based Intervention, Carpentry, CNET, College Now, Collision Repair Technician, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Exercise Science/Sports Medicine, Facility Services, Food Service (Special Needs), Graphic Arts, Home Remodeling, Horticulture, Industrial Diesel, Job Training, Marketing Education, Masonry, Meat Processing, Media Communications, Medical Dental, Medical Technologies, Office Administration, Power Equipment Mechanics, Precision Machining Technologies, Web Page Design & Programming, and Welding. Offers some services to the public as a learning experience for the students. Call to access the information from the instructors. Can obtain youth work permits for students from principal's office.

Provides aid to families in the form of a voucher to buy items or pay for services that are emergencies and non-recurring (a situation not extending beyond 4 months) and which cannot be addressed using existing community resources. Assistance is provided only for items that are essential for the applicant's employment, job training, or education such as: car repairs (does not cover normal "wear and tear" items such as oil change, tires, brake pads); work clothing and uniforms, washer or dryer (only if needed for work purposes), and education related equipment (such as tools). Maximum assistance limits (once per calendar year): $500 for education-related equipment, $225 for work or education uniforms, $750 for car repairs (additional restrictions also apply). In addition to these specific limits, applicant cannot exceed yearly limit of $1,500 in aid from the overall PRC program ($750 if non-custodial guardian). Does not help with short term transportation needs such as gas cards or bus fare. Does not help with GED testing fees.

Provides Veterans temporary financial assistance for the day-to-day life needs such as auto repair, emergency food, electric, gas and water assistance. Also, some rent assistance on a case by case basis. They raise awareness in the community about the challenges for returning Veterans and help others to understand that not all wounds are recognizable.

Non-recurring, emergency benefits to help families meet basic needs and/or sustain employment.

If PRC funding is available, client can apply for assistance with car repairs. Assistance through the PRC program can be granted up to $2,000 in a 12-month period when funding allows. The PRC program is not a cash payment and not ongoing financial support.

Provides temporary financial assistance for gas, electric and water bills, birth certificate and ID fee payment, car repairs, gas vouchers for medical and job transportation, prescription medication, and vouchers for motel stays.

Miami Valley CAP will be processing PRC applications for MC-JFS. Our Family Assistance Division staff embraces the mission of relieving those fears and putting families on the road to self-sufficiency. We determine eligibility for several supports that help families through tough economic times. Program provides assistance to families in overcoming barriers to employment and achieving/maintaining self-sufficiency. Provides limited financial assistance for car repairs. Clients must provide two car estimates and the lesser of the two will be selected.

Provides assistance to active duty military members and their family members when the military member is serving on a remote tour or TDY.

Provides assistance with payments for car repairs for employed adults with minor children.

Provide free oil changes for single moms twice a year (once in the spring and once in the fall).

Assists families and individuals in need of temporary financial assistance. Offers vehicle repair, gas voucher(s) for employed adults with minor children, rental and utility assistance, job related services: uniform, work boots, safety glasses, and beds. Other services may be available; inquire if you’re unsure if help can be provided.

The Preventions, Retention and Contingency Program (PRC) of Perry County is designed to provide benefits and services to low-income families to overcome immediate barriers that prevent the achievement of self-sufficiency by promoting work and personal responsibility. PRC funding is ONLY for vehicle repairs, tires and relocation closer to your employment. Below is a list of items you will need before applying. Last 30 days income or if you just started working a statement from employer with how many hours a week you will be working, rate of pay, your first day you start. Valid Drivers License Proof of insurance Title of registration to vehicle 3 Estimates for work to be done.

Houses Mansfield City School District students grades 9-12. Can obtain youth work permits for students from principal's office. For Basic Automotive Service: Provides basic automotive repair services, including brakes, suspension, underbody, and some engine work. Labor is free, customer is charged for parts. Please note, the repairs are completed during the school period, therefore service will take a longer amount of time than a commercial repair shop.

Provides assistance to qualified individuals and families. Intended to meet the local needs of families to overcome immediate barriers and help them become and stay self-supporting. Assistance available includes: Employment related expenses such as: -Vehicle repairs. - Driver's license fees (new or expired, does not include reinstatement). - Reimbursements for tools, equipment, uniforms, shoes/boots, and so forth. - Fingerprinting costs. - Gas vouchers for new employment (until receipt of first paycheck). Shelter/Housing expenses such as: - Rent or deposit for forestalling court-ordered evictions in rentals. - Bills to forestall utility shutoffs (gas, electric and water). - Fuel oil and propane purposes. - Emergency shelter due to fire, natural disaster, states of emergency, or domestic violence situations. Kinship assistance includes: - For a new kinship caregiver within six (6) months of a child moving into the home: Furniture and other items needs to care for children in the home. - Once a child(ren) has been with a kinship provider for more than six (6) months: There is an available reimbursement of child care costs up to four (4) months a year.

Provides financial assistance up to $300 for car repairs, re-instatement fees, gas vouchers, and car insurance. Client must be 18 years old or older, employed, at or below 125% of the federal poverty level. Call for more information.

Provides non-recurring, emergency benefits to help families to meet basic needs and/or sustain employment, -Family Strengthening and Preservation Services Provides temporary Rental/Mortgage assistance to prevent eviction or homelessness. Provides GED Testing Fees. Other Family Strengthening and Prevention Services may be available through a referral from Protective Services division. Benefit Cap: $2,000 -Diversion/Contingency Services Provides temporary Utility Assistance with disconnect or less than 10-day supply (Electric, Natural Gas, Propane, Water & Sewer, or Fuel Oil). Benefit cap: $1,500 (no more than $750.00 for each utility) -Disaster Services Provides temporary assistance with home repair or replacement of necessary household items following a disaster such as house fire, flood, etc. Benefit cap: $2,500 -Subsidized Employment Program (SEP) Provides reimbursement to the employer for 50% of the new hire’s wages for 4 months. Now includes Tiffin City School students enrolled/placed at a work site through their BRAG program. -Vehicle Repairs Provides temporary assistance for working families when facing unexpected vehicle repair costs. Participants must be in full-time training for in-demand credential or actively working 20 hours per week. Repairs must be completed by a participating vendor. Regular vehicle maintenance is not included. Benefit cap: $2,000. -Employment and Training (Employment Readiness) Services Provides temporary assistance with Training and Employment costs such as uniforms, tools, tuition, books, mileage reimbursement, etc. First time drivers’ license training fees and drivers’ license fees. Cap determined by type of benefit: Services up to $500, or up to $6,500 for Training, or $500 max for drivers’ training and license fees. -Vehicle Fuel Assistance Provides temporary assistance toward the purchase of vehicle fuel for employment only (travel to/from worksite). Participant must be working at least 20 hours per week. Benefits issued though a Purchase Authorization (voucher) that must be used at agency approved vendor. Benefit cap: $100 per month / per person (Limited to 4 months) - Employment Retention Provides temporary incentive payments to participants to maintain continuous full-time employment (32 hours per week). Benefit payments are issued following 30 days ($300), 60 days ($500), and 120 days ($700) of continuous employment. -WrapAround Services / Service Coordination and Youth Mentoring / Afterschool Program This now includes funding to help SMYL with operating costs for TANF eligible youth enrolled in their mentoring program and Afterschool Program. Cap determined by type of benefit: Wraparound max $1,500 per family, SMYL $2,500 per enrolled youth or Afterschool Program $2,500 per enrolled youth. -Kinship Caregiver Program Provides assistance with childcare expenses for individuals meeting the ORC 5101.85 definition of “Kinship Caregiver” caring for a child in place of the child’s parents. Additional supportive services and/or Kinship Incentive Payments may also be available through a referral from the Protective Services Division.

Provides assistance with car repairs, reinstatement of driver's license fees, license plate fees, car insurance, driver's education. Can pay car payments if behind in payments. Provides new or used vehicle down payment match. Maximum amount of assistance is up to $1,500 in a 12 month period (which counts against an overall $1,500 cap on all PRC services in a 12 month period).