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.

Provides assistance with gas, fuel oil, propane, electric bills, rent, and prescriptions if funds are available. Also offers gas cards to individuals to get to the doctor, hospital, or starting a new job.

Provides financial assistance for rent payment, utilities,transportation, food vouchers, clothing and disaster services, when funding is available.

Crisis relief services include assistance with gas for appointments.

Offers Lancaster Public Transit bus passes to eligible clients that work along the bus routes or have appointment that they attend weekly or bi-weekly (e.g., mental health appointments, probation, etc.). Passes are good for unlimited rides for 31 days. *Please let the client know that this is not an emergency program, it will take a few days to get approval.

Provides financial and other supports to eligible young adults to assist in finding and maintaining safe and secure housing (possibly rent, deposit, and/or gas, electric or water utilities), food, clothing, personal care items, educational and training expenses, and other services that assist with transitioning from foster care to adulthood. Service includes regular meetings with a case manager to help direct the young adult and oversee payments for services. Assistance may be provided as long as the young adult remains eligible.

Provides Metro bus passes to get to work or medical appointments. Individuals must register with Caring Place.

Provides assistance for expenses that arise due to starting or maintaining employment. Assists with a variety of expenses on a case-bycase basis including gas to get to work, required testing, uniforms, tools and so forth.

Provides services for short-term emergency shelter assistance (motel vouchers), utility assistance (gas, electric, water), food pantry referral, job resources, housing assistance (rent), transportation expense assistance (new job before first paycheck only- within Wood County) and other temporary financial assistance.

Provides transportation to non medical services. Members may access up to 15 round trip or 30 one-way trips (less than 30 miles from the member’s home) including trips to the grocery store, food pantries, WIC and SNAP appointments, County Dept. of Job and Family Services redeterminations, childbirth classes, and more.

Job and Family Services may have funding available through the PRC program to help clients obtain employment related needs and services such as equipment/tools, work clothes, shoes, gas, bus passes, etc. 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 bus passes or gas cards to employed individuals working at least 20 hours per week for minimum wage or more. Limited to three (3) months of actual cost, not to exceed $300 per month. Available twice in a 12-month period.

Assists clients in receiving a lower interest rate car loan through Superior Credit Union in order to gain or retain reliable transportation for employment by purchasing their own vehicle. Through the Wheels to Work process, candidates work intensely with an OhioMeansJobs job coach on locating potential vehicles, assistance with working with the car dealerships during the buying process, car maintenance education, and extensive financial literacy and budgeting. By making on time monthly car payments over the loan duration, clients have the opportunity to build their credit. Participation in budget counseling, general car maintenance, and/or employment assistance may be required.

Provides gas cards for medical and social service appointments when available.

Provides financial and other supports to eligible young adults to assist in finding and maintaining safe and secure housing (possibly rent, deposit, and/or gas, electric or water utilities), food, clothing, personal care items, educational and training expenses, and other services that assist with transitioning from foster care to adulthood. Service includes regular meetings with a case manager to help direct the young adult and oversee payments for services. Assistance may be provided as long as the young adult remains eligible.

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

Provides financial and other supports to eligible young adults to assist in finding and maintaining safe and secure housing (possibly rent, deposit, and/or gas, electric or water utilities), food, clothing, personal care items, educational and training expenses, and other services that assist with transitioning from foster care to adulthood. Service includes regular meetings with a case manager to help direct the young adult and oversee payments for services. Assistance may be provided as long as the young adult remains eligible.

Mobility Management coordinates transportation services and - Educates consumers about transportation resources and programming. - Coordinates trips and needs between agencies - Educates communities about transportation options - Provides assistance with program eligibility. Also works with public, non-profits, and all other sources of transportation providers and services the elderly, disabled, and general public.

Provides gas cards to eligable clients to get to employment or medical appointments. *This program is funded by local churches and cards are available on a limited basis.

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).

Provides resources for cancer patients, including: * Nutrition supplements (Boost, Boost Pudding, Boost Glucose Control, Ensure, Ensure Clear, Pedialyte) * Transportation and mileage reimbursement * Prescription assistance * Medical supplies and equipment (Medical equipment includes items such as wheelchairs, walkers, bedside commodes, shower benches, raised toilet seats, electric beds, and more. Medical supplies include such items as dressings, tapes, latex gloves, ostomy supplies, bed pads, pull-ups, briefs, and chux.) * Adapted clothing items (wigs, mastectomy items, zip tees, chemo hats) * One-time financial assistance with rent, utilities, or childcare for those with qualifying income

Assists veterans in a variety of ways. Provides food and clothing vouchers in emergency situations. In certain circumstances, provides assistance with paying for rent, rent deposit, mobile home lot rental fees, and utility payments (gas, electric, and water). Will help with transportation expenses (which is usually in the form of bus passes). Does not help with property taxes, car insurance, or car payments. Will consider other emergency needs that veterans and their eligible dependents may have on a case-by-case basis.

Provides assistance with food, shelter (rent or mortgage), utility bills (gas and electric), principle car payments, and other needed services for veterans, active duty military, and dependent survivors. In some cases, may assist with indigent burial. Assistance is in the form of vouchers. Amount of assistance is based on demonstrated need. Also available to make community presentations about these services.

Provides financial and other supports to eligible young adults to assist in finding and maintaining safe and secure housing (possibly rent, deposit, and/or gas, electric or water utilities), food, clothing, personal care items, educational and training expenses, and other services that assist with transitioning from foster care to adulthood. Service includes regular meetings with a case manager to help direct the young adult and oversee payments for services. Assistance may be provided as long as the young adult remains eligible.