Gas Cards primarily for verified medical appointments, occasionally for start of employment if other options are not available

Ministry that fills gaps in services by identifying unmet needs in the community and providing services and/or products. Provides the following: * Baby Ministry: Baby products * Baskets of Blessings: Personal care items and household products * Blessed by a Blanket Ministry: Personalized blankets * Cleaning Coach: Volunteers provide cleaning coaching for families * Fresh Start Host Ministry: Coaching and classes are offered * Freezer Ministry: Freezer meals for clients * Friends in Need Ministry: Gift card support * Gas Vouchers: Provide gas cards to approved clients * Gift Ministry: Birthday gifts and party boxes (cake or cake mix/icing, decorations, candles, etc.) * Kitchen Starter Kits: Provides important kitchen items and small appliances * Linen Closet: Sheets, pillow cases, blankets, mattress pads * School Supply Ministry: Backpacks and school supplies * Shoes for Souls: New and used shoes of all sizes and colors * Winter Coat Ministry: Coats, gloves, scarves and hats * Faith-based messaging is part of service.

Crisis relief services include assistance with gas for appointments.

Financial assistance is available for gasoline for employment or medical appointments.

Assists with gas, tools, uniforms and other items related to finding, securing or sustaining a job.

Assists veterans in filing claims, applying for benefits, and receiving emegency assistance as necessary.

Provides limited one-time emergency assistance with rent, utilities, prescriptions, food, transportation and other approved needs.

Provides food, gas vouchers, as well as financial aid for evictions and utility shut-offs.

Assistance to low income Madison County residents that are needing help with , prescriptions, rent assistance, homeless shelter, gas cards, etc.

Provides a new program to help assist their clients in obtaining documents and resources, if you are in need of help for birth certificates, driver's license, state ID's, social security cards, snap benefits, medical insurance, employment applications, and gas card for new job clients only.

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.

Assists with gas, tools, uniforms and other items related to finding, securing or sustaining a job.

Crisis assistance is available gasoline for appointments.

Gas vouchers may be available for those living in Prospect, OH (43342 zip code) with verified medical appointments or a verified new job where funds are limited until a first paycheck is received.

Provides aid to families in the form of a voucher to buy items or pay for services that are emergencies and non-recurring 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, car payments, or car insurance payments; car down payment; work clothing and uniforms; and tools and safety equipment. Also will help pay for professional testing/certification and licensing fees, identification materials (driver's license, state identification, birth certificates), driver's education, and other items as deemed appropriate by the agency. Transportation to work provided through the most cost effective means. A budget will need to be completed.

Offers rent payment assistance, rent deposit assistance, MAY help with electric bills, mortgage payment assistance, utility deposits, gas money, home repair services, furnace repair/maintenance, home repair services, car insurance and car maintenance and/or repair (must be needed for getting to and from a job or job training), as determined on a case by case basis.

KCVSO will reimburse the cost of fuel going to or coming back from VA hospitals or clinics with provided proof of an appointment. You must come into our office with a valid drivers license or state ID before funds can be issued. Vouchers are good for a period of 5 days from the date of issue. Failure to consistently provide proof of appointments could result in a 1 year suspension of gas voucher privileges.

Employment related work supports are designed to assist low-income families maintain their employment, increasing family stability. Services available include: Rent, Utilities, Transportation expenses, Employment licensing fees, Work clothes/uniforms, Work tools/equipment.

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 non-recurrent, short-term benefits that deal with a specific crisis situation or episode of need; not intended to meet recurrent or ongoing need; and will not extend beyond four months. Vehicle Repair /Gas Cards (4-$100 gas cards per year); Rental and Utility Assistance; Job related services: uniform, work boots, safety glasses; Job retention services: job coaching, vocational assessment; Lice Eradication; and Parenting Classes .

PRC funds may pay for gasoline in order to assist the family with attaining/maintaining self-sufficiency. The gasoline must be needed for getting to and from a job or job training.

The Good Samaritan Fund assists transients once within a 12 month period. The Tipp City Police Department completes the required paperwork before issuing any vouchers. Funding is limited.

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.

Provides a $50 gas card to Marathon Stations in Ashland County. **NOTE**Card must be used for gas only, no personal items.