Provides navigation and referral services for youth and young adults who are or have been involved in the foster care system. Assists with accessing resources such as emergency housing, employment, scholarships, and so forth. Provides Flex Funds financial assistance to young adults who have transitioned out of foster care.

Guardianship program for severely mentally disabled persons who are identified by the mental health/developmental disabled systems for services. All referrals must go through clinical issues meetings or the case manager supervisor.

Provides short-term financial assistance to eligible veterans, spouses, dependent children and widows who have demonstrated a need, including rental assistance and/or mortgage payments, food assistance, assistance in paying utility bills. May use once every 90 days under Veteran Service Commission Financial Guidelines.

Provides non-recurring, short-term benefits and services for low-income families and pregnant women. The program is a tool to encourage families to retain employment, prevent dependency, and promote family stability.

Provides undesignated temporary financial payment assistance.

Provides emergency loans to help producers recover from production and physical losses due to drought, flooding, other natural disasters, or quarantine.

Provides financial assistance, information and support to cancer patients and their family during cancer treatment.

Grant is designed to prevent normally self-sufficient but low-income households from entering the cycle of poverty by helping them to afford short-term emergency expenses that would otherwise pose a tremendous hardship for the grant applicant. A Self-Sufficiency grant would help a low-income but otherwise self-sufficient household to afford: - The cost of a medical appointment, an auto repair, an insurance deductible, an unusually large utility bill, or virtually any other type of unexpected emergency expense when remitting payment for the unusual expense would place the grant applicant in a situation where he or she could no longer afford a critical regular bill, like his or her monthly rent; or - The cost of a regular monthly bill, like rent, when the applicant can document either that he or she has already received and paid for a short-term emergency expense like those described above, or that she/he has experienced a documentable, short-term loss of income (for example, the loss of income that resulted from an applicant having to take an unpaid week off from work due to illness.)

Provides relief for misfortunes happening to community members.

Program will help community members age 65 and older with companion pet expenses, such as vetting, grooming and boarding in order to help older, fixed/low-income adults keep their pets.. Will assist with expenses at a limit of $250 per household per year.

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.

Offers financial assistance to residents of Perry County, Ohio who have been diagnosed with cancer. It was established in 1999, and over 1,000,000.00 has been donated to Perry County residents who have been treated for cancer in the past twenty years.

12-week long program that prepares women to pursue post-secondary education and secure employment with a livable wage. This program is designed to help low-to moderate income working women in central Ohio become “educated, empowered and elevated” to a new level of financial stability for themselves and their families. Partner agencies work together to present a comprehensive curriculum and support services to help women succeed. College preparation program with instruction includes personal enrichment topics, financial literacy, educational readiness, career development, and college preparatory math and English. Supportive Services are provided during the preparation program and after completion. Supportive Services include: mentorship from the Women's Leadership Council, case management/career counseling, employment services, financial counseling, monthly support groups, an incentive program, and opportunities for networking and continued support.

Assistance is available two times per year for utility disconnects, rent or deposits. Funds limited each month. Prescription assistance is available with the exception of pain medications.

The Marion County Veterans Service Commission (VSC) provides EMERGENCY financial assistance on a temporary basis to eligible veterans and their dependents for basic living expenses such as: - Rent or mortgage - Utility bills - Food - Prescriptions.

Reimbursement grant programproviding financial assistance to families living in the Northern Ohio Chapter service area with ALS or PLS to offset the increasing expenses experienced with such diseases.Grant requests must be related to the diagnosis of ALS or PLS, such as equipment, care and/or services.

Assists eligible individuals with basic living items not covered by any other community programs. Some items include, but are not limited to: * Assistance with medical bills * Prescriptions * Lift chairs * Floor heater * Air purifiers * Mattress * Appliances (stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer) * Vacuums

Direct Aid Program provides veterans and their families up to $200 per veteran per year in states they are registered in. Direct aid needs addressed have included, but are not limited to rent, utilities, shelter, auto repair, food, clothing and relocation. VO Depot is a thrift store that benefits veterans financial services. Veterans get 20% off every day and veterans in need can obtain vouchers that allow them to shop for free. Freedom Food Pantry Program provides fresh foods and non-perishables to veterans. The Outreach Program Works with veterans to help them find employment either through outside employers or agencies they are associated with or through the Outreach Program. Provide support to other agencies that work to enhance veterans lives. Assist WWII veterans and their families with registration for the National WWII Memorial.

Provides aid to families 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. May consider providing assistance with various needs at the discretion of the agency.

The Helping Paws Program enables people living with cancer and their caregivers to obtain care for their pets during the emotional, physical, and financial challenges of cancer treatment. This national program, uniquely designed to provide free support services to people struggling to care for their pets during their cancer treatment, will be comprised of the following core services: - Financial assistance to qualified individuals who are both pet owners and in active cancer treatment to offset expenses, including pet food; pet walking/sitting and other caregiving services; boarding fees; veterinarian expenses including vaccinations and appointment fees; flea, tick and heartworm prevention; medications; and lab fees - Educational webcasts focused on caring for pets throughout the cancer journey, to cover topics such as how to care for one’s pet during cancer treatment, guidance on how to reduce one’s risk of infection from pets, as well as finding local support programs - Wide dissemination of print/digital materials specific to pet care and self-care during cancer treatment, including a database of resources - Free counseling services for both people with cancer and their caregivers.

Provides temporary financial asssistance depending on need.

Provides access to financial assistance for military families in emergency situations. Evaluates the need for assistance on a case-by-case basis. Funds can be used for food, rent, utilities, and other emergency needs. Funds are grants or loans through the Military Relief Aid Society.