Rent, Utility, and Financial Assistance

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) - (888)-687-2277

800 Vine Street; Cincinnati, OH (Cincinnati Main Library)

Website

• The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) volunteers offer free tax assistance on Fridays from 9am-3PM, from February 1-April 12 in Room 3B of the Main Library.
• The service is for taxpayers 50 and over.
• Volunteers will also assist in State of Ohio returns.
• Returns prepared by AARP volunteers are filed electronically.

Apprisen - (513)-366-4500

9545 Kenwood Road, Suite 204; Cincinnati, OH 45242

Website

• Non-profit organization dedicated to assisting in personal money management, debt management, and money management education.
• No income restrictions but clients need a referral.

Benefits Check-Up - (571)-527-3990, (860)-887-3561

251 18th Street, Suite 500; Arlington, VA 22202

Website

• Website helps you find state, federal, and private benefits programs available where you live. These benefits programs can help pay for prescriptions, health care, food, utilities, and more. You can also get help with tax relief, transportation, legal issues, or finding work.

Bethel Baptist Church - (513)-961-0804, (513)-961-5686

2712 Alms Place; Cincinnati, OH 45206

Website

• Hours: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month: 10am-330PM.
• Provides rent/utility and other financial assistance to residents of Greater Cincinnati.

Christ Church Cathedral - (513)-621-1817

318 East Fourth Street; Cincinnati 45202

Website

• Plumb Line Ministry.

Christ's Community in College Hill - (513)-541-0303

5819 Salvia Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45224

Website

• M-Thu 9AM-3PM
  
• Rent/Utility assistance, food, and clothing for College Hill residents (45224) only.

Churches Active in Northside (CAIN) - (513)-591-2246

4230 Hamilton Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45223

Website

• M 6-8PM, T&H 10AM-1PM
  
• Serves residents of 45223 zip code only.
  Some hyperlinks will take you to non-VA websites. The VA does not endorse nor is responsible for the content on these sites. *Information is subject to change without notice. Please contact providers directly..
• Provides food, clothing, household items, bus tokens, diapers, fans, rent/utilities assistance, furniture referrals
• Must bring photo ID, current proof of address, verification of household members..

Church of the Resurrection - (513)-242-0400

1619 California Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45237 (Bond Hill)

Website

• Food Pantry Hours: Wednesday: 1PM-3PM every week except during month of June/ Monday: 10am 12PM at the Evanston location.
• SVDP assists with food, clothing.
• Serves residents 45237 and 45229 zip code.

Cincinnati Computer Cooperative - (513)-771-3262

49 Noyner Drive; Cincinnati, OH 45215 

Website

• System prices range from $75 to $150 including computer, monitor, mouse and keyboard, making technology affordable for all qualified buyers, which includes K-14 students, seniors (over 55) and individuals receiving state or federal assistance.
• Hours: Tuesday: 3PM-7PM, Wednesday: 3PM-9PM, Thursday: 3PM-7PM, Friday: 3PM-7PM and Saturday: 9am-12PM
• Cincinnati Computer Cooperative customers can also sign up for low cost internet access with Cincinnati Bell for $15 for high speed internet or $5 for dial up service.

Community Action Agency - (513)-569-1840, ext.1031

1740 Langdon Farm Road; Cincinnati, OH 45237 

Website

Council on Aging - (513)-721-1025

175 Tri County Parkway, Suite 175; Cincinnati, OH 45246 

Website

• Financial assistance for low-income elderly or disabled persons, allowing them to live in a community based group home environment.

Freestore/ Foodbank - (513)-241-1064

112 E Liberty; Cincinnati, OH 45202

Website

• Emergency assistance with rent, utilities, and heaters/fans/air-conditioners (in season).
• Must bring: photo ID, proof of current address, birth certificate or social security card for each person in the household.

Goodwill Industries - (513)-631-4500

10600 Springfield Pike; Cincinnati, OH 45215

Website

• Programs are operated for individuals experiencing homelessness. Assistance with rent payments, security deposits, and delinquent utility bills.

Hamilton County Dept. of Job and Family Services - (513)-946-1000

222 E Central Parkway; Cincinnati, OH 45202

Website

• M-F 7:30AM-4:30PM
  
• PRC (Prevention, Retention and Contingency) Program is designed to assist residents with a short term or immediate need for rental assistance to prevent eviction or financial assistance to pay an electric bill so that service is not cut off.
• A child must be living in the home or a woman must be at least 6 months pregnant.

Hamilton County Veteran Service Commission - (513)-946-3300

230 East 9th Street; Cincinnati, OH 45202

Website

• Provides financial emergency assistance for food, rent/utilities, etc. to Veterans and their dependents who reside in Hamilton County.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) - (513)-569-1850

222 E. Central Parkway; Cincinnati, OH

Website

• Federally-funded assistance for eligible low-income Ohioans with winter heating bills; based on household size, income, location of residence, and type of heating fuel used
  Those eligible receive a credit or a voucher, which is applied toward their heating bill.
• Available from November through March, or until funds are depleted.
• Applications at the Community Action Agency (1740 Langdon Farm Road, Cincinnati) or Hamilton County Job and Family Services (222 E. Central Parkway, Cincinnati).

Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-housing Program - (513)-934-5250

Website

• Intensive case management and financial assistance provided to cover security deposits, rent and utility assistance, past due utility or rental payments.
• Program is designed to assist homeless individuals or families or to prevent individuals or families who are at imminent risk of homelessness.

The Home Ownership Center of Greater Cincinnati - (513)-961-2800

2820 Vernon Place; Cincinnati, OH 45219

Website

• Down payment assistance, home improvement and repairs assistance and loans.

Jewish Family Services (Barbash Family Vital Support Center) - (513)-469-1188

3113 Clifton Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45220- (campus of Hebrew Union College) 

Website

• Provides Kosher food and emergency assistance to prevent homelessness to anyone in the Greater Cincinnati Jewish Community as well as anyone living in the 45220-zip code.
• Helps households avoid eviction through HUD Program (Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re housing Program).

Lifeline Telephone Discounts - (513)-565-5433 (LIFE) or 1-(800)-213-2193

Cincinnati Bell Central Office, 895 Central Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 

Website

• Exclusive discounts for obtaining landline telephone service for OH, IN, KY consumers.
• Lifeline customers typically pay between $11.00-$13.00/month.
• To qualify, one must be receiving one of these benefits: Public Housing; Section 8; Medicaid; Food Stamps; SSI; or HEAP.

Madisonville Education & Assistance Center - (513)-271-5501

4600 Erie Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45227 

Website

• Assistance to individuals who reside in the 45227, 45226, 45208, and 45209 zip codes (Fairfax, Madison Place, Madisonville, and Mariemont, Oakley, East End, Hyde Park).
• Hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 930am-330PM, Monday night meal: 5PM-630PM.
• Must show picture ID and proof of residency postmarked within the last 30 days.
• Must show SS card or print out for each member of household.

Mercy Neighborhood Ministries - (513)-751-2500 ext. 215

1602 Madison Road #200; Cincinnati, OH 45206

Website

• MT 9:30AM-11AM 
  
• Food pantry serves residents in zip codes: 45206 and 45207.
• Seniors in the above zip codes can also receive financial assistance and help completing forms for financial assistance, medical claims, Social Security, food stamps and housing.

Mother of Christ Church - (513)-242-0164

5301 Winneste Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45232

Website

• Walk-Ins & Pantry Hours 10AM-11:30AM
  
• Serves residents of Winton Hills area; Picture ID and proof of residence required.

Mt. Healthy Alliance Community - (513)-521-3700

7717 Harrison Ave.; Cincinnati, OH 45231

Website

• MON 11AM-1PM,TUE 5PM-7PM,THU&SAT 9AM-12PM.
  
• Provides food, bus tokens, and referrals for clothing, furniture, and financial assistance.
• Hours: Monday: 11am-1PM; Tuesday: 5PM-7PM; Thursday- Saturday: 9am-12PM 
• Must be a resident of Mt Healthy or 45231 zip code.
• Must show picture ID, SS card, utility bills, bank statements, rental agreements.

NEEDS (NE Emergency Distribution Services) - (513)-891-0850

8341 Kenwood Road; Cincinnati, OH 45236 (Kenwood Baptist Church)

Website

• TUE&THU 9AM-1PM
  
• Serves Northeastern Hamilton County residents by providing food baskets, hygiene items, rent/utility assistance, and financial assistance for medical expenses.

Ohio Benefit Bank – 1-(833)-427-5634

Website

• Ohioans can call or use website to complete applications for Food Stamps, Medicaid, Child Care Vouchers, Ohio Works First, HEAP, and all JFS services.

Our Daily Bread - (513)-621-6364

1730 Race Street; Cincinnati, OH 45202 

Website

• Food Service Hours are MON-FRI 9:45AM-11:45AM
  
• Social workers facilitate assistance with rent/utilities, bus tokens to get to work/medical appointments, and assistance with obtaining/paying for ID's and birth certificates
• Kids Club is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to provide a snack and after school activities to neighborhood children.

Saint Vincent de Paul - (513)-421-0602

3223 Linwood Road; Cincinnati, OH 45226 

Website

• Provides rent, utility, and financial assistance through churches in the following Hamilton County, OH Zip Codes: 45030, 45052, 45202, 45203, 45205, 45205, 45207, 45208, 45209, 45211, 45214, 45215, 45218, 45223, 45224, 45226, 45227, 45230, 45231, 45232, 45233, 45236, 45236, 45237, 45238, 45239, 45240, 45244, 45246, 45247, 45248, 45249, and 45252.

Parkside Christian Church Outreach Ministry - (513)-871-8611

3710 Eastern Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45226

Website

• Tue & Thu 3:30PM-6:30PM 
  
• Provides monthly groceries, rent/utility assistance for residents of 45226 (all), 45230 (all), 45208 (Eastern Avenue only), 45202 (Riverside and side streets off Riverside that are east of Hazen).

People Working Cooperatively - (513)-351-7921

4612 Paddock Road; Cincinnati, OH 45229 

Website

• People Working Cooperatively is a non-profit organization serving low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. PWC provides free professional critical home repairs, weatherization, mobility modification, and maintenance services to help residents stay safely in their homes.

Safe Link - 800.SAFELINK

Website

• Public assistance program that ensures wireless telephone service is available and affordable for low income subscribers. Offers an allotment of free airtime minutes.
• Typically, individuals are eligible if they participate in a public assistance program such as Food Stamps, Medicaid, SSI, TANF, HEAP, Free School Lunch, and Section 8.

Salvation Army - (513)-762-5660 or (513)-922-1000

114 East Central Parkway; Cincinnati, OH 45202

Website

• Hours: Monday through Friday: 9am - 430PM; Occasional rent assistance.
• Utilities: once a year program starts in Jan. and lasts until funds run out.
• Heat-Share is administered by Salvation Army: applications accepted January-April.

Salvation Army Family Service Bureau - (513)-762-5660

114 E. Central Parkway; Cincinnati, OH 45202

Website

• M-H 9AM-3PM, FRI 9AM-2PM 
  
• Emergency assistance with food and clothing.
• Homeless Prevention Program: must have a child under the age of 18, be at risk for homelessness, meet the current year poverty guidelines, and be willing to be in a case management program.

Santa Maria - (513)-557-2700

3301 Warsaw Avenue; Cincinnati 45205

Website

• Works with Price Hill households to help tenants: Avoid eviction; Assist with rent; Improve housing conditions including rental issues, problem properties, and absentee landlords
• Helps elderly/disabled/low-income homeowners with home improvement projects, mortgage delinquency, foreclosure counseling, and mortgage default resolution advice.

SEM Food Pantry - (513)-231-1412

1260 Columbus Ave.; Cincinnati, OH 45255

Website

• MWH&F 10:00AM-2PM, TUE 5:30-7:30PM
  
• Provides food, utility assistance, and prescription assistance serves residents of Mt. Washington, Anderson Township, and Western Clermont County.

Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses - (513)-407-5362

901 Findlay Street; Cincinnati, OH 45214 

Website

• Food pantry Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-1PM; Walk-ins welcome.
• Serves residents of the West End and OTR; May receive help once every 30 days ∙ Assist with making referrals for rent, utilities, and other basic necessities.

Smart Money Community Services - (513)-241-7266

800 Bank Street; Cincinnati, OH 45214 (City Link Center) 

Website

• Provides financial services and economic education to underserved individuals in Over the Rhine and Greater Cincinnati.

SON Ministries - (513)-385-1793

8871 Colerain Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45251 (Grosbeck United Methodist Church)

Website:

• Emergency food pantry open MON & WED 10AM-12PM and WED, 4:30-6:30PM ∙ Must live in the following zip code areas to be eligible: 45239, 45247, 45251, & 45252 ∙ For assistance with food, bring picture ID and proof of residence.
• For assistance with rent/utilities, bring utility disconnect or eviction notice.

St. Michael the Archangel - (513)-563-6377

11144 Spinner Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45241 

Website

• Serves residents of Sharonville (45241).

St. Vincent DePaul Emergency Services - (513)-562-8841

1125 Bank Street; Cincinnati, OH 45214 

Website

• Assistance with rent and occasionally with mortgages if funds are available.
• Assistance with gas and electric bills; water bills.
• Must complete Request Form either in person Monday-Friday: 8am-430PM, online, or over the phone by calling 513.421.0602.
• Please bring the following documentation with you: Picture ID, Social Security Cards or a printout for the entire household; Proof of income of entire household; Proof of address, for example a utility bill, lease or piece of dated mail.

The Caring Place - (513)-841-1499

6312 Kennedy Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45213

Website

• Tue and Thu 9AM-2PM 
  
• Provides food, clothing, furniture, financial assistance, and bus tokens.
• Serves residents of Golf Manor, Kennedy Heights, Pleasant Ridge, and Silverton (45213 zip code and some of 45212, 45236, 45237).
• Requires photo ID and proof of address.

Union Baptist Church Food Pantry - (513)-381-3858

405 W Seventh Street; Cincinnati, Ohio 45203 

Website

• Open 3rd and 4th Monday beginning at 12PM.
  
• Must show picture ID and proof of residency postmarked within the last 30 days.
  
• Must show SS card or print out for each member of household.

Valley Interfaith Food and Clothing Center - (513)-821-3233

420 West Wyoming Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45215 

Website

• Provides food, clothing, and emergency financial assistance to forestall an eviction or utility shut-off, and limited funds for medication.
• Serves residents in 45215, 45216 as well as parts of 45231 and 45217.
• Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am-130PM and Wednesday: 5PM-630PM.
  
  

Benefits Check-Up - (571)-527-3990

251 18th Street, Suite 500; Arlington, VA 22202 

Website

• Website helps you find state, federal, and private benefits programs available where you live. These benefits programs can help pay for prescriptions, health care, food, utilities, and more. You can also get help with tax relief, transportation, legal issues, or finding work.

Bethel Baptist Church - (513)-961-0804

2712 Alms Place; Cincinnati, OH 45206

Website

• 1st and 3rd Fri of every month, 1PM-3PM
  
• Provides rent/utility and other financial assistance to residents of Greater Cincinnati.

Butler County Veteran Service Commission - (513)-887-3600

315 High Street (First Floor); Hamilton, Ohio 45011 

Website

• Provides financial assistance to eligible Veterans, spouses, dependent children, and surviving spouses on an emergency basis for utilities.

Community Action Agency (SELF) - (513)-868-9300, (513)-569-1840

1790 S. Erie Highway, Ste. A-C; Hamilton, OH 45011

(With satellite offices in Middletown, West Chester and Oxford)

Website

• SELF, or Supports to Encourage Low-income Families, is the community action agency for Butler County, Ohio. They offer several programs to help local residents with their bills and expenses, and that will also help people become self-sufficient over the long term.
• Some of their programs include: Weatherization (installing free upgrades to clients' homes, including extra insulation, caulking, windows, furnace tune ups, etc. to help people reduce their utility and heating bills) and Utility and Heating Bill Assistance from the Home Energy Assistance Program and Summer Crisis Cooling Program.

Family Resource Center - (513)-523-5859

5445 College Corner Pike; Oxford, OH 45056

Website

• Call for an appointment.
  
• Assists with rent and utilities.
• Must live in the Talawanda school district; have a household income of less than 125% of the federal poverty guideline; household has recently experienced an unexpected financial change.
• Please bring to appointment: proof of identification for all household members; proof of address; proof of income; proof of your financial hardship; bills.

Holy Family Parish SVDP - (513)-421-0602

201 Clark St.; Middletown 45042

Website

Lifeline Telephone Discounts - (513)-565-5433 (LIFE)

Cincinnati Bell Central Office, 895 Central Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 

Website

• Exclusive discounts for obtaining landline telephone service for OH, IN, KY consumers.
• To qualify, one must be receiving one of these benefits: Public Housing; Section 8; Medicaid; Food Stamps; SSI; or HEAP.

Ohio Benefit Bank - (800)-648-1176

Website

• Ohioans can call or use website to complete applications for Food Stamps, Medicaid, Child Care Vouchers, Ohio Works First, HEAP, and all JFS services.

People Working Cooperatively - (513)-351-7921

4612 Paddock Road; Cincinnati, OH 45229

Website

• People Working Cooperatively is a non-profit organization serving low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. PWC provides free professional critical home repairs, weatherization, mobility modification, and maintenance services to help residents stay safely in their homes.

Safe Link - 800-SAFELINK

Website

• Public assistance program that ensures wireless telephone service is available and affordable for low income subscribers. Offers an allotment of free airtime minutes.
• Typically, individuals are eligible if they participate in a public assistance program such as Food Stamps, Medicaid, SSI, TANF, HEAP, Free School Lunch, and Section 8.

Salvation Army - (513)-423-1148

235 Ludlow Street; Hamilton, OH 45011 

Website

• Assists with rent and utilities.
• Accepts phone calls for assistance only Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-11:30am.
• Afternoon hours are for scheduled appointments. No walk-in services.

Salvation Army - (513)-423-9452

1914 First Avenue, P.O. Box 420445; Middletown, OH 45044 

Website

• Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-11am and 1PM-3PM; Assistance with utilities and food 
• Please bring photo ID; Social Security card; proof of address.

Smart Money Community Services - (513)-868-3210 or (888)-597-2751

1900 Fairgrove Avenue; Hamilton, 45011 

Website

• Provides financial services and economic education to underserved individuals in Over the Rhine and Greater Cincinnati.
• Provides assistance with school loans; individual budget planning; bankruptcy management.
   

Benefits Check-Up - (571)-527-3990

251 18th Street, Suite 500; Arlington, VA 22202 

Website

• Website helps you find state, federal, and private benefits programs available where you live. These benefits programs can help pay for prescriptions, health care, food, utilities, and more. You can also get help with tax relief, transportation, legal issues, or finding work.

Bethel Baptist Church - (513)-961-0804, (513)-734-7201

2712 Alms Place; Cincinnati, OH 45206 

Website

• Pantry Hours: 1st (seniors) and 3rd (any age) Friday of each month: 1PM-3PM.
• Provides rent/utility and other financial assistance to residents of Greater Cincinnati.
• Can apply for financial assistance anytime by calling the main phone number.

Bethel United Methodist Church - (513)-734-4357

402 W. Plane Street; Bethel, OH 45106 

Website

• Ministerial Association (not the church) for assistance with rent, and utilities.

Christian Help Center - (513)-735-9400

247 East Main Street; Batavia, OH 45103 

Website

• Provides food, clothing, rent/utilities, and Christian counseling.
• Pantry hours: Tuesday and Thursday 11:30am-3:30PM.

Clermont County Community Services, Inc. - (513)-732-2277

3003 Hospital Drive; Batavia, Ohio 45103 

Website

• Emergency HEAP, weatherization, and can direct people to rent assistance programs.

Clermont County Veterans Service Commission - (513)-732-7363

76 South Riverside Drive (Heritage Bldg-3rd. Floor); Batavia, OH 45103 

Website

• Emergency funds for utilities may be provided to Veterans and/or their dependents.

Goshen United Methodist Church - (513)-722-2541

6710 Goshen Road; Goshen, OH 45122

• Please call: Monday-Thursday: 9am-1PM to schedule an appointment.
• Provides food and some financial assistance for Goshen residents only.

Lifeline Telephone Discounts - (513)-565-5433 (LIFE)

Cincinnati Bell Central Office, 895 Central Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 

Website

• Exclusive discounts for obtaining landline telephone service for OH, IN, KY consumers.
• Lifeline customers typically pay between $12.00-$15.00/month.
• To qualify, one must be receiving one of these benefits: Public Housing; Section 8; Medicaid; Food Stamps; SSI; or HEAP.

Milford Miami Ministry - (513)-248-1114

State Route 131; Milford, OH 45150 

Website

• Hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 9am-12PM; Wednesday: 630PM-8PM, 2nd and 4th Saturday: 9am-11am.
• Assistance provided to residents in the Milford School District or Miami Township only.
• Assists with rent and utilities.
• Required to apply: picture ID, piece of mail to verify address, current utility bill, name and address of your landlord (if applying for rent assistance), and a disconnect notice from your utility provider or a leave premises notice from your landlord.

Ohio Benefit Bank - (800)-648-1176

Website

• Ohioans can call or use website to complete applications for Food Stamps, Medicaid, Child Care Vouchers, Ohio Works First, HEAP, and all JFS services.
  

People Working Cooperatively (PWC) - (513)-351-7921

4612 Paddock Road; Cincinnati, OH 45229 

Website

• People Working Cooperatively is a non-profit organization serving low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. PWC provides free professional critical home repairs, weatherization, mobility modification, and maintenance services to help residents stay safely in their homes.

Safe Link - 800-SAFELINK

Website

• Public assistance program that ensures wireless telephone service is available and affordable for low income subscribers. Offers an allotment of free airtime minutes.
• Typically, individuals are eligible if they participate in a public assistance program such as Food Stamps, Medicaid, SSI, TANF, HEAP, Free School Lunch, and Section 8.

Saint Vincent de Paul - (513)-421-0602

Website

• Provides rent, utilities, and other financial services through churches in the following Clermont County, OH Zip Codes: 45102, 45103, 45106, 45140, 45150, and 45244.

Salvation Army Family Service Bureau - (513)-762-5660

114 E. Central Parkway; Cincinnati, OH 45202

Website

• MON-THU 9AM-3PM, FRI 9AM-2PM
  
• Emergency assistance with food and clothing.

Salvation Army of Batavia - (513)-732-6328, (513)-752-8240

87 North Market Street; Batavia, OH 45103

Website

• Please call ahead
  
• Offers monetary assistance with rent evictions and utility disconnects.

SEM Food Pantry - (513)-231-1412

1260 Columbus Ave.; Cincinnati, OH 45255

Website

• MWH&F 10:00AM-2PM, TUE 5:30-7:30PM
  
• Provides food, utility assistance, and prescription assistance serves residents of Mt. Washington, Anderson Township, and Western Clermont County.

Smart Money Community Services - )513)-241-7266

800 Bank Street; Cincinnati, OH 45214 (City Link Center)

Website

• Provides financial services and economic education to underserved individuals in Over the Rhine and Greater Cincinnati.

Williamsburg Emergency Mission - (513)-724-6305

330 Gay Street; Williamsburg, OH 45176

Website

• Must be a resident of Williamsburg and show proof of residency.
• Helps with rent and utilities.
  
  

Benefits Check-Up - 571.527.3990

251 18th Street, Suite 500; Arlington, VA 22202

Website

• Website helps you find state, federal, and private benefits programs available where you live. These benefits programs can help pay for prescriptions, health care, food, utilities, and more. You can also get help with tax relief, transportation, legal issues, or finding work.

Bethel Baptist Church - (513)-961-0804

2712 Alms Place; Cincinnati, OH 45206

Website

• 1st and 3rd Fri of every month, 1PM-3PM
  
• Provides rent/utility and other financial assistance to residents of Greater Cincinnati .
• Can apply for financial assistance anytime by calling the main phone number.

Lifeline Telephone Discounts - (513)-565-5433 (LIFE)

Cincinnati Bell Central Office, 895 Central Avenue; Cincinnati, OH

Website

• Exclusive discounts for obtaining landline telephone service for OH, IN, KY consumers.

Ohio Benefit Bank - (800)-648-1176

Website

• Ohioans can call or use website to complete applications for Food Stamps, Medicaid, Child Care Vouchers, Ohio Works First, HEAP, and all JFS services.

People Working Cooperatively (PWC) - (513)-351-7921

4612 Paddock Road; Cincinnati, OH 45229

Website

• People Working Cooperatively is a non-profit organization serving low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. PWC provides free professional critical home repairs, weatherization, mobility modification, and maintenance services to help residents stay safely in their homes.

Smart Money Community Services - (513)-241-7266

800 Bank Street; Cincinnati, OH 45214

Website

• Provides financial services and economic education to underserved individuals in Over the Rhine and Greater Cincinnati.
• Provides assistance with unexpected car repairs, utility bills, emergency food assistance, and foreclosure/eviction prevention.

Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union - (937)-695-0025

1540 Tri County Road; Winchester, OH 45697

Website

• Hours: Food Pantry: 3rd Thursday of the month: 230PM-630PM; Clothing: 3rd Thursday of the month: 330PM-630PM.
• Provides food, clothing, financial assistance, and cars to residents of Adams County.
• Can give food 1x only for non-Adams County residents; call ahead.
  
  

Community Action Commission: Campbell County - (859)-581-6607

717 Madison Avenue; Covington, KY 41011 

Website

• Bring your bill, letter by landlord, and verification of your income. No apt. needed but call ahead to make sure someone will be in the office. Will help for up to $75
• Utility and winter heating assistance; Limited funds for rent assistance.

Family Support of Campbell County - (855)-306-8959

601 Washington Avenue; Newport, KY 41071

Website

• M-F 8AM-4:30 PM | Office Number 859.292.6684.
  
• Offers assistance to families in Boone County in need of: food, clothing, rent, deposit, housing searches, tenant/landlord rights, transportation, cleaning supplies, utilities, prescriptions, household items, personal items, diapers, furniture, baby items, USDA commodities, SHARE, and referrals to other agencies. Bring ID, SS card, and proof of address.

Holy Spirit Parish (First Baptist Church) - (859)-431-2544

809 York Street; Newport, KY 41071

Website

• Offers emergency assistance: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9am-12PM; Photo ID required.

Salvation Army - (859)-431-1063

340 West 10th Street; Newport, KY 41071 

Website

•  Call 10AM-4PM Monday-Friday to schedule an apt; Assistance with rent, utilities, bus passes .

Community Action Commission: Kenton County - (859)-291-8607

315 East 15th Street; Covington, KY 41011 

Website

• Bring your bill, letter by landlord, and verification of your income. No apt. needed, but call ahead to make sure someone will be in the office.
• Utility and winter heating assistance; Limited funds for rent assistance.
• Will assist financially with more than $75 if funds are available.

Family Support of Kenton County - (859)-292-6340

333 Scott Street, Suite 300 (First Floor); Covington, KY 41011

Website

• MON-FRI 8AM-4:30PM.
  
• Offers assistance to families in Boone County in need of: food, clothing, rent, deposit, housing searches, tenant/landlord rights, transportation, cleaning supplies, utilities, prescriptions, household items, personal items, diapers, furniture, baby items, USDA commodities, SHARE, and referrals to other agencies. *Bring ID, SS card, and proof of address.

Salvation Army - (859)-261-0835

1806 Scott Street; Covington, KY 41014

Website

• Provides emergency assistance. Need to be Kenton County resident, show ID.

St. Agnes Church SVDP - (513)-421-0602

2655 Crescent Springs Road; Covington, KY 41017 

Website

United Ministries - (859)-727-4417

15 Kenton Street; Erlanger, KY 41018

Website

• M-F 9AM-11:30AM.
  
• Assistance with rent/utilities/security deposit; food; clothing; prescriptions; personal care items; and furniture.
• Serves residents of Erlanger and Elsmere: must show ID, proof of residency postmarked within the last 30 days, & SS card/print out or birth certificate for each member of the household.
  

Community Action Commission: Boone County - (859)-586-9250

7938 Tanners Gate; Florence, KY 41042 

Website

• Bring your bill, letter by landlord, and verification of your income. No apt. needed, but call ahead to make sure someone will be in the office.
• Utility and winter heating assistance; Limited funds for rent assistance.
• Will assist financially with more than $75 if funds available.

Family Support of Boone County - (859)-371-6900

8311 US Highway 42; Florence, KY 41042 

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• M-F 8AM-4:30PM.
  
• Offers assistance to families in need of: food, clothing, rent, deposit, housing searches, tenant/landlord rights, transportation, cleaning supplies, utilities, prescriptions, household items, personal items, diapers, furniture, baby items, USDA commodities, SHARE, and referrals to other agencies.
• Bring ID, SS card, and proof of address.

Hope Ministries - (859)-371-1887

263 Main Street; Florence, KY 41042

• MON-FRI 9AM-12PM
  
• Serves Boone County residents only; Helps with rent/utilities once a year

Batesville Area Ministerial Association - (812)-932-2622, (317)-232-7777

P.O. Box 383; Batesville, IN 47006

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• Pantry Open Wednesdays 12PM-4PM.
  
• Rent/utility help for Batesville citizens. Clients may visit pantry monthly.

Benefits Check-Up - (571)-527-3990

251 18th Street, Suite 500; Arlington, VA 22202 

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• Website helps you find state, federal, and private benefits programs available where you live. These benefits programs can help pay for prescriptions, health care, food, utilities, and more. You can also get help with tax relief, transportation, legal issues, or finding work.

City of Lawrenceburg - (812)-532-3558

• Has funds available for city residents only for heating, AC, and other roof repairs

Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority - (800)-872-0371, (317)-232-7777

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• Free financial consultations for homeowners who have been sent a foreclosure notice or who are falling behind on their mortgage.

Lifeline Telephone Discounts - (513)-565-5433 (LIFE)

Cincinnati Bell Central Office, 895 Central Avenue; Cincinnati, OH

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• Exclusive discounts for obtaining landline telephone service for OH, IN, KY consumers.
• To qualify, one must be receiving one of these benefits: Public Housing; Section 8; Medicaid; Food Stamps; SSI; or HEAP.

People Working Cooperatively (PWC) - (513)-351-7921

4612 Paddock Road; Cincinnati, OH 45229

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• People Working Cooperatively is a non-profit organization serving low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. PWC provides free professional critical home repairs, weatherization, mobility modification, and maintenance services to help residents stay safely in their homes.

Safe Link - 800-SAFELINK

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• Public assistance program that ensures wireless telephone service is available and affordable for low income subscribers. Offers an allotment of free airtime minutes.
• Typically, individuals are eligible if they participate in a public assistance program such as Food Stamps, Medicaid, SSI, TANF, HEAP, Free School Lunch, and Section 8.

Salvation Army (Dearborn County) - (812)-926-1585, (812)-265-2157

110 Imparting Street; Aurora, IN 47001

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Salvation Army (Ripley County) - (812)-689-4323, (812)-372-7118

Osgood Nazarene Church | 1006 North Columbia Avenue; Osgood, IN 47037

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Smart Money Community Services - (513)-241-7266

19 West Elder Street; Cincinnati, OH

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• Provides financial services and economic education to underserved individuals in Over the Rhine and Greater Cincinnati.

Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corp - (812)-926-1585

110 Importing Street; Aurora, IN 47001

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• Home Energy Assistance Program, Home Weatherization, Rent/Utility assistance.

St. Mary's Church SVDP - (513)-421-0602

203 West 4th Street, Aurora, IN 47001-1298

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Town Trustees in Ripley, Dearborn, Franklin, or Ohio Indiana

•  Call your local town office and ask about the Trustee program and poor relief. Each town and county has a Township Trustee, which may be able to offer assistance with rent, heating and utilities.