Clark County assistance programs

Help paying delinquent mortgage, rent and utility bills

The Clark County Community Development organization provides funds and free grants to help county residents with emergency assistance. The grants provided can be used to assist county residents with paying late rent, an overdue mortgage, or even help with paying utility bills. In addition, funds provided can also be used to pay for a security deposit and first month rent for people who need to find permanent housing. They can even refer people to a program that provides free heating oil.

There are some constraints on the program offered by Clark County Community Development. The maximum that can be paid out per applicant is no more than the equivalent of three months of rent, mortgage, or utility assistance and is capped at $2,125. In addition, applicants need to provide a letter with their application stating why they need the help, and just as importantly, they need to demonstrate the ability to keep up with their bills, and keep their payments current after assistance. Also, the assistance that is provided by this program must be able to bring the applicant to “current” status on their bills, so people can’t wait and be several months behind before asking for help. Dial (937)  521-2160

 

 

 

Clark County and Springfield Ohio Salvation Army is one of the leading agencies in the area to call for help with bills. Some of the resources, social services and programs offered include Emergency Services, Crisis Intervention, Lodging, Household items, Utility Bills, Budget and Debt Counseling, Free Food, Clothing, Furniture, Medications, Advocacy, Foreclosure Prevention Advice. They also provide Holiday Assistance (Christmas and Thanksgiving Help) and run a Community Center. 937.322.3434

Catholic Charities - No matter your religion, they may have help. Dial (937)325-8715. Some of the resources provided include:

Benefit Bank - Offered in partnership with the state of Ohio, local charities, and the Ohio Association of Second  Harvest Food banks. Offers information and referrals to programs such as prescription medications assistance, food stamps, voter registration, income taxes, and other aid.

Emergency Financial Assistance program - May offer free food for hungry families and individuals and cash assistance to help with rent, heating and utility bill issues. A focus is on those people who will have power shut off or who are facing an eviction.

Emergency Food Pantry - People in Clark County and Springfield can stop by up to once a month and receive enough groceries and food for three meals a day for a maximum length of three days for each member of the household. In addition, clients of the pantry are also able to receive personal hygiene products and items, which are in addition to the food. Click here for more information on food banks in Ohio.

The Clark County Catholic Charities supports the following towns in Clark County Ohio. Springfield, Donnelsville, New Carlisle, Enon, South Vienna, South Charleston, North Hampton, Lawrenceville, Tremont City, Cedarville, , Catawba, Harmony, and Medway.

Clark County Ohio Community Action Agency

The Springfield based Opportunities Industrialization Center (phone (937) 323-6461) provides various assistance programs. One of the primary ones is the Ohio Department of Developments Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). This provides cash grants and financial assistance to help Clark County and Springfield families pay their heating and cooling bills.

In addition the non-profit agency works closely with various utility and gas companies, as some of these local Ohio energy providers have direct financial assistance programs and offer other support that can help offset the costs of home heating and cooling bills for Clark County and Springfield Ohio families.