Montgomery County assistance programs.

Help with rent

Montgomery County Ohio will be receiving almost $1 million to help residents with paying rent, mortgages, and provide overall housing assistance. The Ohio State department of development is granting almost $25 million in emergency housing funds to many counties across Ohio. In addition to the money provided to Montgomery Ohio, additional funds will be provided to five nonprofit organizations to help them with the Family Homelessness Prevention Pilot Program which provides services to prevent the loss of housing and helps keep people in their homes. Call the YMCA of Dayton at (937) 461-5550.

The money provided to Montgomery county must be used to provide services and financial assistance to help prevent families and individuals from losing their homes, becoming homeless and it will also assist those who may already be homeless and need further assistance with finding housing.

Free medical care

There are organizations in Montgomery County that provide free medical care. The Women’s Health Issues in Miami-Valley Sisterhood (WHIIMS) provides a variety of assistance. The WHIIMS group is a nonprofit organization that provides emergency funds to help pay for medical prescriptions, wigs, prosthetic devices, medical bills, and other items for women who live in Montgomery county. The e-mail address is contact@whiims.org

 

 

 

Help with bills, rent, mortgages and other aid from the Community Action Partnership of the Greater Dayton Area

This organization provides various assistance programs and services for families and individuals who reside in Montgomery, Butler, Darke, Greene, Warren and Preble Counties. They offer a wide variety of programs. Just a sampling of them include:

• Free computer literacy classes - You can improve your computer skills
• Emergency financial assistance - People who are struggling can apply for emergency financial assistance to help them maintain their housing and utility services. This assistance program was created designed to prevent utility service disconnection of Vectren and DP&L services, and help prevent a foreclosure and stop an eviction. Funds are limited and are distributed on a first come-first served basis, so apply early.
• Free tax returns - They provide advice, guidance, and even free tax returns. Click here for more information on tax assistance.
• Help with, and save on heating and energy bills - They will help people with the weatherization assistance program, and also help enroll people in LIHEAP as well as the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) utility bill assistance plan.

They offer several other programs. You can contact them at (937) 341-5000 for more info.

Another option is Germantown Community Services. This is an all volunteer run assistance program that helps people living in Farmersville and Germantown Ohio with mortgages, food, utilities, heating bills, rent expenses, and prescriptions, and it can even provide holiday needs. Dial (937)461-0265.

The Salvation Army of the Greater Dayton Area runs numerous programs, including financial assistance for utility and energy bills, shelters for homeless men, women and children, rent aid, emergency food and heating bills payment assistance, and social development programs. Dial (937) 223-1325.

East End Community Services Corporation – The not for profit provides emergency financial assistance paying utility bills. This includes water, heating, and electric. Oftentimes the non-profit agency cannot assist the Montgomery County resident if service has been disconnected. Funding is limited. Additional assistance offered can include referrals for housing food, and more. 624 Xenia Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, 45410, dial (937) 259-1898

Montgomery County Department Of Job Prevention and Human Services – Get help both finding a job and financial assistance. The PRC program was designed to assist families and individuals in the greater Dayton Ohio region in overcoming barriers to employment and achieving long term self-sufficiency. The program can also provides limited amounts of financial assistance for past due electric bills. There are conditions, including the assistance program is for working poor households with children under age 19 and low income. Other individuals also may be eligible for help if unemployed and/or domestic violence situation exists. 1111 South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard, Dayton, Ohio 45422, (937) 496-6720

Montgomery County Veteran's Services - Offers grants and financial assistance program for veterans and their families in need of help. Services offered for military personnel may include but are not limited to financial assistance with paying rent, heating oil, utilities, emergency food, vouchers, prescription medications, and clothing, etc. 627 Edwin C. Moses Blvd., 4th Floor East Medical Plaza, Dayton, Ohio 45417, dial (937) 225-4801

A few different Dayton Ohio locations to contact for housing help are above. However residents have other options too. Find a listing of Dayton Ohio rent assistance programs.

Mortgage and foreclosure assistance

Several lenders in the Dayton area and Montgomery county have received financing that is to be used to provide a cash grants directly to homeowners to pay for their mortgage and money can also be used to help pay for foreclosure counseling. More on Ohio free foreclosure advice.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati is providing the funds to housing advocates and seven lenders with loans in the Dayton area. This assistance program provides up to $1,000 per case for foreclosure counseling as well as a direct payment of up to $2,500 to help a delinquent homeowner get caught up on their house payment.

If you need assistance, you can contact any of the following. The Home Ownership Center will use a portion of the funds to pay for foreclosure counseling. Additional lenders that are participating in the program include Day Air Credit Union Inc. ((937) 643-2160), Liberty Savings Bank, Fifth Third Bank ((937) 227-3064), National City Bank, River Valley Credit Union Inc. and Universal 1 Credit Union Inc. Contact these organizations. Or learn about foreclosure mediation in Ohio.

 

 

Prescription medication assistance programs

A prescription drug assistance program is administered by Unified Health Solutions, which is a social service agency that is located at The Job Center, 1133 Edwin C. Moses Blvd. (phone number: 220-6600)

Unified Health’s prescription assistance program helps about 1,500 people each and every year, spending about $100,000 per year on an average of 3,600 prescriptions annually. The program targets low- or no-income and/or medically indigent children and adults who live in Montgomery, Greene, and Preble counties and who don’t have prescription drug coverage of any type or whose health insurance plan will not pay for prescription medications.

The program from Unified Health provides emergency, short-term and even long-term prescription assistance medications and drugs or other solutions to those who qualify for aid. If they can’t meet the need themselves, then they may refer people to other assistance programs that are offered by the major pharmaceutical companies, such as Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline. Get information on prescription assistance programs.

Funding comes from the United Way of the Greater Dayton Area, Kettering Health Network, and also the Montgomery County Human Services Levy.

Medical bills, health care, and medications

Also try contacting the Dayton/Montgomery Ohio based Reach Out of Montgomery Ohio. Their number is 937-258-2000. They offer access to, and information on health care and medical programs such as access to healthcare services while helping children and their families find a primary healthcare provider, information on insurance, and access to prescription medications.

Wellness Connection of the Miami Valley (phone number (888) 221-4004) provides health care and medical bill assistance to improve conditions for individuals and families that may be afflicted with heart disease and cancer through direct service (medication and equipment assistance, help for bills and advice on medical debts, transportation, support groups), promotion of health awareness, and the support of health care professionals in Montgomery County. Click here for additional information on Ohio prescription programs.

Several non-profit, government certified, and/or free community clinics operate in Montgomery County. These centers offer a wide variety of health care services. Locate Montgomery County clinics.

 

 

Help with natural gas bills

The Community Action Partnership of the Greater Dayton Area is partnering with Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio. Together these organizations will provide eligible families with grants of up to $200 to assist them with their natural gas heating bills.

This assistance program is designed to assist families and individuals who may have already qualified for utility payment assistance from the Winter Crisis Program, so this is above and beyond that program.

The funds provided may be used to pay to prevent disconnection, connect service, or pay a current or past due natural gas bill. The assistance program will continue through March 31 or until all funds are depleted, so apply for help early.

For more information on this natural gas bill program, or to make an appointment to speak to a counselor, contact Community Action Partnership at (937) 341-5000.

Another option for residents that can provide help with heating bills is joining a heating oil buying cooperative. These organizations pass significant savings to members. Learn more.

Free work clothes and attire

Contact the charity organization Clothes that Work at 937- 222- 3778. The goal of this charity is to provide clothes that will improve both the self confidence and job opportunities for the economically disadvantaged and people in the Dayton Ohio area seeking new jobs.

Food bank and assistance in Dayton area

If you need food for you or your family, call Foodbank, Inc. at (937)461-0265. The agencies main goal is to support the hunger relief efforts of the local Dayton community through the acquisition and distribution of free food and groceries to hungry people in the community.

About 40 other food pantries, churches, and distribution centers operate in the region. Read more food banks in Montgomery County.

Free legal assistance programs in Montgomery County

The Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyer Project offers free civil legal services, advice, and consultations to low income persons in Montgomery County. 1-888-534-1432

Legal Aid of Western Ohio is another option for legal services and free advice. They can help with foreclosures, consumer debt issues, unemployment, and much more. Call the law firm at 937-228-8088.