Emergency Assistance & Community Support Programs
CARES & HEERF Pandemic Support (CLOSED)
The funds for each of these covid-response supports have been exhausted. Information
on how these
funds were disbursed can be viewed using the link below:
CARES Act Reporting &
Compliance
General Guides for Support
LSS211 is a 24 hour resource that allows those seeking assistance to call and speak with a representative to determine the best supports accessible in their area.
Dial 211 or search options on your own using the LSS211 Resource Database.
This Street Card may help homeless or housing insecure individuals connect with a variety of Franklin County resources to address issues related to housing, healthcare, legal assistance, food insecurity, employment, and more.
WHILE ACCESSING A SHELTER MAY FEEL INTIMIDATING, IT IS OFTEN THE FASTEST ROUTE TO STABLE HOUSING
In Columbus and Franklin County, ESG (Emergency Solutions Grant) and CoC (Continuum of Care) funded homeless assistance (along with homeless assistance funded by other federal, state and local resources) is prioritized for households that meet HUD’s Category 1 (Literally Homeless) criteria because of resource constraints (HUD Exchange 2022).
Job & Family Services
The Job & Family Services Prevention, Retention, & Contingency program may provide one-time financial assistance to aid with emergency situations. You must have at least one minor child or a pregnant person living in your home and have a gross household income at or below 165% of the federal poverty level to qualify for PRC one-time emergency assistance.
Applicants can request aid for more than one emergency (such as overdue rent and utility bills) up to a maximum of $1,500.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may be available to eligible students. SNAP helps families and individuals stretch their food budgets to buy healthy food by providing funds on a card that is accepted by grocery stores.
A representative from Job & Family Services is available on campus to help students determine their eligibility for a variety of public benefits offered by JFS. Schedule an appointment using the link below.
Home for Families
- Rapid Re-Housing
- Homeless Prevention for Expectant Mothers
- Transition Age Youth Housing Assistance
- Financial Assistance
- Supportive Services
- Case Management
- Afterschool & Summer Camp Programs
- In-home Kindergarten Readiness Program
- Youth Leadership Education (ages 13-18)
Columbus Urban League
Impact Community Action
Prosperity Now supports individuals learning and applying basic financial principles that help manage debt more effectively, encourage saving and develop a financial strategy towards better money management / self-sufficiency
Financial principles include banking, build/ rebuild credit, debt management and saving.
Who’s Eligible:
- Franklin County residents 18 and older
- Must be at or below 200% of Federal Poverty guidelines
- Able to work full -time
Documentation Needed:
Picture ID, SS Card, 90 days’ proof of income, age, etc.
Hours of Operation:
M-F, 9:00am – 3:00 pm (Must interview and register)
Contact:
Legal Aid Society of Columbus
- Franklin, Madison - (888)246-4420
- Southeast Ohio - (833) 288-2936
- Delaware, Madison, Marion, Union - (888) 301-2411
- Advice Clinics
- Referrals to Specialized Services
- Legal Representation for Civil Matters