Emergency Assistance - Veterans

A program of Veterans Service Commission - Cuyahoga County

The agency gives out food and clothing vouchers for emergencies. They can help pay for rent, rent deposits, utilities like gas and water, and bus passes. They can also help pay for burial expenses for veterans with very low income. They do not help with property taxes, car insurance, or car payments.

Address: 3950 Chester Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114
Hours: Hours vary — see schedule below
By appointment M-F: 8:00am-3:30pm (closed 11:30am-12:30pm for lunch).
Who can use it: You must be a veteran with an honorable discharge or honorable conditions discharge. You must have lived in Cuyahoga County for at least 90 days before you apply. Active duty service members and spouses or dependents of eligible veterans may also qualify. For water bill help, the bill must be in your name or your spouse's name, and you must show you tried to pay it. Burial help is only for veterans with very low income.
Languages: English on-site. Other languages by phone.
What to expect: Call Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 4:00pm to make an appointment. You can also apply through their website. Appointments are held Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 3:30pm (they close from 11:30am to 12:30pm for lunch). There is no fee.
What to bring: Call ahead to confirm what documents you'll need to bring.

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