EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - DISASTER / FIRE VICTIMS

You can get a voucher to buy items or pay for emergency services if you've been affected by a disaster or fire.

Address

9830 Lorain Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44102

Hours

Closed now · opens at 9am

Mon–Fri 9am–4pm

Who can use it

You must have suffered a loss due to fire or a Governor-declared disaster. You must live in Cuyahoga County and your household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal poverty level. Also, you need to be a parent, caretaker, guardian, or custodian of a minor child, or be pregnant in your third trimester or after.

Languages

English, Spanish on-site. Other languages by phone.

What to expect

They can help with rent or a security deposit (up to $750); stoves and refrigerators (up to $200); baby furniture; children's beds/mattresses (up to $250), children's clothing (up to $150 per child); adult clothing replacement due to fire or flood (up to $225); and general furniture (couch, table, etc. - up to $400).

What to bring

• Proof of address Proof of income received by any member of the household during the previous 30 days. Examples of acceptable verification are pay stubs
• letter from the employer
• award letter
• and self-employment records (income ledger or self-declaration). If needed
• agency can verbally confirm income with employer or other income source - or with the applicant (if self-employed). Proof of ALL liquid assets (verbal or written) Proof of the applicant's change in circumstance leading to the current need and written proof that the applicant made a significant attempt to use other community services to meet the need presented. If pregnant
• need a medical statement verifying pregnancy. In addition
• if the cost of the need exceeds the amount of PRC that is to be issued
• the applicant must provide verification that they have paid the amount in excess of the PRC payment
• prior to receiving payment.

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