EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - DISASTER / FIRE VICTIMS

If your family has been affected by a disaster like a fire, this program can help you buy essential items or pay for services to get back on your feet. They offer vouchers for things like rent, security deposits, furniture, and clothing.

Address

1641 Payne Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114

Hours

Closed now · opens at 9am

Mon–Fri 9am–4pm

Who can use it

You must live in Cuyahoga County, have a minor child or be pregnant, and your household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal poverty level. This is for loss due to fire or a Governor-declared disaster.

Languages

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

What to expect

You'll need to show you have a minor child or are in your third trimester of pregnancy. They'll also check your income and confirm you've experienced a disaster.

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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