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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Also known as GEAUGA EMERGENCY COMMUNITY FUND (former), SALVATION ARMY FUND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (a funding source)
A program of UNITED WAY SERVICES OF GEAUGA COUNTY · website

They work with churches and groups to offer emergency financial help. This can cover overdue rent and mobile home lot payments, utilities (water, gas, electric), fuel oil, and propane.

Address
209 Center St.
Chardon, OH 44024
Hours
Hours vary — see schedule below
M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm. Office is closed: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr, Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day (and the day after), Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Who can use it
If you can get help through the PRC program, you must apply there first. For utilities, you must first apply for Winter or Summer Crisis programs if they are active.
Languages
English on-site. Other languages by phone.
What to bring
  • May require proof of residency as well as rent agreements or bills if applicable. For utility bill assistance - must have disconnect notice.
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