Article: Basic Needs

Basic Needs

Apartments 
Apartment Information
 
Benefits Analysis
                Cleveland Food Bank
                (216) 738-2067
                https://www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org
 
Benefits – Job and Family Services
                Eligibility Contact Center
                (844) 640-6446
                www.jfs.ohio.gov
 
Benefits Bank – The Ohio Benefits Bank
                (800) 648-1176
                www.OBB.Ohio.Gov
 
Cash Assistance
                Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services
                https://odjifsbenefits.ohio.gov
                www.ohiobenefits.org
 
Child Care Assistance
                Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services
                https://ssp.benefits.ohio.gov/
                Note:  You must create an account and log-in to the Self-Service Portal (SSP)
                Prior to filling out the “Child Care Online” application.
 
Child Care Resources
Day Care and Child Care Information

Clothing and Household Items
                Volunteers of America
                27240 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070
                (440) 202-1444
 
                Lorain County Habitat for Humanity ReStore
                Habitat for Humanity ReStore Information

Employment Services
                
                Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services
                (216) 881-5554
                https://ssp.benefits.ohio.gov/

Evictions and Foreclosures
                CHN Housing Partners
                Rental Assistance Program
                Per the website: 
                (216) 881-8443
                https:/chnhousingpartners.org/rentalassistance/
 
                Legal Aid Society
                Tenant Information Line
                (216) 861-5955
                https://lasclev.org

Food 
                Oxcart Food Pantry
                26272 Butternut Ridge Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070
                (440) 761-4165

                Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
                Department of Job and Family Services
                (844) 640-6446
                https://odjifsbenefits.ohio.gov
                www.ohiobenefits.org

                Meals on Wheels for Senior Citizens
                (440) 716-4264

Hotels and Motels-Short Term/Long Term Stays
Hotels and Motels Information    
            
Hygiene Products
                If you are in need of basic items such as toothpaste, toothbrush,
                shampoo, soap, etc., please contact your child’s school counselor
                or contact Lori Govich at (440) 588-5340 or Mike Kovack at (440) 588-5345.

Job and Family Services
                Eligibility Contact Center 1-844-640-6446
                www.benefits.ohio.gov

                Old Brooklyn Neighborhood Family Service Center
                4261 Fulton Parkway
                Cleveland, OH 44144
                (844) 640-6446
                www.benefits.ohio.gov

Prevention, Retention & Contingency (PRC) Program
                Eligibility Contact Center 1-844-640-6446
                www.benefits.ohio.gov
                                
Refugees
                Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
                Refugee Services Section
                (614) 466-4815
                https://jfs.ohio.gov/refugee/index.stm
                
Shelters
                
                Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Shelter
                18120 Puritas Ave., Cleveland, OH 44135
                (216) 472-5500
                www.thecitymission.org
                
                Shelter Support 
                Shelter Support Information

Transportation
                
                For Para Transit – Medical & Mental Health Appointments
                Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services
                (216) 881-5554
                https://ssp.benefits.ohio.gov/
 
                Senior (Citizen) Transportation Connection
                800.983.4782
                216.265.1489
                www.ridestc.org
                
                RTA – Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
                (216) 566-5100
                www.riderta.com/facilities/northolmsted
                
Utilities and Emergency Assistance
                Job and Family Services
                Eligibility Contact Center 1.844.640.6446
                www.benefits.ohio.gov

                Oxcart Food Pantry (Possible supports with Shut- Off Notices)
                440-716-4165

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