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How to apply for Summit County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

Summit County Department of Job and Family Services + AAA + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework

Who it's for

Summit County emergency aid: (1) Summit County Job and Family Services for Ohio Works First (TANF), Disability Financial Assistance, Emergency Assistance, Ohio Medicaid (330-643-2273); (2) Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities for senior-specific case management (330-633-4045); (3) hospital FAP for healthcare safety-net (330-375-3000); (4) Akron Summit Community Action Inc for HEAP/PIPP+; (5) Catholic Charities / Salvation Army / Society of St. Vincent de Paul; (6) regional food bank; (7) Ohio 2-1-1 for general referrals.

Summit: referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+
Proof of all household income
Proof of Summit County / Ohio residency
Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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