 Frederic Ozanam, Principal Founder of the SVDP 1813-1853 |
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Diocese of Cleveland "Together we are doing a world of good" |
 St. Vincent de Paul, Model for the SVDP 1580-1660 |
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How to Get Help
In the counties listed above, dialing "2-1-1" will connect you to the local United Way Information and Referral Agency. Also above are links to their web page if they have one. They are the primary sources for government and local agencies that could be helpful in an emergency. Calling local churches in your area would be another suggestion. In Cuyahoga County there are 3 neighborhood SVDP Ozanam Centers/Pantries; in Summit County there is 1; request information about their hours and zip codes they cover from the above Information and Referral Services. OHIO BENEFIT BANK The Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB) is a web-based computer program to connect low and moderate-income Ohioans with access to work supports such as tax credits and public benefits. Click on the link below: GOVERNMENT BENEFITS GovBenefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government, with information on over 1000 benefit and assistance programs. Click on the link below: OVER 55? For people who are 55 and older, the following web site might be helpful:
The above web
site asks a series of confidential questions
about income and health, present benefits, etc. which takes about 15
minutes. The end product is a printable report providing a list of
programs
for which the person may qualify, where to go to apply and what documents FREE WIRELESS PHONE? Families may be eligible for free wireless phone service! Only certain Americans are eligible for SafeLink. Eligibility guidelines vary by state but in general individuals qualify if they participate in a public assistance program such as Food Stamps, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), National Free School Lunch, Federal Housing/Section 8 Assistance, or if they do not receive any of these public assistance programs, they may also qualify based on total household gross monthly income. Customers can learn more or apply by calling 1-800-SAFELINK or 1-800-977-3768), or visiting www.SafeLink.com
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SVDP Central Office Phone: 216-696-6525, ext. 3150(1-800-869-6525, ext. 3150); FAX: 216-861-3200 e-mail webmaster: larry-svdp@att.net
Last Updated: Saturday January 21, 2012 |
