Frederic Ozanam, Principal Founder of the SVDP

1813-1853

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Diocese of Cleveland

Mission Statement

St. Vincent de Paul, Model for the SVDP

1580-1660

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How to Get Help

Cuyahoga County: dial 2-1-1;  First Call for Help;

New: NEOCH Street Card

Wayne County: United Way's Info Link; 1-800-247-9473; no 211 service
Summit County: dial 2-1-1; Info Line

New: Summit United Way Street Card

Ashland County: no 2-1-1 service or Information and Referral Service; United Way of Ashland
Lorain County: dial 2-1-1: United Way of Lorain County Lake County: dial 2-1-1; Give Help/Get Help
Medina County: dial 2-1-1; First Call for Help Geauga County: dial 2-1-1 First Call for 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:

www.obb.ohio.gov/

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:

www.govbenefits.gov/

OVER 55?

For people who are 55 and older, the following web site might be helpful:

www.benefitscheckup.org

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
are necessary to complete the application.

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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 July 31, 2010