Emergency rental assistance for Stark County residents (under 65): visit ccdoy.org to fill out a pre-screening application
Through tangible assistance and other essential services, Catholic Charities affirms human dignity, meets basic human needs, strengthens families, builds communities, and empowers others to transform their lives.
Basic Needs Assistance
- utilities, rent, food pantry, hygiene/taxable items, & birth certificates
First Step Family Support
- material assistance for infants & toddlers, & their families birth through age 3. Such as diapers, formula, clothing & other infant care items (partnered with Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank), case management, parenting support/education
Emergency Furniture Program
- In partnership with the Habitat for Humanity Restore ECO, furniture assistance for those exiting homelessness, fleeing Domestic Violence, or those that have suffered a housing disaster
Senior Rent & Mortgage Assistance
- Must be a resident of Stark County, age 65 and above, under 200% of Federal Poverty Guidlines, and have a lease/mortage holder
- To be pre-screened over the phone for our senior housing program, please call 10:00AM-4:00PM * Monday through Friday