Drive Program (Cincinnati, Ohio area)

Drive Program (Cincinnati, Ohio area) is sponsored by The Help Squad (in partnership with Bethany House Services). The Help Squad, a westside nonprofit, is partnering with local auto repair businesses to assist low-income families with free car repair as an important part of homelessness prevention. Bethany House Services is one of the organizations served by this initiative.

Get Started | The Help Squad Cincy Welcome to The Help Squad Assistance Program Client Request Form The Help Squad Assistance program is based on funding availability and this form will no longer be available when we meet our Quota.

The new DRIVE Car Repair Program is only available to those in the Help Squad Service areas or experiencing Homelessness who are enrolled in a prevention program with Strategies to End Homelessness (STEH) Shelter Program. *****Due to the Overwhelming response of those in need as it may take several days for a response.

All information obtained in this application is kept strictly confidential and used only by our staff for assessing eligibility for assistance and for providing assistance to qualified applicants. Is your address in Colerain, Cheviot, Delhi or Green Township Yes (if yes, please continue completing the application) No (if no, STOP completing the application & call 211 for connection to services) Are you Currently Homeless?

Yes (if yes, STOP completing the application and contact Strategies to end Homeless 513 - 381 - 7233) Are you in need of emergency financial assistance? Are you Currently working Full time or have sufficient Income prior to your setback? * No (Stop completing the application and contact 211 or Ohio Job & Family Services) Yes (please continue with the application) What is the dollar amount you are seeking?

Financial Aid is for Qualified Working Families with Children in the local school districts we support, Senior Citizens and Veterans only. Please call 211 if you do not qualify. * Explain the setback you experienced and why you are requesting assistance?

Are you facing a disconnection? List the Utility Company, Account Number and Disconnect Date. * Are you Enrolled in a PIPP, Even Billing or Medical Care Payment Plan with the Utility Company?

If Yes, please list the plan. * Do you need Rent or Mortgage assistance? Check below What Date is the Rent Due?

Have you received an Eviction Notice or have a prior Eviction? Have you received assistance from The Help Squad in the last 12 months? How many adults live with you?

* List Adult Names and Ages * How many children live with you (under 18 years of age)?

* List Children Ages/Gender * List School(s) Your Child Attends & Referred you to The Help Squad * List your total monthly Income (Must itemize each source, Employment, SSI, Child support, Alimony) List your monthly Expenses and amounts owed (Must Itemize to be considered for assistance) * Are you a US Citizen or do you have a green card, work permit, or student visa?

* Does any member of your household have a disability or special need? * Were you referred to The Help Squad by another organization or agency? * List referring organization/agency Are you working Full-time?

* Not working full-time? Explain Why? How many hours do you work?

* How many other adults living in your household work at least 36-40 hours per week? * Are you enrolled in pre courses for a GED or at a college or trade school? * What is your plan to get back on track and stay on track?

If assistance is approved you will be required to take a financial management class; Is this something you will commit too? Upload a copy of your lease, mortgage, 2 paycheck stubs for each adult in the home working, eviction notice, utility bill, car payment/insurance bill or any paperwork to support your request. You can email questions to: contact@thehelpsquadcincy.

com WHERE ARE RENT / MORTGAGE PAYMENTS SENT? CAN A PAYMENT BE MADE BY PHONE CALL? YES - provide the contact information below Landord/Mortage Company name Landlord's Name or Mortgage Contact: “I never imagined myself in this position with 5 kids and no where to turn.

Thank you for being there for me and helping me through this. I have a job, daycare vouchers, food, housing and hope because you cared. I want to come back and help others who are hurting like I was…..

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