Masjid Resources: Family Assistance & Food Pantry
Other Resources Outside the Masjid
Rental Assistance 🏠
These resources specifically assist tenants with rent payments, utility bills, and eviction prevention.
Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency (CAA)
Description: Offers emergency rental assistance and other supportive services for low-income residents.
Contact: (513) 569-1840, 1740 Langdon Farm Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Application Link: cincy-caa.org/what-we-do/community-services/emergency-rental-assistance.html
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati
Description: Provides financial assistance for rent to residents of Hamilton County.
Contact: (513) 421-0602 for an in-person home visit or (513) 841-1499 for information on Grace Place.
Application Link: svdpcincinnati.org/get-help/
Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA)
Description: Manages the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) which provides long-term rental assistance.
Contact: (513) 281-4454, 16 West Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH
Application Link: cmha.net/housing/applicants/housing_choice_vouchers.php
Working in Neighborhoods (WIN)
Description: Offers emergency rental assistance and other housing-related support to prevent homelessness.
Contact: (513) 981-5800, 1800 Logan Street, Cincinnati, OH
City of Cincinnati Emergency Bill Assistance
Description: This program provides financial assistance to renters within Cincinnati city limits for past-due and current water, sewer, and stormwater charges.
Eligibility: Must be a renter within the City of Cincinnati and have a household income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
Application Link: cincinnati-oh.gov/water/billing-information/assistance-programs1/
Mortgage & Homeownership Assistance 🏡
These are programs for homeowners needing help with mortgage payments, foreclosure prevention, and home repairs.
Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) - Save The Dream Ohio
Description: The mortgage assistance component of this fund has been closed to new applications since October 31, 2023. However, OHFA continues to offer utility assistance for homeowners and provides referrals to housing counselors.
Contact: (888) 404-4674 for referrals.
Application Link: savethedream.ohiohome.org/
Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME)
Description: Provides foreclosure prevention counseling and mortgage relief.
Contact: (513) 721-4663, 400 Reading Rd #118, Cincinnati, OH
Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati
Description: Offers free legal assistance and counseling to homeowners facing foreclosure.
Application Link: lascinti.org/get-help/
People Working Cooperatively, Inc. (PWC)
Description: Provides critical home repairs, updates, and modifications to homeowners who qualify.
Contact: (513) 271-5501, 4612 Paddock Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Programs Offering Both 🤝
These organizations provide assistance for both rental and mortgage payments.
513Relief
Description: A central hub created by the Hamilton County Commissioners that aggregates and links to various relief programs, including those for rent, mortgage, and utilities.
Contact: Call (513) 946-4433 or visit the website.
Application Link: 513relief.org/housing-utility-relief/
The Salvation Army of Greater Cincinnati
Description: Provides emergency financial assistance for a range of needs, including both rent and mortgage payments.
Contact: (513) 242-9100, 6381 Center Hill Ave, Cincinnati, OH
United Way of Greater Cincinnati - 211 Helpline
Description: A vital referral service that connects you with a professional who can assess your situation and direct you to the most relevant local resources for both rental and mortgage help.
Contact: Dial 211 or (513) 721-7900
Application Link: uwgc211.org/
Homeless Shelter Help
Are you looking for homeless shelters in Greater Cincinnati? We’re here to help.
Call CAP 513-381-SAFE (7233).
The Central Access Point (CAP) is a centralized intake system for families and individuals who are currently experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless. Begin your journey, from shelter, to hope and stability.
If you are currently homeless or experiencing a housing crisis, please call. Our Intake Specialists will gather information about your situation and help place you in a shelter or provide a referral to a partner agency for help.
CAP Hours
CAP accepts calls:
Monday through Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Please note that CAP is closed from 12 – 12:45pm on weekdays.
Rent Assistance
When you don’t know where the money for your next rent payment is coming from, check with your local Salvation Army to see if funding is available for rent assistance. This type of funding ebb and flows, but if we can help, we will. Those seeking assistance should call 513-762-5660, to schedule an in-person visit with a trained staff member.
Rapid Re-Housing
Rapid re-housing provides short-term rental assistance and services. The goals are to help people obtain housing quickly, increase self- sufficiency, and stay housed. With long term care management designed to transition clients from emergency shelter to permanent housing. Those seeking housing assistance should call 513-762-5660, to schedule an in-person visit with a trained staff member.
The Salvation Army's Pathway of Hope is a nationwide initiative providing enhanced services to families with at least one child under the age of 18, in poverty, who design a plan around their individual goal. Pathway of Hope enables families to work towards breaking the cycle of crisis and intergenerational poverty. Pathway of Hope is a collaborative approach utilizing existing Salvation Army and community resources to provide strengths-based case management services over a 6 to 18-month period.
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