BENEFITS @ CCC
Can government benefits help my family?
Every now and then even hard working people may experience a financial hardship and need money from the government. Any family or individual who is struggling should never hesitate to research what assistance programs are available through their local state or county government. After all, it is what your tax dollars are paying for. In Cleveland, we are lucky to have a wonderful organization, Gesher Cleveland, who can help!
Speak with Mrs. Firestone the next time you're in if you're not sure whether you qualify!
Gesher Cleveland
Our community partner, Gesher Cleveland, is a collaborative nonprofit resource center whose goal is to create a more prosperous and self-sustaining Jewish community. Founded by our very own Rabbi Avrohom Adler, Gesher has been helping facilitate community members' applications for government assistance for nearly a decade.
To find out more, visit Gesher's website:
Program Descriptions
SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food stamps) (<130%)
SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food stamps) (<130%)
SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food stamps) (<130%)
Provides benefits to help pay for food and groceries.
Medicaid (<138%)
SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food stamps) (<130%)
SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food stamps) (<130%)
Medical insurance for adults.
Childcare vouchers (<142%)
SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food stamps) (<130%)
EPP Electric Partnership Program (<150%)
Helps pay for childcare so parents can go to work or school.
EPP Electric Partnership Program (<150%)
PIPP Percentage of Income Payment Plan (<150%)
EPP Electric Partnership Program (<150%)
Performs in home energy audit and installs energy efficient measures to reduce electric usage.
PIPP Percentage of Income Payment Plan (<150%)
PIPP Percentage of Income Payment Plan (<150%)
PIPP Percentage of Income Payment Plan (<150%)
Makes electric and gas bills the same year-round and is based on a percentage of income.
HEAP Home Energy Assistance Program (<175%)
PIPP Percentage of Income Payment Plan (<150%)
PIPP Percentage of Income Payment Plan (<150%)
Provides assistance to help pay for home energy bills once during a 12-month period.
WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (<185%)
WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (<185%)
WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (<185%)
Provides money toward food, health care referrals and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding post-partum women and to infants and child up to age 5.
Weatherization and Emergency Furnace/Boiler Program (<200%)
WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (<185%)
WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (<185%)
Provides assistance to improve energy efficiency in homes and reduce energy costs.
Water and Sewer Affordability and Crisis Programs
WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (<185%)
Healthy Start/Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) (<206%)
Rate reduction of up to 40 percent on water and/or sewer bills and/or one time assistance programs available. FPIG varies by program
Healthy Start/Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) (<206%)
Healthy Start/Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) (<206%)
Healthy Start/Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) (<206%)
Free or low cost health insurance for children.
EdChoice (<250%)
Healthy Start/Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) (<206%)
EdChoice (<250%)
Private school tuition assistance.
FPIG CHART
documentation needed
For all programs, please bring with you:
1. Photo ID for the head of household
2. For each member of the household, proof of citizenship which can include ONE of the following:
- birth certificate
- passport
- social security card
- permanent Visa
3. Proof of residency, which may include ONE of the following:
- utility bill
- mortgage statement
- renter’s agreement
4. Proof of income for all members of the household over age 18 years
Copies of all utility bills (gas, electric, water, sewer) are needed for the following programs:
- EPP
- PIPP
- CEI
- HEAP
- WAP
- Weatherization and Emergency Furnace/Boiler program
Need further assistance?
If you're unsure if you qualify, would like assistance creating a digital file of your paperwork, or would like to speak with Gesher at the Chesed Center, please let us know!
The Cleveland Chesed Center
1898 South Taylor Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118, United States
The Cleveland Chesed Center is a not-for-profit organization. EIN 61-1773183.
The Cleveland Chesed Center was established in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and is a division of Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland.
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