The Assistance House of Ross County
Helping working families in need
UTILITIES
We can help with electric, water, propane or natural gas bills,
if you have received a disconnect notice.
Unfortunately, we cannot help once your utility has been shut off.
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Requirements
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Someone in the household must be employed.
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You may receive utility assistance only once every six months.
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You must be 225% or below the poverty level.
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You must live in Ross County.
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You must have a disconnect notice.
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Documents Needed
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Proof of income for the last 4 weeks from all people in the household.
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IDs of all people in the household including children (insurance cards may be used as ID for children)
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Shut off notice
RENT
We can help with rent if you have received 3-day eviction notice.
Unfortunately, we cannot help with deposits.
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Requirements
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Someone in the household must be employed.
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You may receive rent assistance only once within 365 days.
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You must be 225% or below the poverty level.
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You must live in Ross County.
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You must have a 3-day eviction notice.
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Documents Needed
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Proof of income for the last 4 weeks from all people in the household.
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IDs of all people in the household including children (insurance cards may be used as ID for children)
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Eviction Notice
BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM
We can help with new shoes for your school-aged child.
This program is now active for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Requirements
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Someone in the household must be employed.
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You may receive back to school shoe assistance only once within 365 days.
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You must be 225% or below the poverty level.
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You must live in Ross County.
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SCRUBS PROGRAM
We can give you three sets of scrubs if you work in the medical field.
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Requirements
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Someone in the household must be employed in the medical field.
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You may receive scrubs assistance only twice within 365 days.
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You must be 225% or below the poverty level.
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You must live in Ross County.
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Documents Needed
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Proof of income for the last 4 weeks from all people in the household.
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IDs of all people in the household including children (insurance cards may be used as ID for children).
BACK TO WORK PROGRAM
We can help you with non-skid shoes, work boots,
work clothing and gas cards
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Requirements
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Someone in the household must be starting new employment.
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You may receive this assistance only once within 365 days.
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You must be 225% or below the poverty level.
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You must live in Ross County.
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Documents Needed
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A letter from your new employer showing your schedule, pay, and required work attire.
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IDs of all people in the household including children (insurance cards may be used as ID for children).
DIAPERS PROGRAM
We can help you with diapers and wipes every six weeks if supplies are available. Please call first for availability.
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Requirements
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Employed or unemployed
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You must be 225% or below the poverty level.
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You may receive this assistance once every six weeks.
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Documents Needed
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​IDs of all people in the household including children (insurance cards may be used as ID for children)​