Fairfield County Veterans Service Commission
227 E. Main Street, Lancaster, OH 43130           Phone:  740/689-6202          fax:  740/689-6203

Office Hours:  8:00am - 4:30 PM Mon-Fri
 Commission Board meets: 1st and 3d Wednesdays Monthly at 4:00 PM.

EMEREGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Park D. Russell, CVSO / Investigator 

(740) 687-7120 

Debra L. Hoffacker, Investigator

(740) 687-7121
         Financial Assistance is provided for basic living needs. It is to provide Temporary financial assistance to those who will make a conscientious effort to find a permanent solution to their financial problems.

         Clients must be residents of Fairfield County, Ohio and the assistance is only primarily for basic living needs.

   This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Mortgage
  • Utilities
  • Food
  • Rent
  • Electric
  • Clothing

 Required Documents

  • Proof of dependency- Marriage certificate and birth certificates of minor children.

  • If working - Income statement, check stubs for the last 30 days.

  • Proof of length and character of service- DD214 or discharge.
    Must be discharged under Honorable conditions and served on active duty for other than training   purposes

  • If unemployed - You must be registered with Ohio Job & Family Services and proof
     that you are seeking employment.

  • If disabled - You must have disability statement from doctor, or Social Security.

  • If retired- Social Security and /or pension statements.

  • You must declare all assets - Current bank statements, checking, savings, CD’s etc.

  • Proof of basic monthly living expenses.

  • Payment requests -  bills to be submitted, rent (bring rental contract), mortgage, etc.
    (All bills must be past due)