Services
Associated Charities provides temporary, short-term 
assistance to the residents of Ashland County. Other public and private social agencies, as well as churches, refer persons to this office when other assistance is not yet available or while paperwork is being completed to qualify at other agencies. The amount of assistance for the client is limited under policies established by the Associated Charities Board.
Assistance offered at Associated Charities includes the following:
- Rent / Mortgage Assistance
- Utility Assistance (must be termination notice)
- Medication Assistance
- Clothing and coats
- Household Items
- Food and Taxable Items
To qualify for FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE you must:
- Show proof of the last (4) weeks income for the entire household
- Show proof as to where that money was spent
- Have a valid picture id or driver’s license
- Be a resident of Ashland County for 90 days to receive any financial assistance.
To receive FOOD ASSISTANCE you must:
- Show proof of income for the past (1) week for the entire household
- Show proof as to where the money was spent
- Have a valid picture I.d or driver’s licence
- Be a current resident of Ashland County
