October

This month we helped 56 people!!

Food Access: 35

·       Gave rides to food pantries/grocery stores

·       Provided emergency food delivery

·       Worked closely with our food provider partners at Door Dash, CAIN, and Adventist Outreach pantry in Avondale

·       Began monthly food deliveries to an additional 7 households through a partnership with Adventist Outreach in Avondale

Benefit / Systems / Vital Record:  5

·       Assisted Allies in completing and submitting SNAP & Medicaid applications

·       Provided information on dual eligible coverage Medicaid / Medicare

·       Neighborhood Allies 513 acted as a mailing address for applicants

Education / Employment / Financial: 6

·       Provided bus cards to work and school

·       Helped complete job application and connected Allies to work readiness programs

·       Assisted with Free Application for Federal Students Aid (FAFSA) applications

Housing: 7

·       Helped find housing that accepts Section 8

·       Helped tenants with pest control supplies and basic eradication information

·       Assisted Allies in reducing their bill costs via The Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP)

Medical and Behavioral Health Services: 8

·       Helped Allies get their prescriptions, home from the ER, and get COVID-19 boosters

·       Helped connect Allies to mental health services

This Month We Had 15 New Referrals!

·       Outreach: My Neighbors Place, Other Organizations: Rosemary’s Babies, Adventist Outreach in Avondale, word of mouth, and social media

·       Partnered with Miss Ohio to hold interactive motivational journaling groups