Our Financial Services for Families Programs help families move toward financial self-sufficiency and retain employment.

• Be a resident of Summit, Portage, or Medina County
• Have no other source for a loan
• Have a household income no greater than 80% of the area’s median income
• Be employed at least 20 hours per week with six months consecutive employment
• Be a custodial parent of one or more minor children
• Utilities must be up-to-date with no single utility having a balance greater than $500
• No vehicle repossessions (voluntary or involuntary)
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to make monthly payments

Loans are available to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, veteran status, or age (provided that the applicant has the capacity to enter into a binding contract), because all or part of the applicant’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or because applicant has in good faith exercised any right under the Consumer Credit Protection Act.

For more information, or to begin the application process, please call:

Robert M. Sukel, Program Manager
330-376-9494, ext. 214

To learn more about the Auto Repair Assistance Program, contact Automotive Service Coordinator, Dave Johnson at (330) 376-9494, Ext. 257.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Summit County Resident
• At least 18 yrs old
• Custody of minor child
• Currently employed 3 months prior to application
• Working at least 20 hrs every week, at minimum wage or equivalent
• Vehicle involved must be main source of transportation for household
• Vehicle registered to applicant
• Meet income guidelines
• Valid Liability Insurance
• Valid Ohio Driver License
• Auto loan payments must be current (if applicable)
• Attend Vehicle Maintenance & Money Management Workshops

A typical workshop teaches credit basics, budgeting, credit reports and banking. Pre-registration is required.

1. Pre-registration is required
2. Class size is limited
3. There is a fee
4. Class schedule subject to change

Click here for the current schedule (in PDF format)

To register for a workshop, please call:

Dina Younis
330-376-9494, ext. 227

Our Debt Management Plan serves the dual role of helping YOU repay your debts and helping creditors receive the money owed them. If you are troubled with past due bills and, we’d like to help!

Financial Problems are often caused by:

• Loss of Income
• Medical Expenses
• Overspending
• Financial Emergencies
• High Interest Rates

Have you been:

• Late with payments or unable to make full payments?
• Receiving threatening letters or calls from creditors?
• Using loans or credit cards to make ends meet?
• Considering bankruptcy?

Our Debt Management Plan will work to establish a payment plan between you and your creditors that:

• May reduce minimum payments and interest, and stop late or over limit fees
• Allows you to make one lump sum payment for all unsecured debt
• Pays off debt over term of the program

LOCATIONS:

Akron:
Greenleaf Family Center
212 E. Exchange St.
Akron, OH 44304
330-376-9494 (Ext. 206)

Medina
Untied Way Building
704 North Court Street
Medina, Ohio 44256
800-277-9494 (Ext. 206)

CCCS of Portage County
143 Gougler Avenue
Kent, Ohio 44240
330-677-4124 (Ext. 30)

CCCS of Columbiana County
966 ½ N. Market Street
P.O. Box 413
Lisbon, Ohio 44432
330-424-7991

For more information about Financial Services for Families Programs, call: (330) 376-9494