Caring for People in Crisis

Why it matters...

Helping people in times of need and crisis to meet basic life necessities such as food, clothing, safe shelter, medications, and emotional support is a basic cornerstone of our community's commitment to caring. These "safety net" services are important in order for a community to be able to readily respond in times of emergency and crisis.

United Way is committed to caring for our neighbors in crisis-to do the hard work that is needed to provide a viable safety net of health and human services to ensure emergency needs of individuals and families are met.

Funded Agencies in this Service Area

American Red Cross	419-636-3449
Aid to Military Families is the contact between the military and the service person's family in times of need. Family Disaster Service gives victims of local disasters the basic necessities.

Community Compassion	419-636-1125
A ministry of concerned Christians who provide help with food, prescriptions, utilities, rent and other emergency needs.

First Call For Help, Inc.	2-1-1 or 1-800-468-4357
Information and Referral Service provides information about resources in Williams County and referrals for services through a toll free number, walk-in, and via the internet.

H.E.L.P., Inc.	419-636-7199
Direct assistance program helps individuals with food, utilities, rent, and prescriptions among other needs.

Helping Hands Food Pantry	419-485-5575
Christian-based food pantry that provides food and education on nutrition, budgeting and parenting skills.

Northwest Ohio Community Action Commission (NOCAC)	419-636-4924
Emergency Relief Fund provides assistance to low income residents with rent, utilities, prescriptions and emergency needs.

Potter's Hands Restoration Center	419-485-8050
Christian-based drug and alcohol regeneration program for men.

Sanctuary of Williams County	419-636-2460
Provides temporary housing for families that are in domestic or financial crisis.