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Food

Ohio Family Nutrition Program

Fairborn Fish Pantry, Phone: 937-879-1313
(call for hours of operation)

Xenia Fish Pantry, Phone: 937-372-8441
541 Ledbetter Road, Xenia (call for hours of operation)

Women, Children & Infants, Phone:740-333-3552
317 S. Fayette St, Washington CH

Presbyterian Church Food Bank, Phone: 740-335-2067
214 N. Hinde St, Washington CH

The Foodbank, Inc., Phone: 937-461-0265
427 Washington Street, Dayton OH

Clinton County Community Action, Phone: (937) 382-7170
717 N. Nelson Road
PO Box 32, Wilmington, OH 45177
E-Mail: scaplinger314@hotmail.com

Clinton County Services for the Homeless, Phone: (937) 382-6272
36 Gallup St., Wilmington, OH 45177
E-Mail: cchomelessshelter@cinci.rr.com

Faith Lutheran Church, Phone: (937) 382-2460
421 E. Vine Street, Wilmington, OH 45177

New Vienna United Methodist Church, Phone: (937) 987-2800
SR 28, New Vienna, OH 45159
Call first.

Your Fathers Kitchen, Phone: (937) 382-8359
180 East Main Street, Wilmington, OH 45177
E-Mail: jfoster@intouch.net
Offer canned food, hot soup, and sandwiches at no charge. No questions asked, no information required.

Spend Smart, Eat Smart - Iowa State University Extension website offering information on affordable meals.

Food Preservation
Canning Basics
Canning Meat, Poultry and Game
Basics for Canning Fruit
Basics for Canning Vegetables
Freezing basics

Shelter

Greene County Emergency Red Cross, Phone: 937-376-3111
1080 E. Market Street, Xenia

Greene County Metropolitan Housing Authority, Phone: 937-376-2908
538 N. Detroit Street, Xenia

Clinton County Homeless Shelter, Phone: 937-382-6271
36 Gallup Street, Wilmington

Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority, Phone: 740-335-7525
121 E. East St, Washington CH

Transitional Housing, Phone: 740-335-7282
324 E. Court Street, Washington CH

American Red Cross Emergency Housing Program, Phone: 937-223-2985
Dayton, OH

Salvation Army, Phone: 937-222-1435
138 S. Wilkinson Street, Dayton OH
– shelters for men, women, and children; emergency food supplies

Tips on Downsizing: Moving from the Family Home

Alternatives to Violence Center, Phone: (937) 383-3285
Toll Free: (800) 339-5066
Crisis Line: (888) 816-1146
32 East Sugartree Street, P.O. Box 708, Wilmington, OH 45177
E-Mail: ccdvtf@dragonbbs.com
Task force provides shelter/safehousing to residents of Clinton County. Will pick-up victim from hospital or police station, not private homes.

Clinton County Community Action, Phone: (937) 382-7170
717 N. Nelson Road, PO Box 32, Wilmington, OH 45177
E-Mail: scaplinger314@hotmail.com
Some agencies have established interest-free loans for people who need simple home repairs.

Clinton County Habitat for Humanity, Phone: (937) 655-9484
172 S. South Street, Wilmington, OH 45177
E-Mail: clintoncohabitat@yahoo.com

Clinton County Services for the Homeless, Phone: (937) 382-6272
36 Gallup St., Wilmington, OH 45177
E-Mail: cchomelessshelter@cinci.rr.com

Clinton Metropolitan Housing Authority, Phone: (937) 382-5749
478 Thorne Ave., Wilmington, OH 45177
E-Mail: clinmet@siscom.net

Family Violence Prevention Center of Greene County, Phone: (937) 372-4552
Crisis Line: (937) 372-4552
P.O. Box 271, Xenia, OH 45385-
E-Mail: info@fvpcgc.org

Mental Health Recovery Services of Warren & Clinton Counties
Phone: (513) 695-1695
Toll Free: (800) 932-3366
Crisis Line: (800) 932-3366
107 Oregonia Road, Lebanon, OH 45036-2009

Clothing

Goodwill Industries Phone: 372-0759
163 N. Allison Ave, Xenia

Quick'n Easy Stain Removal

Recycling Clothing with no sewing skills needed

Our Father's Kitchen, Phone: 382-8359
Lincoln Street, Wilmington

Thrift Stores of Ohio, Phone: 740-333-4444
100 Washington Sq, Washington CH

Goodwill Industries, Phone: 740-636-0534
1827 Columbus Ave., Washington CH

Free Clothing Center
319 Broadway, Washington CH
1st Thursday, 3rd Saturday, 9 to 11 am

Clinton County Women's Center, Phone: (937) 382-2424
Crisis Line: (800) 395-4357
815 S. South St., Wilmington, OH 45177
E-Mail: CCWC4Life@juno.com

New Vienna United Methodist Church, Phone: (937) 987-2800
SR 28, New Vienna, OH 45159.

Ohio Benefit Bank Center, Phone: (937) 382-1465
61 E. Main Street, Suite 2, Wilmington, OH 45177
http://thebenefitbank.com/
Dress for Success program for adults only.

The Nike Center, Phone: (937) 382-7519
4425 S.R. 730, Wilmington, OH 45177
E-Mail: ccbmrdd@erinet.com
First Saturday of each month, Thursdays, Fridays, 9-2:30 p.m.

Your Fathers Kitchen, Phone: (937) 382-8359
180 East Main Street, Wilmington, OH 45177
E-Mail: jfoster@intouch.net


Stress Management

Keeping in Touch- When Distance Keeps You Apart

Stress Management Briefs - University of Minnesota
Unemployment or Occupational Stress
Coping with Change or Loss

Challenges and Choices - University of Missouri

Stress Management after a Disaster - University of Arizona

Ways to Improve Time Use

Air Park Friends - regular meetings for emotional support from ABX airpark coworkers. First Saturday of each month at noon at the old Stacey's Buffet on US RT 68 in Wilmington. More information contact Lora Walker at 937-382-1489

Handling Stress in Tight Times - from ChildCareExchange.com

Taxes

Earned Income Credit - Earned Income Credit calculator

Greene County Homestead Exemption - If you are 65 or older and reside in your own home, or are totally disabled with a doctor's certification.

Here are some “What if” questions that are answered on the official IRS Web site. Simply go to IRS.gov and type the keywords "What If" in the “Search” box at the top of the page.

Job Related

  • What if I lose my job?
  • What if my income declines?
  • What if I withdraw money from my IRA?
  • What if my 401(k) drops in value

Debt Related

  • What if I lose my home through foreclosure?
  • What if I sell my home for a loss?
  • What if my debt is forgiven?

Tax Related

  • What if I can’t pay my taxes?
  • What if I can’t pay my installment agreement?
  • What if I can’t resolve my tax problem with the IRS?
  • What if I need legal representation to help with my tax problem but can’t afford it?
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