Congregational Tool-kit

-Resources for LSS Member Congregations-

The Benefit Bank

• A free U.S. web-based program that offers organizations and congregations the ability to facilitate applications for state and federal aid programs providing income enhancement opportunities for low- and moderate-income clients. Volunteers can attend free training to become a counselor and offer the service at a certified site.       http://www.thebenefitbank.com/
• Sponsored locally by OH Assoc. of Second Harvest Foodbanks      614-221-4336              www.oashf.org

     An Income Enhancement Program Providing easier access to:

• Food Stamps
• Healthy Start/Healthy Families
• Title XX Child Care Subsidy
• Ohio Works First
• Medicare Savings Program
• HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program)
• Voter Registration

     As well as State and Federal Tax Credits:

• Earned Income Credit
• Child and Additional Child Tax Credits
• Child and Dependant Care Credit
• Hope Education Credit
• Lifetime Learning Credit
• Back State and Federal Return

     The Benefit Bank also runs a complete tax program:

• For any household making less than $54,000/yr.
• E-file completed tax forms for Free
• With Direct Deposit get your refund in days