Employment Training Program
The goal of the Employment Training Program is to help those who are under and unemployed to assess what fields they are best suited to work in, learn new skills that will help make them more employable and then help with job seeking. This program will pay for non-credit classes toward a certificate/non-degreed program at a local vocational or educational institution. Flexible funding is also available to help pay for related school supplies, books, uniforms and tools. As part of the program, all applicants will participate in a career assessment process at Auburn Career Center’s Career Services office prior to registering for a training program. They will also participate in a job retention workshop and in post-training program job placement counseling. Applicants must live in Lake County and be at or below 125% of the federal poverty level. Applicants must also be referred by a collaborating agency in Lake County.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
Lifeline will provide tax preparation assistance for the community. This program, in partnership with the IRS, will allow low income households to participate in free tax preparation sessions with certified tax preparation volunteers in hopes of increasing the amount of tax returns they qualify for and receive. Applicants must live in Lake County and be at or below 125% of the federal poverty level.
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Transportation Assistance Program
This program will allow Lifeline’s program participants assistance with transportation costs on a limited basis. Oftentimes, lack of affordable transportation prevents Lifeline’s customers from going to doctor appointments or school and these funds will help alleviate this issue. Approved participants may receive bus tokens or LakeTran bus passes, or fuel-only gas cards. Applicants must live in Lake County, be enrolled in a Lifeline, Inc. program and be at or below 125% of the federal poverty level.
Ohio Benefit Bank Site
Lifeline, Inc. is certified as a site for the Ohio Benefit Bank at both the main office and the HEAP office. This will allow Lifeline, Inc. staff to assist Lake County residents with initial eligibility screening for public social service programs. Lifeline, Inc. staff will be able to assist consumers with applications and provide information on the following programs, which are included in the Ohio Benefit Bank: Food Stamps, Medicaid, Golden Buckeye, WIC, Medicare Part D, Childcare Assistance, HEAP, Best Rx, Voter registration, the Senior Community Service Employment Program and the FAFSA. Applicants must live in Lake County and be at or below 125% of the federal poverty level.
Budget Counseling Session
Though this program, a Lifeline case manager will work one-on-one with customers to organize and understand their monthly budget. This includes comparing income to expenses and setting budget priorities and goals. Cost saving methods regarding utilities and food purchasing will be discussed as well as referrals to other cost saving programs.
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