There are funds available to help tenants pay any rent they owe to their landlords which will ensure their landlords are made whole.
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Right to Counsel Housing Representation
A recently-passed Right to Counsel housing ordinance has allowed LAWO to expand our program in assisting Toledoans facing eviction and other housing stability issues.
Domestic Violence Programs for Survivors
Read about the recent programs LAWO has implemented to support survivors.
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Everyone deserves enough food on their table
SNAP is a federal program that provides allotments for food purchases to low income households in Ohio.
New unemployment benefits available for Ohioans
Unemployment rates remain high in Ohio during the COVID 19 pandemic. While some important unemployment benefits temporarily expired in 2020, new assistance is now available through the Continued Assistance to Unemployed Workers Act (CAA), which is an extension of the CARES Act unemployment provisions.
Rashanda's Story
When the pandemic unexpectedly changed her hectic work schedule, Rashanda prioritized her health and made the difficult decision to leave her employment.
Lauren's Story
After enduring years of abuse, Lauren’s anxiety is so severe she can rarely leave her home and becomes very nervous about talking with people.
Dave's Story
When Dave’s brother tried to request a state hearing regarding the Medicaid denial, he was not allowed to do so; the form designating him as Dave’s authorized representative had been lost.
RISE Project helped enforce Susan's rights
When Susan's abuser violated the protection order, LAWO advocated for her rights.
SAFE: Services to End Domestic Violence Against Women with Disabilities
In 2019, LAWO was awarded $450,000 by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, for the Disability Grant Program. With the grant funds, LAWO created the Safety and Accessibility for Everyone (SAFE) project, a three year project based in Lucas County. LAWO is partnering with ABLE and Bethany House to identify and eliminate organizational barriers that inh ...
RISE Project: Rights in Systems Enforced
In 2004, President George W. Bush signed into law the Crime Victims’ Rights Act (CVRA) which sets forth specific rights for victims in federal criminal courts. At the state level, victims’ rights can be found in more than 30 state constitutions and every state’s statutes. In addition, many tribal codes afford victims’ rights. While these legislative efforts demonstrate great ...