Welcome to Protestant Family Service of the Greater Youngstown Area.

Please find a list of our services below.

If you are in need of services, please look below  under Requirements for Clients.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 
330 746 4600.

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Closed: Friday – Sunday

ASSISTANCE PROVIDED:

  • General Counseling
  • Advocacy
  • Food
  • Referrals to and from other agencies
  • Emergency Monetary Aid (paid directly to provider)
    • Utility bills to prevent disconnection or to restore service
    • Life-sustaining medication
  • Screening clients for ministers
  • Budgeting
  • Back-to-school clothing and shoes
  • Major appliances & furniture (if available)
  • Christmas gifts (children’s toys, food, meat vouchers)stainedglass7

AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT:

  • Educational programs for clients
  • CROP Walk/MVAC
  • Church Women United (CWU)
  • Adopt-A-School Program with Youngstown City Schools Preschool special-needs children
  • Christmas Savings Program for clients
  • Assisting Care Net Pregnancy Center with baby food/clothing/diapers for infants

REQUIREMENTS FOR CLIENTS:

  • Justifiable need
  • Appointment
  • Proof of income sources (all members of household)
  • Bill receipts / proof of liability
  • Referral

REFERRALS FROM CHURCHES & AGENCIES; WE REQUEST THAT YOU:

  • Notify PFS that you have a client and the nature of request for assistance

NO ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

  • Monthly rent/house payments
  • Car payments
  • Hospital bills
  • Tuition for school
  • Loans
  • Phone service
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