Assistance Applications
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If you are in a true emergency and require immediate medical assistance, or you are the victim of an active crime in progress, please call 911.
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If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or suicidal thoughts, please call 988.
​TOPSS offers various forms of aid to individuals and families within the Talawanda School District. We are happy to provide assistance wherever possible. While we cannot promise success, we will do our best to meet your needs within reasonable limits and our available resources. If we are unable to help, we can guide you to the most suitable resource.
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Eligibility Requirements:
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The recipient must have six months' residency in the Oxford/Talawanda School District.
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Household income of less than 125% of the federal poverty guideline.
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Verification documents have been provided.
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The household has or will have the income to support future expenses.
Please note that all payments through TOPSS are made directly to vendors or utility companies.
Assistance Applications
Please complete the Assistance Application for any non-food pantry needs. It's important to read everything carefully, so if you are not in the right headspace to read and fully understand everything, it may be helpful to have a friend or family member go through the form with you. If you need to go through the form with a staff member's help, please call us at 513-523-5859.
Be sure to sign up for food pantry services if you are having a difficult time keeping enough food or hygiene in your household.