Today's great recession is rooted in the housing crisis and Ohio suffers disproportionately with home foreclosures. To successfully rebuild our economy, we must address the crisis in our housing market. More than 6400 homeowners filed for foreclosure in the 16^th congressional district in 2008.

Congress acted responsibly to stem the tide of foreclosures. We began that process earlier this year when the House passed the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. This bill:

• Helps refinance loans into lower interest rates for some families in traditional mortgages who owe more on their house than its current appraised value;
• Modifies loans for some families stuck in sub-prime mortgages;
• Gives bankruptcy judges the chance to modify existing mortgages; and
• Gives lenders more confidence to modify loans by protecting them from some lawsuits.

I believe the success of our communities begins at home. We all stand to lose if we don't stop the decline in housing prices. Stabilizing the housing market is key to rebuilding America's economy.

If you or someone you know is about to enter into home foreclosure, there are several resources available for help. Please scroll though this page for a selection of services and agencies in each county across the 16^th Congressional District that stand ready to provide assistance. In addition, my office can put you in touch with the most appropriate agency or contact. Please call my office at 1-800-826-9015.

HOUSING RESOURCES for OH-16

ESOP (Empowering and Strengthening Ohio's People)
8505 Navarre Road
Massillon, Ohio 44646
Ph: 330-775-1035

Medina County Auditor's Office, Michael Kovack
144 North Broadway
County Administration Building
Medina, Ohio 44256
Ph: 330-725-9137

Consumer Credit Counseling Service
Phone number: 614-552-2222
Toll Free number: 800-355-2227
www.cccservices.com

Mustard Seed Development Center
Phone number: 330-631-0350

Legal Aid Offices
The Ohio Legal Services website allows you to enter a county and find information for every legal aid office available: http://www.ohiolegalservices.org/programs. You may also call the Toll-Free Legal Aid number to find a location near them: 1.866.529.6446 (1-866-LAW-OHIO)

Community Legal Aid Services Inc.
Toll Free number: 800-998-9454
www.communitylegalaid.org

Legal Aid of Western Ohio
Toll Free number: 877-223-4633
TTY: (888) 554-7415
http://www.lawolaw.org

Community Organizations
United Way's InfoLink
Phone number: 330-263-6363
Toll Free number: 800-247-9473

Wayne-Medina Community Action Agency
Phone number: 330-264-8677 and 330-723-2229
Toll Free number: 800-477-8677

Wayne County Veteran's Service Office
Phone number: 330-345-6638
Toll Free number: 800-335-6638
www.waynecountyveterans.org

Stark County Out of Poverty Partnership, Inc.
P.O.Box 20468
Canton, Ohio 44701
Ph: 330-489-5489

Department of Job and Family Services
Prevention Retention and Contingency Program
Phone number: 330-287-5800