3-03-2023 5:50pm

WCCS Offering Government Programs To Warren County Residents In Need

Beth Callahan Editor

WARREN COUNTY, OH -- The Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program ends March 31, 2023. This program provides eligible Ohioans assistance with a one-time payment with:

a disconnection,
need to establish new service,
need to pay to transfer service,
have a PIPP default,
need to pay first PIPP,
or have 25% or less of bulk fuel/propane.

If you are disabled, please provide proof of disability.

The Ohio Development Services Agency and Warren County Community Services Inc, (WCCS) will help income-eligible Ohioans with the Low-Income Water Assistance Program. This includes both water and wastewater assistance. This program is available from Oct., 1, 2022- Sept., 30, 2023. If you are facing:

a disconnect,
shut-off,
or need new service;

The Low-Income Water Assistance Program is available for a one-time payment.

To apply for either program, clients are required to schedule an appointment with Warren County
Community Services, Inc. You must speak to a HEAP representative. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 513-970-6737 or online at https://wccs.itfrontdesk.com.

For more information about the features of the Winter Crisis Program and the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) locally and what is needed to apply, contact Warren County Community Services, Inc at 513-970-6737. Additional information can also be found at www.wccsi.org or www.energyhelp.ohio.gov or by calling (800) 282-0880.

About WCCS: For more than 50 years, WCCS has served as the community’s primary link for social services in Warren County, WCCS operates a wide range of programs and services that:

Allow seniors and families to obtain and maintain long-term housing
Assist families and individuals with emergency needs, employment, and rising energy
costs
Help older adults to remain active and independent
Prepare children to succeed in school
Adults with literacy challenges are tutored to increase their reading and writing skills.
Legal immigrants are taught English as a second language