11-04-2024 10:48pm

Winter Crisis Program Starts Nov. 4, 2024

Beth Callahan Editor

LEBANON, OH -- The Ohio Development Services Agency and Warren County Community Services Inc, (WCCS) Community Assistance Program will assist income-eligible Ohioans with a one-time payment with a households primary and/or secondary heating source with a disconnection, shut-off, 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. This program runs from Nov.4, 2024-March 31, 2025

To qualify for assistance, Ohioans must have a gross income at or below 175 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a family of up to seven members, and 60 percent of the State Median Income for a family of eight or more members. For a family of four, the annual income must be at or below $54,600.

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

Clients need to bring copies of the following documents to their appointment:

Copies of their most recent energy bills.
A list of all household members and proof of income for the last 30 days or 12 months for each member 18 and over.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household members.
Proof of disability (if applicable).
Lease signed and dated or statement from the landlord with name, address, and phone number
Warren Metropolitan Housing Authority worksheet/HUD worksheet (if applicable)
SNAP benefit letter (if applicable)

“WCCS’ mission is to strengthen the fabric of our community by providing services and connecting people to resources necessary for realizing their full potential for a quality life.”

For more information about the features of the Winter Crisis Program. To see what is required to apply, contact Warren County Community Services, Inc. Community Assistance-HEAP at 513-970-6737 or online at www.wccsi.org or to be connected to your local Energy Assistance provider visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov or call (800) 282-0880.

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