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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Summer Crisis Program offers cooling help for Ohio households
The Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission is offering assistance to help families stay cool during the summer months. The Summer Crisis Program, running through Sept. 30, provides aid in paying electric bills, obtaining air conditioners or fans and repairing central air conditioning units, according to an announement. The program targets low-income households, those with disconnection notices, and homes with residents over 60 or with medical conditions requiring cooling assistance. Qualifying conditions include lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. To qualify, households must have a gross income at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for up to eight members, and 60% of the state median income for nine or more members. For a family of four, the annual income must be at or below $56,262.50. Last year, the program assisted over 44,000 households in Ohio, providing $13.5 million in benefits. A new online portal at aims to streamline the application process. Residents must register for an OHID account to access their HEAP account. 'We know that when someone is facing a crisis, every minute counts,' said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development, which administers the program. 'This new online system makes it faster and easier for Ohioans to apply for help − so they can get the support they need, when they need it most.' To apply, schedule an appointment with OHCAC by calling 419-928-3236 or, using Google Chrome, go to and schedule online. Clients need to bring copies of their most recent energy bills, a list of all household members, proof of income, U.S. citizenship or legal residency, proof of disability (if applicable), physician documentation for cooling assistance, and a disconnect notice (if applicable). Residents enrolled in the Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP) program will not be eligible to receive a monetary benefit this year. However, they could be eligible to receive an air conditioner and/or fan if one was not received in 2022, 2023 or 2024. For more information, contact OHCAC at 419-928-3236 or visit This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at This article originally appeared on Marion Star: Ohio families can get help with AC, fans and electric bills now
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Cooling assistance accepting appointments starting Sunday
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — Beginning Sunday at 7 p.m., residents can begin making appointments for the cooling assistance program administered by the Economic Opportunity Authority (EOA). Residents of Chatham County can make appointments by calling 912-721-7910. There are a limited number of appointments available, and clients must meet income guidelines and supply verifiable information. To qualify, a family's annual income must be in accordance with the fiscal year 2025 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) eligibility guidelines. Applicants will need to provide a current electrical bill, social security card for each member of the household, a picture ID and proof of income over the last 30 days for each adult. Applicants will be required to come to the EOA Cuyler building at 618 West Anderson Street for their appointments. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
