Kim Bruns, executive director of WO-CAP, said, “So we're really kind of looking at any and every option available to us, and so my plea would be, if any agency is in a position to assist us with some emergency funding, whether that be a no-interest loan or a grant or anything, just to help us kind of keep everything going and functioning as is current.”
The Winter Crisis Program through West Ohio Community Action Partnership is underway. It's a federally funded program that assists income-eligible individuals with heating costs and furnace repairs during the winter months. WOCAP officials say there are more people in need of heating assistance this year and they are here to help.
For residents of Allen, Auglaize, and Mercer counties, assistance through WOCAP'S Home Energy Assistance Program is available until March 31st.
Between July 1st and September 30th, WOCAP assists eligible individuals with their cooling needs. This includes offering air conditioners, fans, central AC repair, and helping pay bills during a disconnect status.
