Frigid temperatures this winter have pushed heating costs to levels some families may not be able to afford.
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As cold temperatures arrive, the Area Agency on Aging 3 is reminding seniors that heating assistance is available through Ohio’s Home Energy Assistance Program.
Although temperatures feel more like spring, Old Man Winter is right around the corner. The West Ohio Community Action Partnership wants to make sure those who qualify for energy assistance are getting it. Their "Winter Crisis" program started on November 1, 2024, and runs through the end of March 2025. It provides a once-per-season "benefit payment" for heating and/or electric accounts.
For residents of Allen, Auglaize, and Mercer counties, assistance through WOCAP'S Home Energy Assistance Program is available until March 31st.
The West Ohio Community Action Partnership wants people to know assistance is available to help with their heating bills. The Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program, better known as “HEAP”, started November 1st. It helps income eligible Ohioans with heating their homes and runs through March 31st 20-21. Nearly 1,500 families in Allen, Auglaize, and Mercer Counties were assisted through “HEAP” from November 1st, 2019 to May 31st, 2020. To find out more about “HEAP” and if you qualify call WOCAP at 419-227-2586.
The Winter Crisis Program is once again providing assistance to those in our area.