Winter Crisis Program | Great Lakes Community Action Partnership Headquarters
812 North College Drive, Bowling Green, OH 43402
Eligibility
Must be a resident of Wood, Sandusky, Ottawa or Seneca County.
Able to provide the following items:
A list of all household members, including Social Security numbers and birth dates
Proof of citizenship for each household member
Proof of income for each adult household member for the previous 30 days or 12 months
Copies of your recent utility bills
Disability verification (if applicable).
You must also be at or below the income levels noted herein, depending on household size.
2025-2026 Income Guidelines
Household Size Annual Income
1 $27,387.50
2 $37,012.50
3 $46,637.50
4 $56,262.50
5 $65,887.50
6 $75,512.50
7 $85,137.50
8 $94,762.50
Required documents
Application required. Application requirements available online
Hours
Office hours: Mon-Thu, 8:30am-4:30pm, Nov-Mar
(419) 273-4212
Voice·
voice | HEAP Appointment Line
Languages
Spanish
Fees
No fees
Service area
Ottawa County, Ohio
Wood County, Ohio
Seneca County, Ohio
Sandusky County, Ohio
Includes Winter Crisis Program to prevent utility shutoffs, reconnect service, or replenish fuel supplies. Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) Plus to establish regular monthly utility payments for regulated utilities customers; and once-per-year Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) credits.
Last assured
03/04/2026
Providing organization
Great Lakes Community Action Partnership Headquarters
A non-profit community action agency that provides anti-poverty programing throughout northwest Ohio and beyond.
https://www.facebook.com/GreatLakesCommunityActionPartnership/