Co-Op/Coop Program (UTILITY BILL ASSISTANCE)Project Reach | Salvation Army Of Greater Cleveland
Provides assistance with electricity costs up to $200 to avoid disconnection for those who qualify. Includes assistance for clients who do not receive a heating bill (if heat is included in rent) or whose main heating source is not electricity.
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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
1507 Doan Ave., East Cleveland, OH 44112
Hours
Although service is generally available year-round, funds do run out periodically; each location may run out at different times. Appointments are generally during the following hours: M-F: 8:30am-4:00pm. Hours are by appointment M-F: 9:00am-3:00pm.
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Application process
Phone for a screening appointment. Following eligibility screening, may make an appointment for help. If eligible but site ran out of funds, try back at a later date. Due to high call volumes, callers may have to let phone ring for some time before it is answered.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Customers of First Energy in 44103, 44106, 44108, 44112, 44114, 44115 zip codes who are 18 or older and have a total gross household income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Assistance given once in a calendar year. Most must have a shut off notice, but those aged 60 and over may NOT require a shut off notice.This fund does not pay reconnection fees. Those whose service has been disconnected can request the utility add the reconnection fee to a future bill.Must have paid at least $150 towards First Energy account within the last 90 days.(PIPP participants' requirement will be adjusted.) If aged 60 and older must have paid at least $100 in the last 90 days. Must have a past due balance of at least $100 or more. Must be a residential account. Only the person whose name is on the bill can apply. Must have applied and been formally denied assistance through the E-HEAP program if that is active when applying. Those on a medical certification are not eligible until the certification has expired.
Service area
44103, Ohio
44109, Ohio
44115, Ohio
44144, Ohio
44114, Ohio
44112, Ohio
44106, Ohio
44113, Ohio
44102, Ohio
44108, Ohio
Agency info
Salvation Army Of Greater Cleveland
Provides a variety of social services to address the needs of all segments of the community. Services include assistance for basic needs, substance abuse treatment, counseling programs, homeless shelters and thrift stores, as well as social, recreational, and educational services for individuals and families.