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2026 Winter Crisis Program | Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission

1933 East Second Street, Defiance, OH 43512

Eligibility
  • Household income at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines
  • Both homeowners and renters are eligible for assistance
  • Are threatened with disconnection or have already been disconnected or need service established
  • Have less than a 25% supply of bulk fuel
Required documents
  • Proof of all income for the previous 30 days. (Includes Wages, Self-employment, Odd Jobs, Social Security, SSI,Unemployment, Seasonal, Wages)
  • BOTH electric and gas bills.
  • Proof of disability (if applicable)
• Social Security cards and birthdates of ALL members in the household • Health Insurance Premiums paid or Child Support paid
Hours
Monday - Thursday 8am-4:30pm by appointment only The Program begins Nov 1, 2025 and runs through Mar 31, 2026. Seasonal program runs November 1st - March 31st every year.
(419) 990-5135
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(419) 219-4641
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Fees
No fees
Service area
Paulding County, Ohio Van Wert County, Ohio Defiance County, Ohio Henry County, Ohio Fulton County, Ohio Williams County, Ohio
Provides the winter heating crisis program to help income eligible Ohio residents meet the high costs of home heating. Eligible consumers receive financial assistance toward the payment of their heating bill and assistance with gas bills. Also has assistance available to assist with furnace repairs or replacements.
Last assured
04/14/2026
Providing organization
Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission
Local resource center for Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Van Wert and Williams Counties.