Provides emergency financial assistance for gas, electric and water. Funding is limited and may not always be available. Clients may receive assistance once every 12 months. This is only available for OHIO EDISON/FIRST ENERGY (Electric), COLUMBIA GAS (Gas) and AQUA WATER (water) bills. We do not assist with any other companies. The utility MUST be in the name of a resident of the household and that person must be able to come and sign the paperwork unless other arrangements are made. All utilities are a once a year benefit, we cannot assist with more than one in a year. Based on availability of funds. For COLUMBIA GAS and OHIO EDISON/FIRST ENERGY: - Must have termination notice - $150 sincere payment effort within 90 days (client can pay that day to meet this requirement) this money cannot come from another agency - Cannot be new service - no deposits or reconnect fees - OHIO EDISON/FIRST ENERGY requires that OHCA be checked first for Ohio Fuel Fund assistance before The Salvation Army funds can be used - COLUMBIA GAS funds are limited and will only assist as a referral from an agency (seniors/extreme circumstances). - Must meet income eligibility guidelines (below 200%) - These funds MUST be the funds of last resort, meaning all amounts over the maximum assistance amount must be paid prior to applying for assistance. AQUA WATER: - Must meet income guidelines, call for further information.