Provides food, clothing and household items, furniture and appliances when available; toys, coats, hats and gloves at Christmas time.

Summer Crisis Program provides electric bill payment assistance to qualified households that have persons 60 and over or those with medical conditions that require electric service. Households that have a disconnect notice, have been shut off, have a PIPP Default, or are trying to establish new service on their electric bill are also eligible for assistance. The maximum amount for bill payment assistance is $500 for regulated utilities and $800 for unregulated (usually government provided such as the City of Columbus). Also provides window air conditioners and fans to qualifying individuals. Also can pay up to $500 to repair central a/c units of homeowners as long as there is no outstanding payment on the electric bill. Must be repaired by a state certified vendor.

Offers energy conservation services for low-income households. Provides a home inspection to identify needed conservation measures, free LED light bulbs installed, and consumer education. Provides energy efficient refrigerator and/or freezer on a case-by-case basis.

Provides vouchers to assist with past due house/apartment/mobile home lot rent payments, mortgage payment (will help with first month's rent but not security deposits - $1,000 maximum per 12 month period); utility bill payment assistance (including gas, electric, bulk fuel water - $500 maximum per 12 month period). May also assist with the purchase or repair of major appliances ($750 maximum per calendar year). May assist with the purchase of bed frame, box springs, mattress, cribs and child beds ($500 maximum in 12 month period). Provides up to $2000 in moving expenses in certain cases (once per lifetime). In some cases may be able to help with home repair services (generally, only enough to cover a small repair). May consider assisting with other housing related needs at the discretion of the agency. Does not assist with PIPP Plus payments.

Offers Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP); Head Start; F.E.C.C. refrigerator replacement program; Community Action Transportation System (CATS); Senior Care program; monthly Senior lunches and computer classes.

Provides a variety of household items to individuals below the poverty guidelines over the age of 60.

Provides energy efficient LED light bulbs and free consumer education. Provides energy efficient refrigerators and freezers to qualifying occupied households.

Offers Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP); Head Start; F.E.C.C. refrigerator replacement program; Community Action Transportation System (CATS); Senior Care program; monthly Senior lunches and computer classes.

Maple Street United Methodist may provide appliances for people who need them. Available items depend on what has been donated and is on hand at any given time.

Provides payments on electric bills, air conditioners (window unit), fans, and/or repairs to central air conditioner systems during the summer months. ELECTRIC UTILITY ASSISTANCE: Customers of regulated utility companies can receive a maximum of $500 in assistance; customers of unregulated utility companies (cooperatives or municipal utilities such as Cleveland Public Power) can receive up to a maximum of $800 in allowable benefits. Customers may receive payment for one of the following: current electric bill, utility account deposit, transfer of service, disconnect fees or can be used to re-establish service. Can be used for first PIPP Plus payment. Utility company is not required to delay disconnection of customer's account when an appointment for this program is scheduled. For Summer Crisis, if more than $500 is owed to the Illuminating Company a copayment will be required - will need to cover the remaining balance. For CPP if more than $800 is owed the customer will be required to go on a payment plan. INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND COMFORT ASSISTANCE (separate benefit): May receive central air conditioner repair (up to $1500). The prices of fans and air conditioners will vary, but agency is limited to paying no more than $525 toward AC Unit, $550 for casement or portable air-conditioner units and no more than $150 toward each fan (limit of two). Can receive 1 AC unit and 2 fans.

HWAP is a residential energy efficiency program that reduces energy use by reducing air infiltration and heat loss in homes. CenterPoint Energy Home Weatherization Program - includes upgrading insulation or if needed installing a new natural gas furnace.

Offers a free store where clients may browse for household items (such a table settings, silverware, lamps, small appliances and electronics, household tools, and linens). Note: Does not provide clothing.

Low cost building materials/supplies, used furniture, and appliances available based on donations received.

Provides payments on electric bills. Also provides air conditioners (window unit), fans, and/or repairs to central air conditioner systems during the summer months. ELECTRIC UTILITY ASSISTANCE: Customers of regulated utility companies can receive a maximum of $500 in assistance. Customers may receive payment for one of the following: current electric bill, utility account deposit, transfer of service, disconnect fees or can be used to re-establish service. Cannot be used for past-due PIPP Plus. The utility company is not required to delay disconnection of customer's account when an appointment for this program is scheduled. If more than $500 is owed to the Illuminating Company a copayment will be required. AIR CONDITIONING/FANS: No central air conditioner repair. Can provide Air Conditioning Unit or up to two tower-style fans.

Provides used furniture (such as beds, tables, chairs, etc.) as well as household goods (such as drapes, linens, small appliances, and kitchen items). Client may browse and select the items the want. May have large appliances such as stoves and refrigerators - but these are not consistently available. Availability of items may vary due to what has been donated to the agency.

Provides new items that can be used to set up a kitchen, bathroom and cleaning closet in a home or school dorm room. Items may include kitchen dishware, dining flatware, kitchen utensils, pots and pans, bath mats, towels, waste baskets, shower curtains, bedding, pillows, comforters, sheets, brooms, buckets, detergents, ironing boards, irons, microwaves, shampoo, soaps, toothpaste, and religious items.

Offers low-cost new and gently used building items for home improvement or construction.

Offers Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP); Head Start; F.E.C.C. refrigerator replacement program; Community Action Transportation System (CATS); Senior Care program; monthly Senior lunches and computer classes.

The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program (HEAP Summer Crisis Program), assists eligible applicants with a fan one time every three years to prevent undue health risks during the summer season to those who qualify, from July 1st - September 30 only. Visit https://wocap.org/emergency-services/summer-crisis-program/ to schedule an appointment online. The Medical Eligibility Form is also available at the link, and are available at the front desk of all West Ohio CAP locations.

Provides assistance to eligible Ohioans who need help paying an electric bill, obtaining a window air conditioner, or paying for central air conditioning repairs.

Provides aid to families in the form of a voucher to buy items or pay for emergency services related to establishing a household (coming out of homelessness or moving into a new unit) and which cannot be addressed using existing community resources. MAY BE USED FOR: stoves and refrigerators (maximum $200); baby furniture; children's beds/mattresses; general furniture (limited to: couch, love seat, living room chairs, kitchen table, bedroom dresser (up to $125); washer and/or dryer (only if integral to the applicant's employment); and microwave oven (maximum of $400 per item), and children's clothing (up to $150 per child). MAY NOT BE USED FOR: entertainment furniture (such as a TV or a radio), mortgage payments. YEARLY CASH LIMITS: $1,500 total during the calendar year (may be $750 for certain non-custodial parents).

Provides energy improvements to make homes safer, healthier, and more affordable to live in. Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) services include attic, wall and basement insulation; heating system repairs or replacements; air-leakage reduction; and other measures where appropriate. Additional service options for HWAP participants are also available for Columbia Gas customers. These could include help with: - Insulation — attic, floor, walls, pipes, and ducts. - Energy efficient light bulbs. - Refrigerators. - New energy efficient water measures (low flow shower heads, aerators, hot water heater blanket). - Energy Education.

Summer Crisis Program provides an air conditioner unit to eligible families between July 1 and September 30.

The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program (HEAP Summer Crisis Program), assists eligible applicants with a fan one time every three years to prevent undue health risks during the summer season to those who qualify, from July 1st - September 30 only. Visit https://wocap.org/emergency-services/summer-crisis-program/ to schedule an appointment online. The Medical Eligibility Form is also available at the link, and are available at the front desk of all West Ohio CAP locations.

Offers home repairs and rehabilitations to income-eligible Lorain County homeowners. Repairs may include roofs, water heaters, furnaces, A/C, electric panel, electrical, ADA modifications, plumbing, and more. The Home Repair Program provides no-cost upgrades and fixes for qualified homeowners. This grant-funded program requires no repayment by the homeowner. The Home Rehabilitation Program offers more extensive repairs and upgrades for homes. Assistance will be in the form of a declining-forgivable loan. There is no monthly payment, and no interest will be charged. No credit check is needed. 100% of the amount borrowed will be forgiven over (5) years provided owner continues to own and occupy the home. NOTE: Funding varies from year to year and might not always be available.