30% discount is available for low income individuals/families, free items may be available for individuals/families in a crisis or homeless situation

Provides financial assistance to low-income active United States military personnel (all branches of service) currently deployed overseas and to low-income post 9/11 Veterans with a wound, illness or injury received in the line of duty (LOD). Accepted reasons for financial assistance include mortgage assistance, rent assistance, home repairs, utility assistance, auto repairs, auto payments, travel and transportation, moving assistance, essential home items (mattresses and box springs and appliances such as washer, dryer, refrigerator, and stove), medical expense assistance, emergency dental assistance, critical baby items, and other financial assistance. Offers emergency financial assistance for critical baby items, food, and vision care to active duty service member with rank of rank E1-E6 with DEERS-eligible dependents. Note: Does NOT provide financial assistance for credit card debt or personal loans and does NOT assist with down payments for vehicles or homes.

Assistance with home energy conservation. Will conduct energy inspection of heating appliances and insulation. Provides energy conservation information. Will weatherize home and provide for replacement of furnaces as funding is available. Will not replace roofs.

Offers low-cost new and gently used building items for home improvement or construction. Items offered vary depending on what has been donated and may include the following: - Bathtubs and faucets. - Cabinets and vanities. - Doors and doorbells. - Fireplace mantels. - Flooring. - Lighting fixtures. - Windows. - May also have furniture items such as tables, chairs, and lamps. Occasionally offers large appliances for resale. All items for sale have been donated from individuals and businesses. NOTE: Items cannot be returned.

Operates a non-profit building material reuse warehouse. Sells at a reduced cost new and used building materials donated by individuals, builders and stores. Items available depend on donations. Accepts donations of appliances, furniture, TVs, carpet, building supplies, tools, lawn care items and so forth. Note: Does not accept donations of clothing, mattresses, or box springs.

Energy efficiency program that includes a home energy inspection with safety checks on natural gas appliances. Weatherization upgrades may include: * Attic and wall insulation * Air sealing * Full home energy inspection * Natural gas furnace repair or replacement * Natural gas water heater repair or replacement * Safety checks on natural gas appliances

Provides a thrift store that sells new and gently-used furniture, appliances, home décor, and building supplies. Proceeds help build homes in the community for local families in need of decent, affordable housing.

Provides financial assistance for individuals and families who are currently homeless including rental assistance, deposits for security and utilities, emergency supplies of food, clothing, furniture, appliances, and other housing start-up items.

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

Provides eligible households financial assistance, up to $500 if they are a customer of a regulated utility or $800 if they are a customer of an unregulated utility. The assistance is applied to their utility bill. Also provides indoor air quality and comfort assistance: Up to $1,500 for central air conditioning repair; up to $300 for air conditioning units; and/ or up to $100 per fan (maximum two (2) fans. NOTE: The electric utility assistance benefit is separate from the additional benefit for central air conditioner repair and receiving a fan or air conditioner unit. Households may receive the full benefit for bill assistance and also receive an additional benefit (such as central air conditioner repair, air conditioner unit, and/or fan) once per cooling season.

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).

First Church, through Casey's Cupboard, has a supply of fans to give away, while quantities last, to individuals that are in need.

Provides assistance to Preble County for utility bills, rent (including rent deposits), and some material assistance such as work clothing and some appliances. Accepts donations of clothing, clean furniture in good repair, and appliances in working order.

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 utility bill assistance, central air repairs, or air conditioning units or fans to eligible households.

Income eligible participant homes inspected and serviced for health, safety and energy saving measures.

Provides financial assistance to reconnect or maintain home heating services for eligible households once per heating season. Generally assists with a payment up to: - $175 for PUCO regulated companies. - $750 for non-PUCO regulated utilities (such as a municipal utility). - $1,200 for those who use bulk fuel (oil, propane, kerosene, or bottled gas). - $650 for coal, wood or solid fuels. - $1,500 in heating unit repairs or replacements. NOTE: Scheduling an appointment automatically places a 1-time hold on disconnection for REGULATED utilities until after the scheduled appointment date (unless a previous hold was placed on the customer's account). The appointment must be at least 48 hours before the scheduled disconnection and the utility account number must have been entered. - Customers are only allowed one (1) disconnection hold for an assistance appointment per Winter Crisis Program (WCP) season. - Rescheduling or missing appointment removes the hold and possibly triggers loss of service.

Fairfield County 211 partners with organizations in the community to act as a central intake point for some services. These programs are not listed online as they require a 211 referral. Call 211 to find out more about additional services that may be available including: *Clothing Vouchers (general, school clothing, and work boots) *Cleaning Products *Appliance and Furniture Vouchers *Laundry Vouchers

An extended payment arrangement that requires regulated gas and electric companies to accept payments based on a percentage of the household income.

Provides a weatherization program which includes a safety inspection, tune-up, repair, and/or replacement of the client's heating unit. As part of the program, carbon monoxide alarms and/or insulation may be provided (either attic, sidewalls, or both) when needed.

Provides payment aid once per heating season to consumers who have been disconnected or received a shut-off notice, or service that needs started, or have 25% or less supply of bulk fuel (fuel oil or propane). To receive assistance, households served by a state-regulated utility must also sign up for a payment plan, such as the Percentage of Income Utility Plan (PIPP). Program can also pay for furnace repair and space heaters. Can also pay for furnace repair and space heaters through this program.

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

Provides payment aid once per heating season to consumers who have been disconnected or received a shut-off notice, or service that needs started, or have 25% or less supply of bulk fuel (fuel oil or propane). To receive assistance, households served by a state-regulated utility must also sign up for a payment plan, such as the Percentage of Income Utility Plan (PIPP). Program can also pay for furnace repair and space heaters.

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

Offers Columbia Gas customers an inspection of the house and heating equipment, client education, heating equipment repairs or replacement, insulation and weather-stripping and referrals to other energy programs.