​Community Action Council of Portage County (CAC) is still accepting appointments and walk-ins for the Summer Crisis Program (SCP).  The program runs through August 31st, and may be able to assist households with a portion of their electric bill and provide a window air conditioner and/or fan to help with summer heat.

Residents who are participants in the PIPP+ program are not eligible for electric bill assistance, but may be eligible for an air conditioner or fan, unless they are in default under PIPP+.  CAC strongly encourages families on PIPP+ to remain current with all payments and re-verify when there is a change in household income. 

To be eligible, households must be at or below 175% of poverty, be over age 60, or be able to provide physicians statement that electric service is essential to the health of a household member. In order to be eligible for an air conditioner, you may not have received one through HEAP for the past 3 program years.

CAC will continue to have walk-ins on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 8-11am.  Walk-ins are limited to the first 12 households.

To determine eligibility, the following documents must be brought to your appointment/walk-in: most recent 30 days of household income(unless self-employed or seasonal, then 12 months of income is required), most recent gas bill, most recent electric bill, social security numbers for all household members, proof of citizenship (can be birth cert or soc sec card) for ALL household members, proof of age if 60 or older, medical form if under 60 years old, proof of disability if applicable, if claiming zero household income your specific situation will require other documents, and tax transcripts for all adult household members may be needed, sometimes individual circumstances require additional documentation.
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Call CAC at 330-297-1456 and press option1, to make an appointment, or 0 if you have questions.  CAC is located at 1036 West Main Street in Ravenna. 

​The Community Action Council of Portage County is administering the Summer Crisis Cooling Program beginning on July 2nd, 2018 through August 31st, 2018.
This program can provide some assistance on electric bills, and families may be eligible for a window air conditioning unit and/or fans.
To qualify for assistance, households must be at or below 175% of the federal poverty guidelines, and have a household member that is 60 or older or have a medical condition that would benefit from air conditioning documented by a medical doctor, and be responsible for electric service in their home.
To determine eligibility, the following documents must be brought to your appointment/walk-in: most recent 30 days of household income(unless self-employed or seasonal, then 12 months of income is required), most recent gas bill, most recent electric bill, social security numbers for all household members, proof of citizenship (can be birth cert or soc sec card), proof of age if 60 or older, medical form if under 60 years old, proof of disability if applicable, if claiming zero household income your specific situation will require other documents, and tax transcripts for all adult household members may be needed, sometimes individual circumstances require additional documentation.
Portage County residents can schedule an appointment by calling CAC at 330-297-1456 and choosing option 1 to use our voice automated appointment line.
Walk-ins will be at 1036 West Main Street in Ravenna on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00am to 11:00am, and the first 12 clients will be seen. 
 

During the months of June through August 17th, kids in Portage County can eat lunch for FREE at one of 10 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sites sponsored by the Community Action Council of Portage County, Inc (CAC).  The program is funded by the US Department of Agriculture and the Ohio Department of Education.  All sites operated by CAC are open to all children ages 1 year to 18 years of age.  No paperwork, enrollment or fees are required at any of our sites.  Families just need to bring their children to the site Monday through Friday and receive a free meal.  Below is a listing of our SFSP sites that children can attend.  All sites will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th.

RAVENNA:                           
Ravenna City Park/Ravenna Parks and Recreation
June 4 - August 17, 2018
Breakfast 8:00-9:00    Lunch 11:00-12:30

Renaissance Place,  5660 South Prospect Street
June 4 - August 17, 2018
          Lunch 1:30-2:30

CAC Youth Center,  519 North Walnut Street
June 11 - August 17, 2018
Breakfast 8:30-9:30    Lunch 11:30-12:30

Terrill Suites,   858½ Cleveland Road
June 4 - August 17, 2018
Breakfast 9:00-10:00    Lunch 12:00-1:00

Reed Memorial Library, 167 East Main Street
June 4 - August 17, 2018
          Lunch 11:30-12:30

Community Estates,  Fairfield Street
June 4 - August 17, 2018
              Lunch 1:30 – 2:30                        
KENT: Lake Brady United Methodist Church, 1995 Brady Lake Road        June 4 – August 17, 2018                Breakfast 9:00-10:00   Lunch 12:00-1:00                     
Kent Recreation Center, 1115 Franklin Avenue
June 4 - August 10, 2018   
Breakfast 8:00-9:00    Lunch 11:00-12:00
 
WINDHAM VILLAGE:Renaissance Family Center,  9005 Wil Verne Drive
June 4 - August 17, 2018
  Breakfast 9:00-10:00    Lunch 12:00-1:00

New Hope Baptist Church, 9809 East Center Street 
​June 4 - August 17, 2018
             Supper Wednesday’s only 5:30-6:30
 
 
For more information, please contact the Community Action Council of Portage County, PO Box 917, 1036 West Main Street, Ravenna, OH @ (330) 297-1456 ext 226 Heather Gibson FAX: (330) 297-1463; E-Mail: hgibson@cacportage.net  
In accordance with Federal law and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, please write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Bldg, 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, D.C 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (Voice and TDD).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.