The Community Action Council of Portage County wishes to announce the availability of its draft Two Year Budget and Work Plan for Calendar Years 2024 and 2025 under the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) for public review and comment. CSBG funding is used by the CAC to provide core funding for a wide variety of agency-operated programs designed to impact on poverty in Portage County and will be submitted to the Ohio Department of Development in November 2023. We estimate that we will provide services roughly 25,000 families for 2024 and 2025. CSBG funds facilitate the provision of services in a wide variety of areas, including utility assistance and weatherization, other energy conservation and efficiency services, emergency home repair, rent and homeowner assistance, youth and after school services, technology training and testing, summer food services for children, and others. Any individual wishing to review the application may contact the agency’s administrative offices @ (330) 297-1456, by visiting the offices located at 1036 West Main Street in Ravenna, Ohio, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, or by contacting the agency via e-mail at dshea@cacportage.net or info@cacportage.net. The CSBG application will provide estimated funding to the agency approximating $325,138 per year for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025 but is subject to congressional actions which may dramatically change current and future funding.
Portage County Residents can still apply for Summer Crisis Program & Water Assistance (LIHWAP)9/20/2023
Community Action Council of Portage County (CAC) is still accepting appointments and call-ins for the Summer Crisis Program (SCP). The program runs through September 30th, 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.
To be eligible, households must be at or below 175% of poverty, and meet one of the following criteria:
CAC will continue to have call-ins Monday through Thursday mornings starting at 8am. Call-ins are limited and will be first come first serve until all available appointments have been filled for the day. These appointments go very quickly and are generally filled by 8:30am. To determine eligibility, you will be required to provide the following documents:
You do not need an appointment to apply for HEAP and PIPP, or to re-verify PIPP. You can visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov to start an online application. You can also print out an application fill it out and drop it in our drop box with all required documents at 1036 West Main St, Ravenna. Portage County residents can get on the call-in schedule by calling 330-297-1456 ext 0. If you would like to speak to someone, call 330-297-1456 and press 1 for HEAP. At this time scheduled appointments are booked through September 30th, however if there are cancellations, appointments may become available. To check appointment availability call our toll free appointment line 234-703-4303. The Community Action Council of Portage County is administering the Summer Crisis Program (SCP) from July 1st through September 30th., and the Low Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is available through September 30th.
SCP can provide assistance on electric bills, and families may be eligible for a window air conditioning unit and/or fans. Central Air conditioning repair is also offered to households that qualify. To qualify for SCP assistance, households must be at or below 175% of the federal poverty guidelines, and meet one of the following criteria:
To determine eligibility for both programs, the following documents are needed:
Call-ins are available via phone interview on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting at 8:00am until all available appointments are scheduled. To schedule a same day call-in appointment call 330-297-1456 ext 0. Do not leave a message, by the time messages are returned, all appointments are booked. ALL APPOINTMENTS, AND CALL-INS WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA PHONE INTERVIEW. You are required to be available via the phone number provided, and have the required documents available so you are able to answer the intake specialists questions at the date and time of your appointment. The Intake Specialist will work with you to decide what is the best method for providing your documents. If you have additional questions not related to making an appointment, you can call CAC at 330-297-1456, and press option 1 for HEAP. Community Action Council of Portage County 1036 West Main St * PO BOX 917 * Ravenna, Ohio 44266 Phone: 330-297-1456 HEAP is Option 1 Appointment line: 234-703-4303 Fax: 330-297-1463 The Community Action Council of Portage County, Inc. will have funding available for Portage County households that meet program requirements. This year’s benefits include electric bill payments, window a/c units, fans, and a/c repair for central air. Eligible households may qualify for electric bill assistance up to $500 plus central air repair, a window air conditioner unit and/or tower fans. Certain conditions apply for these benefits.
Appointments can be made through our 24 hour automated appointment system by calling 234-703-4303 or by going online to https://app.capappointments.com. All appointments will be conducted by telephone interview. An intake specialist will call the client at the date and time of their appointment to start an application and discuss the documents that are required and how to turn the documents in. If you are unable to get an appointment, you may call in Monday through Thursday mornings starting at 8:00 am until all call in appointments are full. These appointments usually fill up by 8:30am. For a same day appointment please call 330-297-1456 ext 0. More information on the program can be found at www.cacportage.net. You can obtain a medical eligibility form from the website or call to have one emailed to you. Eligibility Guidelines for SCP: The household must be at or below 175% of the federal income poverty level AND meet one of the following criteria:
Other stipulations:
All air conditioners and fans will be distributed through the Lowes store in Kent/Brimfield Township. The income guidelines for the Summer Crisis Program are as follows: Household Size 30 Day Income 175% Annual Income 175% 1 $2,097.12 $25,515 2 $2,836.43 $34,510 3 $3,575.75 $43,505 4 $4,315.07 $52,500 5 $5,054.38 $61,495 6 $5,793.70 $70,490 7 $6,533.01 $79,485 8 $7,272.32 $88,480 Add'l Person $739.31 $8,995 |
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