Summer Crisis Program Registration @ Blanchester

The Summer Crisis Program assists low-income households with a member (60 year or older), households that can provide physician documentation that cooling assistance is needed for a household member's health, have a disconnect notice, have been shut off, establishing new service on electric bill. Summer Crisis Program provides eligible Ohioans assistance paying an electric bill or assistance with paying for central air conditioning repairs. You may qualify if your monthly household size/ gross income is below: (1) $2,196.25 (2) $2,980.84 (3) $3,765.42 (4) $4,550.00 (5) $5,334.59. Applicant will need to bring the following documents with them: • Proof of income for the past 30 days for all household members. If self-employed or seasonal, you will need to bring the past 12 months income and complete copy of most recent IRS taxes filed. If you have no income, please contact the office for further instructions. • Copies of current heating and electric bills • Social Security Cards for all household members. Birth certificates, voter registrations, passports or DD-214 will also be accepted if Social Security numbers are provided • Photo ID of applicant • Proof of Disability if applicable • Physicians documents if applicable Summer Crisis Program (SCP), Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), and Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP Plus) applications are processed Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. For further information, please contact Community Action at 937-382-8365 during these hours. FYI We will be taking applications at the Blanchester Senior Villas Community room on August 7th from 8AM - 3PM. Please call our office to schedule an appointment.