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Community Action Committee of Pike County will begin the Summer Crisis Program (or Emergency HEAP) on June 1, 2007 and will operate the program through August 31, 2007. This program is targeted to assist the elderly and individuals that have a medical need. The Summer Crisis Program was created to provide cooling appliances (air conditioners, fans) and assist with the electric energy source for applications determined eligible by the current Summer Cooling Program regulations and with incomes at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
For example: A household of 4 can earn up to $36,137.50 per year and be eligible for the program.
State Regulations require:
(1) proof of income of all household income for the last 13 weeks
(2) social security numbers for all household members 2 years of age or older
(3) dates of birth for all household members
(4) proof of disability, if disabled
(5) current electric bill and if natural gas customer, current gas bill
(6) medical statement from physician (stating someone in the household would benefit from air conditioner or fan)
(7) Households that include a member who is 60 years old are not required to have a physician’s statement in order to get help with an electric bill.
(8) If you are required to pay a co-pay to your electric company, the co-pay must be made prior to your appointment. You must contact your utility company to find out the amount of the co-pay and pay in advance. We will no longer send co-pays from our office.
To be eligible for an air conditioner or fan, applicants must have:
- All of the above items plus they have not received an air conditioner in the last 3 years.
Clients must schedule an appointment by calling (740) 289-2371 Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. Appointments are scheduled for one day at a time and are scheduled 10 days in advance. Appointments for June 1, 2007 will be scheduled on May 18, 2007. Appointments for June 4, 2007 will be scheduled on May 21, 2007, etc.
For more information on the Summer Crisis Program, or to schedule an appointment, please call (740)-289-2371 TDD (740)-289-2608.
For SENIOR CITIZENS ONLY: You must call the main office in Piketon to schedule an appointment, but you have the option of being seen at the Senior Center in Waverly between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Services Provided
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Clothing Center
The Clothing Center is a satellite site of Community Action Committee of Pike County Social Service Office. The Clothing Center is located at 462 South West Street, Piketon, Ohio.
This is a volunteer-based program established to assist households in Pike and surrounding counties in need of clothing. There are no income requirements. Priorities are given to persons/families that are victims of burn-out due to fire and/or homeless families and individuals. Hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. If you or family members are in need of clothing, please call 740-289-8175. Donation: Anyone wishing to donate clothes or other household items, please contact 740-289-8175. Clothing Center Volunteers
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Crisis Intervention / Advocacy Outreach
Crisis intervention and advocacy outreach are services provided on behalf of the client/customer by the Social Work staff. This is not to be confused with referrals. Crisis intervention/advocacy outreach requires actual contact with the program or individuals with whom the client/customer has had difficulties. It may also require accompanying client/customer to appointments with legal counsel, physicians, other counselors, and/or Jobs and Family Services representatives. Any one feeling lost in the system, please contact the Social Service office at 740-289-2371 or toll free: 1-866-820-1185.
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Heating / Cooling Assistance:
HEAP / Emergency HEAP
Regular HEAP, Winter and Summer Crisis Programs
Federally funded programs designed to help eligible Ohioans meet the rising cost of home heating during the winter and home cooling during the summer. Applicants must meet 175 % of Poverty Guidelines. Call for more information. You may also call State HEAP at 1-800-282-0880. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Regular HEAP
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a state assistance program designed to help low income families meet the high costs of home heating during the winter months.
Winter Crisis Program (Emergency HEAP)
The Winter Crisis Program can prevent disconnection of heating utilities and restore heating services to households that have been disconnected. This program can also pay for an emergency delivery of bulk fuel when the supply is down to 10 days or less. Households can receive this assistance one time per program year. Summer Crisis Program (Emergency HEAP)
The Summer Crisis Program provides assistance to eligible families to offset high electricity costs associated with the summer cooling season. Winter Crisis Program will begin November 1 and continue through March 31.
Summer Cooling Program will begin June 1 and continue through August 31.
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Emergency Food Pantry
This service was established to assist low-income households in emergency food situations (see guidelines below). An assessment is made by the intake personnel/social work assistant/social worker to determine income eligibility and need. A food card is completed and documented proof of income is required. The client/customer is required to sign and address a log sheet. Intake personnel/social work assistant/social worker completes the remaining information on the log sheet. A three-day supply of food is distributed to the client/customer based on household size and the availability of food stuffs. Assistance is provided once every six months or on an emergency basis. Any one in need of food assistance, please contact the Social Service office at 740-289-2371 or toll free: 1-866-820-1185. Donations: Anyone wishing to donate non-perishable food items may call the Social Service Department at 740-289-2371 or toll free: 1-866-820-1185.
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Furniture Distribution
The Community Action Committee of Pike County Social Service Department in conjunction with the Clothing Center will distribute donated furniture and appliances to those households in need of such items. Priorities are given to victims of natural disasters: floods, fire, and homeless families or individuals. Please contact either the Social Service office at 740-289-2371 or toll free: 1-866-820-1185 or the Clothing Center at 740-289-8175. Donations: Please contact the Social Service office at 740-289-2371 or toll free: 1-866-820-1185 or the Clothing Center at 740-289-8175. All donations are tax deductible.
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Homeless Assistance /
Emergency Housing Assistance
Housing assistance may be available for individuals or families that lack a fixed regular nighttime residence or who has a primary nighttime residence that is operated by a public or privately operated shelter designated to provide temporary living accommodations (including welfare hotels, congregate shelters, and transitional housing for the mentally ill). Impending homeless are individuals and or families who have received a notice of foreclosure, eviction, or termination of utility assistance which would put them into a homeless situation if the crisis is not resolved. An Emergency Housing Assessment is completed by the Social Service staff to determine eligibility. The client/customer is referred to the Department of Job and family Service to make application for not only emergency housing, but also grant in aid programs. If the client/customer is denied by the Department of Job and Family Services, CAC Social Service may provide assistance. Please contact the Social Service Office at 740-289-2371 or toll free: 1-866-820-1185 for more information.
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Information and Referral Service
A major function to the Social Service office is to provide information and referrals to client/customers when direct service is unavailable. The client/customer may contact the Social Service staff to discuss the problem or need. The intake worker will inform the client/customer of existing human service agencies and assist the client/customer in determining the best possible way of meeting the client/customer needs. Also, the client/customer will be advised of existing agency programs and be referred to any that the client/customer may be able to utilize. If you or a family member are not aware of services available to you, please call the Social Service office at 740-289-2371 or toll free: 1-866-820-1185.
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Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP)
PIPP is a special payment plan that requires eligible customers to pay a portion of their household incomes each month to maintain utility service. PIPP protects customers from disconnection of service, as long as they follow the program’s rules about monthly payments. However, the customer remains responsible for any unpaid balances on their bills. Gas and electric companies regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio must offer this plan to their customers. If you are income eligible for HEAP, you are also eligible to participate in PIPP. PIPP customers must pay 10% of their monthly income to the company that provides their primary heating source year round. During the winter months, customers must pay 5% or 3%, depending on income, to the company that provides their secondary heating source. PIPP is not available to customers of rural electric co-ops, municipal utilities, or users of delivered fuel. PIPP is available from American Electric Power and Pike Natural Gas in Pike County. Please contact the Social Service office at 740-289-2371 or toll free: 1-866-820-1185 for more information.
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Senior Companion Volunteer Program
The Corporation of Ohio Appalachian Development sponsors the Senior Companion Program via the Community Action Committee of Pike County. Volunteer Senior Companions assist elderly persons to remain in their homes. Persons interested in becoming a Senior Companion must meet the Poverty Guidelines of 125%, be 60 years of age or older, be willing to volunteer a minimum of four (4) hours per day, five (5) days per week. Senior Companion volunteers receive an hourly stipend for their service and are reimbursed for mileage, while earning vacation and sick leave. The stipend is not considered income for any purpose and is non-taxable. By providing in-home service and companionship, older persons may remain in their own home and avoid the necessity of nursing home or assisted living. Our volunteer services may include sharing a meal, reading, helping with correspondence, shopping, or just listening to the client. No income guidelines are needed to receive services. For more information or an application, contact the Social Services Office at 740-289-2371 or toll free: 1-866-820-1185 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
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The Ohio Benefit Bank
The Ohio Benefit Bank is a network of public and private sites that work with and complement the State in its efforts to reduce poverty and the ill-effects of poverty. Community Action Committee of Pike County will support the efforts of The Ohio Benefit Bank to assist low and moderate income individuals and families access public benefits for which they are eligible. Those interested are encouraged to contact Community Action Committee of Pike County Social Services Department, 740-289-2371 or Community Action Committee of Pike County Senior Citizens Center, 740-947-5555. |
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