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Summer Crisis Program - Heap | Impact Community Action

Resource Name:Summer Crisis Program - Heap | Impact Community Action

Impact - West Side Satellite Office

address

4129 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43228

Eligibility

Franklin County residents with income must be a US citizen or legal resident. All services serve Franklin County with income levels at either up to 175% FPG, or for families of 9 and above 60% of the SMI or 175% FPL; and Customers must meet one of the following criteria: Have a household member who is sixty or older or have a household member with a medical condition that requires electric service.

Required documents

Proof of citizenship, natruralization or other documentation showing legal residency for all household members. Photo ID. Proof of gross income for the last 30 days for everyone over 18 in household. Self employed and seasonal workers (ex. school, construction, landscaping) need to provide 12 months proof of income. Copy of most recent electric bill, natural gas bill, propane and/or fuel oil bill. If medical condition, proof of condition (must be signed and dated by physician, Certified Nurse Practictioner or Physicians Assistant). Chronic illness form stays on file for three years. If permanently disabled, verification of disability (example: social security disability award letter). Documentation of a co-pay to the utility company, if required. If your AEP service is shut off and a reconnection fee is needed, bring receipt to show it has been paid.

Hours

Appoinments mandatory. Call to schedule between Monday - Thursdays 8:00AM - 4:00 PM Fridays 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Households completely disconnected from service may walk-in to any IMPACT agency 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday - Thursdays and till 1:00 PM on Fridays unless otherwise posted).
(614) 252-2799

Voice

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voice | Workforce Development

Languages

Interpreters can be provided.

Application process

Appointment required. impactca.itfrontdesk.com or call (614) 252-2799 press option 1 then 1 again.

Fees

None.

Service area

43202, Ohio 43212, Ohio 43235, Ohio 43221, Ohio 43224, Ohio 43228, Ohio 43201, Ohio 43211, Ohio 43119, Ohio 43204, Ohio 43016, Ohio 43017, Ohio 43026, Ohio 43002, Ohio 43214, Ohio 43220, Ohio Franklin County, Ohio
The HEAP Summer Crisis program helps to secure seasonal heating and cooling energy needs. Provides electric bill payment assistance to qualified households that have persons 60 and over or those with medical conditions that require electric service. The maximum amount for bill payment assistance is $500 for regulated utilities and $800 for unregulated (usually government such as the City of Columbus). Provides window air conditioners and/or fans to qualifying individuals. Can pay up to $1500 to repair central A/C units of homeowners as long as there is no outstanding payment on the electric bill. Must be repaired by a state certified vendor.

Last Verified

07/08/2026

Providing organization

Impact Community Action
Non-profit problem-solving agency dedicated to helping families move from poverty and crisis to family stability and self-sufficiency. Offers basic needs assistance including seasonal utility bill payment assistance, emergency rent and mortgage assistance, weatherization, tax form assistance (e-filing of taxes), workforce development, financial literacy, computer literacy and family services.

Data provided by

LSS 211 Central Ohio