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
·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
