2026 Winter Crisis Program | Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission

1933 East Second Street, Defiance, OH 43512

Eligibility

- Household income at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines - Both homeowners and renters are eligible for assistance - Are threatened with disconnection or have already been disconnected or need service established - Have less than a 25% supply of bulk fuel

Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm by appointment only The Program begins Nov 1, 2025 and runs through Mar 31, 2026

(419) 784-5136

Voice

(419) 782-5648

Fax

(419) 990-5135

Voice - voice | Regional Coordinated Entry - emergency shelter/homelessness

(419) 219-4641

Voice - voice | Emergency Assistance Appointment Hotline

Fees

No fees

Service area

Paulding County, Ohio
Van Wert County, Ohio
Williams County, Ohio
Henry County, Ohio
Fulton County, Ohio
Defiance County, Ohio

Description

Provides the winter heating crisis program to help income eligible Ohio residents meet the high costs of home heating. Eligible consumers receive financial assistance toward the payment of their heating bill and assistance with gas bills. Also has assistance available to assist with furnace repairs or replacements.

Data provided by

UW 211 Greater Toledo

What's Here

Electric Service Payment Assistance Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services Gas Service Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission

Local resource center for Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Van Wert and Williams Counties.