An extended payment arrangement that requires regulated gas and electric companies to accept payments based on a percentage of the household income.

Provides utility bill assistance, central air repairs, or air conditioning units or fans to eligible households.

Provides various water repairs. For the main water line, will repair or make service line replacements. In the home, will repair or replace water tanks in addition to repairing plumbing fixtures such as leaking faucets, broken toilets (installation of water saver toilet in the event of non-repairable toilet). Also, repair/correction of frozen water lines and k-line replacements. When available, may install water conservation kit to help reduce water usage.

MVFD is collecting fans that will be distributed by ISS for individuals in need.

Provides payment aid once per heating season to consumers who have been disconnected or received a shut-off notice, or service that needs started, or have 25% or less supply of bulk fuel (fuel oil or propane). To receive assistance, households served by a state-regulated utility must also sign up for a payment plan, such as the Percentage of Income Utility Plan (PIPP). Program can also pay for furnace repair and space heaters.

The Summer Crisis Program is designed to help qualified households pay for summer cooling or air conditioners. SCP is a onetime payment to the electric company for eligible households in the summer. If you are over the age of 60, or have a physician's statement that states you, or a household member, has a medical need for electric and are below 175% of the Federal Income Guidelines you may qualify for the Summer Cooling Crisis program. The Program applies to electric utilities only and is available typically starting July 1st and will operate until all funds are obligated, but no later than August 31st.

Provides a variety of household items to individuals below the poverty guidelines over the age of 60.

HWAP is a residential energy efficiency program that reduces energy use by reducing air infiltration and heat loss in homes. CenterPoint Energy Home Weatherization Program - includes upgrading insulation or if needed installing a new natural gas furnace.

Assistance with home energy conservation. Will conduct energy inspection of heating appliances and insulation. Provides energy conservation information. Will weatherize home and provide for replacement of furnaces as funding is available. Will not replace roofs.

Provides payment aid once per heating season to consumers who have been disconnected or received a shut-off notice, or service that needs started, or have 25% or less supply of bulk fuel (fuel oil or propane). To receive assistance, households served by a state-regulated utility must also sign up for a payment plan, such as the Percentage of Income Utility Plan (PIPP). Program can also pay for furnace repair and space heaters. Can also pay for furnace repair and space heaters through this program.

Provides energy efficient LED light bulbs and free consumer education. Provides energy efficient refrigerators and freezers to qualifying occupied households.

Provides financial assistance to reconnect or maintain home heating services for eligible households once per heating season. Generally assists with a payment up to: - $175 for PUCO regulated companies. - $750 for non-PUCO regulated utilities (such as a municipal utility). - $1,200 for those who use bulk fuel (oil, propane, kerosene, or bottled gas). - $650 for coal, wood or solid fuels. - $500 in heating unit repairs or replacements. - Scheduling an appointment automatically places a 1-time hold on disconnection for REGULATED utilities until after the scheduled appointment date (unless a previous hold was placed on the customer's account). Customers are only allowed one (1) disconnection hold for an assistance appointment per Winter Crisis Program (WCP) season. - Rescheduling removes the hold and possibly triggers loss of service.

An extended payment arrangement that requires regulated gas and electric companies to accept payments based on a percentage of the household income.

Provides a thrift store that sells new and gently-used furniture, appliances, home décor, and building supplies. Proceeds help build homes in the community for local families in need of decent, affordable housing.

Provides financial assistance to reconnect or maintain home heating services for eligible households once per heating season. Generally assists with a payment up to: - $175 for PUCO regulated companies. - $750 for non-PUCO regulated utilities (such as a municipal utility). - $1,200 for those who use bulk fuel (oil, propane, kerosene, or bottled gas). - $650 for coal, wood or solid fuels. - $1,500 in heating unit repairs or replacements. NOTE: Scheduling an appointment automatically places a 1-time hold on disconnection for REGULATED utilities until after the scheduled appointment date (unless a previous hold was placed on the customer's account). The appointment must be at least 48 hours before the scheduled disconnection and the utility account number must have been entered. - Customers are only allowed one (1) disconnection hold for an assistance appointment per Winter Crisis Program (WCP) season. - Rescheduling or missing appointment removes the hold and possibly triggers loss of service.

Provides financial assistance to reconnect or maintain home heating services for eligible households once per heating season. Generally assists with a payment up to: - $175 for PUCO regulated companies. - $750 for non-PUCO regulated utilities (such as a municipal utility). - $1,200 for those who use bulk fuel (oil, propane, kerosene, or bottled gas). - $650 for coal, wood or solid fuels. - $1,500 in heating unit repairs or replacements.

Resells donated building items at low-cost. Offers items based on available stock include building supplies and equipment like floors, windows, doors, home appliances, power tools, household furniture and office furniture and office supplies.

Provides assistance with paying for installation and/or repair of a telephone or purchase of air conditioners, fans, washer or dryers. Maximum amount of assistance is $500.

Provides a limited number of air conditioners that will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. This is an income based program, that requires proof of income, social security card, and birth certificate for verification. Persons 60 and older do not need to have Dr.'s statement but persons under 60 do need a statement, that their health would benefit from having air conditioning.

Provides assistance to increase the energy efficiency of homes and reduce household energy expenditures. Services include: safety inspection of gas appliances, carbon monoxide alarms, education on energy saving, insulation, as well as inspection, repair, and possible replacement of furnace and hot water tank (if warranted), and customer education. Services provided through contracted agencies. Service provided depends on the assessment of the property.

Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials and more to the public at a fraction of the retail price.

An extended payment arrangement that requires regulated gas and electric companies to accept payments based on a percentage of the household income.

Provides household goods, some furniture, small appliances, kitchenware and other household goods to individuals who have completed addiction treatment or are transitioning from sober living housing. Items are new to gently used.

Provides financial assistance for individuals and families who are currently homeless including rental assistance, deposits for security and utilities, emergency supplies of food, clothing, furniture, appliances, and other housing start-up items.

Provides a limited number of air conditioners that will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Those who have received air conditioners from Community Action in the last three (3) years are not eligible this year.