Provides utility assistance for electric and water, and rent assistance for those in need, up to $250. Funds may be limited at times and appointments fill up quickly.

Offers a program that makes monthly payments more affordable on a year-round basis for customers of regulated electric and/or gas service providers. Offers incentive credit and an arrearage credit when PIPP Plus payments are made on-time and in-full: - Incentive Credit: Each time the client pays their required monthly payment on-time and in-full, the client no longer owes the rest of that month's billed amount (otherwise, this amount is added to the client's arrearages). - Arrearage Credit: Provides a 1/24 credit toward any old debt when payments are made on-time and in-full (if the client makes full, on-time payments for 24 straight months, then all of the arrearages will be eliminated).

Appliances. large and small, are available.

The Ohio Department of Development and OIC of Clark County (HEAP) will help income-eligible Ohioans stay warm during the cold winter month. The HEAP Winter Crisis Programs provides eligible Ohioans assistance paying utility or bulk fuel bill or assistance paying for heating system repairs. The program runs from Nov. 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024.

Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, public transportation, medication and food vouchers through partnerships with other providers. Also provides VA Benefit Advocacy to help veterans and their families identify and access benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs for which they qualify. Also provides official State of Ohio Veterans ID card that proves that the veteran has honorable discharge papers filed with the county. Veterans may also use the card for discounts with area businesses.

Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, public transportation, medication and food vouchers through partnerships with other providers. Also provides VA Benefit Advocacy to help veterans and their families identify and access benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs for which they qualify. Also provides official State of Ohio Veterans ID card that proves that the veteran has honorable discharge papers filed with the county. Veterans may also use the card for discounts with area businesses.

Friends Serving Friends assists with heating fuel/propane bills on a case by case basis.

Provides financial assistance to residents needing assistance with utilities, rent, and/or food.

Program provided by Ohio Department of Development through LEADS is designed to help qualified households pay for summer cooling. This program applies to electric utilities only and is available from June 1 through Aug. 31 and provides: One-time payment assistance of up to $175. You do not have to be enrolled in PIPP to be eligible for the Summer Crisis Program. You do not need a disconnection notice to be eligible for the program. An additional benefit can also be given for households with a member who has a medical condition that would benefit from an air conditioner: One air conditioning unit per household (for households that have not received an air conditioning unit in the last 3 years). For assistance with an air conditioner, household must have a member with a breathing problem and a prescription from a doctor certifying the condition.

The Energy Assistance Program (includes Home Energy Assistance Program, HEAP), makes a one-time per heating season payment (electric and/or gas) to eligible customers to assist with winter heating bills. Households with elderly or disabled members will automatically receive a larger benefit, reflecting the need for additional help.

Customers of Columbia Gas of Ohio are eligible for the HeatShare program if they have an annual gross household income of up to 300 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Households experiencing unexpected financial hardships may also be eligible for the program, determined on a case-by-case basis. The HeatShare program provides Columbia customers with a one-time assistance grant of up to $450. Customers are only eligible for HeatShare once per year, and the assistance cannot be applied toward security deposits or bills that are not required to maintain service.

Crisis assistance is available for gas bills.

United Community Assistance Network (UCAN) offers financial assistance with rent and utilities on a case-by-case basis. Funds are very limited and may not always be available.

Electric Partnership Program helps to improve the electric efficiency of eligible households. Performs in-home audits and installs appropriate electric energy efficiency measures to reduce electric usage. Community Connections program provides and in-home engergy use evaluation and energy saving home improvements such as appliance testing and possible replacement and energy education. Energy efficiency kits containing LED light bulbs, night lights, smart strips and furnace whistles).

Provides prescription and financial (rent, utilities, childcare) assistance.

Provide temporary shelter for single women and women with children who are homeless. Length of stay is 30 days with goal of moving to stable housing. Assistance with finding permanent housing and other resources.

Full service workforce resource center. Offers a variety of services to assist job seekers seek employment. Services are free and include: computers, faxes and phones to aid job search, training in beginning computer use, tools to create a resume and prepare for job interviews, career exploration, facts on occupations in demand and wage statistics, information on obtaining a GED or remediation in Reading, Math and English, tips on funding for school, referrals for transportation assistance, child care, housing, utility bills, etc.

Provides utility assistance for a disconnect notice on electric, water, or gas. Provides sewer bill assistance for renters.

Offers financial assistance with rent, mortgage, electric, gas, heating fuel, water, telephone, and trash/recycling bills on a case-by-case basis. Funds are limited and may not always be available. Maximum amount of assistance is $300.

Provides food for needy families, payment assistance for utility bills, prescription expense, and transportation expense (depending on situation); funding is limited.

Covington Outreach Association assists with gas bills for Covington residents from zip code 45318.

Provides emergency temporary financial assistance for a wide range of basic needs as funds are available. Individuals seeking assistance must have exhausted all other government and local resources but still need assistance. For temporary or emergency housing, please use 2-1-1 resources. WAM is unable to respond quickly to emergency housing requests.

Helps fill out the Energy Assistance Application. With one application you can apply for HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program). HEAP is a federal program that provides a one-time discount on winter heating bills for low-income households. All heating types are eligible for assistance.

Emergency assistance with water bills may be provided to veterans discharged under honorable conditions in a time of need. When a veteran is requesting assistance the emergency support eligibility must be determined with the required documents according to the ESR (Emergency Soldier's Relief) policy.