FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan 2026 West Ohio Community Action Partnership Contact: Kris Keller 419-227-2586

The Winter Crisis Program (WCP) Ends March 31, 2026 The Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program helps Ohioans at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines pay their heating bills.

Ohioans who are threatened with disconnection, have been disconnected from their utility service, transferring services, establishing new services, or at or below 25% bulk fuel, may also be eligible for the Heap Winter Crisis Program, available now and through March 31, 2026.

.For More Program Information Please Contact: West Ohio CAP Aug Co West Ohio CAP Allen Co 540 S. Central Ave. Lima, OH 45804 (419) 227-2586 M-F 8am-5pm Located in Mercy Unlimited West Ohio CAP Mercer Co Located in the basement of the 441 building 38 E Auglaize St Wapakoneta, OH 45895 (419) 227-2586 Ext 289 M-F 8am-4:30pm 441 E Market St Celina, OH 45822 (419) 227-2586 M-F 8am-5pm Phone appointments can be made by calling 419-495-0200