Funds still available through EOPA Home Energy Assistance Program | News

TOLEDO,OH (Toledo News Now) - EOPA provides the Winter Crisis Program to help the residents of Lucas County maintain a safe and healthy home during the cold winter weather months in Northwest Ohio.

The EOPA Home Energy Assistance Program still has funds available for the Winter Crisis Program. In order to reach as many people in need of assistance as possible before the end of the program season, HEAP will be coming to your area to help you with your energy needs.

HEAP Intake Workers will be at the following locations throughout the remainder of February and the month of March:

• Feb 20: EOPA Offices : 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
• Feb 21: EOPA Offices : 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
• Feb 23: East Toledo Family Center : 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Feb 26: Waterville Public Library : 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Mar 5: West Toledo Public Library : 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Mar 6: Point Place Public LIbrary : 3 p.m.–7 p.m.
• Mar 11: Oregon Public Library : 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
• Mar 12: Holland Public Library : 4 p.m.–8 p.m.
• Mar 21: Washington Public Library : 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Mar 22: Sylvania Public Library : 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
• Mar 27: Swanton Public Library : 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Those interested should bring an ID, proof of income and a copy of their electric and natural gas bill.

“Don’t be afraid to apply. The income guideline is 200 percent of the federal poverty guideline now, so you can be middle income and still qualify depending on your household size. So don’t just think because you see the numbers on television. Come down and apply and see what we can do for you,” said Tomeka Rushing, HEAP Coordinator.

For more information contact the offices of EOPA at 419-242-7304 and ask to speak with a HEAP Intake Worker.