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HAPCAP’s Winter Crisis Program is now accepting applications

By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
Posted on: Saturday, December 2, 2023

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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Help is available this winter for low-income residents in the HAPCAP service area who need emergency heating.

The Winter Crisis Program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action is again accepting applications.

Mark Slagle shovels his parents sidewalk in Athens, Ohio, on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. “Why did my parents have to buy a double wide lot,” he said with a smile. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB] — [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]

Households with a total gross income at or below 175% of the federal poverty level can apply.

Benefits include 175 dollars for regulated utilities, 750 dollars for non-regulated utilities, bulk fuels up to 1200 dollars, firewood up to 650 dollars and furnace repair up to 1500 dollars.

Applications will be accepted until March 31st.

Anyone interested in making an appointment can do so by calling HAPCAP at 740-868-1908.