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Summer Crisis Program Begins July 1 The challenge

More than 44,000 Ohio households served in 2024 submitted may be done

The Ohio Department of Development 60 percent of the State Median Income lowing documents to their appointment: but the journey
and the Area Agency on Aging, Region for a family of nine or more members. Copies of their most recent energy bills.
9 are once again offering assistance to For a family of four, the annual income A list of all household members and continues
help Ohio’s families stay cool during the must be at or below $56,262.50. proof of income for the last 30 days or
hot summer months. Last year, the Summer Crisis Program 12 months for each member. by Lynette Dotson
From July 1 through Sept. 30, income- assisted more than 44,000 households Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residen-
eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in Ohio, providing a total of $13.5 mil- cy for all household members.
in paying their electric bill, purchasing lion in benefits. Proof of disability (if applicable).
an air conditioner or fan, or making Starting this year, applying for assis- Physician documentation that cooling
repairs to their central air conditioning tance and managing an account will assistance is needed for a household
unit through the Ohio Department of De- be easier than ever. A new, streamlined member’s health.
velopment’s Home Energy Assistance online portal will be available at ener- Ohioans enrolled in the Percentage of
Summer Crisis Program (HEAP). gyhelp.ohio.gov. To get started, Ohio- Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP) pro-
“We’re proud to partner with commu- ans must register for an OHID account, gram who meet the above criteria may
nity action agencies across the state to which provides a secure and convenient also be eligible for assistance towards
deliver this critical support during the way to access their HEAP account. their default PIPP payment, first PIPP
hottest months of the year,” said Lydia “We know that when someone is facing payment, or central air conditioning re-
Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department a crisis, every minute counts,” said Di- pairs, or may receive an air conditioning
of Development, which administers the rector Mihalik. “This new online system unit and/or fan.
program. “Time after time, this program makes it faster and easier for Ohioans For more information about the Sum-
has proven to be a vital lifeline for count- to apply for help — so they can get the mer Crisis Program, and what is needed
less Ohioans when temperatures start support they need, when they need it to apply, older Ohioans may contact the
to rise.” most.” Muskingum County Center for Seniors Matthew Dotson wears his medal after complet-
The Summer Crisis Program assists Registration takes less than 7 min- or Community Action’s customer service ing his extended goal to bike 200 miles in June
low-income households or those that utes, and can be completed in these line at 740-453-5703, extension 108. To for the American Heart Associations Bike 100
have a disconnection notice, have been easy steps: be connected to your local Energy As- Miles in June Challenge. Lynette Dotson
shut off, are trying to establish new • Visit energyhelp.ohio.gov, and click sistance Provider visit www.energyhelp. In a June issue of the Buzz we covered
service on their electric bill, require air “Log into the EA portal.” ohio.gov or call (800) 282-0880. Dresden local and Dresden Buzz Sports
conditioning, or those with a person 60 • Click “Create an OHID,” and follow Editor, Matthew Dotson’s accomplish-
years or older living in the home who the six-step account creation The Ohio Department of Development ments so far as he took on the Ameri-
can provide physician documentation process. empowers communities to succeed by can Heart Association’s “Bike 100 Miles
that cooling assistance is needed for • Ensure account security by setting investing in Ohio’s people, places, and in June Challenge”. Since our last re-
their health. Qualifying medical condi- up multi-factor authentication. businesses. Learn more about our work port, Matthew has not only completed
tions can include lung disease, Chronic at development.ohio.gov. the challenge but also exceeded his ex-
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, asth- To apply for the program, clients are re- tended goal of biking 200 miles in June.
ma, and others. quired to schedule an appointment with “I am absolutely glad I did it. I feel
To qualify for assistance, Ohioans must Community Action. Appointments can HAVE A POSITIVE NEWS TIP? there are many more things that I can
have a gross income at or below 175 per- be scheduled by calling 740-302-8404, CALL OR TEXT 740-270-2408. do now that I did not think were possible
cent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines option 2. before,” explained Matthew.
for a family of up to eight members, and Clients need to bring copies of the fol- He joined the American Heart Asso-
Something ciation Challenge as a way to give to the
organization while celebrating losing
Ohio Pottery Zanesville to make you 100 pounds. In total Matthew has lost
113 pounds.
Waltz Family Owned Since 1951 smile Most of the miles were put in on the
Muskingum Recreational Trail which be-
Veteran shared by Peg Adams gins in Dresden and ends near Ellis Dam
(from his starting point it is a 15 mile
Owned The preacher came to call the other round trip). The longest ride out on his
bike totaled just over 22 milles and took
day. He said at my age I should be think- him from Dresden through Frazeysburg
ing about the hereafter. I told him, Oh, I and back to Dresden.
do, all the time. Not matter where I am, The entire challenge would have been
in the parlor, in the kitchen, or down in impossible a year ago when Matthew
the basement. I ask myself what am I started his weight loss journey. He
“hereafter”? plans to continue to include cycling in
his exercise regiment .
A couple other jokes will appear Matthew raised $223 for the Ameri-
compliments of Peg in the coming issues. can Heart Association.

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