Photo by: Shutterstock Governor Cuomo has announced that $15 million is available to help low-income New Yorkers who suffer from serious health issues exacerbated by heat to stay cool during the upcoming summer months. Administered by the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the funding through the Home Energy Assistance Program provides an air conditioner to eligible households with a family member who suffers from a medical condition that can be aggravated by extreme heat. We know there is hot weather ahead of us this summer, and no New Yorker should be left wondering whether they or their loved ones will be safe when temperatures spike, Governor Cuomo said. This critical funding reflects our commitment to protecting the health and well-being of the most vulnerable among us well ahead of the first heatwave of the season.
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AAA Region 9 offering HEAP
CAMBRIDGE - The Area Agency on Aging Region 9 via the Ohio Development Services Agency is offering a Home Energy Assistance Program for those at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines for payment of heating bills.
Applications will be accepted through May 31 and benefits can be applied to heating bills after Jan. 1. Applications and more information are available at energyhelp.ohio.gov. One must provide most recent utility bills, list of household members, proof of income and citizenship and proof of disability if applicable.
For more information on that program, call 800-282-0880 or go to energyhelp.ohio.gov.
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Community Action celebrates 57 year of service
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Gallia Meigs Community Action Agency’s Lora Rawson is pictured with Meigs County Commissioners Jimmy Will, Shannon Miller and Tim Ihle.
Sarah Hawley | Sentinel
MEIGS COUNTY The year 2021 marks the 57th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and communities overcome obstacles to poverty.
Over 1,000 agencies across the country are working every day to create opportunities and transform the lives of their neighbors making communities stronger and helping families across the US thrive.
This year, Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency, a proud member of the Community Action Network, will also commemorate 57 years helping families throughout Gallia and Meigs Counties.