ABCEOI Service 1

ADAMS BROWN COUNTIES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, INC.

Text Box: HEAP EMERGENCY WINTER CRISIS PROGRAM

The Winter Crisis Program begins November 1st and ends March 31st. This is a one time heating assistance initiative that helps low-income Ohioans with their heating bills. To qualify, your circumstances must be considered an emergency.

Households must have a 10 day supply or less of bulk fuel OR have a ten day shut off notice from a metered utility company. Households are eligible to receive E-HEAP funds to restore or continue their utility services.

COME PREPARED!!!! Applicants will be required to have proof of income for the past 13 weeks or 12 months.

Assistance is by appointment! Please call to make your appointment.

Office Hours & Phone Numbers:

Adams County: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 937-695-0316 ext. 235

or ext. 236 or 800-233-7891

(Walk-ins can sign in between 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.)

Brown County: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 937-378-6041 ext 253

or ext. 254 or 800-553-7393

(Walk-ins can sign in between 8:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.)

2006 - 2007 E-HEAP INCOME GUIDELINES

Size of Household 13 weeks 12 months

1 $4,186.88 $16,747.50

2 $5,613.13 $22,452.50

3 $7,039.38 $28,157.50

4 $8,465.63 $33,862.50

5 $9,891.88 $39,567.50

6 $11,318.13 $45,272.50

7 $12,744.38 $50,977.50

8 $14,170.60 $56,682.50

For households with more than eight members, add $5,705 per member for twelve months or $1,426 for thirteen weeks. The period to be used in determining annual income must not be more than twelve months, or less than the ninety day period preceding the request for assistance by the household.

Adams County residents may apply for the Winter Crisis Program on the Appalachian HOPE Van.

Text Box: SUMMER CRISIS PROGRAM

Summer Crisis Program for the elderly or clients with a physician documentation stating that an air conditioner will benefit the health of a household member will be offered. This program runs from June 1, 2007 to August 31, 2007.

2007 SUMMER CRISIS INCOME GUIDELINES

Size of Household 13 weeks 12 months

1 $4,466.88 $17,867.50

2 $5,989.38 $23,957.50

3 $7,511.88 $30,047.50

4 $9,034.38 $36,137.50

5 $10,556.88 $42,227.50

6 $12,079.38 $48,317.50

7 $13,601.88 $54,407.50

8 $15,124.38 $60,497.50

COME PREPARED!!!! Applicants will be required to have proof of income for the past 13 weeks or 12 months, birth certificates, electric bill, and information on primary source of heat. Persons applying for assistance on electric bill and/or air conditioner must have doctors note. Anyone 60 and over does not need a doctors slip to have help on their electric bill.