The Ohio Department of Development and the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) want to remind Ohioans assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines pay their heating bills.
The Ohio Department of Development, Buckeye Hills Regional Council, and Southeast Ohio’s Community Action Agencies want to remind Ohioans that assistance is a
Community Action celebrates 57 year of service
Staff Report
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.
Gallia-Meigs CAA awarded funds for emergency program
OHIO VALLEY Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency has been chosen to receive $12,267 in Gallia County and $10,912 in Meigs County to supplement targeted emergency programs for residents. Beginning March 1, 2021, GMCAA, will begin helping clients with this fund and will continue until funds are exhausted.
The selection was made by the National Board made up of affiliates of national voluntary organizations and chaired by the Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP). United Way of America will provide the administrative staff and function as the fiscal agent. The Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress under Phase 38 to help expand the capacity of food and shelter in high-need around the country.
Gallia-Meigs CAA awarded funds for emergency program
OHIO VALLEY Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency has been chosen to receive $12,267 in Gallia County and $10,912 in Meigs County to supplement targeted emergency programs for residents. Beginning March 1, 2021, GMCAA, will begin helping clients with this fund and will continue until funds are exhausted.
The selection was made by the National Board made up of affiliates of national voluntary organizations and chaired by the Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP). United Way of America will provide the administrative staff and function as the fiscal agent. The Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress under Phase 38 to help expand the capacity of food and shelter in high-need around the country.