HEAP cooling assistance still available

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The Home Energy Assistance Program’s 2017 Summer Crisis Program runs through Aug. 31. The program assists with electric payments and/or air conditioners.

The applicant must either have a documented medical condition verified by a Licensed Physician/Certified Nurse Practitioner or at least one household member 60 years of age or older.

In order to receive an air conditioner you must bring someone to load it.

To receive assistance, the household must be at or below 175 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines as follows: Household size & 12 month income, 1-$21,105, 2-$28,420, 3-$35,735, 4-$42,525, 5-$50,365, 6-$57,680.

Applicants will need to bring: Proof of household income for the past three months or 12 months, Social Security cards or birth certificates all household members, heating and electric bills and photo ID.

For more information, call 937-328-1234 or visit Community Action at 789 N. Nelson Ave., Wilmington. Office hours are 8-3 Monday through Friday.

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