JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC

HOUSING SERVICES:HOMELESS PREVENTION - PROVIDES 99 RENTAL VOUCHERS FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES WITH A DISABILITY OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL ILLNESS, AIDS, OR AIDS-RELATED DISEASES. ONCE HOUSED, THEY RECEIVE INTENSIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO AID THEM IN BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT.SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM - FEATURES INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT BY PROFESSIONAL STAFF. THEY ASSIST THE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH RENTAL ASSISTANCE; DEPOSITS FOR SECURITY AND UTILITIES; EMERGENCY SUPPLIES OF FOOD, CLOTHING, FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, AND OTHER HOUSING START UP ITEMS. OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE OUTPATIENT HEALTH SERVICES, LIMITED TRANSPORTATION, AND CHILD CARE. PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN ENROLLMENT IN ALL RECOMMENDED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. CLOSE MONITORING BY THE CASE MANAGES WILL ASSURE COMPLIANCE.THE HOUSING SERVICES PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 185 UNDUPLICATED PARTICIPANTS.

ENERGY SERVICES:HEAP IS DESIGNED TO HELP ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME OHIANS MEET THE HIGH COSTS OF HOME HEATING. HEAP PAYS A ONE-TIME PAYMENT FOR MOST PUCO REGULATED UTILITY CUSTOMERS REFLECTING THEIR USAGE FOR THE CURRENT WINTER HEATING SEASON. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, HEAP HELPS ALL ELIGIBLE HOMES WITH THEIR ELECTRIC BILLS AND PROVIDES AIR CONDITIONERS TO ANYONE WHO HAS A SEVERE BREATHING CONDITION.THROUGH SUMMER AND WINTER CRISIS PROGRAMS, 2,261 HOUSEHOLDS WERE ASSISTED WITH HEAP.HEAP HAS A BUSY CREW THAT OPERATES THIS PROGRAM. THEY WORK YEAR ROUND TO MAKE HOMES OF INCOME ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT. TOWARDS THAT END, THEY INSULATE ATTICS, BLOW CELLULOSE INTO SIDE WALLS, CAULK WINDOWS AND DOORS, AND TAKE ANY OTHER PRACTICAL MEASURES TO MINIMIZE OR STOP COLD AIR INFILTRATION. FURNACES ARE CHECKED AND REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNDER THIS PROGRAM AS WELL.44 HOMES RECEIVED WEATHERIZATION SERVICES DURING THIS CURRENT YEAR.