Trumbull County assistance programs.

Energy bill aid

A program to assist lower income families who live in Trumbull county Ohio with paying their electric bills is still in effect. The Trumbull Community Action Program's Summer Crisis Program will give one-time grants and payments up to $175 toward unpaid electric bills for those county residents who are 60 or older and who meet the low income criteria. Dial (330) 393-2507.

Individuals who are applying for assistance with their bills are required to show some information in order to be accepted into the program. They need to bring proof of income for the past three months, social security cards for all members of the household, copies of electric and gas bills, and also a photo id.

The energy bill assistance program is also open to residents who are under the age of 60, provided they fall within the income guidelines and in the case of someone under the age of 60, they also need to provide documentation of a medical condition that makes electric service necessary for them and proof that they need help with paying the bill. Find additional energy bill programs.

Another option offered during the winter to Warren and Trumbull Ohio families is the HEAP winter heating bill program. Like the summer option, this program provides cash grants and other forms of financial assistance to people who need help with energy and heating bills. This program usually starts in November of each and every year.

They also a variety of other programs, such as Head Start and weatherization improvements, senior assistance programs, free food, Head Start, and transportation assistance.

Trumbull Community Action is located at 1230 Palmyra Rd. in Warren, Ohio.

 

 

 

Help with legal issues

Community Legal Aid is a non-profit organization that provides free legal aid and helps meet the legal needs of low income and senior residents in Warren, Trumbull County, and central northeast Ohio. Dial (330) 535-4191.

Free foreclosure advice

In addition to provide legal programs and support, Community Legal Aid will also provide homeowners with FREE legal advice before a foreclosure is filed. The advice they provide may help a homeowner save their home. Dial 866.584.2350 x 2532. Find other foreclosure programs, including Ohio foreclosure mediation.

Crisis programs

The Salvation Army – Warren Corps provides homeowners with aid. They can receive access to counseling, limited financial help for such expenses as heating bills and rent, and information on local charities and non-profits. Dial (216) 861-8185.

 

 

Help for paying bills, mortgage aid, rent help, and other financial assistance

While each of these non-profit agencies offer different forms of assistance to Trumbull County Ohio residents and families, at the end of the day they do provide some forms of support. You will need to call them to see if they have funding, and to learn which types of programs they offer. For example they may help with rent, utility, and heating bills.

• Catholic Charities Regional Agency, which is located in Warren and can be reached at (330) 393-4254.
• Emmanuel Community Care Center can provide emergency funds for rent, utility and heating bills. Call (330) 545-4301
• Trumbull County Department of Jobs and Family Services - (330) 675-2000

Debt counseling, and HUD approved foreclosure agencies

Contact these organizations to either receive help in getting out of debt, whether credit card or medical. Or you can receive HUD approved foreclosure counseling. Many of the services are free, but some, such as a debt management plan, may come with low costs.

• Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Warren - (800) 355-2227. Speak to a credit counselor for debt assistance programs, bankruptcy advice, and even programs that provide mortgage assistance.
• Foreclosure Prevention Job and Family Services Inc. (330) 675-2249. Receive free HUD approved foreclosure counseling and advice. Learn about state of Ohio mortgage and foreclosure programs.

Learn more on how to get help with debts.

Food distribution centers in Trumbull County Ohio

The following churches and food organizations provide low income residents with free food as well as the possibility of other household items, such as clothes, baby food and formula, and other forms of aid.

• Emmanuel Lutheran Church - (330) 392-5939
• Scope Senior Center - Warren Ohio (330) 399-8846
• Warren Family Mission - (330) 392-4357

Health care and community clinics

Try calling the following for health care if you are low income and have no or limited health insurance. Lloyd-McCoy Community Health Center (330) 393-6446 , Warren West Community Health Center ((330) 373-0222), Medical Society Trumbull County ((330) 442-8174)