Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) continues to assist eligible Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood County residents with utility costs through the Summer Crisis Program, taking place now through Sept. 30, 2026, or until funding is depleted.

The Summer Crisis Program provides assistance with electric utility bills, central air conditioning repairs, and the purchase of air conditioners or fans for eligible households. The program assists households with a member age 60 or older, a household member with physician documentation that cooling assistance is needed for a medical condition, households that have received a disconnect notice or have already had their electric service shut off, or households that are trying to establish new electric service.

Eligible households must be at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (e.g. $27,930 annual income/household of one; $57,750/household of four). For households with eight or more members, income is based on 60% state median income.

Those interested should visit www.glcap.org/summercooling to make an appointment or schedule an appointment at 419-273-4212.