Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good
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Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good
Please enter your name, email and zip code below to sign up!
When winter’s chill sets in, no one should have to choose between staying warm and meeting other essential needs. The HeatShare program, a partnership between The Salvation Army and Columbia Gas of Ohio, provides critical assistance to households struggling to afford their gas heating bills. Together, we bring hope, warmth, and relief to families across Ohio.
What is HeatShare?
HeatShare is a utility assistance program designed to help Columbia Gas of Ohio customers experiencing financial hardships. Whether facing disconnection or needing to restore service, HeatShare offers grants to alleviate the burden of utility costs and keep families safe and warm.
Expanded Support for Greater Impact
The program has recently been expanded to serve even more Ohioans:
- Eligibility Doubled: Now available to households earning up to 300% of the federal poverty line (previously 150%).
- Increased Funding: With $700,000 in annual contributions from Columbia Gas of Ohio, we’re able to reach more families in need.
- More Help, Where It’s Needed Most: Administered locally by The Salvation Army, HeatShare provides support tailored to the unique needs of each community in Columbia Gas’s service area.
How HeatShare Helps
HeatShare is here to assist with:
- Preventing disconnections of gas service.
- Reconnecting service for eligible customers.
- Providing emergency grants of up to $450 per household annually.
Who Can Apply?
You may qualify for HeatShare if:
- You are a Columbia Gas of Ohio customer.
- Your household income is at or below 300% of the federal poverty line.
- You have received a disconnection notice, are behind on payments, or have already had your service disconnected.
- You are experiencing extreme financial hardship due to unexpected events like medical emergencies, job loss, or other crises.
How to Apply
Getting started is simple:
- Visit SAHelp.me to start your application online.
- Contact your local Salvation Army office for assistance. Use the SAHelp portal to search by ZIP code for nearby locations.
- Work with a Salvation Army caseworker to complete your application and provide the required documentation, such as income verification and utility bills.
Our Trusted Partner
Columbia Gas of Ohio has partnered with The Salvation Army for over 20 years, sharing a commitment to serve our neighbors in need. Together, we ensure no Ohioan faces the winter without warmth and security.