The Gallia Meigs Community Action Agency will be at the Library on Monday, December 15, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM offering assistance with the Winter Crisis Program (WCP), Pipp Plus, and regular HEAP applications.
The Winter Crisis Program (WCP), also sometimes called E-HEAP, provides financial aid once per heating season beginning November 1 through March 31 to income-eligible customers who:
- Have been disconnected or received a shut-off notice;
- Have less than a 25 percent supply of bulk fuel; or
- Need to establish new service or pay to transfer service.
The Pipp Plus application is for AEP and/or Columbia Gas customers. Pipp is based on monthly income and is either 10 or 5 percent of monthly income (less any medical insurance premiums and/or child support paid out).
The HEAP program provides a credit once per winter heating season towards a household's primary heating source. Credits usually begin coming from the state in January or February of the following year.
Clients need to have copies of the following documents with them to complete the application:
- Copies of their most recent energy bills, both gas/bulk (if used as main heating source) and electric bill
- A list of all household members, dates of birth and proof of income for the last 30 days or 12 months for each member - pay stubs must include name and address of employer
- Copies of Social Security card or Birth Certificates for all members of the household
- Proof of disability (if applicable)
For more information, please contact Gallia Meigs Community Action Agency at 740.444.4400.