Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission

05/29/2026

• Tell your loved ones: The will NOT contact you to ask you for credit or debit card numbers over the phone or by e-mail or text, and most certainly not on social media. Learn to identify these scams and report them: irs.gov/scams

• Beware of AI-generated phone schemes that impersonate the through robocalls, voice mimicry and spoofed caller IDs. Calls with threatening, prerecorded messages are scams. Hang up and report them: irs.gov/scams

• A reminder: will NEVER demand payment through cryptocurrency, wire transfers, payment apps or gift cards. It’s a scam. Give us a hand by warning your loved ones not to fall for it. Irs.gov/scams

What to know and do about tax scams, IRS impersonators and identity theft.

05/01/2026

This week’s social media topic is: Tax withholding estimator

• It’s the perfect time to check on your withholding! The Tax Withholding Estimator guides you step-by-step through an anonymous calculation. Get started at: www.irs.gov/withholding
• The updated Tax Withholding Estimator helps people take One, Big, Beautiful Bill changes into account when calculating their 2026 withholding. Use this tool to make your tax planning easier: www.irs.gov/withholding
• The Tax Withholding Estimator is a free, easy-to-use tool that can help you estimate the amount of income tax to withhold from your paychecks now. Get started at: www.irs.gov/withholding

Find tax withholding information for employees, employers and foreign persons. The withholding calculator can help you figure the right amount of withholdings.

03/30/2026

Thank you to
Consolidated Cooperative and CoBank for their two generous and
complementary grant awards totaling $15,000 in support of our Personal Needs Pantry.

These funds are respectfully designated for the purchase and
distribution of essential hygiene items, including diapers,
protective undergarments, incontinence supplies, and related
personal care products. They are intended to support
individuals across the lifespan—from infants to older adults—
including those with disabilities and medical needs.

Your support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of
those we serve. We truly appreciate your commitment to our
community!

OHCAC

03/04/2026

Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission (OHCAC) respectfully requests your assistance in sharing important information with the public regarding the 2025–2026 Winter Crisis Program (WCP). We would greatly appreciate your support in airing or publishing the attached materials to help ensure eligible community members are aware of this critical assistance.
The Winter Crisis Program operates from November 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026.
Please Note: March is the final month to apply for 2026 Winter Crisis Program benefits. We strongly encourage eligible households to schedule their appointments as soon as possible to avoid missing this deadline.
Important Information
• Customers are eligible for one (1) appointment hold on their utility services during the 2025–2026 WCP season.
• If a customer misses their scheduled appointment and reschedules via the automated hotline (740-396-8237) or online at www.capappointments.com, the hold will not be extended, and service disconnection may occur.
Interview Options
Clients may complete their WCP appointment either in person or by telephone interview.
Detailed program requirements and eligibility criteria are included in the attached document. Please feel free to use the version that best aligns with your organization’s format or publication needs.
All income-eligible applicants must schedule their 2025–2026 WCP appointment by calling the automated hotline at 740-396-8237 or by visiting www.capappointments.com.
Please be advised that call volume may be elevated during peak periods. This scheduling system serves Crawford, Marion, and Morrow Counties, as OHCAC administers HEAP, WCP, SCP, and PIPP Plus services exclusively within these three counties.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your continued partnership in helping us inform the public about this essential assistance program.

03/04/2026

Are you pregnant or have a child under 3?

Register today to learn and discuss some great topics.

Home Safety, Balancing Work and Family, Promoting Development, and Sleep Patterns.

Scan the QR code to register, call Melinda at 614-524-5768, email [email protected] or click the link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=QO8u0VwcBk6diIVRdagmU0hZ9ASJx_BBvFHLSXul5kRUM0xQMlpGQkowUEc0WVhYRUZNTklHRzk3Qi4u

03/04/2026

As a grandparent or other caregiver raising children whose parents cannot, you can apply for WIC benefits for children up to age 5 in your care!

With WIC, you'll have access to healthy foods, nutrition counseling, healthcare referrals, and more!

Contact our WIC clinic at 740-383-5533 or email us at [email protected]

03/04/2026

Please join us on Saturday, March 7th from 1-4pm for our Family Fun Day at the Marion Coliseum. There will be free hotdogs, chips, water, popcorn, and cotton candy while supplies last. Also, kids can enjoy bounce houses, face painting, and kid-friendly activities provided by our exhibitors. There will also be hourly prize drawings for adults and kids. You won't want to miss this!

03/03/2026

Erin Howard and Christina Ziegler protecting children in the parking lot.

01/29/2026

Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission (OHCAC) would like your assistance in sharing information with the public regarding the 2025–2026 Winter Crisis Program (WCP). We kindly request that you air or publish the attached document to help us reach community members who may benefit from this program.

The Winter Crisis Program runs from November 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026.

Important Notice:

Customers are eligible for only one (1) appointment hold on their utility services during the 2025–2026 WCP season. If a customer misses their scheduled appointment and reschedules through the automated hotline (740-396-8237) or online at www.capappointments.com, the hold will not be extended, and service disconnection may occur.

Interview Options:

OHCAC clients will have the option to complete their appointment in person or by phone interview.

Detailed program requirements and eligibility information are included in the attached document. Please feel free to use the attachment that best fits your publication or agency’s format.
All income-eligible applicants must schedule their 2025–2026 WCP appointment by calling the automated hotline at 740-396-8237 or by visiting www.capappointments.com.

Please note that call volume may be high during peak periods—this scheduling system serves Crawford, Marion, and Morrow Counties. OHCAC provides HEAP, WCP, SCP, and PIPP Plus services for these three counties only.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact me using the information below.

Please Note: OHCAC offices will be closed on February 16, 2026.

Thank you for helping us inform the public about this important assistance program.

01/25/2026

Due to weather conditions and snow emergency levels all Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission centers will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026