Winter Crisis Program to help keep heat on in Ashland, Knox counties

Ohio’s Winter Crisis Program is accepting applications through March 31, 2027, to help eligible households pay heating bills and avoid service disconnection. The one-time assistance is available to people facing shutoff, already disconnected, establishing service or needing a transfer. Last year, the program helped more than 73,000 households with $25.5 million in benefits. Residents in Ashland and Knox counties can apply through Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission.