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Aspire Ministries maintains a current list of available church ministries, community resources and agencies that may be able to help anyone in their current situation. Call the Aspire Ministries Connection Center to talk with a volunteer or schedule an appointment to come in to work with someone who can help determine which agencies may be of help. 1. Receive request for help. Requests are received either directly from a person in need or the person in need is referred to the Aspire Ministries office by a network church or local agency. 2. Assess the need. Specially trained Aspire Ministries volunteers or staff screen the request for extent of need and legitimacy, and discover any deeper issues fueling the crisis. 3. Provide help. The request is referred to the most appropriate Aspire Ministries partner church, agency, or organization. Volunteers swing into action, providing whatever resources or outreach programs are appropriate to address the need(s). 4. Follow up. Volunteers follow up to ensure the need was met and to offer prayer and spiritual support from churches. Aspire Ministries offers assistance to anyone in Marion County who is in need. Assistance may be available for the following needs: - Emergency Food - Gas Vouchers - Cleaning Supplies - Diapers, Wipes, Lotion - Furniture - Funeral Services - Minor Home Repairs (limited) - Yard Work and Snow Removal (limited).

The Licking County Health Department works to prevent disease transmission and protect the quality of surface and ground water by performing inspections, enforcing sewage regulations, and providing education to homeowners.

Provides in-home services for adults 60 and older as an alternative to nursing home care. A social worker or nurse will visit the client to assess needs and create an individualized plan. Services may include adult day services, home delivered meals, personal care, medical equipment, minor home repairs/modifications, and homemaker services such as house keeping.

Assists older adults with minor home repairs to ensure that homes are safe and secure. Services may include: minor plumbing, electric, gas and furnace repairs, smoke alarms, handrails and grab bars in the bathroom. Also can provide and install ramps for wheelchair bound (no scooters) older adults.

Provides the winter heating crisis program to help income eligible Ohio residents meet the high costs of home heating. Eligible consumers receive financial assistance toward the payment of their heating bill and assistance with gas bills. Also has assistance available to assist with furnace repairs or replacements.

Provides yard maintenance, including flower planting, clearing weeds, and raking leaves. Lawn mowing may be provided if the resident provides a lawnmower and fuel. Snow removal is also available. Snow shovels are provided. May be able to work on other tasks such as hanging pictures and flags and putting up holiday trees and tree lights. Mat be able to provide porch painting (ground-level only) and exterior power-washing.

Provides eligible Ohioans assistance with monthly heating payments if heating source is disconnected or threatened with disconnection. Provides assistance once per heating season. Program begins around October.

Inspects septic systems owned by individuals or businesses if a complaint is received. If requested, will test water from private wells for nitrates, lead and coliform bacteria. Provides information on disinfecting a well as well as other information pertaining to private water systems. Issues permits for new septic systems and water wells in Geauga County and inspects them upon completion. Handles the annual registration and bonding for sewage system contractors.

PRC program was established in Ohio to help families overcome immediate barriers to achieving or maintaining self-sufficiency. The program provides benefits and services to families who are in need of help with essential support to become self-sufficient. The PRC Program is designed to: •Prevent families from having to apply for OWF cash assistance when a crisis arises; •Help families retain employment by enhancing job skills , overcoming barriers and providing short-term assistance or wage supplementation if necessary. •Provide for contingent needs by helping families with nonrecurring urgent problems that could, if left unattended, result in families needing long-term public assistance. •Support families receiving OWF with services to enable them to become self-sufficient. Examples of short-term assistance through PRC include: •Shelter and utility assistance •Transportation assistance •Employment Related Supportive Services

Roof replacement; hot water tank replacement; installs hand rails and builds wheelchair ramps; plumbing, furnace repair etc; no electrical work, no outside painting; no siding; no work on garages.

Helps with winterizing a home. Program services include insulation of hot water heaters, heating ducts, attics, reduction of air leakage from any source, safety inspections and tune-up of heating systems and heating unit replacement.

Provides on-site septic system inspections and consultations, issues sewage permits, and investigates sewage complaints.

Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio is accepting Zanesville applicants for the CDBG Paint Program. The program provides up to $3,500 in funding to existing homeowners to assist with repainting the exterior of their own home. Grants will be based on need. Applicants must meet income guidelines, have homeowner’s insurance, have property taxes paid in full and be free of foreclosure.

The PRC program in Ohio helps families overcome immediate barriers to achieving or maintaining self-sufficiency. The program provides benefits and services to families who are in need of help with essential support to become self-sufficient. The PRC Program is designed to: - Prevent families from having to apply for OWF cash assistance when a crisis arises; - Help families retain employment by enhancing job skills , overcoming barriers and providing short-term assistance or wage supplementation if necessary. - Provide for contingent needs by helping families with nonrecurring urgent problems that could, if left unattended, result in families needing long-term public assistance. - Support families receiving OWF with services to enable them to become self-sufficient. Examples of short-term assistance through PRC include: - Shelter and utility assistance - Transportation assistance - Employment Related Supportive Services.

Provide Mahoning County residents that qualify with a stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, bedding, and/or a crib. Services beginning April 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

Provides a weatherization review, safety inspection on combustion appliances such as a heating unit, gas stove, water tank, etc. Other services may include a tune-up / repair of combustion appliances, insulation of attics, insulation of sidewalls, sealing of heating ducts, insulation of floors or foundation perimeter, insulation of water heaters, reduction of air leakage from major sources, personalized energy management plan and information on how to control humidity in the home.

Provides repairs that are necessary to the proper function of the main sewer system which includes the repair/replacement of broken sewer lines, installing Test Tees, snaking or jetting of the sewer.

Income eligible participant homes inspected and serviced for health, safety and energy saving measures.

Provide Mahoning County residents that qualify with a stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, bedding, and/or a crib. Services beginning April 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

Provides one time emergency heating assistance to income-eligible households that are disconnected, threatened with disconnection, need to re-connect service that has been shut off, need to transfer or establish new service, or have less than a 25% supply of bulk fuel. Maximum amount of assistance is $175 for regulated utilities, $450 for wood and coal, $750 for unregulated utilities, $900 for bulk fuel or up to $1500 for furnace repair. Customers can also receive combined benefits for any of the above. The utility company will delay the disconnection until five business days after the confirmed appointment.

Provides assistance with paying for repairs and/or modifications, such as heating systems, plumbing and/or septic issues, hot water tanks, water taps and lines, hazardous electrical systems, severely deteriorated roofs, walls, and floors, ramps for accessibility, and kitchen and bathroom modifications for accessibility. Weatherization and beautification services CANNOT be provided. Service can be to residence only, no outbuildings, garages, etc.

Provides minor home repairs to plumbing, electrical and heating units, may also include wheelchair ramp and accessibility accommodations.

Program aims to help individuals and families that live in environments which are considered unsafe or unsanitary. Veterans, senior citizens, and disable adults often have difficulty maintaining their homes while young adults who 'age out of the foster system' or encounter life-disrupting issues and need temporary safe housing. H.A.R.P aims to resolve these issues by providing furnishing assistance, home repairs, and temporary housing.

Provides funds for home rehabilitation by homeowner; also provides funds for emergency home repairs.

This program that helps with winterizing a home. Provides help in reducing utility costs through attic, wall and basement insulation. May include replacement or repair of heating systems. May also replace older refrigerators, stoves and ovens with more energy efficient and safe appliances.