Join Us for a Bike and Trike A Thon Registration is now open for choose to seek their own sponsors LCCAA’s first Bike and Trike A and top fund-raisers will be rewarded. Thon. Sponsored by United Properties, Participants can register for a the Bike and Trike A Thon will donation of any amount, beginning include two live events designed at $10, by texting BIKEATHON to to minimize contact. On Sept. 19, 44321, or visiting www.lccaa.net. participants are invited to visit the The Bike and Trike A Thon will Elyria Bicycle Center to receive a run from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 free map of area bike trails. On Oct. with daily challenges or activities 3, the first 100 visitors to the LCCAA suggested. Participants can do as Bike Shop will receive a bell for their much or as little as they choose and bikes. are encouraged to share their photos Watch our Facebook page for via Facebook. Participants can also details.
Eviction Avoidance and Water Bill Help Offered LCCAA has received funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) to provide help for Lorain County residents living at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Line. The funding must be used to address community needs related to COVID-19. LCCAA has been approved to use the funding to help local residents with basic needs such as eviction prevention, assistance with water bills, emergency food, and winter coats for children. Partnering with the Lorain County Urban League, LCCAA will help approximately 100 residents who have fallen behind on their rent during the crisis. LCUL will mediate between tenants and landlords making sure tenants’ legal rights are protected. Rent assistance
may be part of the process. To be eligible for the Eviction Avoidance Program, residents must have been current on their rent as of March 1, 2020. The resident must have a written lease and be able to document a recent loss in income. Funds are being distributed proportionally among all Lorain County ZIP codes. Contact the LCUL at 440-323-3364. Water bill assistance is offered through LCCAA’s HEAP department. Again, residents must have been current on their bill as of March 1, 2020. To apply for water bill assistance, make a contactless appointment with a HEAP advocate by calling 440538-6999. Income limits also apply to this program. Learn more at www.lccaa.net.
Summer Crisis Extended Through Sept. 30
COVID-19 has changed many things about Lorain County Community Action Agency’s Summer Crisis Program, including who is eligible. Residents can get help with their electric bills, receive an air conditioner or fan or have their central air system repaired. To be eligible, they must live at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Line AND meet one of the following criteria: • They are age 60 or older. • They have a documented medical condition worsened by extreme
heat. • Their electric service has been disconnected or they have received a disconnect notice. • They are trying to establish new service. • They have been diagnosed with coronavirus in 2020. • They are enrolling in PIPP Plus for the first time. • They are an existing PIPP customer in default. COVID-19 has also changed the way LCCAA is conducting the program. All appointments are being done by phone with zero contact
between the LCCAA advocate and the client. A secure drop box is available at 936 Broadway Ave., Lorain for required documents. Documents can also be faxed to 440-201-6483 or emailed to heapdocs@lccaa.net. Appointments can be made by calling the new 24-hour number: 440-538-6999 or going online to https://app.capappointments.com/. Federal Coronavirus stimulus checks do NOT count as income for this program. The program will run through Sept. 30 this year.
