Community Services

Below you will find local organizations that may be able to help with bill payment assistance. The organizations or agencies below may be able to help with utility bills, heating bills, gasoline, and rental needs. Please contact each organization for the specifics of their programs.

  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Block Grant is funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and provides two basic types of services. Eligible low-income persons, via local governmental and nonprofit organizations, can receive financial assistance to offset the costs of heating and/or cooling dwellings and/or have their dwellings weatherized to make them more energy efficient. To apply for HEAP dial (800) 282-0880

Holiday Programs, Prescription Expense Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance, General Clothing Provision, Ongoing Emergency Food Assistance.

  • Niles Community Services
    401 Vienna Avenue
    Niles, OH 44446
    (330) 652-6412

Food Stamps/SNAP, Medicaid Applications, Child Care Expense Assistance, TANF, Welfare to Work Programs, Welfare Rights Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Comprehensive Information and Referral, Utility Service Payment Assistance.

Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance, Job Search/Placement, Veteran Benefits Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Ongoing Emergency Food Assistance

Discounted Utility Services

  • Salvation Army – Warren Corps provides homeowners with aid. They can receive access to counseling, limited financial help for such expenses as heating bills and rent, and information on local charities and non-profits. Dial (330) 392-1573 for more information.
  • Catholic Charities Regional Agency, which is located in Warren and can be reached at (330) 393-4254
  • Emmanuel Community Care Center can provide emergency funds for rent, utility and heating bills. Call (330) 545-4301

Prescription Expense Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance, Ongoing Emergency Food Assistance.

  • Protestant Family Service
    496 Glenwood Avenue Suite 115
    Youngstown, OH 44502
    (330) 746-4600

Utility Service Payment Assistance

Discounted Utility Services

Utility Disconnection Protection

Utility Disconnection Protection

Utility Disconnection Protection