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  • Heating Assistance Available

    Heating Assistance Available

    Clermont County, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Development and Clermont Senior Services want to remind senior citizens in Ohio that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines pay their heating bills.

    Applied directly to the customer’s utility or bulk fuel bill, the benefit can help manage heating costs. Senior citizens may go to their local Area Agency on Aging office for help with assembling the required documents and completing their HEAP application.

    Senior citizens may also visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov to apply online or to download a copy of the application.

    When applying, individuals need to have copies of the following documents:
    • Most recent utility bills
    • A list of all household members (including birth dates and Social Security numbers)
    • Proof of income for the past 30 days for all household members (12 months for certain income types)
    • Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household members
    • Proof of disability (if applicable)

    HEAP benefits are applied to an individual’s energy bill after January 1st. Applications for the HEAP program must be received by May 31, 2023.

    For more information or assistance with applying for a HEAP benefit, contact Clermont Senior Services at 513-724-1255

    To be connected to your local Energy Assistance provider, call (800) 282-0880 (hearing impaired clients may dial 711 for assistance) or visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov.

  • What’s at the “HEART” of Clermont Senior Services

    What’s at the “HEART” of Clermont Senior Services

    The Mission: To improve the quality of life for older adults by providing a broad range of home and community based services, enabling them to remain as active and independent as possible.

    Clermont Senior Services is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to serving older adults. We are your source for information on services for seniors, age 60 and over, who live in Clermont County, Ohio.

    For over forty years, Clermont Senior Services has been providing and coordinating in-home and community based services, enabling older adults to live independently for as long as possible. We also serve as an information and referral source for seniors, as well as their families and caregivers.

    ‘Service With Heart’ is the benchmark of our service provided by professionally trained, caring, compassionate staff.

  • New Lifelong Learning Newsletter from Clermont Senior Services

    New Lifelong Learning Newsletter from Clermont Senior Services

    Clermont County, Ohio – Clermont Senior Services has introduced a special newsletter for Lifelong Learning this month.

    Take a look at the May/June issue.

  • Free rides to COVID-related appointments

    Free rides to COVID-related appointments

    Loveland, Ohio – Clermont Transportation Connection (CTC) is offering free rides to COVID-19 vaccination, testing and doctor’s appointments within Clermont County to people age 59 and younger. Rides are available 7 AM until 6 PM, Monday-Friday.

    Call 732-7433 (ext. 2) to schedule a ride. Give your name and phone number, home address, the clinic’s address, time of appointment and expected time to be picked up from the clinic.

    People 60 and older may call Clermont Senior Services at 513-536-4115 to schedule a ride.

    CTC received an Ohio Department of Transportation grant through its Rides to Community Immunity program offered throughout the state

  • Clermont Senior Services can get you to vaccination appointments

    Clermont Senior Services can get you to vaccination appointments

    Loveland, Ohio – Clermont Senior Services is offering transportation services to those over age 60, to Covid-19 vaccination appointments.

    Call 513-536-4115 to schedule a ride

  • Clermont County allocates CARES Act funds to entities affected by pandemic

    Clermont County allocates CARES Act funds to entities affected by pandemic

    Clermont County continued to allocate nearly $10 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding. Another nearly $10 million in CARES Act funding has been allocated for local municipalities and townships.

    The Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 4 approved memorandums of understanding and agreements with a number of entities for use of CARES Act funding.

    • Clermont County Public Health: $542,000 primarily for expenses related to preparing for vaccinations and reimbursement of personnel;
    • Clermont County Park District: $75,000 for equipment, materials and supplies used to mitigate or respond to the pandemic;
    • Public and private schools: not to exceed $1 million for equipment, materials, supplies and other items used to mitigate or respond to the pandemic;
    • Public and private schools: not to exceed $60,000 for costs of business interruption and required closures due to the pandemic;
    • Clermont Senior Services: not to exceed $45,000 for equipment, materials, supplies and/or other items used to mitigate or respond to the pandemic;
    • YWCA of Greater Cincinnati: not to exceed $110,000 for costs of business interruption and additional costs caused by required closures arising from the pandemic, while serving Clermont County clients;

    Funds already had been allocated for other uses, such as $1 million for a small business relief program. The county is continuing to identify pandemic-related expenses and work with social service agencies who may have costs tied to COVID-19 that would be covered by the CARES Act.

    The county has until Nov. 20 to encumber expenses and the end of the year to spend these funds.

  • Clermont Senior Services has collected community resources that you may find helpful

    Clermont Senior Services has collected community resources that you may find helpful

    Clermont Senior Services has put together a list of community resources that you may find helpful. A collection of food pantries and other community resources, as well as, virtual museum tours and experiences, are all in one place.

    If you or your loved one is in need of non-perishable food items or cleaning supplies, reach out to their emergency pantry to see if you qualify for assistance by dialing, 513-724-1255.

    Clermont Senior Services Emergency Pantry is available to provide non-perishable food and essential personal care items. Please call 513-724-1255 for more information.

    Food Pantry List

    Interparish Ministry (513)561-3932 3509 Debolt Road Cincinnati, OH 45244 Wednesday: 3-7 Thursday, Friday: 10-2

    Interparish Ministry Drive Through Pantry 1075 West Ohio Pike Cincinnati, OH 45245 Wednesday 3-7 Thursday, Friday: 10-2

    Christian Help Center (513)735-9400 Call for appointment 247 East Main Street Batavia, OH 45103 Tuesday, Thursday: 11:15-2

    Amelia United Methodist Church (513)753-6770 19 East Main Street Amelia, OH 45102 Monday: 11-1

    SEM Food Pantry (513)231-1412 Call for appointment 1260 Columbus Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45255 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10-2

    Online Grocery Ordering

    Kroger

    Amazon Fresh

    Walmart

    Meijer

    Instacart

    Clermont County Public Health

    Ohio Department of Health

    Consumer Fraud Alert

    Consumer Tip Sheet

    Fraud Infographic

    Virtual Ohio Attractions

    Clermont County Public Library

    Online Resources to Occupy Time click online resources tab

    Osher Lifelong Learning at UC

    Veteran Information

    Other Local Resources

  • Senior Emergency Pantry in Clermont County – Urgent Needs

    Senior Emergency Pantry in Clermont County – Urgent Needs

    Clermont County, Ohio – Clermont Senior Services (CSS), has established an emergency pantry for seniors in need and is seeking donations. The pantry urgently needs cleaning supplies and dish soap.

    In response to the needs of our most vulnerable community members, Clermont Senior Services has established an emergency needs pantry. The donation drop off and pick up site is located at the Lois Brown Dale Welcome Center, located at, 2085 James E Sauls Sr. Drive, Batavia, OH 45103. The Center is the second building on the left after entering the parking lot.

    In an effort to assist those who do not wish to leave their homes, CSS is making every effort to utilize its transportation fleet to pick up items from donors and deliver to those in need. If you have items to donate and would like them to be picked up at your home, please contact the intake department at 513-724-1255. Donation drop-offs are accepted between 8:00am & 4:30 PM.

    If you are a senior or know a senior that needs assistance, call 513-724-1255 and request to speak to the Intake department. Pantry recipients must be at least 60 years of age and reside in Clermont County.

    For the safety of all parties, donations must be new and unopened. These are the items most needed at this time:

    Nonperishable food items                            Small laundry detergent

    Disposable adult briefs (pull ups)               Disposable under pads (chux)

    Kitty Litter                                                       Toilet paper

    Pet food                                                           Adult coloring books / pencils

    Personal care items                                       Small microwave ovens

    Flashlights                                                        Distilled Water

    Batteries – all sizes

    Kleenex/paper towels

    Cleaning supplies (no bleach) Clorox wipes are ok

    RP Diamond is currently taking online orders. Retail Store is closed

    Senior 2020 shirts available now! Free delivery…
  • Troop 44326 from Loveland donated boxes of cookies for Meals on Wheels

    Troop 44326 from Loveland donated boxes of cookies for Meals on Wheels

    A good news story from Clermont Senior Services

    Troop 44326, from Loveland, stopped by the Meals on Wheels Kitchen, to deliver donated boxes of cookies for Meals on Wheels customers.

    The troop sold nearly 2,000 boxes of cookies and their customers donated 100 to the Meals on Wheels program. Each troop is able to choose their own charity to whom they will donate the cookies. Troop 44326 chose Clermont Senior Services, because they wanted to make a difference in the lives of older adults. Each cookie treat delivered to a Meals on Wheels customer, will arrive with a handmade card to wish them well.

    The troop will use the money they raised from cookie sales to fund their trip to camp, an experience they all expressed great excitement toward.

    During their visit to the Meals on Wheels kitchen, the girls learned all about the Meals on Wheels program, its customers and other ways they can lend a hand helping older adults in our community.

    About Clermont Senior Services

    Our Mission: To improve the quality of life for older adults by providing a broad range of home and community based services, enabling them to remain as active and independent as possible.

    Clermont Senior Services is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to serving older adults. We are your source for information on services for seniors, age 60 and over, who live in Clermont County, Ohio.

    For over forty years, Clermont Senior Services has been providing and coordinating in-home and community based services, enabling older

    adults to live independently for as long as possible. We also serve as an information and referral source for seniors, as well as their families and caregivers.

    ‘Service With Heart’ is the benchmark of our service provided by professionally trained, caring, compassionate staff.

  • Guardian Program in need of volunteers

    Guardian Program in need of volunteers

    Clermont Senior Services is looking for caring people that would be willing to donate 2-3 hours of their time each month, advocating for a senior in need through their Volunteer Guardian Program.

    It is often assumed we will have someone to take care of our needs if we become unable to manage them for ourselves. The truth is, there are seniors around us with mental incapacities that have no one willing or able to assist them in their daily affairs. They are alone, and they need your help.

    Individuals served by the Volunteer Guardian Program are 60 years of age or older, reside in a nursing facility, or other group care setting, and have some type of mental incapacity.

    Here are a few ways you will benefit from this position:  giving of yourself to a senior in need, learning new information through initial and ongoing trainings, becoming familiar with nursing facilities, hospitals, and interacting with the staff of those facilities.

    This Volunteer Guardian position is for “Guardian of Person” only – that means you would have no financial responsibility for the senior.

    Contact Kathy Angel, Volunteer Coordinator, to become a Volunteer Guardian or to learn more about the process.

    Kathy Angel, 513-536-4021

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