Community & Emergency Assistance
Funds to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is a federally funded grant that provides funds to support services that alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty. This funding is provided to support projects that address the needs of low-income individuals including the homeless and the elderly, and provides services and activities addressing employment, education, better use of available income, housing, nutrition, emergency services and/or health services.
States and CAAs work together to achieve the following goals for low-income individuals:
- Increased self-sufficiency
- Improved living conditions
- Ownership of and pride in their communities
- Strong family and support systems
CSBG funds local Community Action Agencies (CAAs) to carry out a variety of activities designed to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities, and empower low-income families and individuals to become self-sufficient. The Miami County Community Action Council (MCCAC) receives CSBG funding once every other year to provide utility and transportation assistance; crisis and emergency assistance, and health services among other community-based services aimed at creating pathways out of poverty and revitalizing underserved communities.
Public Housing Locations
All public housing units are designated non-smoking.
Morris House
These are 0-1 bedroom units for those ages 50+
Washington Commons
These are 1-4 bedroom family units.
Floral View
These are 1-4 bedroom family units.
Schedule an Appointment
Call our office 937-335-7921 or fill out the application to schedule an appointment.
What should I bring to my appointment?
At your appointment, make sure you have the following.
- 30 days of income (12 months for self-employed and seasonal)
- Utility bills (heating and/or electric)
Utility Assistance Customer Satisfaction
Our assistance programs are for Miami County residents only.
Your feedback allows us to determine what programs are needed. This does no guarantee funding will be available. We will post assistance programs when they become available. Please check our home page frequently.
Income Guidelines
Human Services Directory
Browse and download our current, full directory of assistance in Miami County.
