Mission
GEAUGA COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. HAS AS ITS MISSION TO: 1. EMERGENCY HEALTH AND MEDICAL NEEDS - THE AGENCY CAN PAY FOR PRESCRIPTIONS, MEDICATIONS, AND OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS THAT ARE NOT COVERED BY MEDICAID OR HEALTH INSURANCE. EMERGENCY MEDICAL OR DENTAL ASSISTANCE MAY ALSO BE OFFERED 2. HEATING/FUEL/ELECTRIC - ELECTRIC OR HEATING SERVICE MUST BE IN A STATE OF DISCONNECT OR THERE IS A LACK OF BULK FUEL IN ORDER TO GET AID. PROVIDES UP TO 500 FOR ELECTRIC/GAS AND 600 FOR BULK FUEL DELIVERY. 3. EMERGENCY FINANCIAL HELP - THIS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES AID TO FAMILIES TO BUY ITEMS OR PAY FOR SERVICES THAT ARE EMERGENCIES AND THAT ARE CONSIDERED NON-RECURRING (WHICH IS DEFINED AS A SITUATION NOT EXTENDING BEYOND 4 MONTHS) AND WHICH CANNOT BE OFFERED FOR CERTAIN APPLIANCES AND REPAIR OF APPLIANCES; UTILITY BILL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE (INCLUDING WATER); CAR REPAIRS; CLOTHING/SHOES (WORK CLOTHING OR UNIFORMS ONLY); HOUSE/APARTMENT/MOBILE HOME LOT RENT PAYMENTS OR SECURITY DEPOSITS; BABY FURNITURE