Summer Crisis Program Kickoff!

This Monday, July 1^st, The Mobile Express will be attending The Breathing Association Summer Crisis Program Health & Energy Kickoff!  Before we head out to this great event though, we wanted to let everyone know a little information about the Summer Crisis Program.  The Summer Crisis Program is a statewide program (similar to HEAP) that allows eligible Ohioans to receive either a credit on their energy bill or in some cases a free fan or air conditioner! However there are some key differences between who is eligible for each program, for instance clients who are already enrolled in PIPP and are current with their payments do not qualify for this program.  For more information about who will qualify for the Summer Crisis Program, and what benefits they might be eligible for, please follow this link to the Department of Development’s web page.  But don’t delay, The Summer Crisis Program only accepts applicants from July 1^st to August 31^st, and if you are in the Columbus area on July 1^st between 10:30 AM  and 1:30 PM stop on over at The Breathing Association Summer Crisis Program Health & Energy Kickoff at 1520 Old Henderson Rd Columbus OH 43220!

Building Bridges

As a mobile enrollment specialist on The Ohio Benefit Bank Mobile Express I am constantly trying to develop connections that will allow us to better serve the clients at the events which we attend.  One of the ways this can be accomplished is by working alongside other organizations who share our aims to help people in need.

Recently, The Mobile Express had an opportunity to work with The Breathing Association Mobile Medical Unit at Lutheran Social Services’ Champion Avenue Food Pantry in Columbus. 

The Breathing Association promotes lung health and helps prevent lung disease through education, detection and service in the low-income and minority populations of Columbus.

They provided some great services to the clients at the LSS-Champion Avenue Food Pantry, such as a free health screening, an opportunity to schedule an appointment at The Breathing Association’s free clinic where they could renew their prescriptions, and even offered a free flu shot!

It is mutually beneficial relationships like this one that can really assist people who are trying to help Ohioans in need.  If you are in Franklin County, and are interested in contacting The Breathing Association Mobile Medical Unit regarding your next event, you can contact them at (614) 273-2843 or visit their website.