Assistance programs

Along with assistance for housing, economic and child/family development, Community Action Wayne/Medina also offers access to energy assistance. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program that provides eligible Ohioans assistance with their energy bills. Percentage of Income Payment Plus (PIPP) Plan is an extended payment arrangement with regulated utilities based on income.

Click here to view the available energy assistance programs.

The Ohio Department of Development has information about additional energy assistance programs such as the Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) and the Electric Partnership Plan.

Find Energy lists organizations which may be able to help those in need pay their utility bills.

For information about public housing availability, see the Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority (MMHA) website.

The Medina County Auditor’s office provides information on foreclosure counseling assistance.

Community Action Wayne/Medina and Medina County Public Transit are pleased to announce a free transportation option. Low-income residents interested in riding the fixed route in Medina, Brunswick, and Wadsworth can apply at CAW/M. Households with an income less than 125% of the federal poverty guideline qualify for this new program. (A family of four can make up to $30,375 per year.)  Once qualified, they are eligible to receive a monthly, unlimited-use pass from CAW/M to ride the fixed route transit in those three locations.

“Medina County Senior & Adult Services offers a similar pass for senior citizens. Community Action wanted to be able to help others who may also be struggling with transportation in a more meaningful way,” stated Donna Holmes, Director of Planning and Community Development at CAW/M. “Previously, our agency was only able to offer 20 tokens a month to a household. Now thanks to collaborative effort with MCPT, people will be able to get a pass that allows them to ride the bus as often as they need to for the entire month.”

Community Action also continues to offer free on-demand service to low income residents in the remainder of the County, but it is limited until further funding can be dedicated.

For more information, or to apply, please contact Community Action Wayne/ Medina at 799 North Court St, Medina 330-723-2229.

See the flyer from CAW/M here.

Brunswick has introduced a program that will provide free prescription drug discount cards to City residents. The program is administered by CVS Caremark and can save residents an average of 23%* off the full retail cost of prescription medication. The card can be used at a wide variety of area pharmacies. There is no enrollment form required to get a card, no membership fee, and the card can be used any time prescriptions are not covered by insurance. Cards can be picked up in the lobby of City Hall.

FAQ and pharmacy locator

* National League of Cities data