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Summer Crisis Program Begins July 1
The Ohio Department of Development and Community Action Wayne/Medina will help income-eligible Ohioans stay cool during the hot summer months. The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides eligible Ohioans assistance paying an electric bill or assistance paying for central air conditioning repairs. The program runs from July 1, 2022, until September 30, 2022. For…
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Community Action Wayne/Medina is seeking contractors to perform subcontract work under the Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) and utility weatherization and home repair programs. Types of contractors needed include: Insulation HVAC Electrical Plumbing Roofing Interested contractors must: Show proof of liability insurance Worker’s compensation coverage Must own their own equipment, including testing equipment Be able…
Read MoreCommunity Action Wayne/Medina seeks to purchase the following new vehicles:
Two – 4×4 pick-up trucks with extended cab, cruise control, steel wheels, all-terrain tires. One – Mid-size SUV with cruise control, AWD. All three vehicles must be in our possession by June 30, 2022, no exception. It is not a requirement that all three vehicles be purchased from the same vendor. Interested vendors should…
Read MoreWinter Crisis Program Runs November 1st – March 31st
The Winter Crisis Program will begin November 1st through March 31st. The Winter Crisis Program helps income eligible Ohioans that are threatened with disconnection, have been disconnected, establishing new service or have less than a 25 percent supply of bulk fuel in their tank maintain their utility service. Appointments can be scheduled through our appointment…
Read MoreSARTA buses roll in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, OH, October 5, 2021 — Community Action Wayne/Medina (CAW/M) and the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) recently launched Wayne County Transit (WCT) — a safe, affordable, and convenient county-wide public transit service. The transit service is open to all Wayne County residents Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. until midnight. Quick facts about…
Read MoreCommunity Action Wayne/Medina and the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) launch safe, affordable, convenient countywide public transit service October 4th, 2021
“WCT meets the demonstrated need for countywide public transportation,” CAWM President/CEO Melissa Pearce said. “Residents who once faced mobility challenges will now be able to travel to work, medical appointments, government offices, stores, senior centers, and hundreds of other destinations in Wayne County. I am confident WCT will significantly improve and enhance the quality of…
Read MoreTell us what you think are the major and minor transportation issues in Wayne County!
The Wayne County Locally Coordinated Transportation Plan is being updated, and surveys are out in the community for residents to rate the current transportation needs and identify new transportation needs. Surveys are available: from our website https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CK2DY26 at our office at 905 Pittsburgh Avenue in Wooster at all Wayne County Library branches This information will…
Read MoreHertvik Insurance Group Lends a Hand to Community Action Wayne/Medina County with $8,000 Donation
Westfield’s Legacy of Caring donation helps Wayne/Medina County recover from the pandemic Medina, OH, July 16, 2021, — Community Action Wayne/Medina County (CAW/M) was nominated by Hertvik Insurance Group to receive a $8,000 donation to help serve the low-income population of Wayne and Medina Counties as part of Westfield’s Legacy of Caring program. Each year,…
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Contractors Needed:
Community Action Wayne/Medina is seeking contractors to perform subcontract work under the Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) and utility weatherization and home repair programs. Types of contractors needed include: Insulation HVAC Electrical Plumbing Roofing Interested contractors must: Show proof of liability insurance Worker’s compensation coverage Must own their own equipment, including testing equipment Be able…
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