Our Programs

🔌 Neighbor to Neighbor

 Neighbor to Neighbor Program is funded through AEP Ohio’s customer donation and round-up initiatives, which allow customers to contribute spare change or make voluntary donations to help neighbors facing financial hardship. Funds collected through the program are used to provide utility assistance grants that help eligible households maintain or restore essential electric service. AEP Ohio also matches eligible donations, increasing the impact of community contributions.

CCH assists customers by accepting and processing applications for the program. After an application is submitted, eligibility and funding determinations are reviewed and approved by an independent third-party administrator before assistance is awarded. Approved grants are applied directly to the customer’s electric account to help prevent service disconnection or restore electric service when eligible.

For more information about eligibility requirements, program guidelines, or how to apply, visit AEP Ohio Neighbor to Neighbor Program.

👟 Project Happy Feet

A back-to-school shoe voucher program supporting Hancock County children each fall. Originally launched with a $25,000 grant from Marathon Petroleum (LPGA), this program continues through community support to ensure kids start the school year prepared and confident.

🎒 Stuff the Bus

A community-wide school supply drive in partnership with WFIN/WKXA that collects backpacks and school supplies for local students. Fully funded through donations from individuals and businesses, this initiative distributes more than 1,100 backpacks annually.

👗 Project Sparkle & Shine

Project Sparkle & Shine is an annual prom attire program held each spring that provides donated formalwear to Hancock County high school students. The program helps ensure students can attend prom with confidence, dignity, and celebration, regardless of financial circumstances.

Through the generosity of community donations, students can select a prom dress at no cost, helping make this special milestone accessible and memorable for local youth. The program is offered once each year during the spring prom season.

🍽️ Halt Hunger

A collaborative initiative supported in part by the United Way of Hancock County, focused on addressing food insecurity through immediate assistance and long-term, sustainable solutions across the community.

🧻 The Caring Cupboard

A basic-needs support program providing essential household and hygiene items donated by the community, including diapers, wipes, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and personal care items, items in constant demand.

🤝 Referral Program

CCH partners with schools, churches, government agencies, and community organizations to connect individuals with the most appropriate resources. When another agency is a better fit, clients are seamlessly referred for additional support.