CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cuyahoga Community College is partnering with local organizations to host a utility assistance resource fair in Parma to help residents who are struggling to pay their utility bills.
The event will be held Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Western Campus Recreation Center Building F, located at 11000 W. Pleasant Valley in Parma.
Limited advanced registration is accepted. To register, scan the QR code or call 216-881-8247. Walk-ins will be accepted from 11 a.m. to noon, but spots are limited. Parking lot D will be available for use.
Attendees must bring three photocopies of required documents for all household members, including proof of total gross income, birth certificates, identification, social security cards, supplemental medical insurance, current utility bill, and lease agreements (if renting).
At the fair, utility providers such as Cleveland Division of Water, Cleveland Public Power, Enbridge (previously Dominion Energy), FirstEnergy, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District and Columbia Gas of Ohio will be available to discuss billing programs, make payment arrangements, provide billing information and assist with discount program applications. Specific information for each provider can be found here.
Other organizations, including Community Housing Solutions, Cuyahoga Job and Family Services, Step Forward, Greater Cleveland Food Bank, and Cleveland Water Pollution Control, will also be in attendance to provide additional assistance and resources.
Program enrollment is based on eligibility, which is determined by federal poverty guidelines. Another utility assistance resource fair is planned for Nov. 16 at the Tri-C Eastern Campus for those unable to attend the Parma event.
This story was written with the assistance of AI.