ICCAP Services and Programs

Bridge Housing Program

The Bridge Housing Program provides low-cost interim housing, as well as counseling, case management, support and referral services for homeless, single-parent families who are moving toward self-sufficiency.

Case Management

All visitors to the ICCAP office see a case manager who assesses household needs, makes appropriate referrals to agencies and programs, then follows up to assure that services were received.

Columbia Gas Customer Assistance Program

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers may contact Columbia Gas to determine eligibility for referral to ICCAP to arrange gas payments based on a percentage of their gross monthly income.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is food purchased by the US Department of Agriculture, who in turn makes the food available to state agencies and Indian Tribal Organizations. ICCAP determines the eligibility of applicants, distributes food and provides nutrition education to CSFP participants. Eligibility is limited to income-eligible senior citizens 60 or older, postpartum breast feeding women six to twelve months following the delivery of their baby, and children who are at least five years old, but not yet six years old.

Dollar Energy Fund

This is for persons who have exhausted LIHEAP and Crisis Energy Assistance, and need further help with their gas, electric and water utility bills.

Dominion-Peoples Natural Gas Usage Reduction Program

The Peoples Natural Gas Usage Reduction Program provides Dominion-Peoples Natural Gas customers with hot water tank wraps, low-flow shower heads, furnace tune-ups, attic and basement insulation, and other energy conservation measures, depending on gas consumption.

Donated Goods and Services

Helps homeless and other program-eligible individuals obtain items necessary to furnish their homes. The program secures donated items from throughout the community and distribues them to individuals in need.

Emergency Food and Shelter Program

This program can help with a current one-month heating utility bill or a minimum fuel delivery. As funding allows, help is available once each year.

Family Savings Account

Families can build a savings account to be used to purchase a home, repair an existing home, fund a business, or pay for higher education for a family member. By saving at least $10 per week, the account will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $1000 a year for two years. Participants develop personal financial strategies through attending basic financial management workshops.

Food Distribution Program

ICCAP has an ongoing food distribution program in convenient locations throughout the county, operated entirely by volunteers. A box of food is provided regularly to families to help stretch food dollars and provide good nutrition. There is also an emergency food pantry network throughout Indiana County to help those individuals not participating in an ongoing food distribution but in need of food on an emergency basis. Income Guidelines for the Food Program are 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. For a family of 1-$15,315 per year or $1,276 per month; family of 2-$20,535 or $1,711 per month; family of 3-$25,755 or $2,146 per month; family of 4-$30,195 or $2,581 per month. For each additional family member add $5,220 to the yearly income or $435 to the monthly income.