The Salvation Army and Enbridge Gas Ohio announced a new partnership Thursday to help residents in the Mahoning Valley and across the region keep their homes warm this winter.

The Enbridge Gas Heat Care Program is designed to assist customers facing financial difficulties due to unemployment or other household crises. The program is available to residents in Northeast and Northwest Ohio who have already exhausted other forms of energy assistance.

To qualify for the funding, households must have a gross income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level. Applicants must also provide a shut-off or disconnect notice from the utility company.

“With this funding, our organizations will support as many families as possible during these cold winter months,” said Major Tricia Brennen, divisional commander of The Salvation Army in Northeast and Northwest Ohio.

The program is effective immediately and will run through May 31, 2026, or until the funds are depleted.

Brennen noted that the organization serves every ZIP code in the region through its community centers and volunteer units.

“Right now, our neighbors are cold inside their homes, and we will do everything we can to support them,” Brennen said. “The Salvation Army is here to help anyone in need.”

Residents can find the nearest Salvation Army location offering this assistance by visiting SalvationArmyOhio.org or calling 216-623-7416.