Summer Crisis Program

The Summer Crisis Program generally runs from July 1 thru August 31. In 2009, the program was able to provide up to $175.00 in electric assistance for qualified households. To qualify households had to:
- Be at or below the 175% of the federal poverty guidelines       
- Have a household member who has an illness that would benefit from [...]

Summer Crisis Program

Emergency Monthly Housing Payments

Highland County’s Emergency Monthly Housing Payment Assistance is a foreclosure intervention program that brings resources to aid its residents in the increasing need for financial assistance to prevent housing instability and homelessness due to housing crisis’ or foreclosure.

Emergency Monthly Housing Payments

DP & L Assistance Fund

Attention DP&L customers. A new program has been introduced. One time assistance with your current DP&l Bill. No disconnect needed.

DP & L Assistance Fund

Financial Literacy

Monthly workshop offered to provide resources, tools, and support to individuals and families seeking to gain financial control of their lives. Information is delivered in three separate two hour sessions focusing on distinct topics.

Financial Literacy
  • Ohio Benefit Bank

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    Explore the Ohio Benefit Bank . Learn more.

  • Headstart Program

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    The Highland County Community Action Agency Head Start program is committed to providing quality services to children 3-5 years of age and their families.

    Learn more about the registration process.

  • Get in Touch

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    Highland County Community
    Action Organization, Inc.

    1487 N High St
    Hillsboro, OH 45133-8496

    We will be happy to hear from you, no matter the subject. For contacting us please use our contact page or the info bellow.

    Phone: (937)393-3458
    FAX: (937)393-7707

  • Sycamore Glen

    sycamoreglen_homeSycamore Glen is a 36-unit housing development located in Greenfield, Ohio in Highland County. Gorsuch Management professionally manages this project comprised of 3 and 4 bedroom single-family homes serving low-income family households.

    Learn more about Sycamore Glen single family homes.

  • Community Resources Directory

    help_64View our comprehensive list of resources in Highland County.  Our Community Resources Directory includes a list of phone numbers and websites.

    View the Community Resources Directory.

  • About Us

    On August 20, 1964, the Economic Opportunity Act was passed by Congress and this act was signed into law by President Johnson under his War On Poverty. Highland County Community Action Organization, Inc. was established in 1965.

    HCCAO, Inc. is now in its 44th year of existence and both the staff and Governing Board are proud to serve Highland County residents.

    Find out more about us or take a closer look at our Services.