Gift of Power

Gift of Power is sponsored by AES Ohio (administered by The Salvation Army Dayton Kroc Center). The Gift of Power program assists AES Ohio consumers with a disconnection notice or past due balance who are having trouble paying their electric bill and do not qualify for other assistance programs.

FIND HELP - Salvation Army Dayton Kroc Center Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good Please enter your first name Please enter your last name Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid zip code Kroc Center Features & Amenities Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good Please enter your first name Please enter your last name Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid zip code PROGRAMS & CLASSES Overview Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good Please enter your first name Please enter your last name Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid zip code Summer Camp & Experiences Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good Please enter your first name Please enter your last name Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid zip code Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good Please enter your first name Please enter your last name Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid zip code Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good Please enter your first name Please enter your last name Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid zip code Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good Please enter your first name Please enter your last name Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid zip code Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good Please enter your first name Please enter your last name Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid zip code The Salvation Army offers assistance to those in need through a variety of outreach efforts both inside and outside of the Dayton Kroc Center.

Do you need help right away? Contact Support Services for more information on local help. Montgomery County Residents Support Services in Dayton Monday–Friday, 9 AM–noon, 1 PM–3 PM Support Services in Xenia Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–noon Learn More about The Salvation Army Many Americans are familiar with The Salvation Army's thrift stores which fund our well-known drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs.

Our iconic red kettles have become a symbol of the Christmas season and the spirit of giving. But in hundreds of communities across the United States, The Salvation Army also operates programs and services which are designed to meet human need in Christ's name, alleviate human suffering, and promote wholeness by addressing the spiritual, social, emotional, psychological, and physical well-being of those served.

The Salvation Army offers a variety of programs in the Dayton area to help individuals and families in need. Learn more below. Christmas Food Assistance The Salvation Army Dayton Kroc Center 1000 N.

Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45404 Morning Application Times: Evening Application Times: • Photo ID for each adult in your household • Birth Certificate for each child • Proof of current address for each adult in the household using lease or land lord statement, or current utility bill Montgomery & Greene County Start: Thursday, October 1, 2026 • Complete the required form and upload all necessary documents • The Salvation Army staff will review all online applications before they are approved.

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The Salvation Army Greene County Service Center 2380 Bellbrook Avenue, Xenia, OH 45385 • Photo ID for each adult in your household • Birth Certificate for each child • Proof of current address for each adult in the household using lease or land lord statement, or current utility bill Our goal is to help households understand what utility assistance options may be available based on current program guidelines and funding.

Utility assistance is limited and may be provided once per calendar year per household. Submitting an application does not guarantee assistance.

Utility assistance is limited to one time per calendar year Assistance is based on current program guidelines and available funding Incomplete applications or missing documentation may delay or prevent assistance We currently assist with the following utilities, each with different requirements: AES Electric (Gift of Power Program) You must be the customer of record (the bill must be in your name) o A disconnect notice, or o A past-due balance of $500 or more CenterPoint Gas (Customer Assistance) You must be the customer of record (the bill must be in your name) Your household must meet federal poverty income guidelines Proof of income is required, such as: o Your previous year’s W-2, or Water Assistance (Montgomery County) You must be the customer of record You must have a disconnect notice Assistance is limited to up to $100 toward your water bill If the minimum amount needed to stop disconnection is more than $100, you must: o Make a payment to reduce the balance to $100, or o Provide proof of other pledges that reduce the balance to $100 If you are seeking help with needs outside of utility assistance, please call our office so we can help determine what resources may be available and provide referrals.

You may also contact HelpLink by dialing 211 from any phone to be connected with additional community resources. Gift of Power assists AES customers who have a disconnection notice and may need help paying their bill to stop disconnection. To be eligible for this program, the client must be an AES customer of record and must have a disconnection notice or currently be disconnected.

Customers who are on the PIPP plan are NOT eligible until April 1st and will only be seen if funds are still available. Please note: we can only help a client with the Gift of Power program once within a 24-month period. Montgomery County Residents Please call Monday–Thursday, 9 AM–12 PM & 1 PM–4 PM Friday, 9 AM–12 PM & 1 PM–3 PM The Dayton Kroc Center is passionate about providing food to those who most need it.

Meals are distributed on 3rd and 4th Fridays at parks and convenient locations in Dayton. Backpack Giveaway is a program where children entering grades K-8 receive a free backpack and school supplies! Students from all school districts are eligible for this program.

Registration begins July 1. Join us each Monday in June and July for Read and Feed, a program that provides families with free lunch and a free book. A special guest reads the week's book aloud.

Mondays in June & July, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM Stuart Patterson Park, 238 Baltimore St. in Dayton Food voucher eligibility is based on need. Families or individuals may receive one per year.

Mail for proof of address Emergency Disaster Services The Salvation Army provides assistance to areas devastated by disasters, both natural and man-made. On May 27, 2019, Ohio was ravaged by a total of 21 tornadoes. Most of those, including one EF-4, tore through the Miami Valley area.

The very next morning, The Salvation Army staff went to work, providing food and water in the communities hardest hit. The Salvation Army continued to provide food and water to victims in the weeks following the disaster. Long-term aid was also provided to ensure families could fully recover.

Aid provided by The Salvation Army after the Memorial Day tornadoes: • 16,000 meals served over 10 days • 500 disaster victims came to the Kroc resource center • 200 families ordered replacements for household items destroyed • 150 cleanup kits were distributed • 85 Kroc staff and management involved in the response • 700 volunteer hours supported response efforts at the Kroc These programs are made possible through the generous efforts of donors and volunteers.

Become a Volunteer Make a Donation Utility assistance, food pantry, and case management Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday, 1–3 PM Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 11:30 AM Monday–Friday, 11:30 AM–1 PM 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Saturdays, 11 AM–12:15 PM Miami Valley Community Action Agency Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) and Home Energy Assistance Plan (HEAP) application processing Short term financial assistance for needs such as rent, utilities, medical prescriptions, and clothing Montgomery County Job and Family...

Montgomery County Job and Family Services Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) program Financial assistance for rent, utilities, car & home repairs, and tools for employment (must have children in the home to qualify) Food pantry, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 9–11 AM Short-term financial help, homeless shelter Provides connection with community resources to meet your needs. dayton-unitedway.

org/helplink-2-1-1/ Appointments on Wednesdays, text your name to (937) 397-4124 More locations are available