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Community Action Agency says thousands helped in 2025; utility and weatherization programs highlighted
Summary
Ottawa County Community Action Agency presented its 2025 report saying it assisted just under 1,500 tracked individuals and supported thousands through food programs; agency leaders highlighted utility-assistance payments (over 400 payments averaging about $200) and weatherization work while announcing a rebrand to OCAH.
The Ottawa County Community Action Agency briefed commissioners on 2025 service levels and program changes. Jennifer described multiple service lines and metrics, saying, "Just under 1,500 individuals," were counted in the agency's tracked programs while noting food programs reach many thousands more through local pantries.
She highlighted utility assistance as a key gateway program: the agency made more than 400 utility-bill payments at an average of about $200 per payment, and it continues an emergency food-assistance program and volunteer-led home-delivery boxes for older adults. Jennifer described the end of one senior food program during the year and emphasized a pivot to more sustainable volunteer-supported delivery and weatherization work that helps keep people housed.
The agency also described fundraising and engagement: Walk for Warmth raised roughly $13,000 in 2025 and was later reported at about $17,000, and the agency has rebranded as "OCAH" (Ottawa County Community Action Agency). Commissioners thanked the presenter and invited follow-up questions about outreach and program details.
