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ASHTABULA COUNTY – Catholic Charities will begin accepting applications for the HALO program on Oct. 2, with an application deadline of Nov. 20.

Applicants will need to provide proof of household income. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline, so plan your appointment now. Some evening hours will be available at various locations.
HALO, also known as Holiday Angels Loving Others, is a special outreach program coordinated by Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County as a collaborative effort among several Ashtabula County agencies and individuals, including Ashtabula County Community Action Agency, Ashtabula Senior Center, The Star Beacon, Conneaut Human Resources Center, Pierpont Presbyterian Church, Jefferson area HALO and Andover area HALO.
The purpose of HALO is to assist individuals and families in need during the holiday season by providing food and toys to eligible participants.
Eligibility for the HALO program is based upon income status and need. Individuals and families who fall at or below 133 percent of the federal poverty guidelines may qualify for assistance.
Approximately 1,500 to 2,000 households throughout Ashtabula County receive assistance each year.
People wishing to apply for HALO assistance can locate the hours for their area in the box below.
For people wishing to assist with the program, there are several ways to help HALO:
• Adopt a Family—Adoption opportunities are provided for organizations and individuals wishing to provide direct assistance to individuals or families.
• HALO Toy Chest Through this project, there will be no direct contact established with the families. Instead, a person or organization will provide two toys for each of the five different age groups for infants through teens.
• Attend the HALO Dinner Dance This event is being held on Saturday, Nov. 18, featuring live music with Good Question. Call to purchase tickets or reserve a table today!
• Donate Send monetary donations, which are tax deductible, to HALO of Ashtabula County, 4200 Park Avenue, Third Floor, Ashtabula, OH 44004.
• Volunteer Assist with collecting applications, data entry, transporting of goods, and distribution of services. Both adult and student volunteers are welcome.
For more information, contact Catholic Charities at 992-2121.

Applying for HALO assistance

Ashtabula residents:
• 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Monday through Friday at Catholic Charities, 4200 Park Ave., Third Floor, Ashtabula


• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Monday through Friday at the Ashtabula Senior Center, 4148 Main Ave., Ashtabula

Conneaut-area residents:
• 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, except for Nov. 7, at the Conneaut Human Resources Center, 327 Mill St., Conneaut

Geneva residents:
• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Monday through Friday at the Geneva Senior Center, 62 W. Main St., Geneva

Jefferson-area residents:
• 9 a.m. 11 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays and 5 – 7 p.m. only on Wednesday, Oct. 4, and Nov. 1, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 28 E. Satin St., Jefferson

South County residents
• Grand Valley area, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Thursdays at St. Mary Hall, Rt. 45, Orwell
• Pymatuning Valley area, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 4 – 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, Andover Public Library, 142 W. Main St., Andover

Homebound
• Contact Community Action by dialing the 211 Information and Referral Line