LACCA

About Us

Lima Allen Council on Community Affairs (LACCA) was founded in 1993 as a result of the collapse of the former community action program serving Allen County. After nearly three years of effort by the United Way of Greater Lima, the Black Ministerial Alliance, Lima Mayor David Berger and the Allen County Commissioners, LACCA was designated as the community action agency for Allen County, Ohio, on February 1, 1994.

Upon opening, LACCA operated two emergency assistance programs, the local Federal Emergency Management Assistance and the Home Energy Assistance Program, with four employees and a budget of $345,000.00. September 12, 1994 a Microenterprise Coordinator was hired and the Allen/Lima Enterprise Assistance Program became the first program created by the new Community Action Agency.

Thirteen years later with an operating budget of over $6.3 million dollars and 115 employees, LACCA offers seventeen programs. LACCA has an annually revised Strategic Plan that focuses on meeting the needs of the community. As community needs change – our plans change – LACCA is – “On the Move”.

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LACCA Appointment Tips

When to call for an appointment?

If it is Winter Crisis and you have a disconnect notice.
If it is Summer Crisis and you are 60 years of age or someone in the home has a chronic illness documented by a health care provider.
If you want to enroll in PIPP Plus.
If it time for your annual PIPP Plus re-verification.
If your income changed you will need to re-verify your income.

What if the lines are busy?

During Winter Crisis, November 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012 the telephone lines are very busy and the customer may need to try several times. Please be patient.
An appointment will give the customer a hold on their account until they can get in to be assessed.

Where to call for an appointment?