CONSUMER & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Child Care
Early Childhood Education – Preschool
Emergency Assistance
Schedule Appointments Online or call our 24 hour appointment hotline at 1-419-219-4641
Financial Empowerment
The Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) is designed to assist low-to-moderate income families and individuals to achieve their financial goals.
- Financial Coaching
- Financial Literacy & Essential Skills Education
- Saving Incentives & Asset Development
- Getting Ahead in a Just Getting By World
- Free Tax Preparation
Health & Nutrition
Housing
Homelessness
Weatherization & Home Repair
Background Webchecks - Fingerprinting
News & Events
Garage Sale Time!
NOCAC is having a garage sale on Friday, September 15th. The sale will open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. and is located at 1935 E. Second Street in Defiance. (Use the entrance at the rear of the building facing Spruce Street.) There is a lot to sell so please...
PATH Center Services
NOCAC’s PATH Center is a soup kitchen/drop-in center that focuses on serving homeless persons, those with mental disabilities, or those who have food or nutritional needs – but all are welcome! A hot nutritious meal is served each weekday between 12:00 and 1:00 pm. ...
NOCAC Board of Trustees Meetings
Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission is governed by a tripartite board made up of equal numbers of private sector, public sector and democratically-elected client sector representatives. The Governing Board members are responsible for policy, governance, and...
Summer Crisis Program
The Summer Cooling Program will run 07/01/2023 through 9/30/2023. The program will offer the following assistance: Payment towards your electric bill (PIPP customers are also eligible.) Air conditioner and/or fan Central air unit repair (up to $1500) Who is...
Commodities Distribution
2023 Dates Mark Your Calendars!! The Richland Place/PATH Center, at 1939 E. Second Street in Defiance, will be distributing USDA food commodities on these dates in 2023. Individuals and families that meet income eligibility residing in Defiance, Tinora or Ayersville...
Open Positions
Community Services
Head Start
Housing and Energy Program
Need To Schedule An Appointment For Emergency Assistance?
24 Hour Appointment Hotline
HEAP, PIPP, Utility Assistance & Other Emergency Needs
1-419-219-4641 or Schedule Online
Resource Guide
The Community Resource Guide is a comprehensive inventory of programs and services available to the residents of Northwest Ohio.



Serving Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Van Wert and Williams Counties
NOCAC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.