About Us Employment Services We Provide Giving & Volunteering Latest News & Media Contact Us Resources Ohio’s Home Relief Grant For rental or mortgage assistance, please read and fill out the forms below… For Homeowners For Renters Rent and Mortgage Assistance Ohioans who are behind on their Rent and Mortgage payments may be eligible for assistance through the Home Relief Grant made available by the state and federal government. Eligibility All individuals applying for assistance must complete a 3-page application and demonstrate need is related to job loss or decreased income due to coronavirus. Additionally, all applicants must complete a CAA Intake Summary, provide proof of 30 days income and be at or below 80% of Area Median income for resident county.) Applications will not be processed and approved until all required information is received. Contact Email LEADS CAA at covid@leadscaa.org or Call at 740-349-8606 More Information Download the forms below for more details. Final CDBG-CV Home Relief Grant Packet (mortgage assistance) 4.21.2021 Final CAA-HRG (rental assistance) 4.21.2021 March 10, 2021 at 9:43 pm | News | No comment Public Notice 11-29-2021 The LEADS Community Action Agency program year 2022-2023 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) application to the State Of Ohio will be available for public review on November 30, 2021. A summary of this application can be reviewed at the LEADS Administrative Office, 159 Wilson Street, Newark, Ohio, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on the above date. Please call (740) 258-6112 for an appointment. Any written comments you may have regarding this application should be received at this office no later than 12:00 p.m., December 8, 2021. Your comments will be reviewed by this agency and forwarded to the ODOD Office of Community Assistance. November 29, 2021 at 2:44 pm | News | No comment Invitation for Bids LEADS intends to purchase two (2) new never titled Box Trucks for its Home Weatherization Assistance Program. LEADS also intends to trade in one (1) similar type vehicle to off-set the purchase costs Vehicle Invitation to Bid 2001-01Download October 27, 2021 at 7:01 pm | News | No comment We’re Hiring!! We have a variety of opportunities available throughout our agency. Visit our Employment page for more information. Listing updated as of 10-1-2021. October 1, 2021 at 11:40 am | News | No comment Annual Report LEADS 2020 ARDownload August 31, 2021 at 8:57 am | News | No comment Community Needs Assessment As of June 2021 LEADS Community Needs Assessment June 2021Download July 27, 2021 at 1:05 pm | News | No comment LEADS Appeal Process LEADS Appeals Process 7.2021Download July 20, 2021 at 7:52 pm | News | No comment Internet/Email Scam Please be advised that an email has been sent out from scammers pretending to be a Leads employee. The email contains a link saying it has an encrypted email attached. DO NOT OPEN! It may contain a virus or other malicious code. The local authorities have been contacted and the employee’s account has been blocked to prevent further issues. We apologize for any inconvenience. You can visit the Federal Trade Commission for details on how to protect yourself from online/internet scams or report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/ May 11, 2021 at 8:21 pm | News | No comment NOTICE TO BIDDERS Updated 5-5-2021 5-5-2021 Weatherization Insulation Contract; HVAC Contractors, Electricians, Plumbers, and, Roofers 5-5-2021 Invitation to Bid: HWAP 2021 ContractorsDownload May 5, 2021 at 10:10 am | News | No comment LEADS, Inc. Welcomes New CEO New CEO Nathan Keirns LEADS, Inc. Welcomes New CEO Newark, OH – The Board of Trustees of LEADS, Inc., a community action agency headquartered in Licking County, would like to welcome Nathan J. Keirns as the new Chief Executive Officer effective January 11, 2021. Keirns has been with Licking County Job and Family Services for fourteen (14) years as a Senior Planner and Program Evaluator. He also serves as Adjunct Faculty with Zane State College and Central Ohio Technical College. At one point in his career, he was appointed as a monitor for LEADS and has worked with the Community Services Division and the Fiscal Department. He volunteers as an accreditation reviewer for the Council on Accreditation (COA), reviewing social service programs in 9 states as well as in Italy and Germany. Nathan stated, “More than 14 years ago, I was assigned to monitor agreements LEADS held with Licking County Job and Family Services. I was immediately impressed by the compassion of staff toward customers, the diverse array of services available to the community, and LEADS’ sound management and fiscal practices. Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to work with several LEADS staff and Trustees on a variety of community projects. It is an absolute pleasure to be considered to join the LEADS team. I am excited about the opportunity to work with the talented and dedicated staff and Trustees to continue the tradition of success that LEADS is known for.” Nathan holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Education from The Ohio State University and a Master’s of Arts in Sociology from Ohio University. He resides in Howard, OH with his wife Amber and their two children. Current CEO Kenneth A. Kempton will continue on in a part time capacity, assisting in the transition, until April 9, 2021. January 19, 2021 at 5:16 pm | News | No comment Next Page » Recent Posts Public Notice Invitation for Bids We’re Hiring!! 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