Opportunities for Individual Change (OIC) of Clark County is the official Community Action Agency for Clark County, providing free, ongoing services that support housing stability, financial independence, and long-term self-sufficiency. The organization has been serving Springfield residents for decades with a focus on reducing poverty and helping families maintain stability.
⏰ Hours
- Typically Monday–Friday (call to confirm program hours)
📍 Location
- 10 S Yellow Springs St
- Springfield, OH 45506
📞 Contact
- Phone: (937) 323-6461
- Website: http://www.oicofclarkco.org/
🛠️ Services
- 💡 Utility assistance (HEAP – energy support)
- 🏠 Housing stability & rent assistance referrals
- 💼 Employment & job training programs
- 📚 Education & workforce development
- 🧭 Case management & resource navigation
👉 Designed to help residents move toward long-term financial and housing stability, not just emergency relief
📋 Requirements
- Must be a Clark County resident
- Income-based eligibility for some programs
- Intake/application may be required
💲 Cost
- Free
🔁 Ongoing Access
- Year-round services
- Long-term programming (not one-time assistance)
- Continued support through case management
🎯 Community Alignment
- ✅ Springfield-based (not regional/Columbus overlap)
- ✅ True legacy development focus (housing + income + stability)
- ✅ Free and ongoing services
- ✅ Acts as a hub for multiple supports, similar to Festa in Hilliard
✨ Pathway Resource:
This isn’t just emergency help — it’s a pathway resource:
- Prevents eviction
- Builds income
- Stabilizes households long-term
