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Greater Erie Community Action Committee - Neighbor for Neighbor Heat Fund

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Resource Name:Greater Erie Community Action Committee - Neighbor for Neighbor Heat Fund

address

18 West 9th Street, Erie, PA 16501

Eligibility

To qualify for a grant, applicants must meet ONE of the following requirements: Be at least 55 years old Household is below 200% federal poverty guidelines A member of their household must be handicapped or have a disability that reduces the household's income Have a certified medical emergency Be a veteran Experience a verifiable, recent loss of income within the past 30 days Receive unemployment benefits Other Requirements to Qualify Applicants must provide evidence of need. Applicants must reside in National Fuel's service territory; however, they are not required to be National Fuel customers.

Hours

Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Application process

How to Apply Make an appointment with GECAC. Accepts applicants from October 1- February 2 from customers whose service is terminated. Accepts applicants for all customers from March 1-September 30 as funds are available. Complete the application with GECAC's caseworker. The grant will be applied directly to your utility account if you are awarded a grant. Bring all the necessary information to your appointment. You will need: Names and birthdates of everyone in your household Proof of income for everyone in your household A copy of your most recent utility bill Your utility account number Evidence of all payments made in the last 90 days

Fees

Services free of charge.

Service area

Erie, PA

Other Information

Focus Population

  • Low Income
  • Veterans
Provides a home-heating assistance grant program to individuals experiencing: disconnection of their service, help paying current or past-due energy bills (excluding electric utilities) and to purchase home heating fuel of any kind.

Providing organization

Greater Erie Community Action Committee
Assists people throughout Erie County break the cycle of poverty, be self-sufficient and achieve financial independence. Assists with meeting emergency needs and start individuals on the road to self-sufficiency.