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Offers bill payment assistance to low-income, residential customers in a hardship situation (service terminated or in threat of termination for nonpayment). Customers are eligible for MEAF assistance every 12 months.

Provides emergency financial assistance to veterans to help pay for housing, utilities, and transportation (including work and medical appointments, auto loan and insurance payments, and car repairs). Pays directly to landlords, vendors, and creditors.

Provides grants to families living on low incomes to pay their heating bills. The grant is a one-time payment sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider. These grants range from $200 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type. Households without heat or in immediate danger of being without heat may also qualify for crisis grants in addition to the LIHEAP Cash Grants.

Provides Utility assistance and/or mediation services for eligible clients experiencing difficulty with utility payments. Intensive follow-up and referral services are provided. Available customer assistance programs include: PPL on Track PPL Operation Help Dollar Energy Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative Sullivan Rural Electric Cooperative UGI Customer Assistance Program UGI Operation Share

Provides emergency shelter, nutritional assistance, first month rental assistance, rent in arrears assistance, mortgage assistance, and one-time only assistance for utilities.

Offers Utility Assistance through partnerships with PPL Electric Utilities and UGI (United Gas, Inc.). The program is designed to help low-income individuals pay for essential utility services, depending on program funding availability. Programs: On Track (PPL Electric) The On Track program helps PPL customers catch up on past-due electric bills by lowering monthly payments and forgiving a portion of back debt when program requirements are met. Proof of income is required for the application. SCA staff can assist in checking eligibility before enrollment. Program benefits include: Reduced monthly payments Forgiveness of part of any past-due balance when payments are on time Energy education Operation HELP (PPL Electric) Operation HELP provides emergency financial assistance and energy support to low- and fixed-income PPL customers, funded by PPL employees and customers. Eligible households can earn up to 250% of the federal poverty level. Assistance is available to those who may not qualify for LIHEAP or are experiencing severe hardship. UGI Customer Assistance Program (CAP) & Operation Share These programs help UGI customers manage past-due gas utility bills through income- or usage-based payment agreements, with opportunities for arrearage and shortfall forgiveness. Eligibility – UGI CAP & Operation Share Total household income must not exceed monthly federal poverty guidelines Must have an active UGI account and use UGI as primary gas supplier Applicant must live at the property and have service in their name Must have a verifiable source of income Landlords are not eligible

Provides emergency assistance such as help with emergency food, rent and utilities on a case by case basis contingent upon available funds. Also makes referrals to other county agencies and programs.

Working with local agencies, OnTrack offers a payment plan to existing PPL clients. OnTrack will pay for the difference in monthly electric bill, as long as clients pay the OnTrack bill in full by each monthly due date. Reduced monthly payments are based on each household's income.

Emergency Assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, rent, and utility expenses. Referrals made for assistance not offered at facility. May also offer seasonal assistance, such as Back-to-School, Christmas toy assistance and Project Bundle-Up where funds are available.

Catholic Charities will provide emergency fuel/utility assistance.

Provides utility customers with access to assistance to help with bill payment for gas and electric services thru PPL, UGI Fuel Funds and Energy Conservation , PPL programs, such as security deposit waivers..

Provides electric and gas bill assistance to low income residents of Connellsville.

Provides clothing, personal needs, and financial assistance, as well as, household items. Offers help for individuals and families who are at risk of a utility shutoff. Utility assistance may include help with natural gas, electricity, water, propane, and fuel oil bills, and is offered as funding is available.

Provides case management, a food pantry with curbside pickup, school supplies, clothing, and baby supplies. Assists with applications for utility programs, LIHEAP, York County Assistance Office, and Dollar Energy. Offers volunteer opportunities.

Assists with rent, utility bills, clothing, medical bills, and other necessities. This assistance may include emergency service delivery and/or referrals/consultations to other agencies or organizations with the means to solve the problem. No funds are given to individuals - instead, all payments are made directly to landlords and other vendors.

Provides emergency hardship funds to help Penelec residential customers who have suffered a recent financial hardship and need temporary help in paying their electric bill.

Offers bill payment assistance to low-income, residential customers in a hardship situation (service terminated or in threat of termination for nonpayment). Customers are eligible for MEAF assistance every 12 months.

Provides grants to families living on low incomes to pay their heating bills. The grant is a one-time payment sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider. These grants range from $200 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type. Households without heat or in immediate danger of being without heat may also qualify for crisis grants in addition to the LIHEAP Cash Grants.

Assists low-income households access utility assistance through the application process for LIHEAP, Crisis, CAP programs, Dollar Energy, and weatherization services. Partners include Dollar Energy and Columbia Gas. Please Note: the agency does NOT provide direct payment for utility services, but assists with applications for utility programs.

Provides assistance to low-income customers at or below 150% of the Federal poverty level and a demonstrated or expressed inability to pay their electric service bill.

Provides guidance and resources for utility programs like LIHEAP (Low Income Heating Energy Program). Assistance when available for Electric, Gas, Propane, Heating Oil in our service area.

Offers utility assistance to those with shut-off notices.

Provides Coordinated Entry for domestic violence assessment, homelessness or housing crisis.

As Council funds permit, heat and utilities aid is available and can be provided on a one time basis to any resident family or individual faced with a crisis or tragedy who are unable to make payment. Contact information to secure an application may be accessed from any affiliated church pastor or at Schuylkill Haven Borough Hall. Likewise, pass through travelers incurring an emergency may inquire from the Schuylkill Haven or PA State Police about overnight lodging and food.

Provides planning guides, applications and information to receive financial benefits, and a link to receive temporary emergency financial assistance for Veterans residing in Pennsylvania.