Western Egyptian
Economic Opportunity Council
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Serving the Community Since 1965 |
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
Energy Assistance…
Energy costs place a severe and continuing burden on low-income households. In most instances the household is force to make decision regarding which bills to pay and which necessities to live without. The energy program assists income eligible households to pay a portion of their winter energy costs, provides emergency assistance for households whose utility services have been disconnected, and provides emergency furnace repair and replacement
¨ Assists target population by providing information and referral to other available energy programs and/or social service programs.
¨ Provides energy conservation, materials, counseling, and advocacy as needed.
¨ Applicants must provide the agency with the following information:
1. Proof of gross income for all household members for the 30 day period prior to application date.
2. Copies of current heat and electric bills
3. Proof of Social Security numbers of all household members
4. DHS medical care if applicable
5. Proof of monthly rental amount if utilities are included in this amount.
Contact your county outreach office:
Jackson County
342A North St.
Murphysboro, IL 62966
618 / 684-3341
Monroe County
207 W. Fourth (rear)
Waterloo, IL 62298
618 / 939-8715
Perry County
310 E. South
DuQuoin, IL 62832
618 / 542-4656
Randolph County
128A Koeneman Acres
Chester, IL 62233
618 / 826-3141
Randolph County
214B N. Fulton
Sparta, IL 62286
618 / 443-5231
Central Office
1 Industrial Park
Steeleville, IL 62288
618 / 965-9031
email: energyassist@weeoc.org
