2005-2006 Low Income Energy Assistance Program

Posted by on November 4, 2005

2005-2006 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), City Crisis Grant
Season Opens

According to Licenses and Inspections Commissioner Robert D. Solvibile Sr., City Crisis is a State-funded program administered by the Department of Licenses and Inspections to help low-income households who are in a ‘CRISIS’ situation with their primary or secondary heating source. The program dates of operation are November 7, 2005 through March 23, 2006, which may be extended based upon funding. Commissioner Solvibile urges anyone interested in applying for the program to call (215) 686-2590.

Don’t Be Left Out in the Cold This Winter. Help is easier than you think. Stop the threat of shut-off, have service restored, receive money that can be applied to heating bills and repair or replace heating systems. If a heat related emergency exists, an applicant may apply for a Crisis Grant. These grants may be used in the following heat related emergencies:
– Paying for gas if service is off
– Paying for electric if needed to run heater and service is
– Paying for water if heating system uses water and is off
– Oil and coal deliveries
– Kerosene (must be picked up in authorized containers — 5 gallons at a time)
– Weatherization, including repair or replacement of heater or heater accessory repair

In order to qualify for assistance, the household must have a heating emergency such as:
– The service must be off
– Must be out of oil, coal, kerosene
– Heater must need repairs
– Must be within the LIHEAP income guidelines

When applying you must provide the following documentation:
– Proof of responsibility for heating household
– Proof of Social Security numbers for all members in household
– Proof of income for all members in household for previous 30 days

Note: If an applicant has already been approved for the LIHEAP State Cash Grant for the current heating season, a request for a LIHEAP Crisis Grant may be made by calling the Crisis Hotline at 215-686-2590. The maximum Crisis grant is $300. An applicant can apply for Crisis more than once if needed, but only if the maximum yearly grant amount has not been reached.

CRISIS INTAKE SITES 2005/2006 HEATING SEASON

NEW KENSINGTON C.D.C.
2513-15 FRANKFORD AVENUE 19125
(215)427-0350

DIVERSIFIED COMMUNITY SERVICE (DIXON HOUSE)
1920 S. 20TH STREET 19146
(215)336-3511

FRANKFORD GROUP MINISTRY
4620 GRISCOM ST 19124
(215)744-2990 ext 203

BELMONT IMPROVEMENT
4087 LANCASTER AVE 19104
(215)222-1445

SOUTHWEST C.D.C.
6328 PASCHALL AVENUE 19142
(215)729-0800

FRIENDS NEIGHBORHOOD GUILD
701 N. 8TH STREET 19123
(215)923-4223

HUNTING PARK C.D.C
3961 N 9TH ST 19140
(215)226-2300

GERMANTOWN SETTLEMENT
218 W CHELTEN AVENUE 19140
(215)849-6026 or 849-3104

FERNROCK, OGONTZ, BELFIELD C.D.C
1201 W OLNEY AVENUE 19141
(215)549-8755

GREATER PHILA. ASIAN SOCIAL SERVICE CTR.
4943 N. 5TH STREET 19120
(215)456-1662/3

CONGRESSO DE LATINO UNIDOS
216 W SOMERSET ST 19133
(215)763-8870

CARROLL PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC
5218 W MASTER STREET 19131
(215) 877-1157