Electric Service Payment Assistance | BCMW Community Services

LIHEAP: Beginning September 1, elderly, age 60 years and older and/or disabled household member, who may also be disconnected or under imminent threat to be disconnected from their electric service may apply for assistance. - Beginning November 1, households with children under the age of six years and households who are disconnected or have a disconnected notice from their electric service may apply for assistance. - General public can apply for assistance starting December 1 through May 31, or until funds are depleted whichever comes first.

Physical Address

625 North 2nd Street, Breese, IL 62230

Hours

- Call Mon-Thu - 8:00am to 4:00pm for appointment - Closed for lunch 12:00pm (Noon) to 1:00pm

Application process

Call To Schedule An Appointment

Fee

No Fees

Required documents

- Social Security Card - Proof of Income - Rent Statement - Utility Bills - Proof of Residence - Picture ID - Medical Card - Link Card

Eligibility

- Verification of need - Income guidelines apply

Languages

- English - Spanish interpreter available upon request

Service area

Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington counties in Illinois

Agency info

BCMW COMMUNITY SERVICES

BCMW Community Services is a community action agency that serves Bond, Clinton, Marion and Washington counties in Illinois. Services include Food Pantries, Community Shelters, Weatherization Programs, Rent Payment Assistance, Gas Money, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Heating Fuel Payment Assistance, Prescription Expense Assistance, Community Action Agencies and Comprehensive Information and Referral. ALSO KNOWN AS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY/BCMW

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