Description:

Offers one-time financial assistance for energy and gas bills to qualified residential customers. Clients can receive a grant up to $500 depending on their Nicor account balance or age.

Eligibility:

Must a resident of Lake County and meet income requirements
Applicants must also be ineligible for State or Federal energy assistance programs (CEDA or LIHEAP).
Customers must meet income guidelines of 201% to 300% of the FPL. Minimum grant amount is $250.

Family Size Monthly Income 200% Monthly Income 300%
1 $2,430 $3,645
2 $3,287 $4,930
3 $4,143 $6,215
4 $5,000 $7,500
5 $5,857 $8,785
6 $6,713 $10,070
7 $7,570 $11,355
8 $7,775 $12,640
9 $7,944 $13,925
10 $8,113 $15,210

* Total amount earned before taxes and deductions.

*For families/households with more than 8 persons under 18, add $540.00 for each additional persons.

Veterans must provide the following information:
- Must show military papers
- Must meet income guidelines up to 300% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
- Gas bill must be in the applicants name
- Must have a picture ID
- Maximum grant amount up to $150
- Veterans grants of up to $150 are provided for customers receiving LIHEAP, PIPP or Sharing grants.
- A good faith payment is not required

Seniors must provide the following information:
- Must meet income guidelines up to 300% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
- Gas bill must be in the applicants name
- Must have a picture ID
- Maximum grant amount up to $150
- Senior grants of up to $150 are provided for customers receiving LIHEAP, PIPP or Sharing grants.
- A good faith payment is not required

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee.

Intake Process:

To apply, visit your local Salvation Army office in person.

Must call ahead to make an appointment and to find out about the paperwork you'll need to take along.

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

- Monetary Donations
- 10 brand new computers
- Construction Materials
- Education Fixtures
- Bulbs for led low energy

Volunteer Opportunities:

1. Office Volunteer: Individuals with office experience in social work and proficiency in computers.
2. Engineer in Construction for Advisory Board
3. Architect for Advisory Board
4. Lawyer/Attorney for Advisory Board
5. Sound System and Digital Expert: Review and improve actual system.
6. Teacher Volunteer for guitar, bass, piano, drums, etc. (1-2 hours a week).

Contact Name for Volunteer Opportunities: Lourdes Birnbaum at 847-336-1880 or lourdes_birnbaum@usc.salvationarmy.org

Date of Official Change:

November 29, 2023

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