Warm Neighbors/Cool Friends Ameren Assistance Program -

The heating portion of this assistance program has begun:

Eligibility requirements:

- 150-200% of poverty level (this is above the LIHEAP income requirements.  The LIHEAP Program is administered by Community Action in McLean and Livingston Counties.  Phone:  309.829.0691)

- Must be: a senior or disabled or have a temporary documentable crisis

- Bill cannot be over $750

- Must have active service in their home (cannot be shut-off)

- Income must be from an adult (cannot count child’s disability as their income)

- This is a matching program (we can match one payment up to $350)

- If the client qualified for LiHeap they will NOT qualify for this program.

Notes:

- Eligible clients can be helped once each heating/cooling season per calendar year.

- Cooling program runs from June – September

- Heating program runs from October – May

In McLean County, call Cathy Beck at PATH 309-834-0507.