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Energy assistance available for elderly Georgia's regular Energy Assistance Program will open Nov. 1 for homebound and frail elderly households. Households with individuals who have life-threatening medical conditions and have been disconnected or are in danger of being disconnected may apply. The program provides financial assistance to lowincome elderly (age 65 and above) households to help defray their home heating costs. Households participating in the program must meet income criteria and be responsible for the cost of heating their homes. To be eligible, households must have an income equal to or less than 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines: $15,315 for a one-person household, $20,535 for two persons; $25,755 or three persons; $30,975 for four persons; $36,195 for five persons; $41,415 for six persons; $46,635 for seven persons; $51,855 for eight; and for each additional person add $5,220. Interested individuals or those who look after the interest of elderly or homebound individuals should call the Early County Neighborhood Service Center at 723-3190 to place their name on the list. Clients will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. It is not necessary to call and get your name on the list for an appointment time for an application to be completed. Applicants should have proof of income for all household members for the last 30 days. This may be a paycheck stub, or a letter granting public assistance, Social Security or unemployment benefits. Applicants must also have the Social Security cards of all household members and their most recent utility or fuel bill. Households whose fuel costs are included in the rent are ineligible for assistance. If funds are available, the program will open to the general public on Dec. 1.
Eligible individuals should go to the Early County Neighborhood Service Center located at 1241 South Main Street in Blakely.
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