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Energy Assistance - Hopewell, Hopewell Department of Social Services

316 East Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA 23860

Eligibility

Low-income and need assistance with energy bills.

Hours

8:30am to 4:30pm from Monday through Friday

Application process

Call the office for more information.

Fees

No Fee

Service area

Hopewell, VA

Description

The Energy Assistance Program consists of three components: Fuel Assistance assists low-income eligible households by supplementing home energy costs. Applications are accepted the second Tuesday in October through the second Friday in November. Crisis Assistance assists low-income households with energy related emergencies. Applications are accepted November 1st through March 15th. Cooling Assistance assists households in acquiring or repairing cooling equipment and /or payment of electric bills to operate cooling equipment. Applications are accepted June 15th through August 15th. Additional information about EAP is available at www.dss.virginia.gov. Apply online anytime at www.commonhelp.virginia.gov.

Providing organization

Hopewell Department of Social Services

The Hopewell Department of Social Services promote citizens self-reliance and protection through community-based services. The Department administers financial assistance programs, and a variety of other service programs, for children, adults, and families.