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Neighbor to Neighbor - Lynchburg, Dollar Energy Fund, United Way of Central Virginia

1010 Miller Park Square, Miller Park, VA 24501

Eligibility

Appalachian Customers Only Total gross household income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Must have paid at least $100 on their account in the 90 days prior to applying ($75 if over age 62). Must have outstanding balance on account of at least $100. Must have already applied for all other available state and federally funded programs. Account must be for residential service and not (cooking only)commercial, industrial, or apartments with shared utilities. Name on account must be of an adult currently living in the home.

Hours

12pm to 2pm from Monday through Wednesday

Application process

Appalachian Customers Only Bring valid government-issued ID, copy of most recent electric bill including account#, proof of all payments made in past 90 days, proof of income for everyone in household, active termination notice, broken agreement letter or proof service has been disconnected.

Service area

Amherst, VA Lynchburg, VA Appomattox, VA Bedford, VA Campbell, VA
Appalachian Power and Dollar Energy Fund have teamed up to offer assistance to neighbors in need. Assists low-income Appalachian Power customers who have difficulty paying their utility bill. Eligible customers will receive a utility assistance grant applied directly to their utility bill to help maintain or restore basic utility service (up to $300 per calendar year). Eligible customers will have a household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Available to customers who may not be eligible for the Energy Assistance Program. Grants are dispersed on a first-come first-serve basis to eligible applicants and are based on funding availability.

Providing organization

United Way of Central Virginia
Serves as a community impact provider and planner and as a central fund raising and fund distributing source for qualified human service agencies. No dollars are provided directly to individuals. Assistance is delivered through United Way partner agency programs.
Neighbor to Neighbor - Lynchburg, Dollar Energy Fund, United Way of Central Virginia