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HeatShare - Lynchburg, Dollar Energy Fund, Lynchburg Community Action Group

300 12th Street, 2nd Floor, Lynchburg, VA 24504

For services that are off or in threat of termination. Exceptions apply for Columbia Gas customers who are Senior Citizens. Applicants must have made a sincere effort of payment of at least $50 on their Columbia Gas accounts in the past 3 months. Senior Citizens, age 62 and over, must have paid $25 on their accounts. Applicants must have an outstanding balance of at least $100. Senior Citizens may have a $50 balance as long as there is no existing credit on the account.
https://www.lyncag.org
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By appointments only; must call to be screened. Applications WILL NOT be processed without ALL documentation. Assistance is offered on a first-come, first-served basis (This applies to complete application). Applicants can receive assistance once during a funding period.

Lynchburg, VA
Amherst, VA
Appomattox, VA
Bedford, VA
Campbell, VA

Description

Financial Assistance program to assist with Columbia gas customers. - Income Guidelines fall at or below 175% FPIG. - Must be a Columbia Gas Customer - Must apply at a designated Dollar Energy intake site. - Account must be for residential service of a single home or apartment - Applicants must live in the geographic area of the agency they visit - Applicants must have exhausted all other energy assistance programs - Funds are intended for a service emergency, such as no gas service due to non-payment or threat of termination - Funds can be used toward security deposits - Only one grant per heating season per household - Maximum grant $300.

Providing organization

Lynchburg Community Action Group, Inc.

Lyn-CAG is a community action agency that provides programs for low income - moderate income individuals and families. Services and programs include Education and Training (computer, CNA, GED); Emergency and Crisis Intervention ( assistance with rent, mortgage or utility payments); Housing Counseling, Home Buyers Club, Housing Services and Weatherization Programs; Virginia Cares; Head Start and Childcare; EITC and Tax Preparation.