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Neighbor to Neighbor - Lynchburg, Dollar Energy Fund, Lynchburg Community Action Group

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

Eligibility
AEP 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
9am to 3pm from Monday through Friday
Application process
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.
Service area
Lynchburg, VA Amherst, VA Appomattox, VA Bedford, VA Campbell, VA
Appalachian Power and Dollar Energy Fund have teamed up to offer assistance to our neighbors in need. Assists low-income Appalachian Power customers who have difficulty paying their electric bill. Eligible customers will receive a utility assistance grant applied directly to their Appalachian Power bill to help maintain or restore basic electric 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
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.