On October 1, 2014, the federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin accepting applications for the 2014-2015 heating season. LIHEAP and the state's Universal Service Fund (USF) provide benefits to supplement the cost of utility bills for eligible limited-income households. Moreover, NJNG'S Gift of Warmth fund along with the state-sponsored Payment Assistance Gas and Electric and NJ SHARES programs provide energy assistance to households that exceed LIHEAP and USF income thresholds but are currently experiencing temporary or unanticipated financial hardship.
NJNJ will host Energy Assistance Days at the locations listed below, with representatives on hand to answer questions and offer personal assistance in the application process:
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Brick
Monday, September 15th
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Township of Brick Civic Center
270 Chambersbridge Road
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Jackson,
Monday, September 29th
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Melvin Cottrell Center for Senior Citizens
45 Don Connor Boulevard |
Little Egg Harbor
Tuesday, September 16th
10:00 a.m.m - 6:00 p.m.
Edna's Haven/Trinity Lutheran Church
123 East Blackwell Street |
Long Beach Island
Wednesday, September 24th
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
St. Francis Community Center
4700 Long Beach Boulevard
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Lakewood
Tuesday, September 30th
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ocean County Library - Lakewood Branch
301 Lexington Avenue
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We encourage you to share this vital information with your community members to ensure they have access to the programs they may need this winter season. For questions or a free presentation to your organization on any of our Energy Assistance programs, please contact me at 732-938-1055 or wbradshaw@NJNG.com