Housing & Energy Related Assistance Programs
| Utility Assistance - help paying your utility bill | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Service / Program | Agency / Organization / Website | Phone / Fax Number | Area Served |
| Low Income Energy Assistance Program LIEAP-assistance with utility bills (Jan 20 - Mar 31) |
KS Department of Social & Rehabilitation Services www.srskansas.org/ISD/ees/lieap.htm |
800.432.0043 | Statewide |
| Project Deserve (Red Cross) Assistance with utility bills. The American Red Cross, through partnership with Westar Energy provides emergency financial assistance to pay Westar Energy bills to those over age 60 or those who are severely disabled or who meet the 110% of federal poverty guidelines. |
American Red Cross Midway-Kansas Chapter, (Program Services/Family) www.midwaykansas.redcross.org/ |
1.888.765.9058 | Westar Customers, Statewide |
| Red Cross Rent and Utilities Programs | 1.888.765.9058 | Sedgwick, Sumner, Harper, Harvey, and Kingman Counties | |
| The Salvation Army |
Atmos Energy, Inc./Share the Warmth | 877.566.2769 ext. 403 | Atmos Energy Customers |
| Kansas Gas Service/Gift of Warmth | 877.566.2769 ext. 403 | Counties served by KGS | |
| Midwest Energy Inc./Midwest Customers Care | 877.566.2769 ext. 401 | Midwest Energy Customers | |
| Butler Rural Electric funds | 316.321.4070 | Butler Rural Electric Customers | |
| Please Note: In addition, please contact your utility company for assistance agencies in your area. | |||
| United Way Utility assistance |
Please Note: Listing of assistance agencies in your area. | 211 | Statewide |
| Army Emergency Relief Fund Military personnel and families. |
AERF www.aerhq.org |
785.239.9450 913.684.2800/2809 |
Ft. Riley Ft. Leavenworth |
| Energy Efficiency/Financial - help for weatherizing your home | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Service / Program | Agency / Organization / Website | Phone / Fax Number | Area Served |
| Energy Extension Service No cost & low cost energy efficiency information. |
Kansas State University www.engext.ksu.edu |
800.578.8898 785.532.6026 |
Statewide |
| Weatherization Program Assistance to weatherize homes. |
KS Housing Resources Corporation www.kshousingcorp.org |
785.296.2065 800.752.4422 785.296.8985 Fax |
Statewide |
| Senior Care Act & Older Americans Act Limited assistance to weatherize homes. |
Kansas Department of Aging | 785.296.4986 (M-F, 8am-5pm) 800.432.3535 |
Limited areas Call for Availability |
| City of Lawrence |
Community Development Division www.lawrenceks.org\pds |
785.832.7700 | City of Lawrence |
| Home Repair Financing including Energy Efficiency | U.S. Department of Agriculture | 785.271.2720 | Statewide |
| Efficiency Kansas |
Kansas Energy Office | 785.271.3185 877.448.3185 |
Statewide |
| Miscellaneous Assistance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Service / Program | Agency / Organization / Website | Phone / Fax Number | Area Served |
| Kansas Housing Hotline General information on housing assistance programs. |
KS Housing Resources Corporation www.kshousingcorp.org |
800.752.4422 785.296.5865 785.296.8985 Fax |
Statewide |
| Mid America Assistance Coalition |
United Way | 211 | Kansas City area |
| ECKAN (Dollar Aid) Provides a variety of financial services for income eligible households. |
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation www.eckan.org |
785.448.3670 620.364.8223 785.841.3357 785.242.7450 620.342.4607 913.294.5130 620.767.6800 785.528.5184 |
Anderson Co. Coffey Co. Douglas Co. Franklin Co. Lyon Co. Miami Co. Morse Co. Osage Co. |
| Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) Utility and rent assistance. |
Please Note: Contact your city directory for the number related to this program. | Topeka, Hutchinson, and Wichita | |
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