1. Urban League Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program LIHEAP

2. Urban League Mission  The mission of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is to empower African Americans and others throughout the region in securing economic self-reliance, social equality and civil rights. The Urban League will be the catalyst for this change through advocacy, coalition building, program services and by promoting communication and understanding among different races and cultures.

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4. LIHEAP Statistics  70% of the Households we assist are under 75% of Poverty Level with an average monthly income $747.34

5. LIHEAP can help you:  Pay your main heating & cooling bills Who can get help?  The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low income residents meet their immediate energy needs. It can mainly help those who spend a large amount of their household income on energy bills.

6. LIHEAP  Federally funded program  Low Income defined as 135% of the federal poverty level  Winter season – October 1 to May 31, or until funds run out  Summer season – June 1 to Sept 31, or until funds run out  St. Louis City and Wellston

7. LIHEAP  LIHEAP consist of 2 components  Energy Assistance (EA) which provides a payment of up to $300 on a household’s primary heating source  Emergency Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) provides assistance of up to $800 in the winter and $300 in the summer to prevent disconnection or restore disconnected services

8. Applying for LIHEAP  Required documents  Social Security Verification  Copy of Social Security Card for All Household members  Income Verification  Check Stubs  Award Letter  Utility Bills  Winter – Current Gas and/or Electric Bill (if Gas is primary then Electric Bill must be a disconnection or final bill notice)  Summer – Current Electric Disconnection Notice or Final Bill

9. Urban League Missouri Weatherization Assistance Program MOWAP

11. Why Weatherize?  Weatherization helps homes stay Warmer in the Winter and Cooler in the Summer  Improve the Energy Efficiency of the Home  Reduce Utility Bills  Increase the Comfort, Health and Safety of the Home  Weatherization is not a home repair program

12. The Weatherization Assistance Program services may include:  Wall and Ceiling Insulation  Sealing Air Leaks in the home  Installing Weather Stripping  Dryer Venting  Glazing and Repairing Windows and Doors  Performing Minor Duct Repair  Hot Water Tank Repair  Furnace Repair or Replacement

13. Weatherization Assistance Program  Homeowners and Renters  Picture ID / Identification for all occupants in the home/SS card, Birth certificate for children in the household  SS Card for the applicant  Proof of home ownership – Current month’s mortgage statement or Property Deed  Proof of income for everyone in the household for previous 3 months– Including previous year’s tax return.  Current Gas Bill  Current Electric Bill

14. Eligibility  PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO HOMEOWNERS & RENTERS  Income Guidelines Size of Family Annual Income 1 $22,340 2 $30,260 3 $38,180 4 $46,100 5 $54,020 6 $61,940 7 $69,860 8 $77,780