Salvation Army - Virginia
Utility Assistance - HeatShare
507 S 12th Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792
Distance: 1103 Miles
(218) 741-1889
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/virginia/brighten-the-holidays
Service Details
Description
Non-governmental energy assistance program that helps pay for home utilities, such as natural gas, oil, propane or electricity
Additional Information
HeatShare provides emergency utility assistance for people with no place left to turn. Funds are typically used to pay for natural gas, oil, propane, and electricity.
This program is used by:
* Low-income seniors
* Disabled people unable to maintain a steady income
* Anybody experiencing an unexpected financial emergency
Features
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Area Served by County
- St. Louis County
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
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Specialization
- People with low income
Eligibility
To qualify, applicants must have:
* Received a final shut off notice
* Exhausted all other energy assistance funds
* Had a critical event (crisis or emergency) that has prevented them from paying the bill
Primarily serves the Virginia area including Angora, Aurora, Babbitt, Biwabik, Cook, Cotton, Ely, Embarrass, Eveleth, Gilbert, Hoyt Lakes, Kinney, Orr and Tower (St. Louis County)
Application Instructions
Call the hotline at (800) 842-7279 or your local Salvation Army office for more information.
Area Served
Virginia area including Angora, Aurora, Babbitt, Biwabik, Cook, Cotton, Ely, Embarrass, Eveleth, Gilbert, Hoyt Lakes, Kinney, Orr and Tower (St. Louis County)
Websites
Phone Numbers
Type | Number | Hours |
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Main | (218) 741-1889 |
Last Update
11/1/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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BV-8900.9300Utility Service Payment Assistance Definition
Programs that pay all or a portion of the utility bills of people whose utilities have been or are at risk of being shut off including any reconnection fees that may apply. Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also referred to as LIEAP or HEAP in some states, that provide home energy assistance, generally in the form of a credit, for low-income households that apply. The assistance is usually available once per calendar year (or heating season). Utility bill payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
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BV-8900.9300-180Electric Service Payment Assistance Definition
Programs that pay all or a portion of the electric service expenses of people whose electricity has been or is at risk of being shut off including any reconnection fees that may apply. Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also referred to as LIEAP or HEAP in some states, that provide home energy assistance, generally in the form of a credit, for low-income households that apply. The assistance is usually available once per calendar year (or heating season). Electric service payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
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BV-8900.9300-250Gas Service Payment Assistance Definition
Programs that pay all or a portion of the gas service expenses of people whose gas has been or is at risk of being shut off including any reconnection fees that may apply. Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also referred to as LIEAP or HEAP in some states, that provide home energy assistance, generally in the form of a credit, for low-income households that apply. The assistance is usually available once per calendar year (or heating season). Gas service payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
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BV-8900.9300-300Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Definition
Programs that pay all or a portion of the home heating fuel expenses of people who are unable to purchase the resources to heat their homes without assistance. Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also referred to as LIEAP or HEAP in some states, that provide home energy assistance for low-income households that apply, usually once per calendar year; and programs that pay for firewood, propane, butane, kerosene, coal or other bulk fuels that are used for heating or cooking purposes in situations where people have no other means of acquiring them. Heating fuel payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
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YB-9000Young Adults Definition
Individuals who are generally between the ages of 18 and 25 depending on the ages that specific programs use for qualification.
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YL-3300.4500Low Income Definition
Individuals or families whose annual income is between 150 and 200% of poverty level for their family size.
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YL-3300.6500Poverty Level Definition
People whose annual income is within the federal poverty level guidelines which vary according to family size and are revised annually.