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LIHEAP Enrollment Dates: PY 2010 Income Guidelines
  ComEd Fresh Start Program
(100% of Federal Poverty Level		 *LIHEAP
(Effective July 6, 2009)
(150% of Federal Poverty Level)		 Share the Warmth
(200% of Federal Poverty Level)		 ComEd Residential Special Hardship Program
(400% of Federal Poverty Level)
Family Size Gross Household Income for 30 Days Prior to the Application Date

Seniors & Residents with
Disabilities
September 1, 2009

Emergency Furnace and
Reconnection Assistance
October 1, 2009

General Enrollment
November 1, 2009

 1 $903 $1,354 $1,805 $3,467
2 $1,214 $1,821 $2,428 $4,667
3 $1,526 $2,289 $3,052 $5,867
4 $1,838 $2,756 $3,675 $7,067
5 $2,149 $3,224 $4,299 $8,267
6 $2,461 $3,691 $4,921 $9,467
7 $2,773 $4,159 $5,545 $10,667
8 $3,084 $4,626 $6,168 $11,867
* For each additional family member add $467.50
These figures are based on the 2009 Federal Poverty Guidelines published on January 23, 2009 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Home Energy Assistance Programs

 
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

The LIHEAP is designed to assist eligible low-income households pay for winter energy services, in the form of one-time payments to utility companies that are applied directly to the household’s energy bills. The amount of the payment is determined by income, household size, fuel type and geographic location.

 
ComEd Residential Special Hardship Fund:

ComEd Residential Special Hardship Program runs from January 1 until funds are depleted. It provides a one-time grant of up to $1,000 for residential customers with household incomes up to 400% of the federal poverty level (see table above) that document a hardship issue.

 
ComEd Fresh Start Program:

Commonwealth Edison is offering a new program to assist low-income households with electric heating accounts. The ComEd Fresh Start Program is designed to provide customers with an affordable billing plan and a chance to eliminate all arrearages upon successful completion of the program for six months. Qualifying households income must be less than 100% of the poverty level and have an active, connected Electric Space Heat account with ComEd.

 
Nicor Gas Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP):

The Nicor Gas PIPP Program is designed to provide customers with an affordable, levelized payment plan and a chance to eliminate arrearages.  The initial terms of the program will run through June 30, 2010, or until funds are exhausted. Qualifying households income must be LIHEAP approved, at or below 150% of the poverty level and have an active, natural gas space heat account.

 
Peoples Gas Interim Percentage of Income Payment Plan:

The Peoples Gas Interim Percentage of Income Payment Plan (“PIPP-Like”) is designed to provide customers with an affordable $10/month billing plan and a chance to eliminate some arrearages. Qualifying households income must be at or below 100% of the poverty level and have an active, connected heating account with Peoples Gas. Participation runs through at least June 30, 2010.

 
Share the Warmth:

The Share the Warmth program is a matching grant program funded by Peoples Gas, its employees and customers, and the City of Chicago to assist low-income families and individuals who are having problems paying their heating gas bills.  

Low-income customers whose total household income is below 200% of the federal poverty level (see table above) are eligible to apply for Share the Warmth matching grants of up to $200.  This grant will be applied to the balance on the customer’s Peoples Gas account.   The grant can be no larger than $200 per customer per program year and can be no larger than the current balance due on the customer’s account. 

Customers must make their own payment on their account before the matching Share the Warmth grant will be applied to their account.   The customer payment must be made within 14 calendar days of the date the application is approved.  

Customers who qualify for a LIHEAP grant this program year, are eligible to apply for a Share the Warmth grant.

* EAN = Energy Action Network (LIHEAP, Weatherization, ComEd Programs, and Share the Warmth Applications)
ESC = Energy Service Center (LIHEAP, Weatherization and ComEd Hardship Program Applications)
LIHEAP = LIHEAP Applications Only
LIHEAP/WX = LIHEAP and Weatherization Applications Only

AGENCY NAME ESC/LIHEAP Only ADDRESS CITY ST ZIP PHONE
Elk Grove Township LIHEAP 2400 S. Arlington Heights Rd Arlington Heights IL 60005 (847) 437-0300
Barrington Township LIHEAP 602 S. Hough St Barrington IL 60010 (847) 381-5632
CEDA Northwest Self-Help Center ESC 1300 W. Northwest Hwy Mt. Prospect IL 60056 (847) 392-2332
Hanul Family Alliance Suburban Office ESC 1166 S. Elmhurst Rd.  Mt. Prospect IL 60056 (847) 439-5195
Palatine Township   LIHEAP 721 S. Quentin Rd Palatine IL 60067 (847) 358-6700
Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council LIHEAP 505 S. Quentin Rd Palatine IL 60067 (847) 991-1112
Maine Township  LIHEAP/WX 1700 Ballard Rd Park Ridge IL 60068 (847) 297-2510
North Shore Senior Center ESC 161 Northfield Rd Northfield IL 60093 (847) 784-6046
Hanover Township - Satellite ESC 250 South Rt 59 Bartlett IL 60103 (630) 837-0301
Hanover Township Senior Services ESC 240 S. Illinois Rt 59 Bartlett IL 60103 (630) 483-5666
Leyden Family Services LIHEAP 10001 W. Grand Ave Franklin Park IL 60131 (847) 451-0330
Hanover Township  ESC 7431 Astor Ave Hanover Park IL 60133 (630) 540-9085
PLCCA ESC 411 Madison St, PO Box 950 Maywood IL 60153 (708) 450-3500
Schaumburg Township LIHEAP One Illinois Blvd Hoffman Estates IL 60169 (847) 884-0030
CEDA Neighbors at Work ESC 1229 Emerson St Evanston IL 60201 (847) 328-5166
North Shore Senior Center (Satelite) ESC 840 Dodge Ave Evanston IL 60202 (847) 864-3721
African American Christian Foundation ESC 6707 W. North Ave. Oak Park IL 60302 (708) 848-1700
Oak Park Senior Services LIHEAP 418 S. Oak Park Ave Oak Park IL 60302 (708) 383-8060
CEDA Berwyn ESC 6635 W. Cermak Rd Berwyn IL 60402 (708) 484-9670
Stickney Township - Satellite LIHEAP 6721 W. 40th St Stickney IL 60402 (708) 788-9100
Bloom-Rich Community Development Association ESC 1203 W. End Ave Chicago Heights IL 60411 (708) 754-4575
Bloom-Rich Community Development Association ESC 1647 Cottage Grove Ave Ford Heights IL 60411 (708) 758-2510
CEDA Center for Community Action ESC 53 E. 154th St Harvey IL 60426 (708) 339-3610
Southwest Side Senior Services - Satellite ESC 5309 W. 95th St Oak Lawn IL 60453 (708) 424-0853
Arab American Family Services ESC 9044 S. Octavia Ave Bridgeview IL 60455 (708) 599-2237
Stickney Township LIHEAP 7745 S. Leamington Burbank IL 60459 (708) 636-8850
Southland Hispanic Leadership Council ESC 21110 S. Western Avenue Olympia Fields IL 60461 (708) 679-9874
Southeast CEDA ESC 3518 W. 139th St Robbins IL 60472 (708) 371-1522
Southwest Development Association ESC 7666 W. 63rd St Summit IL 60501 (708) 458-2736
Aging Care Connections (Formerly: Southwest Suburban Center on Aging)  LIHEAP 111 W. Harris Ave LaGrange IL 60525 (708) 354-1323
Solutions for Care (Formerly Berwyn Cicero Council)  LIHEAP 7222 W. Cermak Rd. Suite 200 North Riversid IL 60546 (708) 447-2448
CEDA Central Administrative Office ESC 208 S. LaSalle St, Suite 2010 Chicago IL 60604 (800) 571-2332
Action Now ESC 209 W. Jackson Blvd. 2nd Floor Chicago IL 60606 (312) 676-4280
Hull House LIHEAP 1030 W. Van Buren 7th FL Chicago IL 60607 (312) 235-5251
Labor Coalition for People's Action ESC 37 S. Ashland Ave Chicago IL 60607 (312) 243-9481
Bridgeport Volunteers ESC 3339 S. Halsted Chicago IL 60608 (773) 254-3718
Casa Aztlan ESC 1831 S. Racine Chicago IL 60608  
Spanish Coalition for Housing - Satellite ESC 1915 S. Blue Island Ave Chicago IL 60608 (312) 850-2660
Strategic Human Services  ESC 1211 S. Western Ave, Suite 203 Chicago IL 60608 (312) 492-9090
Back of the Yards - Satlite Location for Bridgeport ESC 4521 S. Ashland Chicago IL 60609 (773) 254-3718
First Time Correctional Services ESC 715 W. 51st Street Chicago IL 60609 (773) 538-4957
Cabrini Rowhouse TMC LIHEAP 984 N. Hudson Ave Chicago IL 60610 (312) 280-2298
Chicago Area Project ESC 605 South Albany  Chicago IL 60612 (312) 588-3864
Marillac Social Center ESC 212 S. Francisco Chicago IL 60612 (773) 722-7440
True Temple Ministries LIHEAP 3816 W. Madison St. Chicago IL 60612 (773) 638-0970
Universal Prayer Tower - Satellite
Near West Side CDC		 ESC 2145 W. Maypole Chicago IL 60612 (312) 633-9217
Family Works North (Hull House Satellite) LIHEAP 1937 West Irving Park Rd. Chicago IL 60613 (773) 248-1705
Christopher House ESC 2507 N. Greenview Chicago IL 60614 (773) 472-1083
St. Vincent De Paul Center ESC 2145 N. Halsted Chicago IL 60614 (312) 943-6776
Chinese American Service League LIHEAP 2141 S. Tan Court Chicago IL 60616 (312) 791-0418
Mt. Carmel M.B. Church ESC 2978 S. Wabash Ave Chicago IL 60616 (312) 225-0510
Partners in Community Building  ESC 3424 South State 1F6-1 Chicago IL 60616 (312) 328-0873
Unity Parenting & Counseling Inc ESC 600 W. Cermak Rd, Suite 300 Chicago IL 60616 (312) 455-0007
Central United Community Church (Satellite) ESC 9625 S. Colfax Ave Chicago IL 60617 (773) 651-0007
Centro Communitario Juan Diego ESC 8812 S. Commercial Ave Chicago IL 60617 (773) 731-0109
Christ Apostolic Church  ESC 8157 S. Exchange Ave Chicago IL 60617 (773) 721-2119
Spanish Coalition for Housing - Satellite ESC 9117 S. Brandon Ave Chicago IL 60617 (773) 933-7575
Trinity Resurrection United Church ESC 9046 S. Mackinaw Ave Chicago IL 60617 (773) 768-9645
True of Life Foundation ESC 1712 E. 87th St. Chicago IL 60617 (773) 374-7046
Korean American Community Services LIHEAP 4300 N. California Ave Chicago IL 60618 (773) 583-5501
Romanian American Community Center ESC 3643 W. Irving Park Rd Chicago IL 60618 (773) 279-8880
Agape Family Life Center ESC 2424 W. Lithuanian Plaza Ct. Chicago IL 60619 (773) 315-2777
B.F. Paxton Community Development ESC 7300 S. Maryland Chicago IL 60619 (773) 789-7237
Bethlehem Star M.B. Church  ESC 9231 S. Cottage Grove Chicago IL 60619 (773) 487-8441
Bethlehem Star M.B. Church II  ESC 600 E. 73rd St.  Chicago IL 60619 (773) 487-8441
Central United Community Church ESC 8246 S. Cottage Grove Ave Chicago IL 60619 (773) 651-0007
JJC Business Resource Center ESC 437 E. 71st St Chicago IL 60619 (773) 224-9264
Search Outreach Program ESC 614 E. 75th St Chicago IL 60619 (773) 874-4300
Tree of Life M.B. Church LIHEAP 1124 E. 93rd St. Chicago IL 60619 (708) 955-6768
Universal Prayer Tower - Satellite ESC 1509 E. 87th St. Chicago IL 60619  
Christ is First Productions LIHEAP 7907 S. Ashland Ave. Chicago IL 60620 (773) 957-6422
Community Care Outreach ESC 8615 S. Ashland Ave Chicago IL 60620 (773) 881-9007
Community Care Outreach (Satelite) ESC 9300 S. Ashland Roon 108 Chicago IL 60620 (773) 881-9900
Foster Park Community Council ESC 1356 W. 79th Chicago IL 60620 (773) 483-9010
Grand Families Program of Chicago LIHEAP 400 W. 76th St Suite 120 Chicago IL 60620 (773) 651-8800
Universal Prayer Tower - Satellite
Pleasant Green M.B.C.		 ESC 7545 S. Vincennes Ave Chicago IL 60620 (773) 874-6103
Action Coalition of Englewood Inc. ESC 6455 S. Peoria St Chicago IL 60621 (773) 846-0080
Hope Organization II ESC 6921 S. Halsted Chicago IL 60621 (773) 846-0883
European American Association  LIHEAP 2827 W. Division St Chicago IL 60622 (773) 342-5868
Puerto Ricans Unidos En Accion (PRUA) ESC 2606 W. Division St Chicago IL 60622 (773) 235-5274
Spanish Action Committee of Chicago ESC 2452 W. Division St Chicago IL 60622 (773) 292-1052
Operation Brotherhood ESC 3745 W. Ogden Ave Chicago IL 60623 (773) 522-0433
Strategic Human Services - Satellite  ESC 3843 W. Ogden Chicago IL 60623 (312) 492-9090
The Health Advocacy Project of Little Village LIHEAP 2356 S. Sawyer  Chicago IL 60623 (773) 521-8826
Universal Prayer Tower - Satellite
Lawndale Consultant		 ESC 2115 S. Pulaski Rd Chicago IL 60623 (773) 521-3944
Bethel New Life LIHEAP 4006 W. Lake Street Chicago IL 60624 (773) 826-8430
Change of Life ESC 306 S. Kostner 2nd floor Chicago IL 60624 (773) 473-4727
North Lawndale Employment Network ESC 3726 West Flournoy Chicago IL 60624 (773) 638-8201
People's Church  ESC 3570 W. 5th Ave Chicago IL 60624 (773) 533-6877
Sankofa Incorporated ESC 3333 W. Arthington St. Suite 215 Chicago IL 60624 (773) 265-6000
Universal Prayer Tower ESC 4540 W. Washington Chicago IL 60624 (773) 378-3464
Cambodian Association of Illinois LIHEAP 2831 W. Lawrence Ave Chicago IL 60625 (773) 878-7090
Center for Seniors LIHEAP 5320 N. Kedzie Chicago IL 60625 (773) 478-1245
Hanul Family Alliance ESC 5008 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60625 (773) 478-8851
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries ESC 5534 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60625 (773) 649-9620
Howard Area Community Center  LIHEAP 7648 N. Paulina St Chicago IL 60626 (773) 262-6622
Brock Social Services Organization ESC 10302 S. Corliss Ave Chicago IL 60628 (773) 291-0500
Christ Cathedral MB Church ESC 449 W. 111th St Chicago IL 60628 (773) 660-4296
Christ Everlasting Church (Total/Triedstone Satellite) ESC 62 W. 127th St.  Chicago IL 60628 (773) 264-1722
Christ United Faith Church ESC 11906 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago IL 60628 (773) 840-3871
Community Relief Coalition ESC 10801 S. Edbrooke Chicago IL 60628 (773) 629-8444
Fernwood United Methodist Church ESC 10105 S. Wallace Chicago IL 60628 (773) 881-0800
God's Gang ESC 9556 S. King Dr. Chicago IL 60628 (773) 213-0229
Southside Help Center ESC 10420 S. Halsted St.  Chicago IL 60628 (773) 701-4223
Women on a Mission  ESC 253 E. 113th St.  Chicago IL 60628 (773) 443-7959
Good Counsel Center LIHEAP 2700 W. 59th St Chicago IL 60629 (773) 863-1179
Latino Organization of the Southwest LIHEAP 6507 S. Kedzie Chicago IL 60629 (773) 925-0397
SANAD ESC 3302 W. 63rd St Chicago IL 60629 (773) 436-7989
The Comprehensive Korean Self Help Community Center LIHEAP 4934 N. Pulaski Rd Chicago IL 60630 (773) 545-8348
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council ESC 4477 S. Archer Ave Chicago IL 60632 (773) 523-7110
Hegewisch Community Committee ESC 13260 S. Brandon Ave Chicago IL 60633 (773) 646-4488
MACEO, Inc LIHEAP & WX 1255 W. 63rd St Chicago IL 60636 (773) 424-0442
Marble Rock M.B. Church ESC 7114 S. Ashland Ave. Chicago IL 60636 (773) 434-7077
Greater Metropolitan Church ESC 5856 S. Wabash Ave Chicago IL 60637 (773) 667-2205
Greater Washington Park Community Development Corporation  ESC  5531 S. King Drive Chicago IL 60637 (773) 684-8780
St. Philip EV Lutheran Church ESC 6232 S. Eberhart Chicago IL 60637 (773) 324-6318
The Evalind Org. Inc. ESC 717 E. 63rd St. Chicago IL 60637 (773) 752-7907
The Evalind Org. Inc. (Satellite) ESC 368 E. 63rd St. Chicago IL 60637 (773) 752-7907
WECAN (Woodlawn East Community and Neighbor) ESC 6450 S. Stony Island Chicago IL 60637 (773) 288-3000
Southwest Side Senior Services ESC 6245 S. Archer Ave Chicago IL 60638 (312) 886-0481
Southwest Side Senior Services - Satellite ESC 6117 S. Kedzie Chicago IL 60638 (312) 886-0481
Bethesda Human Resources Ministry ESC 4538 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago IL 60639 (773) 252-5727
Eyes on Austin ESC 5519 W. North Ave Chicago IL 60639 (773) 479-1569
Heritage International (Total/Triedstone Satellitel) ESC 5308 W. North Ave Chicago IL 60639 (773) 237-4008
Spanish Coalition for Housing ESC 3934 W. North Ave Chicago IL 60639 (773) 276-7633
Spanish Coalition for Housing - Satellite ESC 4035 W. North Ave Chicago IL 60639 (773) 342-1794
Addis Learning & Resource Center LIHEAP 4750 N. Sheridan Rd, Suite 361 Chicago IL 60640 (773) 561-7269
BHACC Bosnian & Herzegovinian Community Center ESC 1016 W. Argyle St Chicago IL 60640 (773) 784-2900
Chinese Mutual Aid Association ESC 1016 W. Argyle St Chicago IL 60640 (773) 784-2900
South-East Asia Center ESC 5120 N. Broadway Chicago IL 60640 (773) 989-6927
Voice of the People in Uptown, Inc. ESC 4861 N. Kenmore Ave Chicago IL 60640 (773) 769-2442
Voice of the People in Uptown, Inc. (Satellite) ESC 847 W. Sunnyside Chicago IL 60640 (773) 769-2442
Polish American Association LIHEAP 3834 N. Cicero Ave Chicago IL 60641 (773) 282-8206
Northwestern University Settlement Association LIHEAP 1400 W. Augusta Blvd Chicago IL 60642 (773) 278-7471
Hope Organization III ESC 1042 W. 103rd St. Chicago IL 60643 (773) 429-9114
Total Resource Comm. Organization / Triedstone ESC 1415 W. 104th St Chicago IL 60643 (773) 881-7710
Campaign for A Drug Free Westside, Inc.  ESC 300 N. Central Ave. Chicago IL 60644 (773) 261-1421
Circle Urban Ministries ESC 118 N. Central Chicago  IL 60644 (773) 921-1446
CRDDC (Chetwyn Rodgers Drive Development Center) ESC 25 N. Cicero Ave Chicago IL 60644 (773) 261-6098
South Austin Coalition Community Council ESC 5660 W. Madison St. Chicago IL 60644 (773) 287-4570
South Austin Coalition Community Council - Satellite ESC 5071 W. Congress Chicago IL 60644 (312) 743-1538
Metropolitan Asian Family Services LIHEAP 7541 N. Western Ave Chicago IL 60645 (773) 465-3105
San Lucas United Church of Christ ESC 2914 W. North Ave Chicago IL 60647 (773) 227-5747
St. Sylvester Parish ESC 2915  W. Palmer Chicago IL 60647 (773) 235-3646
Temple of Brotherly Love Community Church LIHEAP 1843 E. 77th St.  Chicago IL 60649 (773) 437-3203
Austin Peoples Action Center ESC 5125 W. Chicago Ave Chicago IL 60651 (773) 473-7270
Healing Temple Church  ESC 4941 W. Chicago Ave Chicago IL 60651 (773) 287-6964
New Horizon Organization  ESC 3936 W Roosevelt Rd Chicago IL 60651 (773) 826-8007
Northwest Austin Council ESC 5730 W. Division St Chicago IL 60651 (773) 379-7961
Diamonds in the Ruff Children's Society ESC 3529 S. Indiana Ave Chicago IL 60653 (312) 842-2004
Evening Star M.B.C. ESC 4235 S Cottage Grove Ave Chicago IL 60653 (773) 536-9527
Hope Organization I ESC 4100 S. King Dr.  Chicago IL 60653 (773) 624-4752
Matthew House ESC 3722-28 S. Indiana Chicago IL 60653 (773) 536-2528
The Renaissance Collaborative ESC 3757-63 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago IL 60653 (773) 924-9270
Assyrian National Council of Illinois  LIHEAP 2450 W. Peterson Chicago IL 60659 (773) 262-5589
Family Works Far North (Hull House Satellite) LIHEAP 5797 North Lincoln Ave Chicago IL 60659 (773) 506-0293
Indo-American Center LIHEAP 6328 N. California Ave.  Chicago IL 60659 (773) 973-4444
Metro Chicago Methodist Church LIHEAP 6310 N. Lincoln Ave #23 Chicago IL 60659 (773) 350-4357
Midwest Asian American Center ESC 2534 W. Devon Ave, 2nd Floor Chicago IL 60659 (773) 262-8650
Muslim Women Resource Center ESC 6349 N. Western, Suite 205 Chicago IL 60659 (773) 764-1686
Urhai Community Service Center ESC 2945 W. Peterson Ave #204 Chicago IL 60659 (773) 275-2688
Hamdard Center for Health and Human Services Organization LIHEAP 1542 W. Devon Ave.  Chicago IL 60660 (630) 835-1430
Pan African Association (Chinese Mutual Aid Satelite) ESC 6163 N. Broadway Chicago IL 60660 (773) 381-9723
Senior Assistance Center  LIHEAP 7774 W. Irving Park Rd Norridge IL 60706 (708) 456-7979
Casa Aztlan - Satellite ESC 5310 W. Cermak Cicero IL 60804 (312) 666-5509
CEDA Near West ESC 6141 W. Roosevelt Rd Cicero IL 60804 (708) 222-3824
CEDA Calumet Park ESC 12549 S. Ashland Calumet Park IL 60827 (708) 371-0308
Chicago South Community Development Organization ESC 12338 S. Halsted Calumet Park IL 60827 (708) 388-9268
People for Community Recovery ESC 13116 S. Elis Ave Chicago IL 60827 (773) 840-4618
 
Residential Energy Assistance Challenge (REACH)

Program Eligibility:

  • LIHEAP client.
  • Suburban Cook County resident.
  • Income of 150% of the poverty level or less.
  • In crisis with utility payments or in the reconnect/disconnect cycle. 
  • Seeking help to become a regular bill payer.

Program Goals:

  • Turn at risk LIHEAP recipients into regular monthly utility bill payers.
  • Reduce the number of LIHEAP clients in the disconnection/reconnection cycle.

Program Strategies:

  • Financial Education
    •  Individual Budget Counseling.
    • Quarterly review of utility payments.
    • Community financial literacy workshops.
    • Information on local financial institutions and products available.
  • Energy Conservation
    • Participants receive a weatherization kit and CFL’s for their home.
    • Keep Warm Illinois conservation tutorial targeting strategies that will reduce usage within the home.
    • Energy Checklist to aid in execution of conservation strategies.
    • Priority consideration for CEDA’s Weatherization program when eligible.
  • Case management
    • Monthly meetings and phone calls.
    • Information and referrals on income support programs.
    • Communication and planning to promote regular utility bill pay.
    • Reward stipends towards utility payment for continuous and on time bill payment.

Requirements for participating:

  • Expectation is that client will be in the program for 6-12 months.
  • Attend one meeting or workshop with a case worker every month for program duration.

How to enroll in REACH:

Call 312.795.8987.

 
Share

The Nicor Gas Sharing Program provides one-time annual grants to qualified residential customers. Administered by the Salvation Army, the Sharing Program is funded by direct contributions from Nicor Gas' customers and employees. Customers can make donations via their monthly gas bill payment, which Nicor Gas will match dollar-for-dollar, up to $175,000 annually.

For More Information: www.nicorinc.com

For More Information:
LIHEAP Hotline:
(800) 571-CEDA (2332)
8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Request a Live Chat!
 
Brochures/Flyers
 
Documentation:
  • Proof of gross income from all household members for the 30-day period to the application date.
  • Current copy of heat and electric bills (if you pay for your home energy directly)
    • Bill must show rates and meter readings
    • The date of the utility bill must be issued within the last 30 days. (ComEd Hardship Program pays up to $1,000 NOT EXCEEDING PAST DUE AMOUNT)
  • Proof of Social Security Numbers of all household members (LIHEAP ONLY)
  • Picture ID (COMED HARDSHIP PROGRAM ONLY)
  • If a member of your household receives TANF, you must bring their Medical Eligibility Card
  • Applicants that have their utilities included in the rent must bring proof of rental agreement stating monthly rental amount, that utilities are included, and landlord contact information. (Rent costs must be greater than 30% of household gross income for 30 days prior to application).
  • Please provide documentation for all circumstances. Proof of all hardships must be within 6 MONTHS. Disability proof must state disability and show monthly amount. Disconnected and finaled accounts will not be credited. (COMED HARDSHIP
    PROGRAM ONLY)

Hardship Documentation:

  • Medical - Proof of hospitalization, surgery recovery, or medical/prescriptions services that are limiting income and finances. Households with life support equipment.
  • Military - Military deployment of one or both head-of-household/parent(s), deployment/activation papers and documents must be provided to prove deployment. Eligibility also includes military personnel returning from active duty with a disability. Proof of circumstances must be provided.
  • Senior - Seniors requiring “in home care” and other services resulting in difficulty making “out of pocket” costs, therefore limiting finances. Proof of these expenses is needed. Eligibility also includes grandparents raising minor grandchildren. Applicants must provide Medicaid/Kidcare card for the grandchild, displaying child’s name, grandparent’s name, and address.
  • Disability - Households containing a person(s) with a disability, including mental health, that severely limits the household’s finances. Medicare or SSI documents will need to be provided.
  • Loss of Employment or Unexpected Loss of Income
    • Termination of employment cannot be a result of an applicant’s negligence. Termination papers, layoff notice or eligibility for Unemployment benefits must be provided as proof.
    • An unexpected loss of income due to SSI reassessment, tax increase, or spousal death. Proof of income loss must be provided.
    • A student that was contributing to the household income and is now attending college/University resulting in a reduction of the household income. Proof of full-time student status needed (registration documents) and loss of income (check stubs) must be provided.
  • Family Crisis - Within the last 6 months, households experiencing the death of an immediate family member or terminal illness of an immediately family member. Death certificate or medical papers must be provided for spouse or affected family member.
  • Property Damage - Unexpected reduction of a household’s income due to property damage associated with natural disasters not covered by insurance. Natural disasters include flood, tornado, or wind damage to home or vehicle.
  • Victimized by Criminal Activity - Unexpected reduction of a household’s income as a result of being victimized by criminal activity. Provide police report (must have filed within 72 hours of the event) and proof of income loss, ex. lost workdays.