ENERGY CONSERVATION

Weatherization

CEDA's Weatherization Program focuses on making homes safer and more energy-efficient for qualifying low-income residents in the city of Chicago and suburban Cook County. Repairing or replacing older furnaces, installing heat-saving insulation and sealing bypasses to conserve energy are often the means used to keep homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. The Weatherization Program also strives to make homes safer by installing smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers, as well as repairing gas lines within the home. This service is available to qualifying homeowners and renters who apply at local intake sites. If a rental unit is being weatherized, the landlord must pay for half of the repair costs unless she/he meets certain qualifications.
 
Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for the weatherization program, participants must reside in Cook County and be at 150% of the poverty level. Special emphasis is given to families with children under the age of five, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.

Weatherization Hotline: (800) 571-CEDA (2332)

Where to Apply: Residents must apply for the weatherization program at a local intake site. Intake sites are organized by the ZIP codes they serve. Please bring proof of home ownership, a current electric/gas bill, hard copy of social security number for the head of the household (social security number only for those who are 16 and older in the residence), and proof of income for the previous 12 months when you apply for the program.

PY2009 Intake Sites:

ORGANIZATION	ADDRESS	CITY	ST	ZIP	PHONE
CEDA Northwest Self-Help	1300 W Northwest Hwy	Mount Prospect	IL	60056	(847) 392-2332
Maine Township	1700 Ballard Rd	Park Ridge	IL	60068	(847) 297-2510
North Shore Senior Center	161 Northfield Rd	Northfield	IL	60093	(847) 784-6040
Hanover Township	7431 Astor Ave.	Hanover Park	IL	60133	(630) 540-9085
Proviso-Leyden Council for Community Action	411 W Madison	Maywood	IL	60153	(708) 450-3500
CEDA Neighbors at Work	1229 Emerson	Evanston	IL	60201	(847) 328-5166
Bloom-Rich Community Development Association	1203 West End Ave	Chicago Heights	IL	60411	(708) 754-4575
Faith Bailey Health Center	401 154th Place	Calumet City	IL	60409	(708) 339-3610
CEDA for Community Action	53 E. 154th St.	Harvey	IL	60426	(708) 339-3610
CEDA Southeast	3518 W 139th St	Robbins	IL	60472	(708) 371-1220
CEDA Southwest	7666 W 63rd St	Summit	IL	60501	(708) 458-2736
Berwyn Cicero Council on Aging	7222 W Cermark Rd	North Riverside	IL	60546	(708) 447-2448
Methodist Youth Services	954 W Washington 4th fl	Chicago	IL	60607	(312) 733-8810
Spanish Coalition for Housing - Pilsen Satellite Site	1915 S Blue Island	Chicago	IL	60608	(312) 850-2660
Strategic Human Services	1211 S. Western Ave, Suite 203	Chicago	IL	60608	(312) 492-9090
Back Of The Yards Community Service Network	3339 S. Halsted	Chicago	IL	60609	(773) 254-3718
Marillac House	212 S. Francisco Ave	Chicago	IL	60612	(773) 722-7440
Unity Parenting & Counseling	600 W. Cermak Rd/Ste #300	Chicago	IL	60616	(312) 455-0007
Partners in Community Building	3424 S. State 1F6-1	Chicago	IL	60616	(312) 328-0873
Spanish Coalition for Housing-Southside Satellite Site	9117 S Brandon St	Chicago	IL	60617	(773) 933-7575
Trinity Resurrection United Church	9046 S. Mackinaw Ave.	Chicago	IL	60617	(773) 768-9645
Centro Communitario Juan Diego	8812 S. Commercial Ave.	Chicago	IL	60617	(773) 731-0109
Romanian American Community Center	3643 W Irving Park Road	Chicago	IL	60618	(773)-279-8880
Central United Methodist Church	8246 S Cottage Grove	Chicago	IL	60619	(773) 651-0007
JJ C Business Resource Center	437 E. 71st Street	Chicago	IL	60619	(773) 224-9264
Bethlehem Star MB Church	9231 S Cottage Grove	Chicago	IL	60619	(773) 487-8441
Search Outreach Program	614 E. 75th St.	Chicago	IL	60619	(773) 874-4300
Greater Metropolitan Church	5856 S. Wabash	Chicago	IL	60620	(773) 667-2205
Community Care Outreach	1550 W 88th St Rm. 201	Chicago	IL	60620	(773) 881-9007
Brock Social Services	10302 S Corliss Ave	Chicago	IL	60620	(773) 291-0500
Hope Organization II- Bethlehem Star MB Church	6921 S Halsted	Chicago	IL	60621	(773) 846-0883
Action Coalition of Englewood	6455 S Peoria	Chicago	IL	60621	(773) 846-0080
Spanish Action Community of Chicago	2452 W Division St	Chicago	IL	60622	(773) 292-1052
Puerto Ricans Unidos En Accion (PRUA)	2606 W. Division St.	Chicago	IL	60622	(773) 235-5274
Lawndale Consultants - Satellite Site Universal Prayer Tower	2115 S. Pulaski	Chicago	IL	60623	(773) 521-3944
Universal Prayer Tower	4540 W. Washington Blvd Suite 102	Chicago	IL	60624	(773) 378-3464
North Lawndale Employment Network	3726 W. Flournoy	Chicago	IL	60624	(773) 638-8201
Christ Cathedral Baptist Church	449 W 111th St	Chicago	IL	60628	(773) 660-4296
Fernwood United Methodist Church	10105 S. Wallace	Chicago	IL	60628	(773) 881-0800
SANAD	3302 W. 63rd St	Chicago	IL	60629	(773) 436-7989
WECAN (Woodlawn East Community and Neighbor)	6450 S Stony	Chicago	IL	60637	(773) 288-3000
Jericho Christian Center	1318-24 E. 67th St.	Chicago	IL	60637	(773) 288-2411
Spanish Coalition for Housing - North Side	4035 W North Ave.	Chicago	IL	60639	(773) 276-7633
Eyes on Austin	5519 W. North Ave.	Chicago	IL	60639	(773) 479-1569
South East Asia Center	5120 N. Broadway	Chicago	IL	60640	(773) 989-6927
Addis Learning & Resource Center	4750 N. Sheridan Rd, Suite 361	Chicago	IL	60640	(773 )561-7269
Hope Organization III-Bethlehem Star MB Church	944 W 103rd	Chicago	IL	60643	(773) 238-3877
South Austin Coalition	5660 W. Madison	Chicago	IL	60644	(773) 287-9957
Chetwyn Rodgers Drive Development Corp.	25 N Cicero	Chicago	IL	60644	(773) 261-6098
San Lucas United Church of Christ	2914 W. North Ave	Chicago	IL	60647	(773) 227-5747
Healing Temple Church	4941 W Chicago Ave	Chicago	IL	60651	(773) 287-6964
New Horizon Organization	5303 W. Chicago Ave.	Chicago	IL	60651	(773) 626-4450
New Horizon Organization - Satellite Site	3936 W. Roosevelt	Chicago	IL	60624	(773) 626-4450
Hope Organization I - Bethlehem Star MB Church	4500 S Prairie	Chicago	IL	60653	(773) 624-4752
Evening Star M.B.C.	4235 S. Cottage Grove	Chicago	IL	60653	(773) 536-9527
Urhai Community Service Center	2945 W. Peterson Ave #204	Chicago	IL	60659	(773) 275-2688
CEDA Near West	6141 W Roosevelt Rd	Cicero	IL	60804	(708) 222-3824
Chicago South Development Corp.	12338 S Halsted	Chicago	IL	60827	(708) 388-9268
CEDA Calumet Park	12549 S. Ashland	Calumet Park	IL	60827	(708) 371-0308

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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

 

For More Information:
LIHEAP Hotline: (800) 571-CEDA (2332)
8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday

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Summer Cooling Program: July 6, 2009 until funds are exhausted.

The LIHEAP Summer Cooling Program is a one-time benefit to eligible households to be used for energy bills.  The amount of the payment is determined by income, household size, fuel type and geographic location. LIHEAP will make electric bill payments on behalf of seniors, the disabled, families with children younger than 36 months of age at the time of processed application, and people with medical conditions that would be aggravated by extreme heat. Payments will be paid directly to the household's electric utility i.e. ComEd.

PY 2010 Income Guidelines (Effective July 6, 2009):
Family Size	Gross Income for 30 Days Prior to Application Date
1	$1,354
2	$1,821
3	$2,289
4	$2,756
5	$3,224
6	$3,691
7	$4,159
8	$4,626
* For each additional family member add $467.50

Who is eligible for the 2009 Summer Cooling Program?

• Seniors

  An applicant or household member age 60 or above (born before July 31, 1949) is considered a senior and the household is eligible to apply for benefits.
  

• Disabled

  An applicant or household member is considered to be disabled for the purposes of LIHEAP and eligible to apply for benefits during the 2009 Summer Cooling Program if he or she is: totally and permanently disabled or blind and receiving or has made application for federal Social Security Disability benefits based on blindness or disability, Veterans Administration Disability benefits, Railroad Retirement Disability benefits, or any State Pension or payment based on blindness or disability. Documentation may include the following sources.  If HOH (head of household/or spouse), receipt of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), receipt of Social Security Disability (under age 62 with social security number followed by claim letter A, HA, W, or C, if adult child), an award letter stating permanent and total disability, a Veterans Administration disability award letter, Medicare Card, or a bank statement indication HOH/spouse receives SSI or proof of application for any of the above.

• Medical Certifications

  The household must contain at least one member experiencing an existing serious medical condition that would be aggravated by disconnected energy service in accordance with ICC regulations found in 83 Illinois Admin. Code 280.130. 
  The existence of serious medical conditions(s) must be certified by a licensed medical practitioner.  The medical condition documentation/certification must be dated within one year of the date of application.  For the 2009 Summer Cooling Program, the documentation/certification must be dated within 90 days of the date of application. 
  
  Medical persons from whom this certification can be accepted are limited to:

  • Any physician licensed in accordance with the Medical Practice Act of 1987 or licensed in an adjoining state.
  • Public health officials who are medical persons (i.e., licensed physicians or licensed registered or licensed practical nurses acting as a representative of a physician) associated with the National Health Service, the Illinois Department of Public Health, a county health department, or a city or township health department.

  
  Once the medical practitioner has determined a serious medical condition exists, he/she should complete the Emergency Medical Certification form.  If the applicant has a statement from a medical person with that contains identical information i.e., name and address of the household member with condition, a description of the condition, the period of time during which termination of energy services will aggravate the illness, signature and title of medical person, then such a statement is acceptable.  When filed, it must be attached to the Medical Certification form.

Documentation Needed:

• Income:
  • Proof of 30 day income for the entire household over 18 yrs. old if working.  If you receive cash wages or cannot submit check stubs to cover the 30-day period, you must have an Income Statement filled out.
• Utility Bills
  • The issue date on the bill(s) should be within 30-60 days
  • Proof of social security card or government issued print out for all household members over 1 yrs old is required.
  • Proof of  AABD or TANF, you must bring the “Medical Eligibility Card”

 

PY 2010 Summer Cooling Program Intake Sites
Agency Name:	Address:	City:	Zip:	Phone:
Elk Grove Township	2400 S. Arlington Heights Rd	Arlington Heights	60005	(847) 437-0300
Barrington Township	602 S. Hough St	Barrington	60010	(847) 381-5632
CEDA Northwest Self-Help Center	1300 W. Northwest Hwy	Mt. Prospect	60056	(847) 392-2332
Hanul Family Alliance Suburban Office	1166 S. Elmhurst Rd.	Mt. Prospect	60056	(847) 439-5195
Palatine Township	721 S. Quentin Rd	Palatine	60067	(847) 358-6700
Maine Township	1700 Ballard Rd	Park Ridge	60068	(847) 297-2510
North Shore Senior Center	161 Northfield Rd	Northfield	60093	(847) 784-6046
Hanover Township Senior Services	240 S. Illinois Rt 59	Bartlett	60103	(630) 483-5666
Leyden Family Services	10001 W. Grand Ave	Franklin Park	60131	(847) 451-0330
Hanover Township	7431 Astor Ave	Hanover Park	60133	(630) 540-9085
PLCCA	411 Madison St, PO Box 950	Maywood	60153	(708) 450-3500
Universal Prayer Tower - Satellite Fountain of Living Waters	2550 N. Mannheim Rd	Melrose Park	60160	(847) 455-6662
Schaumburg Township	One Illinois Blvd	Hoffman Estates	60169	(847) 884-0030
CEDA Neighbors at Work	1229 Emerson St	Evanston	60201	(847) 328-5166
Oak Park Senior Services	418 S. Oak Park Ave	Oak Park	60302	(708) 383-8060
CEDA Berwyn	6635 W. Cermak Rd	Berwyn	60402	(708) 484-9670
Bloom-Rich Community Development Association	1203 W. End Ave	Chicago Heights	60411	(708) 754-4575
Bloom-Rich Community Development Association	1647 Cottage Grove Ave	Ford Heights	60411	(708) 758-2510
CEDA Center for Community Action	53 E. 154th St	Harvey	60426	(708) 339-3610
Arab American Family Services	9044 S. Octavia Ave	Bridgeview	60455	(708) 599-2237
Southland Hispanic Leadership Council	21110 S. Western Avenue	Olympia Fields	60461	(708) 679-9874
Southeast CEDA	3518 W. 139th St	Robbins	60472	(708) 371-1522
Southwest Development Association	7666 W. 63rd St	Summit	60501	(708) 458-2736
Southwest Suburban Center on Aging	111 W. Harris Ave	LaGrange	60525	(708) 354-1323
Berwyn Cicero Council on Aging	7222 W. Cermak Rd, Suite 200	North Riverside	60546	(708) 447-2448
CEDA Central Administrative Office	208 S. LaSalle St, Suite 2010	Chicago	60604	(800) 571-2332
Hull House	1030 W. Van Buren 3rd Floor	Chicago	60607	(312) 235-5251
Labor Coalition for People's Action	37 S. Ashland Ave	Chicago	60607	(312) 243-9481
Bridgeport Volunteers	3339 S. Halsted	Chicago	60608	(773) 254-3718
Casa Aztlan	1831 S. Racine	Chicago	60608	(312)666-5508
Spanish Coalition for Housing - Satellite	1915 S. Blue Island Ave	Chicago	60608	(312) 850-2660
Strategic Human Services	1211 S. Western Ave, Suite 203	Chicago	60608	(312) 492-9090
Back of the Yards Community Service Network	4521 S. Ashland Ave	Chicago	60609	(773) 254-3718
First Time Correctional Services	715 W. 51st Street	Chicago	60609	(773) 538-4957
Cabrini Rowhouse TMC	984 N. Hudson Ave	Chicago	60610	(312) 280-2298
Chicago Area Project	605 South Albany	Chicago	60612	(312) 588-3864
Marillac Social Center	212 S. Francisco	Chicago	60612	(773) 722-7440
Universal Prayer Tower - Satellite Near West Side CDC	2145 W. Maypole	Chicago	60612	(312) 633-9217
St. Vincent De Paul Center	2145 N. Halsted	Chicago	60614	(312) 943-6776
Chinese American Service League	2141 S. Tan Court	Chicago	60616	(312) 791-0418
Mt. Carmel M.B. Church	2978 S. Wabash Ave	Chicago	60616	(312) 225-0510
Partners in Community Building	3424 South State 1F6-1	Chicago	60616	(312) 328-0873
Unity Parenting & Counseling Inc	600 W. Cermak Rd, Suite 300	Chicago	60616	(312) 455-0007
Centro Communitario Juan Diego	8812 S. Commercial Ave	Chicago	60617	(773) 731-0109
Christ Apostolic Church	8157 S. Exchange Ave	Chicago	60617	(773) 721-2119
Spanish Coalition for Housing - Satellite	9117 S. Brandon Ave	Chicago	60617	(773) 933-7575
Trinity Resurrection United Church	9046 S. Mackinaw Ave	Chicago	60617	(773) 768-9645
True to Life Foundation	1712 E. 87th St.	Chicago	60617	(773) 374-7046
Korean American Community Services	4300 N. California Ave	Chicago	60618	(773) 583-5501
Romanian American Community Center	3643 W. Irving Park Rd	Chicago	60618	(773) 279 8880
Bethlehem Star M.B. Church	9231 S. Cottage Grove	Chicago	60619	(773) 487-8441
Central United Community Church	8246 S. Cottage Grove Ave	Chicago	60619	(773) 651-0007
JJC Business Resource Center	437 E. 71st St	Chicago	60619	(773) 224-9264
Search Outreach Program	614 E. 75th St	Chicago	60619	(773) 874-4300
Women on a Mission	7928 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive	Chicago	60619	(773) 458-7959
Community Care Outreach	1550 W. 88th St, Rm 201	Chicago	60620	(773) 881-9007
Foster Park Community Council	1356 W. 79th	Chicago	60620	(773) 483-9010
Grand Families Program of Chicago	400 W. 76th St Suite 120	Chicago	60620	(773) 651-8800
Universal Prayer Tower - Satellite Pleasant Green M.B.C.	7545 S. Vincennes Ave	Chicago	60620	(773) 874-6103
New Gresham United Church	8700 S. Emerald	Chicago	60620	(773) 651-8446
(ACTS) Alliance of Congregations Transforming the Southside	401 W. 69th St	Chicago	60621	(773) 783-9383
Action Coalition of Englewood Inc.	6455 S. Peoria St	Chicago	60621	(773) 846-0080
Hope Organization II	6921 S. Halsted	Chicago	60621	(773) 846-0883
European American Association	2827 W. Division St	Chicago	60622	(773) 342-5868
Puerto Ricans Unidos En Accion (PRUA)	2606 W. Division St	Chicago	60622	(773) 235-5274
Spanish Action Committee of Chicago	2452 W. Division St	Chicago	60622	(773) 292-1052
Operation Brotherhood	3745 W. Ogden Ave	Chicago	60623	(773) 522-0433
The Health Advocacy Project of Little Village	2356 S. Sawyer	Chicago	60623	(773) 521-8826
Universal Prayer Tower - Satellite Lawndale Consultant	2115 S. Pulaski Rd	Chicago	60623	(773) 521-3944
Change of Life	306 S. Kostner 2nd floor	Chicago	60624	(773) 473-4727
North Lawndale Employment Network	3726 West Flournoy	Chicago	60624	(773) 638-8201
People's Church	3570 W. 5th Ave	Chicago	60624	(773) 533-6877
Universal Prayer Tower	4540 W. Washington	Chicago	60624	(773) 378-3464
Albany Park Community Center	3403 W. Lawrence Ave, Suite 300	Chicago	60625	(773) 433-3220
Cambodian Association of Illinois	2831 W. Lawrence Ave	Chicago	60625	(773) 878-7090
Center for Seniors	5320 N. Kedzie	Chicago	60625	(773) 478-1245
Hanul Family Alliance	5008 N. Kedzie Ave	Chicago	60625	(773) 478-8851
Howard Area Community Center	7648 N. Paulina St	Chicago	60626	(773) 262-6622
Brock Social Services Organization	10302 S. Corliss Ave	Chicago	60628	(773) 291-0500
Christ Cathedral MB Church	449 W. 111th St	Chicago	60628	(773) 660-4296
Fernwood United Methodist Church	10105 S. Wallace	Chicago	60628	(773) 881-0800
Community Relief Coalition	10801 S. Edbrooke	Chicago	60628	(773) 291-9211
Good Counsel Center	2700 W. 59th St	Chicago	60629	(773) 863-1179
Latino Organization of the Southwest	6507 S. Kedzie	Chicago	60629	(773) 925-0397
SANAD	3302 W. 63rd St	Chicago	60629	(773) 436-7989
The Comprehensive Korean Self Help Community Center	4934 N. Pulaski Rd	Chicago	60630	(773) 545-8348
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council	4477 S. Archer Ave	Chicago	60632	(773) 523-7110
Hegewisch Community Committee	13260 S. Brandon Ave	Chicago	60633	(773) 646-4488
MACEO, Inc	1255 W. 63rd St	Chicago	60636	(773) 488-8864
Greater Metropolitan Church	5856 S. Wabash Ave	Chicago	60637	(773) 667-2205
Greater Washington Park Community Development Corporation	(1) 128 E. 58th St/ (2) 1515 E. 71st Street-2 locations	Chicago	60637	(773) 684-8780
WECAN (Woodlawn East Community and Neighbor)	6450 S. Stony Island	Chicago	60637	(773) 288-3000
Jericho Christian Center	1318-24 E. 67 St	Chicago	60637	(773) 288-2411
Southwest Side Senior Services	6245 S. Archer Ave	Chicago	60638	(312) 886-0481
Eyes on Austin	5519 W. North Ave	Chicago	60639	(773) 479-1569
Spanish Coalition for Housing	4035 W. North Ave	Chicago	60639	(773) 276-7633
Addis Learning & Resource Center	4750 N. Sheridan Rd, Suite 361	Chicago	60640	(773) 561 7269
BHACC Bosnian & Herzegovinian Community Center	1016 W. Argyle St	Chicago	60640	(773) 784-2900
Chinese Mutual Aid Association	1016 W. Argyle St	Chicago	60640	(773) 784-2900
South-East Asia Center	5120 N. Broadway	Chicago	60640	(773) 989-6927
Northeast Scattered Sites	4429 N. Clifton	Chicago	60640	(312) 744-8856
Polish American Association	3834 N. Cicero Ave	Chicago	60641	(773) 282-8206
Northwestern University Settlement Association	1400 W. Augusta Blvd	Chicago	60642	(773) 278-7471
Hope Organization III	1042 W. 103rd St	Chicago	60643	(773) 429-9114
Triedstone	1415 W. 104th St	Chicago	60643	(773) 881-7710
Campaign for A Drug Free Westside, Inc.	5947 W. Madison St	Chicago	60644	(773) 261-1421
CRDDC (Chetwyn Rodgers Drive Development Center)	25 N. Cicero Ave	Chicago	60644	(773) 261-6098
South Austin Coalition Community Council	5660 W. Madison St.	Chicago	60644	(773) 287-4570
South Austin Coalition Community Council - Satellite	5071 W. Congress	Chicago	60644	(312) 743-1538
Metropolitan Asian Family Services	7541 N. Western Ave	Chicago	60645	(773) 465-3105
Catholic Bishop of Chicago	2157 N. Humboldt Blvd.	Chicago	60647	(773) 235-3259
San Lucas United Church of Christ	2914 W. North Ave	Chicago	60647	(773) 227-5747
Austin Peoples Action Center	5125 W. Chicago Ave	Chicago	60651	(773) 473-7270
Healing Temple Church	4941 W. Chicago Ave	Chicago	60651	(773) 287-6964
New Horizon Organization	3936 W Roosevelt Rd	Chicago	60651	773 826 8007
New Horizon Organization - Satellite	3936 W. Roosevelt Rd	Chicago	60651	(773) 626-4450
Northwest Austin Council	5730 W. Division St	Chicago	60651	(773) 379-7961
Evening Star M.B.C.	4235 S Cottage Grove Ave	Chicago	60653	773-536-9527
Matthew House	3722-28 S. Indiana	Chicago	60653	(773)536-2528
Hope Organization I	4500 S. Prairie	Chicago	60653	(773) 624-4752
Assyrian National Council of Illinois	2450 W. Peterson	Chicago	60659	(773) 262-5589
Indo-American Center	6328 N. California Ave.	Chicago	60659	(773) 973-4444
Metro Chicago Methodist Church	6310 N. Lincoln Ave #23	Chicago	60659	(773) 350-4357
Midwest Asian American Center	2534 W. Devon Ave, 2nd Floor	Chicago	60659	(773) 262-8650
Muslim Women Resource Center	6349 N. Western, Suite 205	Chicago	60659	(773) 764-1686
Urhai Community Service Center	2945 W. Peterson Ave #204	Chicago	60659	(773) 275-2688
Senior Assistance Center	7774 W. Irving Park Rd	Norridge	60706	(708) 456-7979
Casa Aztlan - Satellite	5310 W. Cermak	Cicero	60804	(312) 666-5509
CEDA Near West	6141 W. Roosevelt Rd	Cicero	60804	(708) 222-3824
CEDA Calumet Park	12549 S. Ashland	Calumet Park	60827	(708) 371-0308
Chicago South Community Development Organization	12338 S. Halsted	Calumet Park	60827	(708) 388-9268
People for Community Recovery	13116 S. Elis Ave	Chicago	60827	(773) 840-4618

 

 

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ComEd Rate Relief and Assistance Initiatives

INCOME GUIDELINES:

Family Size	400% of the Federal Poverty Level 30-Day Income
1	$3,467
2	$4,667
3	$5,867
4	$7,067
5	$8,267
6	$9,467
7	$10,667
8	$11,867
Documentation Needed:
Income: Proof of 30 day income for the entire household over 18 yrs. Old if working.  ComED Bill:  The issue date on the bill(s) should be within the last 30 days. Identification: Proof of Identification for the ComED Customer of Record (Gas, water, or telephone bills, photo ID, etc…) SSN: Proof of social security numbers for all household members over 1 yrs old is strongly suggested but not required. If you are interested in applying for the Special Hardship Fund and your household income is at or below 400 percent of poverty level ($80,000 for a family of four) you will need to bring proof of hardship and documentation such as – medical, military or disability.

 

ComEd Residential Special Hardship Fund:

Variable grants of up to $1,000 to offset electricity rate increases to address special circumstances and hardships.

Eligibility: Eligible households that qualify must fit within the 0-400% poverty level (Total balance of the account cannot exceed $1,200) and have documented proof of their hardship which includes:

1. Medical - Proof of hospitalization, surgery recovery, or medical/prescriptions services that are limiting income and finances. Households with life support equipment.
2. 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.
3. 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.
   
4. 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.
   
5. Loss of Employment or Unexpected Loss of Income
   1. 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.
      
   2. An unexpected loss of income due to SSI reassessment, tax increase, or spousal death. Proof of income loss must be provided.
   3. 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.
6. 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.
   
7. 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.
8. 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.
   

If clients meet one or more of the above qualifications please have the following:

• Picture ID - The address on the ID must match the address on the utility bill. If the address does not match, supply another bill, state, or government issued document with the matching address.
  
• Income - Proof of 30-day income needed for the entire household over 18 years of age (if working).
  
• Utility bill - The date of the utility bill must be issued within the last 30 days. PAYS UP TO $1,000, NOT EXCEEDING PAST DUE AMOUNT.
  
• SSN - Only required to determine income eligibility (if it applies to you.) SS card acceptable, but not required.

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 final accounts will not be credited. The ComEd Residential Special Hardship Fund is a once-in-a-lifetime benefit.

 

PY 2009 Intake Sites
AGENCY NAME	ADDRESS	CITY	ZIP	PHONE
CEDA Northwest Self-Help Center	1300 W. Northwest Hwy	Mt. Prospect	60056	(847) 392-2332
Hanover Township Senior Services	240 S. Illinois Rt 59	Bartlett	60103	(630) 483-5666
PLCCA	411 Madison St, PO Box 950	Maywood	60153	(708) 450-3500
CEDA Neighbors at Work	1229 Emerson St	Evanston	60201	(847) 328-5166
Bloom-Rich Community Development Association	1203 W. End Ave	Chicago Heights	60411	(708) 754-4575
Bloom-Rich Community Development Association	1647 Cottage Grove Ave	Ford Heights	60411	(708) 758-2510
CEDA Center for Community Action	53 E. 154th St	Harvey	60426	(708) 339-3610
Southeast CEDA	3518 W. 139th St	Robbins	60472	(708) 371-1522
Southwest Development Association	7666 W. 63rd St	Summit	60501	(708) 458-2736
CEDA Central Administrative Office	208 S. LaSalle St, Suite 2010	Chicago	60604	(800) 571-2332
Central United Community Church	8246 S. Cottage Grove Ave	Chicago	60619	(773) 651-0007
Community Care Outreach	1550 W. 88th St, Rm 201	Chicago	60620	(773) 881-9007
Puerto Ricans Unidos En Accion (PRUA)	2606 W. Division St	Chicago	60622	(773) 235-5274
Brock Social Services Organization	10302 S. Corliss Ave	Chicago	60628	(773) 291-0500
Eyes on Austin	5519 W. North Ave	Chicago	60639	(773) 479-1569
South-East Asia Center	5120 N. Broadway	Chicago	60640	(773) 989-6927
CRDDC (Chetwyn Rodgers Drive Development Center)	25 N. Cicero Ave	Chicago	60644	(773) 261-6098
South Austin Coalition Community Council	5660 W. Madison St.	Chicago	60644	(773) 287-4570
Hope Organization I	4500 S. Prairie	Chicago	60653	(773) 624-4752
CEDA Near West	6141 W. Roosevelt Rd	Cicero	60804	(708) 222-3824
CEDA Calumet Park	12549 S. Ashland	Calumet Park	60827	(708) 371-0308

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Residential Energy Assistance Challenge (REACH)

Program Eligibility:

• LIHEAP client.
• 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
  1.  Individual Budget Counseling.
  2. Quarterly review of utility payments.
  3. Community financial literacy workshops.
  4. Information on local financial institutions and products available.
• Energy Conservation
  1. Participants receive a weatherization kit and CFL’s for their home.
  2. Keep Warm Illinois conservation tutorial targeting strategies that will reduce usage within the home.
  3. Energy Checklist to aid in execution of conservation strategies.
  4. Priority consideration for CEDA’s Weatherization program when eligible.
• Case management
  1. Monthly meetings and phone calls.
  2. Information and referrals on income support programs.
  3. Communication and planning to promote regular utility bill pay.
  4. 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:

• Local LIHEAP sites have the necessary release of information forms and will submit to CEDA’s Central Office at 208 S. LaSalle, Suite 2010, Chicago, Illinois, 60604.  Attention REACH Project.
• Questions?  Call 312.795.8987.

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Share the Warmth

Funded through donations from customers and employees, Peoples Energy's Share The Warmth program provides matching grants for their payments up to $200 for those who qualify.

For More Information: www.peoplesenergy.com

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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