For Immediate Release:
 May 07, 2008

Media Contact:
David Allison
dalliso@miamidade.gov
 786-469-4682



Miami-Dade Community Action Agency’s LIHEAP Program providing assistance with utility bills

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will be assisting income eligible residents in Miami-Dade County with gas and electric bills.

 


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- Community Action Agency (CAA) has help available for income eligible residents who need assistance paying their gas or electric bills. Applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will be distributed beginning on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 (Monday thru Friday).  The program offers a one time only home energy assistance to residents on a first come - first serve basis. In order to qualify for a $100.00 - $200.00 credit on utility bills, applicants must not exceed 150% of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines.   For additional information contact the following distributions sites:
 

*Opa-Locka Neighborhood Service Center

16405 NW 25th Avenue Rm 102, Miami, FL 33054

(305) 623-6500

Edison Neighborhood Service Center

150 NW 79th Street, Miami, FL 33150

(305) 756-4147

*Liberty City Community Enrichment  Center

6100 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, FL 33055

(305) 756-2830

*Wynwood Neighborhood Service Center

2905 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33127

(305) 438-8614

Hialeah Neighborhood Service Center

300 E. First Avenue, Miami, FL 33101

(305) 885-7514

Accion Community Enrichment Center

858 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130

(305) 547-4892

South Beach Neighborhood Service Center

833 Sixth Street, Miami, FL 33139

(305) 672-1705

Frankie Shannon Rolle Neighborhood Service Center

3750 South Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33133

(305) 446-3311

Sweetwater Neighborhood Service Center

250 SW 114th Avenue, Miami, FL 33174

(305) 207-5377

Perrine Community Enrichment Center

17801 Homestead Avenue, Miami, FL 33157

(305) 254-5804

Goulds Community Enrichment Center

21300 SW 122nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33170

(305) 233-2121

*Distribtion sites only
 
Who: Miami-Dade Community Action Agency’s, LIHEAP Program

What:Providing assistance with utility bills (gas and electric).

When: May 27, 2008

Where:Various locations throughout Miami-Dade County (locations listed)


 

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