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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Crisis Phase
The annual program that helps prevent disconnection from utility services for low income residents of Louisville begins Monday, January 11, 2016. LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, is operated by the Louisville Metro Community Services. The Crisis Phase of LIHEAP will run from Jan. 11 - March 31 or until available funds are expended.
Residents wishing to apply must have an appointment. Appointments will begin being scheduled, in person only, Jan. 7 between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Jan. 8 between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., at the Central LIHEAP Office located at the Urban Government Center, 810 Barret Ave.
Applicants must be Jefferson County residents with a household income at or below 130% of the federal poverty guidelines. For the Crisis Phase, applicants must have received a brown, disconnection notice from their utility service provider, or an eviction notice if their utilities are included in the rent.
Click on the 2016 LIHEAP Crisis flyer which includes an income guidelines chart.
The following documentation must be presented when scheduling an appointment:
1) Picture ID (if available)
2) Most recent LG&E bill (must be a brown bill), or an eviction notice if utilities are included in the rent
Starting Jan. 11, appointments will be issued at all three LIHEAP offices listed below on weekdays 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. based on funding and appointment availability. Upon registering for an appointment, residents will receive an appointment slip verifying the appointment date, time and location. (Note: All offices closed on Jan. 18th for MLK Day and the East Office is closed for LIHEAP on Fridays).
Central Office -- Urban Government Center, 810 Barret Avenue, Room 127, 40204; 502-574-1157
East Office -- Newburg Community Center, 4810 Exeter Avenue, 40218; 502-574-1270
South Office -- Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Highway, 40272; 502-574-1272
The following documents must be presented at the time of the LIHEAP appointment:
- Picture ID for head of household (if available)
- Proof of all household income (all members) for the preceding month (food stamp award letter, Social Security award letter, pay stubs, etc.). All individuals 18 or over in the household with no income – and who do not receive food stamps -- must have a Proof of No Income form completed prior to applying for benefits (forms are available at the LIHEAP office at 810 Barret or by clicking here.
- Social Security card(s) or official documentation with social security numbers or Permanent Resident Card Numbers for everyone living in the household.
- Most recent heating bill or verification from landlord that heating expenses are included in the rent (i.e. lease agreements).
- Documentation showing the amount of your utility allowance check AND proof that it has been credited on your utility bill (if applicable.)
Benefits provided by this program are paid directly to the applicant’s heating vendor.
Individuals who are unable to apply for this program in person may send a representative on their behalf with a note including the applicant’s signature and phone number. Call 574-1157 for more details on how this process works. Residents who are homebound -- which means a medical professional can verify they are confined to the home -- and who are unable to send a representative, may call 574-1274.
LG&E reminds customers that it is their responsibility to make arrangements to ensure continued service. Please contact LG&E’s customer service office at 589-1444 if you cannot make a payment in full and need to set up payment arrangements..
The Subsidy component of LIHEAP ended December 11, 2015.
 Southwest Community Ministries invites you to “Dinner with The Monarchs.”
Saturday, March 5th 2015
PRP High
School
5901 Greenwood Rd, Louisville, KY 40258
Our Mardi Gras theme offers a way to experience thrilling fun while helping neighbors. We have a delectable dinner, a beautiful silent auction, and melodious music by The Monarchs.
Tickets are on SALE NOW!! $30 a piece
For more information call (502)935-0310,
or email bm1swcm@gmail.com
So You Want to Be a Writer
Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join author Kelly Creagh for a crash course on writing and publishing. Space is limited. Please call 574-1611 and press “0” to register.
The idea of writing a book can be overwhelming. Where do you start? What do you need to know about the craft? What are your options for publication, and how do you find an agent or editor? Join author Kelly Creagh for a crash course on writing and publishing, and learn tips and strategies to help you start, finish, and publish your work.
BIO: Kelly Creagh is the author of the Nevermore trilogy, a modern day, supernatural romance for young adult readers that is inspired by the life, works and mysterious death of Edgar Allan Poe. Kelly is a 2008 graduate of Spalding University’s MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults. In addition to writing, Kelly enjoys teaching and performing the ancient art of belly dance. Visit her at www.KellyCreagh.com
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Help your community by recycling! Our landfills are a finite resource with only so much space to hold all of our community's trash. Recycling as much as possible keeps reusable materials from going to the landfill and extends the landfill's life. Councilwoman Fowler has partnered with Solid Waste Management to provide a Recycling Bin at Sun Valley Park to allow Southwest residents to dispose of recyclable materials for FREE!
(Only Paper, Cardboard, Plastic, and Glass are allowed. No hazardous materials or containers are permitted.)
WHERE: Sun Valley Park
6505 Bethany Lane
*Recycling Bin open during Park Hours
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Serving
on a board or commission is a great way to utilize your talents. We hope you
will consider volunteering your time with us and encourage you to browse the
openings regularly for opportunities that would best utilize your experience
and knowledge. We have approximately 100 boards and commissions with
many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land
planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety. It is
important that these boards have adequate representation from all areas of
town, including District 14 and Southwest Louisville, as they are responsible
for evaluating many important decisions that impact our city and its citizens.
Some of the Boards with upcoming vacancies follow:
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
Air Pollution Control District Board
Board of Health
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Brightside, Inc.
Building Code Board of Appeals
Citizens Commission on Police Accountability
Code Enforcement Board
Ethics Commission
Housing Authority Board
Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau
Louisville Regional Airport Authority Board
MSD
PARC Board of Commissioners
Parks Foundation
Planning Commission
Police Merit Board
SPOT Fund, Inc.
PRP Suburban Fire District Board
TARC Board of Directors
Waste Management District 109 Board
Zoo Foundation Board
Please
click here for more information. Be sure to
alert the District 14 office once you have applied. Thank you for your
interest!
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