Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now open until April 2, Rep. Garth Everett (R- Lycoming) announced today.

The LIHEAP program is administered by the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) and helps income-eligible households pay for heat during the winter months.

The original closing date of the LIHEAP program was March 15, but circumstances have allowed the program to continue until April 2.  The cash grant amounts have also increased by $100. Those who have already applied and received their initial allotment will automatically receive the additional $100.

DPW anticipates helping approximately 600,000 families with cash grants during the 2009-10 program year.

Applications will be available at the Lycoming County Assistance Office at (570) 327-3497. Applications are also available from local utility companies and community service agencies, such as Area Agencies on Aging or community action agencies.  LIHEAP cash grant applications are available online at www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/LIHEAP/.

For complete eligibility requirements and additional information on LIHEAP, visit Everett’s Web site at RepEverett.com and click on “LIHEAP.”

Rep. Garth D. Everett
84th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
(570) 546-2084
(717) 787-5270

Contact:  Raymond Smith

rsmith@pahousegop.com

(717) 7051834

Member Site:  RepEverett.com

Caucus Site:  PAHouseGOP.com