Subject: City of St. Louis offers special utility
assistance for
low-income seniors and disabled residents
From: "Bowlin, Kara" <bowlink@stlouis-mo.gov>
Date: Fri, June 01, 2012 12:24 pm
To: Kara Bowlin <BowlinK@stlouis-mo.gov>
low-income seniors and disabled residents
From: "Bowlin, Kara" <bowlink@stlouis-mo.gov>
Date: Fri, June 01, 2012 12:24 pm
To: Kara Bowlin <BowlinK@stlouis-mo.gov>
FOR
IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
Contact: Bill Siedhoff
May 31,
2012
314-612-5900
City offers special utility
assistance for low-income seniors and disabled residents
City residents 60 and over can apply for up to $1000
starting June 1
The City of St. Louis
Department of Human Services is offering special utility assistance for
City residents who are age 60 or older, and/or disabled, and at risk of
having gas or electric utilities disconnected. Eligibility is based on
residency within the City of St. Louis, risk of disconnection, and
income.
“We want to make sure that
some of the City’s most vulnerable residents – those with disabilities
and those who are 60 or older – are able to stay safe and cool during
the warm summer months,” said Mayor Slay. “I’m pleased the City’s
Department of Human Services has identified funds to help more than 500
City households.”
The City of St. Louis
Department of Human Services has allocated $500,000 in unused funds from
a Housing and Urban Development grant that will now be used to assist
with utility assistance. Each household may be eligible for up to
$1,000. Individuals will be required to produce proof of City residency,
a valid ID, a social security card, proof of income from all members of
the household, and proof of past due utility bills. Applications
will be accepted from June 1 – June 15, 2012.
“I’m glad we were able to
allocate these funds to serve an important cause,” said Bill Siedhoff,
Director of Human Services. “The funds are part of the City’s ongoing
efforts to prevent homelessness. I urge qualified individuals to submit
applications soon so we can prevent utility disconnection.”
Individuals should call (314)
612-5918 for applications and additional information. An application
with more information about the program is attached to this email.
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