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OOI Begins Winter Energy Assistance Program

Ozark Opportunities, Inc. has begun the Winter Non-Emergency and Crisis Energy Assistance Programs.

The program’s goal is to assist low-income households with the high cost of fuel for heating their homes in the winter months.

This is a one-time assistance payment per program and program year. The programs will run through April 29, 2022, or until funds have been exhausted.

All applicants must provide identification along with proof of Social Security number and proof of income for all household members 18 years old or older for the month prior to application. A copy of electric, propane, and/or natural gas bills is also required.

Applications can be completed online or downloaded from the Ozark Opportunities, Inc. website ozarkopp.org under the “Community Services, Utility Assistance Section.” Applications may also be obtained from take-one boxes located at the administrative building in Harrison, outreach offices in the service district, via fax, mail, or email.

The phone numbers to reach local outreach offices are:
• Boone County – 870-741-2089
• Marion County – 870-425-5118
• Newton County – 870-741-2089
• Searcy County – 501-757-0155

Email addresses for the outreach offices can be found on the OOI website, ozarkopp.org, under the “Community Services Department” tab.

(From KTLO)

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