ROCKFORD—St. Bernadette Parish will host four opportunities for families to apply for energy bill assistance through LIHEAP, the Illinois Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

 

The program provides a one-time benefit to eligible low-income households to assist in paying for winter energy services.  

 

Dates are Dec. 21, Jan. 25, Feb. 22 and March 22, all from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church building, 2400 Bell Ave. 

 

Eligibility Guide Total household 30-day gross income (before taxes) must be no more than the amount listed (at right) per household size (at left).     1 .........................$2,265    2 .........................$3,052    3 .........................$3,838    4 .........................$4,625    5 .........................$5,412    6 .........................$6,198    7 .........................$6,985    8 .........................$7,324 For households with more than 8 members, add $590 for each person.

  Attendees should bring: 

 

  -- Photo ID (driver’s license, state-issued ID, work or school ID or FOID card);

 

  -- Proof of 30-Day gross income (for all household members 18 or older*; this includes TANF, child support, SSI or SSD, SSDI);

 

  -- Current (most recent) heating and electric bills (both front and back);

 

  -- A copy of your lease (if utilities are included in rent); and

 

  -- Social Security cards for all household members; must be original, no copies. Birth certificates are accepted for children under 6 months.

 

* If anyone 18+ in the household claims zero income, they must show proof of public benefits (i.e., SNAP, public housing verification or a letter from someone providing financial assistance).