STATEHOUSE (Oct. 23, 2009) - Low-income homeowners can take advantage of the state's Energy Assistance Program this winter season to warm their homes, State Sen. Brent Steele (R-Bedford) said.

Steele said the program, managed by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, offers low-income households financial assistance to continue utility services during the winter heating season.

"Community Action agencies implement the program throughout the state," Steele said. "These agencies have outreach offices in every county. Homeowners can contact these offices with questions regarding how the program works and the application process."

Contact information for the Community Action Agency outreach offices in this area include: 

Lawrence County (HUEDC)
Hoosier Uplands
710 6th St.
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-0412

Washington County (HUEDC)
806 S. Martinsburg Rd.
Suite 200
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-5368

Monroe County (SCCAP)
1500 W. 15th St.
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 339-3447

Orange County (HUEDC)
308 S. Oak St.
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-4607

For more information on the Energy Assistance Program, homeowners can visit the program's Web site at www.in.gov/ihcda/2523.htm, Steele said.

Sen. Steele serves Senate District 44, which includes Lawrence and Jackson counties as well as portions on Monroe, Orange and Washington counties.

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