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Fulton County energy assistance

Fulton County's Senior Multipurpose Facilities to Host Registration for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Registration begins on November 14                                                     

The Fulton County Housing and Human Services Department's Office of Aging, in Partnership with the Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority, is giving seniors 65 years of age or older who are Fulton County residents the opportunity to register for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).  Enrollment applications will be accepted at the Office of Aging's four Senior Multipurpose Facilities beginning Thursday, November 14, 2013 (See the schedule below).

Eligibility criteria and documentation requirements include:

·               Fulton County Resident age 65 and older

·               Household income is at or below 60% of the state median income level for Georgia

·               Applicants must bring current copies of the following documents:  current bill for primary heat source, picture ID, social security card, proof of residence, proof of age, proof of income (award letter, recent bank statement with direct deposit, or pension/retirement statement)

Enrollment locations and the enrollment schedule are listed below.  Seniors interested in enrolling in the program can schedule an appointment by calling one of the following Multipurpose Facilities:

Dorothy C. Benson Center

404-6134900

6500 Vernon Woods Drive

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Thursday, November 14, 2013:          9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Friday, November 15, 2013:               9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013:           9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

H.J.C. Bowden Multipurpose Facility

404-762-4821

2885 Church Street

East Point, GA  30344

Monday, November 18, 2013:                        1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013:                       10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013:                  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Monday, November 25, 2013:                        10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Harriett G. Darnell Multipurpose Facility

404-699-8580

677 Fairburn Road, NW

Atlanta, GA  30332

Friday, November 15, 2013:                           9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, November 18, 2013:                        9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, November 22, 2013:                           10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Helene S. Mills Multipurpose Facility

404-523-3353

515 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, SE

Atlanta, GA 30312

Thursday, November 14, 2013:                      8:00 a.m. - Noon

Friday, November 15, 2013:                           8:00 a.m. - Noon

Monday, November 18, 2013:                        8:00 a.m. - Noon

Tuesday, November 19, 2013:                       8:00 a.m. - Noon

Wednesday, November 20, 2013:                  8:00 a.m. - Noon

For more information, call the STARline at 404-613-6000.