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Utility Assistance

  • LIHEAP and LIWAP : https://mydss.mo.gov/utility-assistance
    • Energy Assistance- a one time payment for either heating or cooling costs between October-May
    • Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP)- Helps pay your bill when you have a termination or disconnection notice indicating a specific disconnection date. The amount of assistance you receive is based on the amount of the bill
      • Winter ECIP is available November-May based on funding- Maximum amount you can get is $800
      • Summer ECIP is available June-Semtember. The maximum amount you can get is $600
    • Eligibility:
      • Are responsible for paying the utilities for your home (or rental)
      • Are a Missouri resident
      • Are a US citizen (or have been legally admitted for permanent residence)
      • Have less than $3,000 in your bank account, retirement accounts, or investments
      • Meet or are below the income guidelines for your household size (Income Guidelines)
    • To Apply:
      • Complete LIHEAP application (Application)
      • If applying online then click submit at end of application
      • Upload required documents
      • Or mail in documents and application to indicicated agency 
  • Father Bob’s Outreach
    • First 30 in line on Mon, Wed, Fri at 6:00 AM. Must bring $25 cash or money order to receive up to $75 in assistance with the $25 matched
    • Contact: St. Augustine Catholic Church 1371 Hamilton Ave St. Louis, MO 63112 Ph: 314-385-1934
  • Franciscan Connection
    • Select Areas: 63111, 63116, and 63118 zip codes Up to $50 of assistance
    • Contact: 2903 Cherokee St St. Louis, MO 63118 Ph: 314-773-8485
  • Most Holy Trinity
    • Contact: 314-535-9794
  • SVDP St. Matthew
    • Contact: 314-289-6101
  • Energy Care
    • Eligibility: Must have an individual over 60 or under 5 in the home
      • Contact: 314.773.5900
  • New Life Evangelistic Center
    • Contact: 314-421-3020
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Help
    • Client Must Pay $25 and will match with $50 9am-12 Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday