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Energy Assistance - Dinwiddie, Dinwiddie County Social Services

14010 Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie, VA 23841

Eligibility

Call for eligibility criteria.

Languages

English

Application process

Call the office for more information.

Fees

No Fee

Service area

Dinwiddie, VA

Description

The Energy Assistance Program consists of three components: Fuel Assistance assists low-income eligible households by supplementing home energy costs. Applications are accepted the second Tuesday in October through the second Friday in November. Crisis Assistance assists low-income households with energy related emergencies. Applications are accepted November 1st through March 15th. Cooling Assistance assists households in acquiring or repairing cooling equipment and /or payment of electric bills to operate cooling equipment. Applications are accepted June 15th through August 15th. Additional information about EAP is available at www.dss.virginia.gov. You may apply online anytime at www.commonhelp.virginia.gov

Providing organization

Dinwiddie County Department of Social Services

To provide benefits and services to the citizens of our community based on programs established by local, state, and federal laws and policies. Some examples of these programs are child and adult services, foster care and adoption services, employment services, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).