Gas Service Payment Assistance | LOVE Christian Clearinghouse
Provides financial assistance to pay gas utility bill
Categories
Physical Address
Hours
Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 am - 11:30 am, and 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Tuesday and Friday, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Voice
Website
Application process
(1) Call to speak to a volunteer staff member and discuss needs and explore options - calls may take between 30 to 45 minutes, (2) Based on the discussion, the staff will help identify appropriate referrals to community resources, (3) Callers will be required to fax or email documentation and participate in a budget counseling program, (4) Payments will be made directly to the landlord or utility company, according to the caller's specific needs (5) Staff will make follow-up calls within weeks or months following service, to see how they are doing and to make additional community referrals or discuss long-term solutions if necessary
Fee
None
Eligibility
Residents of Residents of Addison, Bensenville, Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Itasca, Lisle, Lombard, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Villa Park, Westmont, Willowbrook, Wood Dale, and Woodridge
Service area
Addison, IL Bensenville, IL Willowbrook (Burr Ridge), IL Clarendon Hills, IL Darien, IL Downers Grove, IL Elmhurst, IL Hinsdale, IL Itasca, IL Lisle, IL Lombard, IL Oak Brook, IL Villa Park (Oakbrook Terrace), IL Villa Park, IL Westmont, IL Willowbrook, IL Woodridge, IL Wood Dale, IL Glen Ellyn, IL
Agency info
LOVE Christian Clearinghouse
Call-in center providing limited financial assistance for rent, utilities, or car repairs to help families get over a temporary financial crisis. Also provides information and referral services, and a Christmas toy program for children up to age 12 from October to December.