Utility Assistance Program
Each year thousands of local residents are helped thanks to the Utility Assistance Program. The program is comprised of the “Energy Assistance Fund” (EAF) and “Gas Assistance Fund” (GAF). These annual programs are funded through customer contributions which Southern California Edison and The Gas Company solicit in an annual campaign. The contributions received are then matched dollar for dollar by The Edison Company and The Gas Company.
United Way is the Administering Agency for both the EAF and GAF programs, and oversees approximately 90 disbursement agencies located in 12 counties, providing allocated amounts to the agencies, so that the funds get channeled to customers. To qualify for the assistance, customers must fall within Federal income guidelines. The maximum assistance amount is up to $100.00 for EAF and up to $100.00 for GAF, and can be received only one-time in a 12 month period.
If you would like to apply for assistance, please call “211” for a referral to a disbursement agency in your area.
If you need more information about the program, please call Patricia Banuelos at 213-808-6257 or email her at: pbanuelos@unitedwayla.org.
2012 Current Agency Roster
Southern California Gas Company “GAF” Program:
The 2012 GAF program will begin on January 10, 2012 and will operate through June 29, 2012 or until funds are depleted. Funds are limited.
Southern CaliforniaEdison“EAF” Program:
The 2012 EAF program is expected to begin in the summer of 2012. Funds are limited.
ANNOUNCEMENT
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A DISBURSEMENT AGENCY FOR THE UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW. YOU MAY RETURN THE COMPLETED FORM TO PATRICIA BANUELOS AT
pbanuelos@unitedwayla.org or fax to (213) 808-6531 (NOTE: all agencies operate on a volunteer basis)
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You can donate by choosing one of the following:
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| Energy Assistance Fund | Gas Assistance Fund |
You may also contribute by mail at the following addresses:
United Way, Inc.
Energy Assistance Fund
File 56825
Los Angeles, California 90074-6825
United Way, Inc.
Gas Assistance Fund
File 56826
Los Angeles, California 90074-6826
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