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Utility Payment Application Assistance - Chosen Vessels Ministries - Main Office

8246 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619

Eligibility
To be eligible for these services individuals must meet certain household size and 30-day gross income requirements, please refer to guidelines below or call agency for assistance determining eligibility.On November 1, all income eligible households may apply. The LIHEAP DVP Program will be resuming October 1st to October 31st for the following households and populations:. Households with an older adult, age 60 and over;. Households with a person living with a disability;. Families with children aged 5 and under;. Households who are disconnected from one or more of their utilities or in jeopardy of being disconnected from one or both utilities.Please note that residents of Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) units and subsidized rent units, as well as residents whose heating bill is included in their rent by their landlord may also apply for LIHEAP, so long as they meet the other eligibility requirements.2025-26 Eligibility GuidelinesFamily Size 30-Day Gross Income1 $3,3322 $4,357 3 $5,382 4 $6,407 5 $7,432 6 $8,457 7 $8,649 8 $8,842
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 4:00pm Tue 9:00am - 4:00pm Wed 9:00am - 4:00pm Thu 9:00am - 4:00pm Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm Sat 9:00am - 5:00pm On Mondays through Thursdays walk-ins are accepted until 3:15pm. Friday and Saturday are remote appointments only.
Languages
English
Application process
Both walk-ins and in-persons appointments made in advance are accepted, except on Fridays and Saturdays when they are remote appointments only.
Fees
Free
Service area
Cook County, IL
Chosen Vessels Ministries provides assistance with applying to CEDA's various utility bill payment and energy services programs. This includes the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Peoples Gas Share the Warmth (Chicago residents only), City of Chicago Utility Billing Relief (UBR) (Chicago residents only), Home Weatherization, and Energy Saving Kits.Beginning October 1, 2024, applications will re-open for the following eligible individuals and households: Older adults (age 60 and older), individuals with a disability, households with at least one child age 5 years and under, households that are disconnected from their utilities/energy vendors, have a disconnect date within 7 days or have less than 25% in their propane tank. On November 1, 2024, all other income-eligible households can start applying for LIHEAP assistance.
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211 Metro Chicago
Providing organization
Chosen Vessels Ministries Community Outreach
Chosen Vessel Ministry is an evangelistic and deliverance ministry.