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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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State
Rep. Kenyatta Johnson
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Johnson: LIHEAP program grants increased, extended
HARRISBURG, Jan. 6 – State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson, D-Phila., today announced that Pennsylvania's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP, will increase cash grant amounts by $100 and extend the program through April 2.
The federally funded LIHEAP helps income-eligible households pay for heat during the winter months and is administered by the state Department of Public Welfare. A family of four with an annual income of up to $33,075 can qualify for this assistance.
Johnson said LIHEAP's closing date has been extended from March 15 to April 2. He added that, according to the Public Welfare Department, cash grants for this winter are expected to average $326.
"This is good news for people who are struggling through this bitterly cold winter," Johnson said. "These updates to the LIHEAP program provide much-needed relief to our friends and neighbors who are having trouble heating their homes because of economic difficulties."
Johnson said people can learn more about LIHEAP by calling his local constituent service office at (215) 952-3378. Applications are also available through the Philadelphia County Assistance Office by calling (215) 560-1583, or by visiting www.dpw.state.pa.us/servicesprograms/liheap/.