Active Programs for 03/21 Weekly Update
Rep. Napoleon Nelson January 10, 2025
Active Government Programs for You
If you would like more information on or assistance applying for any of these programs, please contact my office at (215) 572-5210 or RepNelson@pahouse.net, or you can stop by my district office at 115 E Glenside Ave Ste. 8, Glenside, PA 19038 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
LIHEAP Deadline Approaching
We all know how cold it is outside, so if you need help keeping your home warm this winter, don’t forget about LIHEAP. You can receive from $200 up to $1,000 based on your household income, size, and fuel type.
If you need assistance applying, please contact my office at (215) 572-5210 or RepNelson@pahouse.net. The deadline to apply is April 4.
Please remember that enrolling in PECO’s Customer Assistance Program (CAP) could provide you an affordable, fixed, monthly PECO bill. To qualify, your total gross household income must be at or below 150% of the annual Federal Poverty Level. For more information and to apply, click here.
Also remember that AQUA also has a Customer Assistance Program designed to provide financial assistance for residential water and wastewater customers. For more information and to apply, click here.
Grow PA Scholarship Grant
The Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program launched this past week on Thursday, March 13, offering $5,000 to help fund your education. But this isn’t just a grant – it is an investment in our Commonwealth’s future.
To qualify, students must commit to working in a high-demand field here in PA after graduation. Check out the PA Higher Education Assistance Agency’s (PHEAA) website for more details on the program, determining eligibility, and how to apply.
Senior Food Box Program
If you are at least 60 years old and your income is at or below 150% of the U.S. poverty level, you may be eligible to receive monthly food supplemental food packages through the Senior Food Box Program. While these food packages are not intended to provide a complete diet, they are good sources of nutrients many lack; including protein, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, and D, and fiber.
If you are a senior and interested in this program, call the Department of Agriculture at 800-468-2433 or email them at RA-fooddist@pa.gov to be directed to the regional food bank serving your area.
PACE/PACENET
Pennsylvania’s PACE & PACENET programs help qualified residents, age 65 and up, get prescription medicine at a lower cost. These programs work with Medicare Part D and other drug plans, like those from retiree plans, employers, Medicare Advantage, and Veterans’ Benefits.
For PACE, for a single person, total income must be $14,500 or less, and for a married couple, $17,700 or less. For PACENET, for a single person, total income can be between $14,501 and $33,500, and for a married couple, between $17,701 and $41,500.
For more information and to apply, go here.
2024 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Open
You can now apply for rebates on property taxes and rent paid in 2024. The income limit has been increased to $46,520, and the maximum rebate is still $1000. For more information on eligibility and to apply online, go here.
My office has rebate booklets available for pick up. Stop by 115 E Glenside Ave Suite 8, Glenside, PA 19038 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to get yours. If you would like assistance applying, please contact us to schedule an appointment by calling (215) 572-5210 or by emailing RepNelson@pahouse.net.
Rebate applications are due by June 30.