May. Summer Cooling Program provides assistance with payment of electric bills from June through September. Also provides fans and air conditioners to qualifying households. Families must meet income guidelines and have received a shut-off notice. May. Applicants must meet income guidelines, however deduction for medical expenses will be considered. Project Help is a utility assistance program sponsored by Empire District Electric for persons in need in their service area.
Program operates all year round.
Applicants must be 60 years of age or older or disabled to receive help. Neighbors Helping Neighbors is sponsored by Missouri Gas Energy to assist customers who have difficulty in paying for gas bills. Assistance is provided year round. To apply, contact your local Neighborhood Center .