Ozark Opportunities, Inc. still has funds for the Winter Non-Emergency & Crisis Energy assistance programs, both non-emergency and crisis, available until Friday, April 29. The programs’ goal is to assist low-income households with the high costs of fuel for heating their homes in the winter months. This is a one-time assistance payment per program and program year.
All applicants must provide identification along with proof of social security number and proof of income for all household members 18 years old or older for the month prior to application. A copy of electric, propane, and/or natural gas bills is also required. Other information may be requested at the time of application. Applicants must apply in the county in which they live.
Applications may be completed online or downloaded from the Ozark Opportunities, Inc. website: ozarkopp.org under the Community Services, Utility Assistance Section. Applications may also be obtained from take-one boxes located at the administrative building, outreach offices, via fax, mail or email.
The phone numbers to reach local outreach offices are:
– Baxter County – 870-425-5118
– Boone County – 870-741-2089
– Marion County – 870-425-5118
– Newton County – 870-741-2089
– Searcy County – 501-757-0155
– Van Buren County – 501-745-2437
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