CEDA Program

 C.E.D.A. - Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. There are a number of programs that are under the umbrella of C.E.D.A. The programs that our church are currently in collaboration with are the L.I.H.E.A.P. - Program. This program is designed to assist the applicants, that are within the guidelines, financial assistance for their utility bills. This program generally engages in the Summer and Fall Seasons. The other program is Weatherization which is a year-round program that uses state of the art technology to make homes more energy efficient for qualifying low income residents living in Chicago and suburban Cook County.For more information please contact the church office at the numbers indicated under the contact us tab on this website Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m until 4:00 p.m. (Wednesday's  - late hours by appointment) Sister Jaquelyn Standifer is the Executive Director of our Church-Site Program
CEDA - Home Energy Programs 2012
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 HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

 LIHEAP Direct Vendor Payment

LIHEAP DVP is designed to assist eligible income households with winter energy services, in the form of a one-time payment to utility companies that are applied directly to the household's energy bills. The amount of the payment is determined by income, household size, fuel type.

LIHEAP Percent of Income Payment Plan [P.I.P.P]

LIHEAP PIPP Provides a monthly benefit payment to the utilities based on household utility usage and monthly income.Customers are required to pay a reduced amount on their utility bills each month to get the benefit payments. PIPP participants who make their utility payments on time will receive credits toward their outstanding balance. Disconnected households are not eligible. 

 
INCOME GUIDELINES
(Effective September 1, 2011)
 
FAMILY SIZE                           GROSS INCOME FOR 30 DAYS PRIOR
                                                    TO APPLICATION DATE
 
                                                    150% of Poverty               
 
1                                                    $1,361                               
 
2                                                    $1,839                               
 
3                                                    $2,316                               
 
4                                                    $2,794                               
 
5                                                    $3,271                               
 
6                                                    $3,749                              
*For each additional family member add $477.50                                 
 
DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:
  • Proof of gross income from all household members for the 30 day period to the application date
  • Current copy of heat and electric bills (if you pay for your home energy directly)
  • Bills must show rates and meter readings
  • The date of the utility bill must be issued within the last 30 days.
  • If  a member of your household receives TANF you must bring their medical elgiblity card
  • Applicants that have their utilities included in the rent must bring proof of rental agreement stating the monthly rental amount, that utilities are included, and landlord contact information. (Rent costs must be greater than 30% of household gross income for 30 days prior to application).
  • Please provide documentation for all circumstances.
LIHEAP ENROLLMENT DATES 2012
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Seniors and Disabled Households - September 1, 2011

Emergency Furnace, Reconnection Assistance and Households with Children under 5 years Old - October 1, 2011

General Enrollment - November 1, 2011