Effingham, IL / Effingham Radio
Apr 6, 2021 3:28 PM
Effingham, IL -(Effingham Radio)- To help ease the ongoing needs of Illinoisans created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) has awarded C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation a $20,000 grant as part of BCBSIL’s latest round of giving aimed at helping the helpers.
“This generous award from BCBSIL COVID-19 Community Collaboration Fund could not have come at a better time” says Cindy Mayer, Director of Homeless Services. “We will be able to meet the needs of the unsheltered in our communities. Thank you BSBS of IL.”
For family units with more than 8 members, add $9,080 for each additional member.
Applications are available at any C.E.F.S. Outreach Office, High School Counselor, IETC, local colleges and our web site at www.cefseoc.org. Completed applications with all necessary documentation must be received in the County Outreach Office by 4:00p.m. April 1, 2021.
Applicants are screened for eligibility after the deadline. A committee of C.E.F.S. Board of Directors and staff will interview the eligible applicants prior to choosing the winners. Scholarship funds will be available for the FY2
1
/22 school year.
Funding for the program is made possible by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, as part of the Community Services Block Grant Program.
Effingham, IL / Effingham Radio
Mar 3, 2021 11:49 AM
Effingham, IL -(Effingham Radio)- The C.E.F.S Economic Opportunity Corporation’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) still has energy assistance funding available for winter utility assistance. Any household that has applied as of last July 27, 2020 or after would not be eligible to apply again unless they are being disconnected from their utility service. LIHEAP provides one-time grants to help income eligible households pay for their winter utility expenses.
C.E.F.S. began taking LIHEAP applications on July 27th for the current program year 2021. To date in Effingham county energy benefits totaling $245,311.00 have been approved for 456 households. The average payment per household was $538. Additionally, in Effingham county 80 households received $44,874.00 in emergency reconnection assistance. The average reconnection assistance payment was $561.
For family units with more than 8 members, add $9,080 for each additional member.
Applications are available at any C.E.F.S. Outreach Office, High School Counselor, IETC, local colleges and our web site at www.cefseoc.org. Completed applications with all necessary documentation must be received in the County Outreach Office by 4:00p.m. April 1, 2021.
Applicants are screened for eligibility after the deadline. A committee ofC.E.F.S. Board of Directors and staff will interview the eligible applicants prior to choosing the winners. Scholarship funds will be available for the FY2
1
/22 school year.
Funding for the program is made possible by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity,as part of the Community Services Block Grant Program.