The main emphasis of the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is to meet the basic energy needs of low-income households . Additionally, it has the secondary emphasis on reducing energy needs and costs for these households. Individuals must apply for this program and provide all the required documentation.

Contact the office for further details.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program is called LIHEAP. They assist low income people and families with their heating and cooling bills. This program is therefore, a year long program that is available 12 months a year. To qualify for the LIHEAP assistance, you need to qualify. We provide the current Federal Poverty Rates nationwide below.

You are automatically qualified for LIHEAP assistance if you participate in the SNAP food stamps program, TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or the SSI program through Social Security.

Mission Statement

We strive for elimination of poverty in the midst of plenty in Haskell, Jones, Kent, Knox, Stonewall and Throckmorton Counties, Texas by opening to everyone the opportunity to work and the opportunity to live in decency and dignity.”*

*From the Aspermont Small Business Development Center, Inc. website

Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2024

Persons In Family	Earnings (100% Fed Poverty Guideline)
1	$15,060
2	$20,440
3	$25,820
4	$31,200
5	$36,580
6	$41,960
7	$47,340
8	$52,720

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get legal aid from some offices, they use a sliding fee scale. When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.

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