Community Action’s LIHEAP Summer Crisis Intervention Program ending

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Anyone facing threats of disconnection from heating or cooling sources will need to act quickly.

Community Action's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) is set to close applications for the program at the end of the day on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

The LIHEAP is a one-time credit that comes from the state to apply as payment for your primary heating source. The SCIP is a crisis fund that requires a termination or disconnection notice in order to apply for those funds. 

When applying for the SCIP, it is critical to have all the proper documentation needed to be eligible for the funds.

"We stress having the right documentation; there's no delay in the processing," LIHEAP Manager Heidi Surritt said. "And that way, we don't have to send out a letter to request that information. It's things like income documents, account information, social security cards and IDs that's listed on the back of the application that should be submitted with the application."

Disconnection notices or applications can be dropped off at the administrative office located at 1322 N. 36th Street, or email to liheap@capstjoe.org