THIRD DISTRICT LEGISLATORS ANNOUNCE $1 MILLION IN HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE GRANTS
December 16, 2021
West Deptford - Senate President Steve Sweeney, Deputy Speaker John J. Burzichelli and Assemblyman Adam J. Taliaferro today announced three LIHEAP grants totaling more than $1 million from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
The Gateway Community Action Partnership received a $592,982 award from the state’s LIHEAP Assistance program to provide low-income households from Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties with financial assistance to meet their heating and cooling expenses. The Gateway Community Action Partnership works to provide services that improve people’s quality of life and promote self-sufficiency.
“We are grateful to receive these grants which will be beneficial for many families living within our district,” said Senator Sweeney. “With cooler temperatures creeping in, our working families that have been financially hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic may struggle to pay their utility bills. Through this funding, it is our hope that we can reduce this burden and keep them warm in their homes in the coming months.”
Lightup Your World Inc. received a $405,000 award from the LIHEAP Assistance Outreach program to assist residents of Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties initiate, complete and submit applications online for home energy assistance.
“Across New Jersey, many low-income families are struggling to get by and will benefit greatly from having home energy assistance as we enter into the winter months,” said Assemblyman Burzichelli. “These funds will have a positive impact on working families across our district, and will hopefully reduce some of their financial anxiety by lowering their utility bills.”
Lightup Your World provides programs and services to help economically disadvantaged individuals and families residing in Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties. They arrange for and provide financial assistance that gives immediate relief to economically disadvantaged persons in emergency circumstances.
“We are fortunate to live in a state that cares about the well-being of all of our residents, with this funding helping to ensure that families in our district can have a safe and comfortable winter,” said Assemblyman Taliaferro. “I am looking forward to seeing the many ways this funding will help those who need it the most.”
The Salem County Board of Social Services received a $3,941 grant from the LIHEAP CWA Administration program to administer the intake and eligibility determination of prospective beneficiaries of the LIHEAP program.
