NECAC has funds to assist utility payment needs
Submitted by NECAC
The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) has been awarded $479.141 for summer utility assistance to income-qualifying households in 12 Missouri counties.
The summer portion of the Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) begins June 1 and runs through Sept. 30. The program pays overdue electricity bills of up to $600.
“People who are new to the program or have moved will have to complete an application, which is available at www.necac.org,” said NECAC LIHEAP Supervisor Angela Kattenbraker. “An application is not necessary for those who received energy assistance last fall or over the winter and have not moved.”
Kirsten White, employment services coordinator with Northeast Community Action Corporation, speaks to members of the Hannibal Rotary Club on Tuesday about the success of NECACâs Expanding Your Employability program. The program provides life skills training, resources, education funding and other support for qualifying job seekers in the agencyâs 12-county service area.
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Miranda Anderson, Ralls County Service Coordinator at the not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC), sorts items in the “Feed Your Neighbor” food pantry. It is on the southeast corner
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. â The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation is welcoming a new program that will help lower-income families and individuals connect to broadband internet services.
The Federal Communications Commissionâs Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 a month toward service for eligible households. They also can receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to buy a laptop, desktop computer or tablet for participating providers if they contribute between $10 and $50 toward the purchase.
âThere are many households who are unable to afford or even have access to broadband services throughout our area,â NECAC Deputy Director for Community Services Programs Janice Robinson said. âThis program will connect lower-income households with many services, including job search, healthcare, virtual classroom learning, the ability to connect with loved ones and much more. Without this availability, many household
The 12-county-area not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation recently held a reception at its Marion County Service Center in Hannibal in recognition of the agencyâs 56th anniversary and the May observance of National Community Action Month. Pictured, from left: NECAC Family Planning Lab Assistant Erin Tucker, Intake Assistant Heidi Chatfield, NECAC Marion County Board Member Roy Hark, Marion County Service Coordinator Gwen Koch, President and Chief Executive Officer Don Patrick, Chief Deputy Director Dan Page, Deputy Director for Community Services Programs Janice Robinson, Family Planning Office Manager Lisa Trendle and County Services Programs Director Linda Fritz. Celebration receptions were held at all 12 NECAC County Service Centers.