Heating Assistance

Provided here are a few links and information regarding heating assistance. If you need help, please consult these resources or phone the Coalition of HOPES at 717-248-2552.

New Shelter Services      717-248-0102
13 Depot Street
Lewistown, PA 17044

Heating Companies with Assistance Programs

Citizens Energy, Oil Heat Program     877-563-4645

Citizens Energy has partnered with CITGO to work with thousands of oil heat providers and local fuel assistance agencies to provide a one-time delivery of 100 gallons of heating oil to eligible families.

LIHEAP

The federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, LIHEAP, is available in the winter months to help low-income families pay their heating bills. The grant-based program sends funds directly to the utility company to help pay for your heating expenses. You must meet specific income guidelines to be eligible.

The LIHEAP Crisis Grant is available to help low-income families who are without heat or in danger of losing their main heating source. The crisis program sends a grant to the utility company to help pay for more heat or to repair the broken heating source. You must meet specific income guidelines to be eligible.

Juniata County residents should call 717-436-2158 to apply for heating assistance. Mifflin County residents should call 717-248-6746 to apply.

Energy Bank

Energy Bank is a part of the programs offered by the Coalition of HOPES. Energy Bank is only available during the heating season.

Energy Bank Information Energy Bank Income Guidelines

Any questions? Call Coalition of HOPES     717-248-2552

Warm Centers

If you do get caught with heating troubles this winter, refer to this list of Warm Centers where you can find relief from the extreme weather.