Westar Energy specialists assist with energy fund applications
Community visits help low income families access federal program
Topeka, Kan., Jan. 17, 2019 – Westar Energy customer advisors are assisting Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) applicants over the upcoming weeks throughout the communities we serve.
Since 2010, Westar Energy customer advisers have partnered with community service organizations to provide on-site support for more than 3,500 households applying for LIEAP funds. Applications are being accepted through March 29, 2019 at 5 p.m.
A schedule to receive assistance is included, but dates sometimes change. A current schedule is posted at WestarEnergy.com. Applicants will need utility account numbers, proof of income and Social Security numbers for all members of their household.
“Thousands of LIEAP applications are rejected each year because of avoidable errors,” Jeff Beasley, vice president, customer care, said. “Our customer advisors understand the application, required documentation and are here to help throughout the process.”
LIEAP is a federally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs by providing a one-time per year benefit. To learn more about eligibility requirements or fill out a LIEAP application, visit the Kansas Department for Children and Families website or call 1-800-432-0043.
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2019 LIEAP Community Outreach Schedule
Dates are subject to change. View the current schedule here.
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Location |
Date |
Time |
Agency/Address |
| Atchison | February 4 | 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Catholic Charities
502 Kansas Ave |
| 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Salvation Army
926 Commercial St |
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| Arkansas City | January 31 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Angels in the Attic
109 S Summit |
| Caney | February 15 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Chaney Chamber of Commerce
320 W 4th Ave |
| El Dorado | January 23 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Salvation Army
207 W 1st Ave |
| Emporia | January 31 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Salvation Army
327 Constitution |
| Fort Scott | February 13 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce
231 E Wall St |
| Hiawatha | February 12 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | NEK-CAP
1260 220th St |
| Hutchinson | January 29 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Salvation Army
700 N Walnut |
| February 19 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Interfaith Housing
1326 E Ave A |
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| Independence | January 30 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Community Access Center
307 ½ W Pecan |
| Junction City | February 5 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Workforce Center
1012 W 6th St A |
| Lawrence | January 24 | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Douglas County Housing Authority
1600 Haskell Ave #187 |
| February 1 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Just Food
1000 E 11th St |
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| February 11 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Douglas County Senior Service Center
745 Vermont St |
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| Leavenworth | January 29 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Catholic Charities
716 N 5th St |
| Manhattan | January 22 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Shepherd’s Crossing
621 Humboldt St |
| February 6 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Workforce Center
205 S 4th St K |
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| Olathe | February 7 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Catholic Charities
333 E Poplar St A |
| Parsons | February 5 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Labette County Assistance
301 N 30th St |
| Pittsburg | February 4 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Salvation Army
307 E 5th St |
| Salina | January 23 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Salina Food Bank
255 S Chicago St |
| Topeka | January 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Salvation Army
1320 SE 6th St |
| January 28 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Catholic Charities
234 S Kansas Ave |
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| January 30 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Community Resource Council
455 SE Golf Park Blvd |
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| Wichita | January 22 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Center of Hope
400 N Emporia |
| January 24 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Oaklawn Senior Center
2937 Oaklawn Dr |
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| January 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Dear Neighbor
1329 S Bluffview |
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| January 28 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Colvin Community Resource Center
2820 S Roosevelt |
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| February 1 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Northeast Senior Center
2121 E 21st N |
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| February 6 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Salvation Army (Citadel)
1739 S Elpyco |
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| February 7 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Shady Way Plaza
1421 N Spruce Ave |
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| February 8 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | His Helping Hands
1441 E 37th St N |