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Westar Help With LIEAP Applications on Feb. 13 in Fort Scott

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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About KCP&L and Westar Energy:

Serving approximately 1.5 million customers in Kansas and Missouri, Kansas City Power & Light Company (KCP&L), KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company and Westar Energy are the electric utilities of Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG). Together we generate nearly half the power we provide to homes and businesses with emission-free sources. We support our local communities where we live and work, and strive to meet the needs of customers through energy savings and innovative solutions.

Media Contact:

Gina Penzig

Media Relations Manager

Phone: 785-575-8089

Gina.Penzig@westarenergy.com

Media line: 888-613-000

2019 LIEAP Community Outreach Schedule

Dates are subject to change. View the current schedule here.

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

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

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

February 11 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Douglas County Senior Service Center

745 Vermont St

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

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

January 30 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Community Resource Council

455 SE Golf Park Blvd

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

January 25 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Dear Neighbor

1329 S Bluffview

January 28 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Colvin Community Resource Center

2820 S Roosevelt

February 1 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Northeast Senior Center

2121 E 21st N

February 6 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Salvation Army (Citadel)

1739 S Elpyco

February 7 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Shady Way Plaza

1421 N Spruce Ave

February 8 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. His Helping Hands

1441 E 37th St N

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