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OOI Summer Energy Assistance

Monday, July 25, 2022 at 6:28 AM

The summer electric energy assistance program will opens today through Ozark Opportunities, Inc.(OOI), headquartered in Harrison.

Assistance is available through the agency’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for qualifying individuals for both non-emergency and crisis needs. 

Those interested in seeking assistance through the program may visit ozarkopp.org to download and complete the application.

The programs’ goal is to help low-income households cope with the high costs of electric for cooling homes in the summer months.

The OOI service area includes Baxter, Boone, Marion, Newton and Searcy counties.

The phone numbers to reach local outreach offices are:

– Baxter County – 870-425-5118

– Boone County – 870-741-2089

– Marion County – 870-449-6250 or 870-425-5118

– Newton County – 870-446-2222 or 870-741-2089

– Searcy County – 870-448-2414 or 501-757-0155

Email addresses for the outreach offices can be found on the OOI website under the “Community Services Department” tab.

(From KTLO)

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