OOI Winter Energy Assistance Program Begins in January

The winter non-emergency and crisis energy assistance programs through Ozark Opportunities, Inc. (OOI), headquartered in Harrison will begin Jan. 9.

The program’s goal is to assist low-income households with the high costs of fuel for heating homes in the winter months. This is a one-time assistance payment per program and program year. The program will run through April 30 or until funds have been exhausted.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.

All applicants must provide identification along with proof of social security number and proof of income for all household members 18 years old or older for the month prior to the application. A copy of current electric, propane and/or natural gas bills is required.

Applications may be completed online or downloaded from the OOI website: ozarkopp.org

Applications may also be obtained from take-one boxes located at the administrative building, outreach offices, via fax or email.

(From KTLO)