| Q: | How do I get help from community action with paying my utility bill(s)?
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| A: | Low Income Home Energy Assistance Programs (LIHEAP) are administered by the 22 local community action agencies. Click here to locate the agency serving your area.
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| Q: | How can I sign up for weatherization?
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| A: | Call your local agency and ask about their weatherization requirements.
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| Q: | What are Community Action Agencies?
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| A: | Alabama's Community Action Agencies are the experienced, results oriented private, non-profit or public organizations that were created by the federal government in 1964 to combat poverty. Community Action Agencies serve as the main source of comprehensive community service and development programs across the state of Alabama.
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| Q: | What are Community Action Agencies? |
| A: | Alabama's Community Action Agencies are the experienced, results oriented private, non-profit or public organizations that were created by the federal government in 1964 to combat poverty. Community Action Agencies serve as the main source of comprehensive community service and development programs across the state of Alabama. |
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| Q: | What are Community Action Agencies? |
| A: | Alabama's Community Action Agencies are the experienced, results oriented private, non-profit or public organizations that were created by the federal government in 1964 to combat poverty. Community Action Agencies serve as the main source of comprehensive community service and development programs across the state of Alabama. |
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| Q: | What are Community Action Agencies? |
| A: | Alabama's Community Action Agencies are the experienced, results oriented private, non-profit or public organizations that were created by the federal government in 1964 to combat poverty. Community Action Agencies serve as the main source of comprehensive community service and development programs across the state of Alabama. |
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| Q: | What services does Community Action Agencies provide?
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Each Community Action Agency offers a variety of services unique their service areas. Services may include but are not limited to the following:
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) which assists in the payment of the energy utility bills.
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) which provides home weatherization to reduce energy cost.
- Head Start and Early Head Start Programs which enroll children from low income families.
- Senior and Youth Programs
- Meal on Wheels
- Community Revitalization
- Home Ownership Initiatives
- Employment Training
- Domestic Violence and Fatherhood Initiatives
- Food Pantries
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| Q: | How are Community Action Agencies funded?
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| A: | Alabam's Community Action Agencies are supported by a mix of local, state, private and federal funds as well as volunteer and donated resources. Federal funding includes: Community Services Block Grant and Alabama's earmarked General Fund allocation.
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