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For Release
October 19, 2009
PRINCE WILLIAM, VA . . . Applications for Fuel Assistance through the Virginia Department of Social Services Energy Assistance Program are being accepted now through Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Families and individuals must apply through their local Department of Social Services. For Prince William County residents, call the Department of Social Services (DSS) at 703-792-7500 or pick up an application at the Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building (Woodbridge) or Sudley North Government Center (Manassas) DSS offices.
Fuel Assistance is a supplemental program intended to assist low-income households in meeting their home heating energy needs. The Energy Assistance Program is funded by the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) block grant, which provides money to states to help low-income households, the elderly and disabled cope with the financial strain of high heating bills. The Fuel Assistance Program serves approximately 122,000 households across the Commonwealth each year. To qualify for Fuel Assistance, applicants must qualify based upon their income and household size.
For more information on the Energy Assistance Program, visit http://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/ea/index.html or call Prince William County DSS at 703-792-7500.
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