Crisis/Energy Assistance & LIHWAP


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Crisis/Energy Assistance (including LIHEAP)

Operation Threshold offers both Crisis Assistance and Energy Assistance programming. 

We are accepting applications for Crisis Assistance on a limited basis. We are NOT taking applications for LIHEAP.

To apply for Crisis Assistance you can: 

  • Click here for a fillable application.
  • Click here for an application you can print out and complete.
  • Email OT staff and request an application: crisis@operationthreshold.org
  • Call our offices and request an application: 319-291-2065.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – This program is designed to assist low-income families meet the cost of home heating. LIHEAP supplements the high cost of winter heating for low-income households, provides emergency furnace repairs or replacement for income-qualifying homeowners and offers assistance with telephone costs to those that qualify.
           Applications taken: November 1st – April 30th for the general public, however households with seniors or persons with a disabled person can apply each year starting October 1st. Click here for more  application information.
           Income Guidelines: 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline (click here to see most current income guidelines.) 

 

Crisis Assistance – On a limited basis, Operation Threshold provides financial assistance to households facing crisis situations such as utility disconnection, emergency fuel deliveries, and furnace repair/replacement. Operation Threshold also offers a crisis assistance program called Pocket Change. The Pocket Change program is available to assist eligible households with emergency expenses related to work or school attendance or other unusual crises. 
           Applications taken: Applications are taken throughout the year, 
           however assistance will depend upon funding the agency has 
           available. 

Currently we are not taking Pocket Change applications and are only taking limited Crisis Assistance applications. Please call us at (319) 291-2065 or email us at crisis@operationthreshold.org to find out more. 

Other Information: 
                      *Pocket Change Guidelines