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The Upper East Tennessee Development Outreach LIHEAP Outreach RV will be throughout the region helping those needing assistance with their energy bills during December.

LIHEAP stands for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This program helps keep individuals and families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist with energy costs. This is a one time benefit between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025. For those who qualify, a payment is sent directly to the recipient’s utility company and is credited to their bill. Payments can take up to 90 days to be applied. Priority is given to the low-income, energy burdened, disabled, elderly, homes with young children under 6, veterans, and large households. Last year, UETHDA provided LIHEAP funding to 10,262 households, totaling more than 6.4 million dollars.

During the month of December the LIHEAP vehicle will be at Good Samaritan, Johnson City, 100 N. Roan St., Johnson City, and Good Samaritan, Piney Flats, 331 Industrial Way, Piney Flats, and Appalachian Miles for Smiles at its Erwin location.

Persons may also visit one of the nine area neighborhood service centers located in the eight-county service area, for aid, or simply call (423) 246-6180. LIHEAP is only one of many services offered to help with self-sufficiency.