COMMUNITY ACTION - COLBERT COUNTY
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From agency: COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA
Resource Details
Alternate Name COLBERT COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION - VOAD
Description Community Action Northwest Alabama has opened utility assistance available ONLY for elderly (60+), disabled, or vulnerable households. Appointments for the general public will open at a later date.📅 Appointment Line Details:📞Must Call 256-764-5142 to schedule an appointment• Appointment line Opens January 23rd• Available 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM• First 4 weeks reserved for elderly, disabled, and vulnerable households




**Households within income guidelines can receive assistance on energy bills once per summer or winter program.


Colbert County
505 North Columbia
Sheffield, Alabama 35660
256-383-3832

Programs in addition to utilities:
Family development and parenting programs for fatherhood, mothers, sons, daughters
Housing counseling and weatherization-Colbert County
Energy assistance including help with energy bills
Gardening - distribute seeds, plants, fertilizer
Meals on Wheels

Agency Status Active
Defined coverage areas:
Alabama - Colbert County
Physical Address 505 North Columbia Avenue
Sheffield AL
35660 United States
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Hours of operation:
Fri: 8am-4:30pm
Thu: 8am-4:30pm
Wed: 8am-4:30pm
Tue: 8am-4:30pm
Mon: 8am-4:30pm
Program
Eligibility Be able to meet poverty guidelines
Program Fees No Fee For Service
Documents Required Those given an appointment must bring the following information with them: A) Valid AL Picture ID for Head of Household B) SS cards for ALL household members. NO COPIES C) Proof of ALL income in household from all sources D) Copies of ALL bills paid monthly E) Original utility bill showing proof of current electric service F) Rental lease agreement and last receipt of payment. If you do not have a lease agreement, you must provide a hand written statement from your landlord that includes monthly rent amount, total amount owed, and his/her contract information G) All recent mortgage documents including payment vouchers H) Any eviction or foreclosure notices if applicable
Programs at this agency COUNSELING SERVICES
WEATHERIZATION SERVICES
COMMUNITY ACTION OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA VOAD - RENT AND UTILITIES
CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
MEALS ON WHEELS - NORTHWEST ALABAMA
LEISURE/ARTS/CULTURE SERVICES
FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE
MOTHERS PARENTING PROGRAM - LAUDERDALE COUNTY - COMMUNITY ACTION OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA
LEISURE/ARTS/CULTURE SERVICES
GERLAD WILLIAMS COOPERATIVE GARDEN PROGRAM - 2026 - COMMUNITY ACTION NWAL
LEAD ALLEVIATION PROGRAM
EASTER BASKET GIVEAWAY - 2026 - COMMUNITY ACTION NWAL


Contact Information
Toll Free Number (256) 383-3832
Phone Hot Line (256) 383-3832
Colbert County Office (256) 383-3832
Sites offering this Program Community Action of Northwest AL-Colbert Co