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Description
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UTILITY BILL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE: Provides MEAP and EUSP grants to eligible families, renters, roomers, boarders and homeowners toward the cost of heating in the winter and electricity year round. Grant is based on the type of fuel used, household size, household income, and annual consumption.
-Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP): Provides assistance grants to help residents with home heating bills. Payments are made directly to the fuel supplier and utility company on the customer's behalf.
-Electrical Universal Service Program (EUSP): Assists with electric utility bill payment. Client is required to have bill in his/her own name and be on a monthly budget billing plan. Some funds are available for a one-time only benefit for past due bill payments.
-Furnaces: Limited funds are available for clients to be referred to the weatherization office for furnace repair, replacement, and/or other weatherization procedures.
MEAP income eligibility
ELIGIBILITY EFFECTIVE: July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024
GROSS INCOME
Monthly
1 $2,430
2 $3,287
3 $4,143
4 $5,000
5 $5,857
6 $6,713
7 $7,570
8 $8,427
For each additional person, add:
$857
If a caller is slightly over the Maximum Monthly Income Standards, lives on a fixed income, and has significant out of pocket medical expenses, they may still qualify for MEAP & EUSP by asking for a medical waiver. The OHEP worker would be able to assist them with this.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Worcester County
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Hours Of Operation
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Intake hours:
M,W,F 8:30AM-4:30PM at the Berlin location.
T & Th 8:30AM-4:30PM at the Newark location.
Mon: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8:30AM 4:30PM
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Eligibility
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See notes.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call to schedule an appointment. To check the status of an application, clients can go online to MyOHEPstatus.org.
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Documents Required
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Need to submit a copy of Photo ID, proof of residence, copies of Social Security cards for all household members (including children), proof of household's total gross income for 30 days prior to application date (from all sources), name of home energy supplier and account number, a copy of the most recent utility bill, and a copy of the lease (if renting).
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Normal Wait Times
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Will return call within 24-48 hours.
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Volunteer Requirements
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18 and older.
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Volunteer Duties
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Answer phones and assist with filing.
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Programs at this agency
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SHORE UP, Office of Home Energy Programs, Somerset County
SHORE UP, Office of Home Energy Programs, Wicomico County
Early Head Start, Grasonville Center
Early Head Start, Chestertown Center
Head Start Program, Eden Center
Head Start Program, Stockton Center
Head Start Program, Hurlock Center
Early Head Start, St. Clair Center
Head Start Program, Easton Center
Shady Pines Adult Day Center
SHORE UP, Foster Grandparents Program
SHORE UP, Tax Preparation Assistance
SHORE UP, Generation Project Program
SHORE UP, Housing & Community Development
SHORE UP, Training and Employment
SHORE UP, General Education Diploma
Early Head Start, Snow Hill Center
Early Head Start, Crisfield Center
Early Head Start, Berlin Center
Early Head Start, Stockton Center
Early Head Start, Princess Anne Center
Head Start Program, St. Clair Center
Dorchester Early Learning Center
Early Head Start, Salisbury Center
Early Head Start, Easton Center
Early Head Start, Eden Center
Early Head Start, Hurlock Center
Head Start Program, Westover Center
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Fax Number
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410-632-4750
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Main
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410-632-2075
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Alternate Number
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410-749-1142
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Main Email Address
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cdavic@shoreup.org
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Main Contact Name
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Crystal Davis
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Main Contact Title
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Site Manager
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Main Contact Phone
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410-632-2075
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Main Contact Email Address
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cdavis@shoreup.org
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Keith White
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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MEAP Coordinator
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-749-1142 EX 1987
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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kwhite@shoreup.org
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Sites offering this Program
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6352 Worcester Highway
130 Flower Street
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