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Photos by Natasha Kavanaugh
Several Tribal programs take part in the Siletz Valley School Open House and
Resource Fair. Clockwise from below left: Kelley Ellis (standing) and Brittany
Russell with the Siletz Tribal Violence Against Women Act Program;__ and
Cyndee Druba with the Prevention Program; Megan Hawley with the Healthy
Family Healthy Child Project; and Lucas Lussier and his mom, Heidi. The
Resource Fair was coordinated by Siletz Tribal Head Start staff.
Back to School
Night and
Resource Fair
Siletz Valley
School
Aug. 30, 2012
LIHEAP ready to provide energy assistance to households this winter
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What is LIHEAP?
LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy
Assistance Program) is a federally funded
program that helps low-income house
holds with home energy bills. LIHEAP
can help you stay warm in the winter,
which can help you reduce the risk of
health and safety problems, such as ill-
ness, fire or eviction.
What assistance does LIHEAP
provide?
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Heating assistance
Crisis assistance (shut-off or final
notice)
Who is eligible?
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Enrolled Siletz Tribal member
o The applicant or a child residing
in the household must be an
enrolled Siletz Tribal member.
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Siletz News
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Required documentation includes,
but is not limited to:
• Social Security cards for all house
hold members (no exceptions)
• Most recent utility bill
• Income documents for the previ
ous year for each adult household
Oct. 1 - Siletz Tribal Elders and disabled
Tribal members
Nov. 1 - Other Siletz Tribal households
What information do I need to
apply and what is different from
previous years?
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LIHEAP is divided into two catego
ries: 1) Heating; 2) Crisis. The maxi
mum award is $500 per household.
Not all families will qualify for the
maximum amount. Awards will depend
on family size, income and need.
When making your appointment for
assistance, please be sure you will
have all necessary documentation
before your appointment time.
October 2012
member (e.g., Social Security
award letter, unemployment
printout, pay stubs, etc.)
If you need documentation from
other departments, please be sure
to make those requests ahead
of time.
Siletz Service Area Only
When can I apply?
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Individuals who meet the require
ments below are eligible for heating or
crisis assistance.
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Residence location
o The residence must be located
within the 11 -county service area.
Income eligible
o The applicant/family must meet
the annual income guidelines as
determined at the time of intake.
Day
Appointment or Walk In
Time
Monday
Walk-Ins
9 a.m. - Noon
Appointments Only
12:30 - 4 p.m.
Walk-Ins
9 a.m.- Noon
Appointments Only
12:30 - 4 p.m.
Wednesday
Walk-Ins Only
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thursday
Walk-Ins
9 a.m. - Noon
Appointments Only
12:30-4 p.m.
Tuesday
Friday
LIHEAP CLO SED
Contact your area office for available walk-in and appointment times.
If you have additional questions, please call Casey Godwin, Emergency Energy
Assistance Program coordinator, at 541-444-8311 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1311.