Fulton County’s Senior Multipurpose Facilities to Host Registration for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

The Fulton County Housing and Human Services Department’s Office of Aging, in Partnership with the Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority, is giving seniors 65 years of age or older who are Fulton County residents the opportunity to register for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).  Enrollment applications will be accepted at the Office of Aging’s four Senior Multipurpose Facilities beginning Thursday, November 14, 2013 (See the schedule below).

Eligibility criteria and documentation requirements include:

• Fulton County Resident age 65 and older
• Household income is at or below 60% of the state median income level for Georgia
• Applicants must bring current copies of the following documents:  current bill for primary heat source, picture ID, social security card, proof of residence, proof of age, proof of income (award letter, recent bank statement with direct deposit, or pension/retirement statement)

Enrollment locations and the enrollment schedule are listed below.  Seniors interested in enrolling in the program can schedule an appointment by calling one of the following Multipurpose Facilities:

Dorothy C. Benson Center
404-6134900
6500 Vernon Woods Drive
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Thursday, November 14, 2013:  9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, November 15, 2013:  9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013:  9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

H.J.C. Bowden Multipurpose Facility
404-762-4821
2885 Church Street
East Point, GA  30344

Monday, November 18, 2013:  1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013:  10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013:  10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Monday, November 25, 2013:  10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Harriett G. Darnell Multipurpose Facility
404-699-8580
677 Fairburn Road, NW
Atlanta, GA  30332

Friday, November 15, 2013:  9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday, November 18, 2013:  9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, November 22, 2013:  10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Helene S. Mills Multipurpose Facility
404-523-3353
515 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, SE
Atlanta, GA 30312

Thursday, November 14, 2013: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Friday, November 15, 2013:  8:00 a.m. – Noon
Monday, November 18, 2013:  8:00 a.m. – Noon
Tuesday, November 19, 2013:  8:00 a.m. – Noon
Wednesday, November 20, 2013:  8:00 a.m. - Noon

Citizens in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability including communications in an alternative format should contact Nell Kapple in the Department of Housing and Human Services at (404) 613-7944. For Georgia Relay Access, dial 711.

For more information, call the STARline at 404-613-6000.