Winter is fast approaching!  Keep your home safe and warm this winter with these great resources!

Heating Assistance/LIHEAP, this federally-funded program helps low-income households pay for a variety of home heating fuel sources and furnace repairs in the winter and is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.  LIHEAP Hotline is 1-866-857-7095

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/foradults/heatingassistanceliheap

PA Weatherization website helps low-income families weatherize their homes to help save on energy costs.  Select your county for contact information.  http://www.paweatherization.org

The Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC) offers help for families who qualify under their Home Repair Programs, they aid families with heater repairs and roofing.  Visit their website at www.phdchousing.org

The Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) offers to help families in Philadelphia County lower their energy costs by helping families conserve their energy.  The ECA offers a  variety of help, from their Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) to their Utility Emergency Service Fund.  The ECA also links you to LIHEAP (Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program) and a Heather Hotline.  If you need Energy Assistance or just want to find out the best ways to conserve, visit their website, Energy Coordination Agency

Their Heater Hot line is (215) 568-7190