COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program is a federally funded grant program created by the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1981. The program aims to combat poverty on a community level by removing the barriers to self-sufficiency clients may encounter. People meeting the income requirements may be eligible for monetary, non-monetary and case management services.
CASE MANAGEMENT
Case management helps a client work through existing obstacles to achieve self-sufficiency. Monetary and non-monetary assistance may be available to clients who meet income eligibility requirements.
LIHEAP
The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) offers utility assistance for applicants with income at 150% of the U.S. Poverty Guidelines. Assistance is offered to pay heating and cooling bills.
WEATHERIZATION
The Weatherization Assistance Program provides referrals to weatherization services through PRVO in Columbia, Miss. Services offered include air sealing, insulation, minor repairs and cleaning, testing, repairs or replacement heating and cooling units or space heaters. Services are determined on a case by case basis.
HOW TO RECEIVE HELP
Services are available by appointment only. To make an appointment, call 228-769-1230 or come by the office at 5343 Jefferson Ave, Moss Point, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This appointment does not guarantee eligibility for financial assistance.
Please bring the following information for Electric/Gas Assistance and Rental/Utility Deposit Assistance:
- BILL – the bill must be in applicant’s name or spouse living in same household
- SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS and PICTURE I.D. – for all household members
- INCOME VERIFICATION-for the past four weeks for all household members
- DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL PAST DUE AMOUNT HAVE BEEN PAID IN FULL
*Take care of all past due amounts, prior to appointment. Only current charges will be considered!
- BIRTH CERTIFICATE- for all Household members under the age of 6
- INCOME VERIFICATION (EXAMPLES)
1. Pay stubs for the last four weeks of employment or a signed, dated letter from employer indicating the gross amount earned for the past four weeks.
2. Child Support, TANF, Social security, SSI or VA award letter or bank statements showing direct deposit or unemployment award letter.
3. NO INCOME - must provide whichever of the following is appropriate: copy of termination or layoff letter, proof of registration at WIN Job Center or documentation of application for disability.
4. Proof that you have registered with the child support office (written statement with in the past 30 days) or that you are receiving child support
5. If you are self employed you must bring one of the following: Account Book, Receipt of payment/ sales receipt or notarized statement for income for the last 30 days.
*Please note you may be asked to furnish additional information or reschedule if you fail to bring in all requested information.
