How much funding does Warm Homes, Warm Hearts (Utility Assistance Program) provide?

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Warm Homes, Warm Hearts (Utility Assistance Program)

BRUNSWICK ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP

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Funding Amount

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Warm Homes, Warm Hearts

Funder: Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC)

Program Status: Active ongoing utility assistance program

Geographic Scope: Brunswick and Columbus counties, North Carolina

Program Type: Utility assistance/emergency financial assistance (not a traditional grant)

Overview:
Warm Homes, Warm Hearts is a utility assistance program designed to help low-income individuals and families afford their electricity bills and avoid service disconnection. The program is funded through donations that are matched dollar-for-dollar by BEMC.

Program Details:

Matching Program: Dollar-for-dollar match by BEMC up to $50,000 annually

Fund Distribution: 100% of funds go directly to assistance (no administrative overhead)

Program Start: Began in 2008

Lifetime Distribution: Over $1 million distributed since inception to thousands of local families

Eligible Assistance:

Utility bill assistance

Disconnection prevention

Low-income household support

Emergency utility needs

Distribution Partners:

Brunswick Family Assistance (BFA)

Columbus County Department of Aging

How It Works:

Individuals and families apply through partner agencies

Partner agencies verify income eligibility and need

Funds distributed to help with electricity costs

Enables access to basic services: refrigeration, heating, air conditioning

Contact Information for Assistance:

Brunswick Family Assistance: For Brunswick County residents

Columbus County Department of Aging: For Columbus County residents

BEMC Phone: (800) 842-5871

BEMC Website: www.bemc.org

To Make a Donation:

Contact BEMC at (800) 842-5871

Donations are matched dollar-for-dollar by BEMC

All donations go to help community members in need

How to Apply

How to Access Warm Homes, Warm Hearts Assistance

1. Determine Eligibility
- Must be low-income household struggling with utility bills
- Must be BEMC member in Brunswick or Columbus county
- Income verification required

2. Contact Partner Agencies
- Brunswick County Residents: Contact Brunswick Family Assistance (BFA)
- Columbus County Residents: Contact Columbus County Department of Aging
- These agencies handle applications and verification

3. Application Process
- Work with partnering agency to complete application
- Provide income verification and bill documentation
- Agency determines eligibility and assistance amount

4. Assistance Provision
- Once approved, funds distributed through partner agency
- Payment applied to electricity bill
- Helps prevent disconnection and ensures service continuity

5. Contact for More Information
- BEMC: (800) 842-5871
- Ask for information about Warm Homes, Warm Hearts program
- Staff can direct to appropriate partner agency in your county

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