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Warm Neighbors Cool Friends | Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA)

904 West Jourdan, Newton, IL 62448

Eligibility

Must be an Ameren Illinois customer, must be a senior or disabled individual, or have a temporary, documentable crisis, bill cannot be over $750, meet income requirements, must have active service in the home (cannot be shut off), must make matching payment, Ameren will match payments up to $350, income must be from an adult (cannot count child's disability as income for this program)

Required documents

Photo ID, Social Security cards, proof of income, copy of the power bill, receipt of payment

Hours

Mon 10 am-6 pm, Tue-Fri 8 am-4 pm
(618) 783-3987
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process

Call to set up an appointment

Fees

None

Service area

Richland County, IL Lawrence County, IL Jasper County, IL Edgar County, IL Cumberland County, IL Crawford County, IL Coles County, IL Clark County, IL Douglas County, IL

Offers a matching fund program to help with utility bills for Ameren customers only.

Date of Last Formal Update

04/23/2025

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

Providing organization

Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA)

Provides critical support programs for those in need.