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Utility Bill Application Assistance - Universal Prayer Tower - Main Office

4540 West Washington Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60624

Eligibility

To be eligible for these services individuals must meet certain household size and 30-day gross income requirements, please refer to guidelines below or call agency for assistance determining eligibility.On November 1, all income eligible households may apply. The LIHEAP DVP Program will be resuming October 1st to October 31st for the following households and populations:. Households with an older adult, age 60 and over;. Households with a person living with a disability;. Families with children aged 5 and under;. Households who are disconnected from one or more of their utilities or in jeopardy of being disconnected from one or both utilities.Please note that residents of Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) units and subsidized rent units, as well as residents whose heating bill is included in their rent by their landlord may also apply for LIHEAP, so long as they meet the other eligibility requirements.2025-26 Eligibility GuidelinesFamily Size 30-Day Gross Income1 $3,3322 $4,357 3 $5,382 4 $6,407 5 $7,432 6 $8,457 7 $8,649 8 $8,842

Hours

Mon Varies Tue Varies Wed Varies Thu Varies Fri Varies Sat Varies The main office/West Garfield location can be reached at (773) 378-3464 and is available for walk-ins Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 3:30pm. The main office location is also available via remote appointment Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 7:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The Outreach Location/Grand Crossing office location can be reached at (773) 437-3203 and is available Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Their location at the Pleasant Green MB Church can be reached at (773) 874-6103 and is available Monday through Thursday from 10:00am to 2:00pm for walk-ins as well as remote appointments.

(773) 378-3464
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Main Office Number

(773) 437-3203
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Outreach Location Number

Languages

English

Application process

Agency offers multiple locations with varying times and types of service including remote appointments and in-person walk-ins. The main office/West Garfield location can be reached at (773) 378-3464 and is available for walk-ins Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 3:30pm. The main office location is also available via remote appointment Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 7:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The Outreach Location/Grand Crossing office location can be reached at (773) 437-3203 and is available Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Their location at the Pleasant Green MB Church can be reached at (773) 874-6103 and is available Monday through Thursday from 10:00am to 2:00pm for walk-ins as well as remote appointments.

Fees

Free

Service area

Chicago, IL

Universal Prayer Tower provides assistance with applying to CEDA's various utility bill payment and energy services programs. This includes the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Peoples Gas Share the Warmth (Chicago residents only), City of Chicago Utility Billing Relief (UBR) (Chicago residents only), Home Weatherization, and Energy Saving Kits.On November 1, all income eligible households may apply. The LIHEAP DVP Program will be resuming October 1st to October 31st for the following households and populations:Households with an older adult, age 60 and over;Households with a person living with a disability;Families with children aged 5 and under;Households who are disconnected from one or more of their utilities or in jeopardy of being disconnected from one or both utilities.

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Universal Prayer Tower

Universal Prayer Tower is a non-profit organization servicing low-income families by assisting with the Share the Warmth program through People's Gas.