If you need assistance paying your utility bills, contact the agencies listed below to see if you qualify for assistance.

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WAHKIAKUM PUD RESIDENTIAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (REAP)

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Wahkiakum County Human Services
https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/543/Utility-Emergency-Assistance
360-795-8630 (option 4) or 800-635-5989
Wahkiakum PUD partners with Wahkiakum County Human Services to qualify for the District's Residential Energy Assistant Program (REAP). For application and information, please contact Wahkiakum County Human Services at 360-795-8630 or 800-635-5989 (option 4) to speak to the Community Outreach department. Wahkiakum Community Outreach serves Wahkiakum County and administers Wahkiakum PUD’s Residential Energy Assistance Program (REAP) as well as other sources of utility assistance, housing/rental assistance, emergency housing, food/ clothing assistance and more.

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WAHKIAKUM PUD SENIOR OR DISABLED DISCOUNT PROGRAM

 

Wahkiakum County Human Services

360-795-8630 (option 4) or 800-635-5989

Wahkiakum PUD partners with Wahkiakum County Human Services to qualify income-eligible applicants for the Wahkiakum PUD Senior or Disabled Discount Program. To qualify applicants must be income-eligible and either 62 years of age or older or a disabled citizen that meets District criteria. Eligible discounts apply to residential electric consumption. For application and information, please contact Wahkiakum County Human Services at 360-795-8630 or 800-635-5989 (option 4) to speak to the Community Outreach department.

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LOWER COLUMBIA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM

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www.lowercolumbiacap.org
360-425-3430 or 800-383-2101
LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is a federally funded program that assists low-income households in making home heating more affordable, avoid shutoff of utility services during the winter months, and maintain a warm, safe, and healthy environment for their families. Clients must meet income eligibility guidelines to qualify. CAP may offer additional services such as Home Energy Assessments, housing, senior services, Meals on Wheels and more.

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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW) ASSISTANCE

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https://www.dva.wa.gov/resources
Nicci Bergseng, Wahkiakum County Auditor
360.795.3219 or email bergsengn@co.wahkiakum.wa.us
Wahkiakum Post 5297 of the VFW may be able to assist with resources such as utility and food assistance. 

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WASHINGTON 2-1-1

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http://wa211.org
211 or 877-211-9274
2-1-1 is a free confidential community service and your one-stop connection to the local services you need, from utility assistance, food, housing, health, child care, after school programs, elder care, crisis intervention and much more. 2-1-1 is always ready to assist you in finding the help you need. Dial 211 on your phone or visit https://wa211.communityos.org/publicresourcesearch. If you are outside of Washington or have a problem dialing the number 2-1-1, please dial 1-877-211-9274.

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KINSHIP CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM

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www.dshs.wa.gov/kinshipcare or email KinshipNavigator@dshs.wa.gov
360-759-4317
Local assistance may be available for a family member caring for a relative’s child(ren) in Wahkiakum County. Assistance may include rent, utility, bedding, furniture, clothing, school supplies, instrument rentals, gas and bus vouchers, car repairs, tutoring, food, and interpreter services.

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If you are making a payment for service that has been disconnected, you will need to contact Wahkiakum PUD at 360-795-3266 or 360-465-2171 during normal business hours to have service reconnected.