The Office of Human Concern will accept applications for the 2014 Regular and Crisis Winter Home Energy Assistance Program, beginning Jan. 6.
The program is designed to help low-income individuals and families with the increasing cost of energy, according to a news release. People in Benton, Carroll, and Madison counties are eligible.
Interviews will be done at the main office, 506 E. Spruce St. in Rogers, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
People shouldn't wait until the last minute to apply if a shut-off notice is received. The application should be submitted no sooner than seven days prior to disconnect.
Applications will be available for pick-up only for people younger than 60 at local Department of Human Service offices: 900 S.E. 13th Court, Bentonville 479-273-9011; 304 Hailey Road, Berryville, 870-423-3351; 1013 N. College Ave., Huntsville,, 479-738-2161.
Applications for people 60 or older will be available at Senior Activity Centers: 3501 S.E. L St., Bentonville, 479-273-7348; 704 E Monroe St., Lowell, 479-365-2755; 1870 Limekiln Road, Gravette, 479-787-5950; 750 Heritage Court, Siloam Springs, 479-524-5735; 202 Madison Ave., Berryville, 870-423-3265; 903 N. College Ave., Huntsville, 479-738-2750; 121 E. Main, Gentry, 479-736-0378.
For more information call 479-636-730 or 877-777-6422.