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SCAM ALERT: DCEO has been made aware of organizations receiving fraudulent “notice of award” letters claiming to be from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. These are not legitimate notices from DCEO. If your organization receives a notice, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission and/or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.

Empowerment Opportunity Center

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): Eligible income-qualified households may obtain utility bill assistance through their Local Administering Agencies.

Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG): Community Action Agencies across the State provide a variety of CSBG services, including but not limited to, assistance with Rental/Mortgage, Food, Water/Sewer Payment, Employment Training/Placement, Financial Management, and Temporary Shelter. Each agency delivers locally-designed programs and services based on the needs of its community. If a particular service is not directly provided by your local Community Action Agency, you will be referred to one of our partner entities for further assistance.

Contact Information:

Empowerment Opportunity Center
360 E. Marietta St.
Decatur, IL 62521
Telephone: 217-428-0155
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sangamon County Department of Community Resources now providing Weatherization Services for Macon County.

Contact Information:

Sangamon County Department of Community Resources
2833 South Grand Avenue
Suite C100
Springfield, Illinois 62703
Telephone: 217-535-3120
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Web site: www.co.sangamon.il.us