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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.

Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity, Inc.

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:

Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity, Inc.
711 West McBean Street
Peoria, Illinois 61605-2254
Telephone: 309-671-3900
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Web site: www.pcceo.org

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

Tazwood Community Services, Inc. now providing LIHEAP and Weatherization services for Peoria county:

Tazwood Community Services, Inc.
7625 N. University St.
Suite B-2
Peoria, IL 61614
Phone: (309) 690-6500
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.