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Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council

LIHEAP (Utility Bill Assistance) and Weatherization

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

Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council
1 Industrial Park
P.O. Box 7
Steeleville, Illinois 62288
Telephone: 618-965-3458
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
www.weeoc.org

CSBG (Rent, Food and Other Assistance)

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.

Monroe, Perry and Randolph County Residents
Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council
1 Industrial Park
P.O. Box 7
Steeleville, Illinois 62288
Telephone: 618-965-3458
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
www.weeoc.org
Jackson County Residents 
Crosswalk Community Action Agency
410 West Main Street
West Frankfort, Illinois 62896
Telephone: 618-937-3581
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Mon. - Thur.; 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m, Friday
www.crosswalkcaa.com