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| LIHEAP Press Release |
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WADI is still making appointments and taking applications for the Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program (LiHEAP) for the Southeastern Illinois counties of Edwards, Gallatin,
Hamilton, Saline, Wabash, Wayne and White.
Customers that have not applied since September 1, 2012 may be eligible for utility assistance
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The NFFN Board of Directors presented Coling with a plaque honoring his years of service to the organization during its December meeting in Denver.
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| 1/2/2013 |
| Energy Safety Net Bulletin 194 |
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December 28, 2012
Dear member: Long time National Fuel Funds Network Executive Director George Coling has announced his retirement effective the end of the year. Mr. Coling had held the position of executive director since 1997.
Kathy Walgren, a former executive director of THAW Fund in Michigan and a former member of the... more
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Stand Up & Speak Out Flyer
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| 10/2/2012 |
| Stand Up & Speak Out Event |
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Stand Up and
Speak Out!
To RSVP, please email or call Kathy Waligora
kwaligora@ilmaternal.org
312-491-8161x29
A Community Empowerment Workshop
October 25
10am-2pm
John A. Logan College
700 Logan College Road
Carterville, IL
Sponsored by: Illinois Maternal and Child Health Coalition & The H Group... more
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| 7/9/2012 |
| Summer Cooling Starts Wednesday, July 11th! |
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We received word today from the state that we are to begin making appointments Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 8:30am for the Summer Energy Assistance Program for the Southeastern Illinois counties of Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Saline, Wabash, Wayne and White.
Appointments will be made for households containing any one of the following:
1. Persons 60 years of age or older
2. Persons who are per
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| 5/17/2012 |
| Legal Self-Help Center Available Online |
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The new online legal information center provides current civil legal information. The site can be accessed at http://white.illinoislegalaid.org twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The legal help center is the 77th such center to open in Illinois since 2007. A local planning committee developed the site.
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| 7/9/2012 |
| Rehabbing 22 Homes! |
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We are rehabbing approximately 22 homes in the counties of Gallatin, Wayne and White along with the tornado stricken areas of Ridgway and Harrisburg.
This program is the Single Family Owner Occupied Rehabilitation program funded by the Illinois Housing Development Authority.
Appointments for these applications will be taken at 110 Latham Street in Enfield. Please call 618-963-2387 and
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Courtney Sowels, Robin and Rick Johnston and Cody Sowels
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| 5/23/2012 |
| 2012 Families of Distinction Named |
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Every year Community Action Agencies across Illinois select one family per county who exemplify what Community Action is all about, setting goals, overcoming obstacles and achieving self-sufficiency. Their achievements were honored at the local Family of Distinction Ceremony and Dinner that was held May 17th at the McLeansboro WADI Office. Only by empowering those in need can we truly make a long
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| 6/14/2012 |
| HOPE |
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The HOPE program is a new service offered by the Anna Bixby Women's Center in Harrisburg. It's designed to empower people of all walks of life to achieve economic and emotional stability and independence within a supportive and secure environment.
If you and/or family are homeless:
with an income
have a medical or mental disability
are a victim of domestic violence
or you are a vete
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| 5/1/2012 |
| Wabash County Survey |
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The Wabash County Health Department is asking for your help. Please take the time to fill out the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/J9W3Q58
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| 5/23/2012 |
| Tornado Disaster Relief Still Available |
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Update: 06/16/2012 WADI's Tornado Disaster Relief funds have been exhausted. Thank you to everyone who donated to help those in need.
Tornado Disaster Relief is still available. If you were affected by the February 29, 2012, F4 tornado that hit Ridgway and Harrisburg please call your local WADI office to see what assistance is available to you. Americans from all over the country have sent
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Ken Pettijohn
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| 5/17/2012 |
| WADI CEO Wins Prestiguous Award |
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On May 7, 2012, at a Springfield Ceremony, Ken Pettijohn of Carmi, was presented with the Martin Luther King Jr Public Service Award by the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies. Pettijohn is the Executive Director of Wabash Area Development, Inc, known locally as WADI. His not-for-profit agency has offices in Albion, Bridgeport, Carmi, Enfield, Fairfield, Harrisburg, McLeansboro, Mt C
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| 6/19/2012 |
| Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) |
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The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program ended May 31, 2012. It will not start again until the Fall. You may call to make an appointment starting the dates below for the specified categories.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Elderly or disabled households may start calling in for a regular LIHEAP appointment.
We will also begin taking furnace applications for elderly or disabled homeowne
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| 6/1/2012 |
| Len Wells Article on Changing Times |
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Most of us keep up on the news; whether it's from the newspaper, radio or online. I recently read an article that was in The Evansville Courier that made me have an epiphany. It was written by local writer, Len Wells. I actually said out loud, "I know exactly what you mean". Maybe you will to when you read it. By clicking on the headline above you will go to the page where you can click on th
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| 5/9/2012 |
| Pension and Medicaid Reform Information |
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A new website has launched, SaveOurState.Illinois.Gov, designed to be a one-stop shop for information regarding pension and Medicaid reforms. The site contains press releases, fact sheets, and newspaper opinion pieces on these issues. It also has a link for constituents to contact their legislators. More resources will likely be added in the future, such as a list of endorsements, FAQs, and videos
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| 5/24/2012 |
| Edwards County Farm Bureau Women's |
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The Edwards County Farm Bureau Women's Committee will be conducting a fundraiser for WADI from May 20th to June 2, 2012. It is being called "You've been Cowed for Pigged".
Signs displaying the pigs or cows will be placed in the yards of residents in the county. There will be two groups of 25 signs each. In order to get the signs moved out of their yard, residents will have to make a donation
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