Rock Cooperative Care Offers Energy Assistance

Some Rock Energy Cooperative members need a little help paying their energy bills. They might earn too much to qualify for state and federal energy assistance, or they might need some extra money to supplement the other programs.

Either way, Rock Cooperative Care is available to help. Since 2010, nearly $47,000 has been distributed to help members pay their energy bills.

A one-time grant of up to $500 is available to help residential members who are struggling to pay their energy bills but do not meet more stringent state and federal requirements.

Check the following chart to see if your household qualifies for assistance. For example, a four-person household would be eligible if the total annual income is $67,050 or less.

The Salvation Army office in Rockford is administering the Rock Cooperative Care program again this year. If you meet the eligibility requirements, call (815) 972-1135 during regular business hours. Be sure to point out that you would like to schedule an appointment to apply for the Rock Cooperative Care program.