Cold Weather is Here
As we are all aware it is COLD!!! And all indications are that the gas prices will be HIGH! With that in mind we are providing the following list of agencies that may be able to provide help with utility bills. Please call them if gas bills become a problem.

Project Deserve: Provides emergency energy assistance for elderly & disabled persons. Contact the Red Cross.

Heat Share: Provides assistance with heating & cooling bills. Contact the Salvation Army

Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program: Assists qualifying households with the payment of a portion of heating bills. Contact 800-432-0043

Kansas Housing Resources Corp Weatherization Program: If anyone in the household has received TANF or SSI in the last twelve months, the household automatically qualifies. The target groups for this program are households including persons who are elderly, persons with disabilities and families with children. Contact 785-296-4990.

Kansas Weatherization Assistance Program: Contact 800-752-4422

Aquila Cares: Funds for utility bills or repairs to vital heating or cooling equipment. Contact a state, county or community agency for assistance. www.networks.aquila.com/online/my_hom/CustSrv/energy_assistance_ks.shtml

HeatShare: Provides payments toward heating and air conditioning bills and can go toward electricity, natural gas, propane, fuel oil or wood bills. Where sufficient funds are available, grants are available for emergency repairs to furnaces, air conditioners, hot water heaters and other energy related equipment. Assistance may also be available for repairs to broken windows and doors. The elderly and disabled are given priority where funds are limited. 1-800-336-4547
http://www.angelfire.com/ks2/hshare/about.html

Kansas Gas Service
Gift of Warmth
Customer contributions are distributed by the Salvation Army to qualifying families.
Contact: 1-800-794-4780 or 575-8500 in Topeka or contact The Salvation Army at 1-877-566-2769, Ext. 402.
www.kansasgasservice.com/ab/ab_co_gift.jsp

Local churches & charity organizations are excellent sources if money gets short.

Gatekeepers 354-8902 This is a referral service for assistance with such things as health care, prescription assistance, behavioral health care, emergency aid, or senior services. Services are available to any resident of Shawnee County and their children. The Gatekeepers will offer information and assistance for services such as medical & behaviorial health care, personal care, household chore services, substance abuse, emergency aid, money management, transportation, and assistance in obtaining other benefits and services. This assessment team will work with the individual and will link them to the appropriate health & social services.

TENANT REFERRALS
Current tenants will receive a $15.00 “FINDERS FEE” when you refer an applicant. If you do refer someone to us, please have them mention your name or you can call us to let us know who will be calling. You will receive $15.00 if the person(s):

1. Completes the application.
2. Is approved by us.
3. Signs a lease.

Real Estate Referrals
We are excited to announce that Michael recently became a licensed realtor. He can now help people who wish to buy or sell a house. If you are ready to purchase a house, Michael would be happy to work with you. Also, tell your friends and family. Call for the details.