February 2023 

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EPNI Board Meeting February 20th at 6pm Join on Zoom

Food Solutions in Elliot Park

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Need help with your heating bills?

Find out how the State of MN can help here.

If you or someone you know is struggling to pay their home heating bill during these colder months, The Energy Assistance Program helps pay for home heating and water costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households.

What is the Energy Assistance Program

• The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) is a federally funded
• Grants are paid directly to your energy provider, or utility company, for your bill.
• Grants range from $300 - $2,000
• Grants are available to renters and homeowners.
• Grants are based on energy cost, household size, and income.
• Grants may be given to households with income at or below 60 percent of the state median income.

How can they help?

• Payment of energy bills.
• Payment of water/wastewater bills.
• Help with utility disconnection or fuel deliveries.
• Education on efficient and safe use of energy.
• Advocacy with energy suppliers and human service providers.
• Repair or replacement of homeowners' broken heating systems.
  
  

To Learn more& Apply please visit: mn.gov/commerce/consumers/consumer-assistance/energy-assistance/

Do you need help with your rent or your mortgage? Here are some links that may be helpful to you! 

https://www.alignmpls.org/era

https://homehelpmn.org/

Minneapolis celebrates BHM! Find events you may be interested in here!

 Need Energy Assistance? Find out which programs you qualify for here.

Looking for some fun ideas for Valentine's Day? Check out the links below and don't forget to make reservations ASAP!

Minneapolis Valentine Ideas

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