Vermilion County assistance programs

Find how to get help with bills and expenses in the Danville and Vermilion County area of Easter Illinois. Several non-profits and other agencies are in place and may be able to help.

Get help with energy, heating bills and weatherization

Danville Illinois and Vermillion County are served by the East Central Illinois Community Action Agency. Call this non-profit at (217) 443-2705. They run a couple different energy bill assistance programs for people who need help.

• Heating, utility and energy bill assistance - Each and every year over 5,000 families are provided with energy and heating bill assistance. The resources and services are available to more than five thousand families in Easter Illinois each and every year. Families that qualify for aid will receive a payment on their behalf directly to their energy provider to defray a portion of their home winter heating bills and energy costs. The exact amount of cash assistance provided to each eligible applicant will vary and it is dependent upon the households income level, type of fuel used, and household size.
   
• Weatherization assistance programs - The weatherization program, which is funded by the federal government, provides each qualified home a comprehensive assessment of their furnace, heating unit or other heating source. In addition the assessment will include data on the overall energy efficiency of their home. Private contractors and experts will be hired to replace or repair the furnace or heating unit, insulate the home if needed, and perform other energy conservation measures. Numerous studies have shown that home weatherization programs can save a family twenty percent or more each year on their winter heating bills and summer cooling costs.