Alabama Project SHARE utility assistance program.
For over 20 years, Project SHARE, or Services to Help Alabamians with Relief on Energy, has been assisting qualified families in Alabama with paying their utility, heating, and cooling bills. The Salvation Army oversees the program and the money is for the disabled and elderly in the state.
The program relies on donations from the community. It is an emergency energy bill assistance program that is available as a last resort and find how to apply below. The financial aid is for the elderly, seniors, and disabled Alabamians and funds can be paid out in peak winter and summer months and it operates in all 59 counties. In some years over 10,000 households may receive help from the Salvation Army. These fuel funds and the other low income bill payment assistance programs that are available will provide a vital energy safety to net to help low-income families pay utility bills.
As funding allows, Project SHARE provides emergency cash assistance to the state's elderly and disabled neighbors. If you are faced with a crisis, applicants need to apply for Project SHARE assistance at the Salvation Army office in their county, and there is a listing below. Or call 205-328-2420.
Eligibility requirements can change from year to year based on funding and other conditions. The Salvation Army will set the limits and terms of the program. Funding is limited and is normally issued on a first come and served basis, so apply early, when the application window opens.
As indicated, while it is administered by the Salvation Army, the money comes from electric and utility customers who donate money through their monthly electric bills. All contributions, which are tax deductible, are forwarded to the Salvation Army. So what this means is that Project SHARE is literally neighbors helping neighbors.
After you apply, a representative will interview the applicant who is seeking financial assistance in paying their energy bill. Proof of hardship and the crisis needs to be provided. For those who qualify for aid, the payments will be made directly to your utility or gas company. In addition to meeting income requirements, the head of the household must meet one of the following eligibility criteria, including be receiving a SSDI disability check or be sixty-two years of age or older. Clients in need of help or that want more information can apply for Project SHARE assistance at the Salvation Army office in their county of residence.
Families can pledge to donate as much or as little as they link. It can be $2, $5, or any other whole-dollar amount. It is simple to contribute to Project SHARE, and the individual can just check the box on their monthly utility bill. All money donated will go directly towards helping the less fortunate and poor, so you can have confidence that your money will make a difference.
Local agencies that accept donations or applications for Project SHARE in Alabama
Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter
Serving Baldwin, Clarke, Escambia, Mobile and Monroe Counties.
Alabama Lakes Chapter
Serving Clay, Coosa, Tallapoosa and Randolph Counties.
Salvation Army of Central Alabama
Serving Autauga, Barbour, Bullock, Chilton, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, Pike and Wilcox counties
Salvation Army of North Central Alabama
Serving Limestone and Madison counties.
Salvation Army of Northeast Alabama
Serving DeKalb, Jackson and Marshall counties.
Salvation Army of Northwest Alabama
Serving Colbert, Franklin and Lauderdale counties.
Calhoun-Cleburne Chapter
Serving Calhoun and Cleburne counties.
Cullman-Blount-Winston Chapter
Serving Blount, Cullman and Winston counties.
East Alabama Chapter
Serving Chamber, Lee and Russell counties.
Etowah-Cherokee Chapter
Serving Cherokee and Etowah counties.
Jefferson-Shelby Chapter
Serving Jefferson and Shelby counties.
Morgan-Lawrence Chapter
Serving Lawrence and Morgan counties.
South Central Alabama Chapter
Serving Butler, Crenshaw, Conecuh and Covington counties.
Talladega-St. Clair Chapter
Serving St. Clair and Talladega counties.
Walker-Marion Chapter
Serving Marion and Walker counties.
Washington-Choctaw Chapter
Serving Choctaw and Washington counties.
West Alabama Chapter
Serving Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Pickens, Sumter and Tuscaloosa counties.
Wiregrass Area Chapter
Serving Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston counties.
Project SHARE main intake number
The main agencies to apply at for Project SHARE grants or utility bill help or above. As indicated, most are Salvation Army centers in Alabama. Or, for simplicity sakes or if you can’t find an agency, dial 205-328-2420 for information on Project SHARE.
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