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UTILITY ASSISTANCE

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QUICK LINKS
THIS LINK will take you to a supplementary listing of Utility and Rental Assistance Resources in the St. Louis area.

AGENCY FINDER FROM AMEREN'S WEBSITE:
www.ameren.com/account/agency-finder
Put in your zip code to find a list of agencies that provide utility assistance in your area.


AMEREN BILL-PAY ASSISTANCE
www.ameren.com/missouri/residential/energy-assistance/keeping-cool​


DOLLAR HELP/UTILITY ASSISTANCE
www.spireenergy.com/about-dollarhelp​
This is a form to apply for utility assistance from Spire.
www.spireenergy.com/assistance
A list of resources for assistance with paying Spire bills.


HEAT UP ST. LOUIS AND COOL DOWN
www.heatupstlouis.org
APPLICATION FORM: www.heatupstlouis.org/contact/
HEATUP ST. LOUIS has received a grant for increased utility assistance.  Click the above link for an application and more information.

LIHEAP
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program assists families with energy costs.
www.mydss.mo.gov/utility-assistance/liheap

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CAASTLC
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County 
2709 Woodson Rd., Overland, MO 63114
 
www.caastlc.org/   314-863-0015

St. Louis County only. Must meet LIHEAP eligibility requirements. Includes MO American Water assistance.

​ENERGY CARE

4200 Delor St.,  St. Louis, MO 63116
www.energycare.org 314-773-5900
Energycare provides a variety of services for low-income seniors (60+), people living with chronic illnesses and disabilities, and families with children under five.

FRANCISCAN CONNECTION
5201 Virginia Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63111
www.franciscanconnection.org   314-773-8485
Utility assistance. 
Tuesday & Thursdays:  1 – 3 p.m.
Wednesday & Friday:  10 a.m. – Noon.  Must live in zip codes 63111, 63116 or 63118

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP FOOD PANTRY
4335 Warne Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63107

www.helpstlouis.org/ 314-535-9794
A small matching program towards one utility bill. Also a food pantry.
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PEOPLE'S COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION
Admin: 5701 Delmar Blvd. 63112 314-367-7848
Central West End  -  4236 Lindell Blvd. Suite 300  63108  314-862-6270
West End  -  5647 Delmar Blvd.   63112 314-677-1462
Carondelet  -  
6827 S. Broadway  63111 314-353-1457
www.pcacstl.org/    314-862-6270

All ages. Emergency food at every location as well as opportunities for clothing and other daily living items.

SALVATION ARMY
1130 Hampton Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63139
www.centralusa.salvationarmy.org/midland/    314-646-3000
Search for assistance by zip code.


ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH
1371 Hamilton Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63112
www.fatherbobsoutreach.com   314-385-1934
Utility and rental assistance every Monday, Wednesday, Friday to the first 30 people in line by 6:00am. Must have ID, utility bill or rental agreement and $25 cash or money order which will be matched with up to $75 toward the bill. Food pantry and clothing: Monday-Friday 9:30am-11:00am.


SPIRE ENERGY
www.spireenergy.com
800-877-4173
Various kinds of assistance in paying natural gas bill.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 
812 Soulard St.,  St. Louis, MO 63104   
314-231-4092

$50 for utilities with a disconnect notice residents in 63104. Call M-F 9am - 12pm

URBAN LEAGUE UTILITY ASSISTANCE
www.ulstl.com 
LOCATIONS: 
www.ulstl.com/locations.html
Agency Headquarters:  1408 N. Kingshighway Blvd.,  St. Louis, MO 63113
314-615-3632 for Utility Assistance

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