Neon Offers Help Paying Energy Bills In Norwalk

NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now is accepting applications from residents seeking financial assistance on their heating and electric bills for the 2013-14 heating season.

State Rep Bruce Morris visited NEON's office on Sept 5 to discuss the launch of the agency's 2013-14 outreach to families in need of energy assistance to heat their homes.

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Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now is offering assistance to those in need during the cold winter months.
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Joe Jenkins

10/07/2013 4:00 a.m.

NEON’s energy assistance program is available to income eligible residents in Norwalk, New Canaan, Wilton, Westport, Weston, Darien, Stamford and Greenwich.

Last year, NEON provided assistance to more than 4,000 households in lower Farfield County, according to acting NEON CEO Chiquita Stephenson.

Those that are interested in applying must first contact the Social Service Department in their town for an appointment, or visit NEON’s Community Energy Services Department offices in either Norwalk or Stamford.

For more information about NEON’s energy assistance program call 203-663-7337 or visit the group's website. NEON’s Community Services Department director Juanita Ball can be reached via email at jball@neon-norwalk.org.

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