The Summit Heating Assistance Fund will begin accepting applications for Summit Utilities customers on January 6, 2025. Please read the information below carefully before beginning your application:
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Program funds will assist Summit customers to pay past due natural gas bills up to $200 per year during the heating season: January 6, 2025 -- March 31, 2025 or until funds have been depleted. For more information, you can reach us at shaf@heartaruw.org.
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Those interested in applying must show proof they are a Summit customer in Arkansas, Oklahoma, or Texarkana, Texas. Customers can show proof by providing the 12-digit account number, which is shown on Summit Utilities billing statement, located at the top corner right of the invoice. Summit Utilities Account numbers begin with 210. They must also have a copy of a past-due bill.
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The applicant's name must match the account holder's name. If applying on their behalf, you can indicate this and provide your relationship. Be sure to enter the account holder's details on the application.
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To receive funds, accounts must be in past due status, but cannot be shut off. Account must be active. The Summit Heating Assistance fund cannot assist with making payments toward inactive accounts, or provide payment assistance toward deposits, connect fees, etc.
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Customers of AOG should contact the United Way of Fort Smith Area at shaf@unitedwayfortsmith.org.