WARSAW — Brightpoint (formerly CANI) is seeking applications for energy assistance for all of its offices in Allen, DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, and Whitley counties.

WARSAW — As cold weather approaches, many people in the community will find themselves in need. With the upcoming holiday season, local organizations have several ways area families and individuals can seek assistance. Combined Community Services, Warsaw, has a list of programs going on now. Director of Emergency Assistance, Peggi Lisenbee-Wright, noted that Thanksgiving baskets are still …read more.

By DENISE RODRIGUEZ NIPSCO Communications MERRILLVILLE — Northern Indiana Public Service Company, state agencies and other local organizations are partnering once again to help connect families who are struggling to pay their heating bills this winter with available assistance funds. Enrollment for the federal low income energy assistance program begins today, Monday, Nov. 2. While …read more.

By KRISTEN KEUHL Development Assistant, Brightpoint WARSAW — Brightpoint began accepting calls Monday, Oct. 19, to schedule appointments for energy assistance for all of its offices in Allen, DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and Whitley counties. Appointments are available for households that have received a disconnect notice or whose utilities are already disconnected. Those who are …read more.

The effects of a harsh winter are still being felt as Indiana announces there is no money left over to assist low-income people with summer utility bills. The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority revealed Monday that winter heating bill assistance cost $47.8 million, which has drained the coffers.  “Anytime a program’s funding is cut, …read more.