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The following agencies have been known to assist people who may need help paying utility bills. FreeState Electric Cooperative is not affiliated with any of these organizations. Contact information is provided as a courtesy to you.

NEKCAP.org 
Leavenworth, Jefferson, Jackson, Wabaunsee 
Electricity and Housing 

ECKAN.org 
785-242-7450 
Douglas and Osage 

Community Action Inc of Topeka 
785-836-4500 
Shawnee  

LIEAP - Energy Assistance - Economic & Employment Services (ks.gov) 

KHRC /KERA - kshousingcorp.org/emergency-rental-assistance. 
 

Good Shepherd Thrift Shop 
913-845-3964 
M,W,F,S 9am – 2pm Store Hours 
M,W,F,S 9am – 11am Assistance Hours 

Jefferson County Service Organization 
8:30am – 4pm 
785-863-2637 

Salvation Army Locations  
(Apply for Gift of Warmth here) 
1320 SE 6th St. 
Topeka, KS 66607 
785-233-9648 

946 N. New Hampshire 
Lawrence, KS 66044 
785-843-4188 

600 Walnut 
Leavenworth, KS   
913-682-6253 

926 Commercial 
Atchison, KS  66002 
913-682-6253 

Help House (Salvation Army Funding) 
131 W. 15th S 
Lyndon, KS  
785-828-4888 

Help House, Lyndon, KS 
Osage Co. residents only 
Contact: Scott Perkins 
785-828-4888 

Doorstep, Inc. 
doorsteptopeka.org 
1119 SW 10th Ave. 
Topeka, KS 66604 
785-357-5341 
Office hours: M-F 8 am - 3 pm 
Client service hours: M-F 9 am - 1:45 pm 

 

SRS Offices 
Northeast Regional Service Center 
500 Van Buren, Topeka KS 66603 
Phone: (785) 296-2500 TDD: 1-800-766-3777 
Fax: (785) 296-5666 

Atchison  
710 S. 9th. St., Suite C, Atchison KS 66002 
Phone: (913) 367-5345 TDD: 1-800-766-3777 
Fax: (913) 367-1926 

Lawrence 
1901 Delaware, Lawrence KS 66046 
Phone: (785) 832-3700 TDD: 1-800-766-3777 
Fax: (785) 832-3771 

Leavenworth 
515 Limit Suite 100, Leavenworth KS 66048 
Phone: (913) 680-2200 TDD: 1-800-766-3777 
Fax: (913) 680-2126 

 

Catholic Charities Family Support Centers 
catholiccharitiesks.org 

Atchison  
502 Kansas Avenue 
Atchison, KS 66002 
Phone: 913-367-5070 

Lawrence  
1525 West 6th St. 
Lawrence, KS 66044 
Phone: 785-856-2694 

Leavenworth  
716 North 5th St. 
Leavenworth, KS 66048 
Phone: 913-651-8060 

Topeka  
234 South Kansas Ave. 
Topeka, KS 66603 
Phone: 785-233-6300 

 

American Red Cross - Kansas 
www.redcross.org/local/kansas.html 

1321 SW Topeka Boulevard 
Topeka, KS 66612 
785-354-9238 

 

God’s Storehouse Clothing and furniture 
www.gshtopeka.org 

1211 SW Chelsea Dr. 
Topeka, KS  66614 
785-608-6743 

 

Let’s Help, Inc. 
www.letshelpinc.org 
200 S. Kansas 
Topeka, KS 
785-234-6208 

 

Topeka North Outreach 
Utility Assistance for North Topeka only 
785-286-1370 

 

Warm Hearts of Douglas County 
Apply | Warm Hearts | Charity (warmheartsofdouglascounty.com) 
Douglas County Residents only 
All electric heat residences only 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a Federally-funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs by providing a one-time per year benefit. Benefit levels vary according to the following factors: 1) Household income, 2) number of persons living at the address, 3) type of dwelling, 4) type of heating fuel, and 5) utility rates.

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Kansas and you must need financial assistance for home energy costs.

Visit LIHEAP FAQs for Consumers | The Administration for Children and Families (hhs.gov) if you have more questions. 

Are You Eligible?

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides grants to states, territories, and some Indian tribes to improve the energy efficiency of the homes of low-income families. These governments, in turn, contract with local governments and nonprofit agencies to provide weatherization services to those in need using the latest technologies for home energy upgrades.

For this program, you must be a resident of the state of Kansas. Preference may be given to:

  • People over 60 years of age
  • Families with one or more members with a disability
  • Families with children (in most states)

Are You Eligible?
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  • About Us
    • Board of Trustees
    • Cooperative Leadership
    • Powering Fort Leavenworth
    • Cooperative Transparency
    • About Touchstone Energy
  • Contact Us
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Media Inquiries
    • Submit Feedback
    • New Construction
    • Ask Matt
    • What is my district?
  • Member Services
    • Apply for Service
    • Payment Options
      • Understanding Your Bill
      • Payment Assistance
      • Pay Cash
      • Pay Now!
    • Capital Credits
    • Your Service
      • Security Options
      • Tree-Trimming
      • High Bill Concern
    • Member Programs
      • 101 Ways To Save
      • Attic Report Card
      • Medical Necessity Notification
      • Time of Use
    • Charges and Fees
    • Member Guide
    • Rebates
  • Outage Center
    • Outage Map
    • Preparing For Planned Outages
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