CLEARFIELD – With a donation of $5,000 from Clearfield Bank & Trust Co. (CB&T), Central Pennsylvania Community Action (CPCA) will offer more availability for the Home Heating Savings Account Program (HHSA) for Clearfield County residents this heating season.
The HHSA is a dollar-for-dollar match of the saver’s account that will be used to pay heating expenses. The program is designed not only to assist with heating payments, but also to strengthen the family’s savings habits along with educating them on utility reduction.
In order to receive the matching funds, savers must meet 200 percent of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, open an account at CB&T or an approved financial institution and maintain a regular savings budget of at least $50 per month for four months.
During the program time, an additional $50 may be deposited to give the saver a match of up to $250. Also, required is attendance at two workshops on “budgeting” and “utility reduction.”
Each class will be offered twice during the duration of the program. Upon completion of the program, funds will be sent directly to the home heating supplier. Both fuel oil and natural gas suppliers will be accepted.
The CPCA would like to thank CB&T for its donation to the program and the ongoing support of the community. For more information regarding the program, please contact Bonnie at CPCA at 814- 765-1551, Ext. 1112.