CLEARFIELD – Thanks to a $5,000 contribution from Clearfield Bank & Trust Co., Central Pennsylvania Community Action Inc. will again be offering the Home Heating Savings Account Program this year to qualified residents in Centre and Clearfield counties.
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. Qualified residents of both Centre and Clearfield counties may sign up for this program.
In order to receive the matching funds, savers must meet 200 percent of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, open an account at any branch of CB&T 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.
There will be two required budget education sessions, the first, when a saver signs up for the HHSA, and the second when the saver fulfills the requirements of the HHSA, prior to a check being released.
Upon completion of the program, a check with what the saver has saved, along with a check from the matching funds grant from CB&T will be sent directly to the home heating supplier.
Both fuel oil and natural gas suppliers will be accepted. The saver’s savings account with CB&T can remain open and can be used without fees, for one year, as the saver wishes.
Residents in Centre County should call to set up an enrollment appointment with Martha Risbon at 814-342-0404. Residents in Clearfield County should contact Melissa Henry to set up an enrollment appointment at 814-765-1551
Central Pennsylvania Community Action would like to thank CB&T for its generous donation to the program and the ongoing support of the community.