Beaufort Jasper Economic Opportunity Commission Inc

The liheap program enables the state of south carolina to assist eligible households in beaufort and jasper counties with the rising costs of "home energy". "home energy" means any form of utilized source for the heating or cooling of a residential dwelling. Generally, this refers to electricity, oil, lp or natural gas, coal, wood, kerosene or any other type of house-hold heating fuel. Eligibity for participation is based on the number of household members and their total monthly income.

Community services block grant (csbg) program - the purpose of this state funded grant is to provide a range of activities that have a measurable and potentially major impact on the causes of poverty.beaufort and jasper counties have thousands of individuals who are either at or below 100% poverty level, as defined by the federal government. The needs of these socio-economically-disadvantaged individuals encompass the entire range of life coping necessities, inclusive of shelter, food, clothing, health, education and employment, etc.beaufort-jasper eoc is funded, annually, to design innovative projects and provide necessary services that will lead to social and economic self-sufficiency. Presently, the agency is providing several specific projects that address the needs of the low-income and attempt to solve many of their daily problems.

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