Carolina Community Actions Inc. still has funds available to assist low-income families with cooling bills, air-conditioners and other services through Sept. 30.

Other services provided by CCA include a family assessment program to assist with obtaining employment, license for Certified Nursing Assistance, books, supplies, GED and child care assistance.

Qualification is based on total gross household income during the past 30 days. Applications are taken Monday through Thursday, from 9a.m.-4p.m. at 402 S. Congress Street, Winnsboro.

Carolina Community Actions, Inc. (CCA, Inc.) is a private non-profit corporation whose mission is to promote self-reliance of income eligible individuals and families by forming partnerships which will provide a systematic reduction of the causes and conditions of poverty.

Programs are funded through the Department of Health and Human Services and administered through the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) in Columbia.

The following information includes guidelines to qualify. For more information on each program, please call 803.635.3606.

The following is a list of required documentation for CCA’s LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) and GEAP (General Emergency Assistance Program):

Non-emergency assistance - LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)

1. South Carolina picture ID with current address is required for all program services.

2. Copy of the current unpaid electric bill (must be in the name of the applicant or household member)

3. A receipt indicating the disallowed charges on the electric bill have been paid.

The following are considered disallowed charges: water, sewer, sanitation, outdoor lights, light/wood poles, city/county fines for late garbage bin pickup, voluntary round-up fees, meter tampering charges, security systems and returned check fees.

4. Social Security cards for all household members

5. Proof of total gross household income for the last 30 days. Documentation for job verification may be required based on employment/unemployment status.

6. Household members 18 years or older with zero income, must have a current printout of Form 01 and Form 07 from the SC Employment Security Commission and a current Job Search printout.

7. All Social Security recipients must provide a 2012 Award Letter from the Social Security Administration indicating the monthly benefit. If claiming a disability, verification must be printed.

Emergency assistance - LIHEAP

1. Above items: 1-7

2. Last two (2) original bills from Utility vendor (a current stamped account history may be required for various vendors)

3. Must provide clear documentation of the emergency which occurred within the last 90 days i.e. decrease in household income, car repairs, proven emergency medical.

4. A receipt or money order for the balance of the amount CCA cannot pay.

Mortgage, rent, water assistance - GEAP (General Emergency Assistance Program)

1. Above items: 1-7

2. Copy of the lease agreement (must include all household members) and the eviction notice from the landlord or magistrate’s office

3. Must provide clear documentation of the emergency which occurred within the last 30 days i.e. decrease in household income, car repairs, emergency medical.

4. A receipt or money order for the balance of the amount CCA cannot pay.

For more information contact 803-329-5196.