Funding for different items under the direction of The Allen Action Agency Inc. continue to arrive in the parish.
The newest funds awarded under Phase 38 in the amount of $9,713 originate from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program to assist Allen Parish residents.
A national board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency made the selection. The board distributes funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas across the country.
The Allen Action Agency United Way Board will determine how the funds will be spent.
For more information on this program and the guidelines, please contact the agency at 337-639-4348. When funds are received Allen Action Agency will advertise availability.
Other funding
Last week, the Allen Action Agency Inc. announced it had received funds from two other sources for food and shelter and utilities.
The agency received funding under the Phase CARES in the amount of $20,121 made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program to assist Allen Parish residents.
The agency will determine how those funds are utilized, and of course, interested parties can contact the agency for more information on guidelines. When funds are received Allen Action Agency will advertise availability.
The other funding came through the utility assistance program and provides a one-time payment to help with the cost of heating and/or cooling for those who qualify.
Appointments will be made starting January 13, by calling a designated line, 337-639-2027. No applications will be taken until then, and only one will be taken per phone call.
Applicants must bring proof of income (four consecutive checks stubs), utility bill, drivers licenses, food stamp benefit letter and social security cards for all members of the household. Guidelines for this program are the following:
Size of Family Monthly Income
1 $2,066
2 $2,702
3 $3,338
4 $3,973
5 $4,609
6 $5,245
7 $5,364
8 $5,483
9 $5,602
10 $5,722
11+ Call for amounts
The agency’s efforts benefit programs like Head tart, Weatherization Program, Electrical and Rent Assistance through United Way, LIHEAP, Information and Referral, Tutorial Program, etc. Interested persons can learn more at allenactionagency.org. The agency is located at 505 West Seventh Avenue, Oberlin, La. 70655 (337-639-4348).
Program coordinator for the parish is Vicky Tunwar.
