​​EXTREME HEAT EVENT!​ ​​Excessive heat is expected across California. Extreme heat can lead to heat stroke and heat exhaustion. ​When temperatures are very high it is important to hydrate with water, find shade, wear sunscreen, and take breaks when outside. Prevent heat-related illness by staying in cool or air-conditioned places, staying connected with others, and staying informed.​ Visit Find ​​Serv​ices in Your Area to contact your Local Service Pr​ovider for assistance and resources to beat the heat, and visit Heat​ReadyCA.com for more information on how to stay prepared and safe​.​​

​E​xplore Ou​​​r Programs​​

LIHEAP, Workers installing AC, stove, refrigerator, clothes dryer

LIHEAP

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded progra​​​​m that offers a variety of home energy assistance for those in need. LIHEAP helps individuals and families meet their energy needs through utility bill assistance and energy efficiency upgrades. ​​​

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​​CSBG

The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) provides funding to local non-profit and public agencies to help alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in their communities. Based on locally determined needs, CSBG agencies promote economic security through services that address homelessness, hunger, unemployment, health and nutrition, emergencies, and more.

​​LIWP, Solar panels on apartment, solar water heater, refrigerator, clothes dryer, stove, workers installing AC

LI​WP

The Low-Income Weatherization Program (LIWP) provides low-income households with rooftop solar photovoltaic systems and energy efficiency upgrades at no cost to residents. The program reduces greenhouse gas emissions and household energy costs by saving energy and generating clean renewable power​. ​

​​​​Progr​am Highlights​

LIHEAP's weatherization program provided Sandra with a more energy efficient stove.​Helping to ​Heat a Home 

LIHEAP helps ​a retiree afford to heat her home.​

Read more a​bout Sandra's story


 

Ribbon cutting ceremony at 40 Prado Homeless ShelterPartnering with the Community to Address ​Homelessness​​

The ​​​Community Action Partnership  of  San Luis Obispo County​ mobilized its community to  build a new homeless services center.​​​​​

Read more about CAPSLO's story


Dana Guzman by her doorwayLowering Utility Bills for Renters

    LIWP's Multi-Family Energy Efficiency and Renewables program helps families afford other necessities by reducing their high energy costs.

Read more about Dana's story

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CONSUMER ALERT!​ ​​Californians should be on alert for scammers ​calling or texting to offer financial assistance through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) or Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Neither the State of California nor the federal government provides direct grants to individuals and will not initiate contact by phone, email, text messages, or social media channels to request personal or financial information.​ ​Lea​rn more at ​CSD Consumer Alerts.​
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