MILWAUKEE (September 27, 2018) – The Milwaukee County DHHS Energy Assistance Program, along with the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP), is celebrating their move to a new, improved location on Brown Deer Road on Saturday, September 29.
The new location, operated by Community Advocates, Inc., will be opening the doors with family activities at 6900 W. Brown Deer Rd., Suite 110, from noon until 3 p.m.
Reggie Brown from V100.7 Jams will be there, along with the Milwaukee Fire Department and lots of activities for the kids including face painting and henna tattoos!
People who come can also learn more about the Energy Assistance Program (for example, did you know you do not have to be behind on your bill to qualify?), and talk to professionals about weatherizing their home for better energy efficiency and comfort.
For more information on Energy Assistance in Milwaukee County, including the location of all six of our conveniently-located offices, or to make an appointment online, visit KeepWarmMKE.org. Or call (414) 270-4-MKE for an appointment.
The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as WHEAP, is a state and federally funded program that is administered in Milwaukee County by the Department of Health and Human Services. WHEAP provides a one-time annual payment for eligible residents, covering a portion of their energy costs.
About the Milwaukee County Energy Assistance Program
The Milwaukee County Energy Assistance Program, administered by the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services’ Management Services Division, helps more than 58,000 Milwaukee County households each year stay safe, warm and make their energy bills more affordable. In partnership with UMOS and Community Advocates, and funding largely provided by the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the Energy Assistance Program’s help amounts to almost $40 million in benefits, including utility bill assistance, emergency furnace repair and replacement, and assistance with payment plans and disconnections. See more at KeepWarmMKE.org.
About the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services
The Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) empowers safe, healthy, meaningful lives by ensuring that no one in need goes unserved. Whether it be experiencing homelessness, a mental health crisis, incarceration as a youth or caring for a child with disabilities, DHHS connects individuals and families to resources that can help. Using best practices from the social service sector, DHHS collaborates within its divisions and with community partners to provide personalized services that are integrated, trauma-informed, evidence-based and drive positive outcomes. Committed to performance excellence, DHHS is dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to the resources they need to overcome challenges and create opportunities to become self-sufficient, strengthen their families and create a healthy, stable and safe community. DHHS is comprised of five divisions: Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division, Division of Youth & Family Services, Disabilities Services Division, Housing Division and Management Services Division. For more information visit county.milwaukee.gov/DHHS.
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