FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Community Event to Provide Water Bill Assistance for Visalia Residents
/FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 17, 2023
Community Event to Provide Water Bill Assistance for Visalia Residents
[VISALIA, CA ] - Community Services Employment Training (CSET) in partnership with California Water Services (Cal Water) is pleased to announce a community event to assist Visalia residents who are facing challenges in paying their current or past due water bills. The water bill assistance event will be held on Friday, July 28th, from 10 am to 6 pm at the CSET Main Office located at 312 NW 3rd Ave in Visalia. Sponsored by Cal Water, lunch and dinner will be provided from 12 pm - 6 pm.
During the event, residents will have the opportunity to apply for one-time payment assistance through the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). Funded by the State of California’s Community Services and Development department, LIHWAP aims to reduce the financial burden of water bill expenses for eligible families and individuals in Tulare County.
To be eligible for this assistance, residents must not exceed the income requirements. Residents interested in applying must bring the following verification documents during the event:
Must provide a government identification (ID).
Provide all pages of the most current water and/or water waste bill, the bill must be current within 6 weeks of the date you apply.
Provide proof of CalFresh/CalWORKs (if it applies).
Provide proof of household income (Proof of gross monthly income from all sources in the household must be provided and must be current within 6 weeks of the day you apply).
To learn more about the LIHWAP program, call 1-844-224-1316 or visit www.cset.org/lihwap.
Community Services Employment Training (CSET) inspires youth, families and communities to achieve self-reliance through innovative pathways and collaboration. Formed in 1976, CSET has been the Community Action Agency for Tulare County since 1984. To learn more about CSET’s services and impact in Tulare County, please visit www.cset.org or call (559) 732-4194.
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