Our Community Services programs are what makes OWBC a Community Action Agency. The programs and services provided by our Community Services department help transition low-income community members out of poverty through financial assistance, education, and coaching.

UTILITY ASSISTANCE

Energy Assistance Program+

Our Energy Assistance Program provides utility assistance for qualifying households who need help covering their energy bills (electricity, gas, and propane).

View the income qualifications here

Learn more about the Low Income Energy Assistance Program.

View our Accepted Vendors for CEAP.

 

EDUCATION & COACHING

Self-Sufficiency Program (Community Services Block Grant/CSBG)+

Our Self-Sufficiency Program administers case management services to households that are looking to transition out of poverty.

Services: Education/Back to Work, Coaching, Supporting, and Advocating

View the income qualifications here.

Learn more about the Community Services Block Grant.

OUR 2024 COMMUNITY IMPACT


We are not accepting additional applications at this time, please refer to your area crisis resource center for assistance. Check back here for future updates. 

No aceptamos solicitudes adicionales por el momento. Para obtener ayuda, consulte con el centro de recursos de crisis de su zona. Consulte esta página para obtener información actualizada.

Please email utilities@owbc-tx.org for more information.