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Waterman: Federal Grants Help Hoosiers Stay Warm
State Senator John Waterman
NEWS RELEASE 2.19.08
Contact: Carrie Zapfe
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Waterman: Federal Grants Help Hoosiers Stay Warm
State program receives aid, helps heat low-income homes
STATEHOUSE — Today State Sen. John Waterman (R-Shelburn) encouraged eligible Hoosiers in Senate District 39 to apply for financial heating assistance. The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) recently announced that the state has received more than $13 million in additional assistance to heat low-income homes.
“During these cold winter months, I hope every family who is eligible for assistance applies for this program,” said Waterman. “Thanks to these grants, more Hoosiers will be able to receive aid they need to stay warm and safe this season.”
Those in Senate District 24 wishing to apply for this aid may call the IHCDA at 1-800-872-0371. Residents may also visit or call the Community Action Agency at 812-882-7927 in Daviess, Greene, Knox and
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According to Waterman, this grant will allow more Hoosiers to receive aid in way of heating their homes. The additional funding was awarded to states based on average temperature, block grant allocations and type of heating sources used throughout a state.
Waterman serves Senate District 39, which includes Clay, Greene, Knox, Daviess, Owen, Sullivan and
