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Apps. for Heating Assistace Available
"CNO's Low Income Home Energy Ass. Program"

By Nancy Lee Thomas
Cherokee News Path ~ Saturday, January 20, 2001

TAHLEQUAH, OK - The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma's (CNO), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program has received $215,000 in supplemental funding, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The funds will help an estimated 1,000 households with heating expenses.
A spokesperson for the tribe said that priority will go to the elderly and disabled and to those households with young children.
The HHS/CNO's program helps low income households pay gas and electric bills, as well as other types of fuel, such as wood or propane used for heating.
Applications are now available. The deadline is January 31, 2001. For futher information contact the Cherokee Nation offices, phone toll free in Oklahoma (800) 256-0671.

Related path(s) and contact information:
Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma
Attn: (Department Name)
P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465
Telephone: 918-456-0671
(Toll Free OK) 1-800-256-0671