Operation Threshold offers both Crisis Assistance and Energy Assistance programming.
We are accepting applications for Crisis Assistance as well as limited applications for LIHEAP.
To apply for LIHEAP you can:
*Download an application here and submit it at an Operation Threshold office
*Pick up an application at an Operation Threshold office
*Email OT staff and request and application: [email protected]
*Call our offices and request an application: 319-291-2065
To apply for Crisis Assistance you can:
* Email OT staff and request an application: [email protected]
* Call our offices and request an application: 319-291-2065
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – This program is designed to assist low-income families meet the cost of home heating. LIHEAP supplements the high cost of winter heating for low-income households, provides emergency furnace repairs or replacement for income-qualifying homeowners and offers assistance with telephone costs to those that qualify.
Applications taken: November 1st – April 30th for the general public,
however households with seniors or persons with a disabled person
can apply each year starting October 1st. Click here for more
application information.
Income Guidelines: 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline (click here to see most current income guidelines.)
Crisis Assistance – On a limited basis, Operation Threshold provides financial assistance to households facing crisis situations such as utility disconnection, emergency fuel deliveries, and furnace repair/replacement. Operation Threshold also offers a crisis assistance program called Pocket Change. The Pocket Change program is available to assist eligible households with emergency expenses related to work or school attendance or other unusual crises.
Applications taken: Please see above. Normally, applications are taken
throughout the year, however assistance will depend upon funding
the agency has available.
Income Guidelines: 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline (click here to see most current income guidelines.)
Currently we are not taking Pocket Change applications. Please call us at (319) 291-2065 or email us at [email protected] to find out more.
Other Information:
*Pocket Change Guidelines