Financial Help

If you or someone you know is struggling with financial hardship, we’re here to help you find a way forward.

For assistance paying your Four County EMC electric bill

Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP): The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a federally-funded program that provides for a one-time vendor payment to help eligible households pay their heating bills. Contact your local Department of Social Services for the application dates and for additional information on LIEAP. To apply for Energy Assistance online please visit NCDHHS – ePASS.

For assistance making Energy Efficiency and Electrification Upgrades

Energy Saver NC: Energy Saver North Carolina helps homeowners and renters across all 100 counties improve comfort, lower utility bills, and access federally funded rebates through HOMES and HEAR for energy efficiency and electrification upgrades. To apply, please visit North Carolina Energy Efficiency Program – Energy Saver and select “Get Started”.

Additional Assistance Organizations by County

Bladen County

  1. Bladen Baptist Association
    https://www.bladenbaptists.com
    910-862-3496
  2. Bladen Crisis Assistance
    Bladen Crisis Assistance | Bladen | Bladen County, NC, USA
    910-879-1032
  3. Bladen County Division on Aging
    Division on Aging – Bladen County, NC  
    910-872-6330
  4. Bladen County Department of Social Services
    Bladen County Department of Social Services | NCDHHS
    910-862-6800

Duplin County

  1. Duplin County Department of Social Services
    Duplin County Department of Social Services | NCDHHS
    910-296-2200
  2. Duplin Christian Outreach Ministries
    SERVICES – Duplin Christian Outreach Ministries
    910-285-6000
  3. Eastern Baptist Association
    Eastern Baptist Association
    910-289-2019

Pender County

  1. Pender County Department of Social Services
    Pender County Department of Social Services | NCDHHS
    910-259-1240

  2. Pender County Christian Services
    Pender County Christian Services – 210 W. Fremont Street, Burgaw / 910-259-5840
    910-259-5840

  3. Pender County Housing Authority
    Housing Authority | Pender County, NC
    910-259-1208

Sampson County

  1. Sampson County Social Services Department
    Sampson County Social Services Department
    910-259-7131
  2. Eastern Baptist Association
    Eastern Baptist Association
    910-289-2019
  3. Sampson County Department of Aging
    Senior Services – Sampson County Government
    910-592-4653

Onslow County

  1. Onslow County Department of Social Services, Energy Programs
    Energy Programs | Onslow County, NC
    910-455-4145
  2. Onslow Community Outreach
    Onslow Community Outreach – Hope Lives Here
    910-455-5733

Cumberland County

  1. Partnership for Children of Cumberland County
    Partnership for Children of Cumberland County
    910-867-9700
  2. Operation Blessing of Fayetteville, Inc.
    Operation Blessing of Fayetteville | People Helping People
    910-483-1119
  3. Cumberland County Department of Social Services
    Department of Social Services Landing Page
    910-323-1540

Columbus County

  1. Columbus County Department of Social Services
    Columbus County Department of Social Services | NCDHHS
    910-642-2800

Southeastern NC

  1. Southeastern Community Action Partnership
    Southeastern Community Action Partnership
    910-277-3500
  2. Catholic Charities
    Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh
    910-251-8130
  3. WARM NC
    Home | WARM NC
    910-399-7563
  4. NC 211 (powered by United Way of North Carolina)
    Home – NC 211
    2-1-1 or 1-888-892-1162
  5. Agency Partners of the United Way Cape Fear Area
    The link below is a list of UWCFA agency partners that serve residents of Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender Counties. They provide essential education, financial stability, and health programs across the greater Cape Fear region. 
    Agency Partners – United Way of the Cape Fear Area
  6. United Way Onslow County
    About Us | United Way of Onslow County
  7. Action Pathways
    Home – Action Pathways
    910-485-6131

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