Operation Threshold offers both Crisis Assistance and Energy Assistance programming as well as the Low-Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP).
The LIHWAP program is currently out of funds and we are not taking applications at this time.
We are only taking Crisis applications via mail, email or in person. We are not taking online applications at this time. To receive a Crisis Assistance application please contact the Operation Threshold office by phone (319) 291-2065 or by email at crisis@operationthreshold.org.
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.)
Low-Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) – This program is designed to assist low-income families meet the costs associated with water and sewer service (it does not pay for garbage/trash service).
Applications taken: This program is currently out of funds and we are not taking applications at this time.
Income Guidelines: 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline (click here to see most current income guidelines.)
How to obtain an application: This program is currently out of funds and we are not taking applications at this time.
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: Applications are taken throughout the year,
however assistance will depend upon funding the agency has
available.
For a Crisis Assistance application click here or email our staff at crisis@operationthreshold.org
Income Guidelines: 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline (click here to see most current income guidelines.)
Currently we are not taking Pocket Change applications and are only taking limited Crisis Assistance applications. Please call us at (319) 291-2065 or email us at crisis@operationthreshold.org to find out more.
Other Information:
*Pocket Change Guidelines