FORT WAYNE — Brightpoint’s winter Energy Assistance Program has resumed for eligible households in Allen, DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and Whitley counties.

The Energy Assistance Program helps pay a portion of a household’s heating bills during the winter months.

This year, help is available for a portion of a household’s water and wastewater bills.

Eligible households receive the EAP benefit one time per heating season. The program runs through May 15, 2023, or until funds run out.

In 2021-2022, Brightpoint helped 7,973 families with their utility bills.

For households that have received a disconnect notice or whose utilities are already disconnected, please complete the EAP application, and reach out to your utility companies, your township trustee and United Way’s 2-1-1.

Applications are available in person at any of Brightpoint’s offices in the EAP service area or online at mybrightpoint.org/eap.