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NEWS RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

August 15, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH AND ATMOS ENERGY PARTNER
TO ASSIST RESIDENTS WITH NATURAL GAS BILLS

JEFFERSON, LA – The Jefferson Community Action Programs Department (JeffCAP) and ATMOS Energy have partnered to assist Jefferson Parish residents with their natural gas bills during the Share the Warmth Blitz.

“Recently, JeffCAP was awarded $100,000 from ATMOS Energy to assist Jefferson Parish residents with their natural gas bills,” said JeffCAP Director Christi Langoni. “We are grateful to ATMOS for their generosity and honored to be able to offer this assistance to our residents during times of economic hardship.”

Funding is available for those who have already been disconnected or are struggling to pay their natural gas bills, past-due debt, deposits and service charges. Jefferson Parish residents will receive assistance on a first-come, first-served basis, and there are no income guidelines. Senior accommodations are being made.

Residents can apply in person on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Johnny Jacobs Playground (5851 5th St., Marrero, LA 70072) or on Friday, August 19, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Delta Playground (8301 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, LA 70003).

See below for a list of program guidelines and restrictions:

  1. Current Louisiana Driver’s License, Louisiana State Picture I.D. or Passport
  2. Must be an ATMOS Residential Customer and bill must be in applicant’s name or household member
  3. Must bring a copy of your last bill and/or account number
  4. Must not have received three Share the Warmth pledges in the past year

 For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.jeffparish.net. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov) or by texting JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777.

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Jefferson Parish Public Information Office

1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 1002

Jefferson, LA 70123

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