Utility aid available

VALLEY — EOC- Energy provides bill payment assistance to households across Colorado who are behind on their energy bill and are at risk of not having energy for their home. Payments are made directly to local utility or fuel company. Bill payment assistance is provided through La Puente’s Outreach homeless prevention program. The first day to apply is Oct. 8. You must be directly responsible for an energy bill, your bill must be past due, and you must meet income qualifications. (Outreach services will be closed Oct. 3-5.) Call La Puente Outreach Services at 719-587-3781.