KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — 36 days into the government shutdown, programs that rely on federal funding are left questioning how to continue helping those they serve.
LIHEAP, or the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, may not be able to continue, according to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, and applications just opened for the year.
For Julie Olsen, receiving LIHEAP assistance means much more than just keeping her home warm…