“We are talking to or seeing in person 400 to 500 individuals a day, currently. And again around utility costs, utility bills.”
Milwaukee County residents who need help paying for heating and electric bills can now apply for energy assistance as rising heating costs put added pressure on household budgets this winter.
The program offers a one-time annual payment to help eligible households with energy costs. Maudwella Kirkendoll, chief operating officer of Community Advocates, said it can be about $300 to $500 and is based on income, family size and utility costs…