2nd annual Rooted in wellness - september 12, 2026
💡 Utility Assistance
Temporary financial challenges can happen to anyone. If you're struggling to pay for electricity, gas, water, or other essential utilities, these organizations offer assistance programs, energy-saving resources, and referrals designed to help households remain safe and connected.
Central Georgia EMC – Operation Round Up
Description:
Provides assistance to qualifying members through Operation Round Up and connects customers with community resources during times of hardship.
Address:
923 South Mulberry Street
Jackson, GA 30233
Phone:
770-775-7857
Website:
https://www.cgemc.com
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Emergency Assistance Referrals
✔ Operation Round Up
✔ Member Assistance Programs
FindHelp
Description:
Search thousands of free and reduced-cost programs that assist with electric, gas, water, internet, and other household utility expenses.
Website:
https://www.findhelp.org
Hours:
Available 24 Hours a Day
Services Provided:
✔ Electric Bill Assistance
✔ Water Bill Assistance
✔ Gas Bill Assistance
✔ Internet Assistance
✔ Community Resource Referrals
Flint Energies – Operation Round Up
Description:
Provides emergency financial assistance for basic needs, including utility assistance, through local community partnerships for eligible members.
Address:
3 South Macon Street
Reynolds, GA 31076
Phone:
800-342-3616
Website:
https://www.flintenergies.com
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Emergency Utility Assistance
✔ Community Assistance
✔ Energy Education
✔ Member Support Programs
Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
Description:
Provides information on statewide utility assistance, weatherization programs, housing stability initiatives, and emergency energy resources.
Phone:
404-679-4940
Website:
https://dca.georgia.gov
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Weatherization Assistance
✔ Energy Efficiency Programs
✔ Housing Assistance
✔ Utility Resources
Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS)
Description:
Partners with local Community Action Agencies to administer Georgia's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for eligible households.
Phone:
877-423-4746
Website:
https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Energy Assistance
✔ Heating Assistance
✔ Cooling Assistance
✔ Crisis Utility Assistance
Georgia Power – Customer Assistance Programs
Description:
Offers payment arrangements, budget billing, energy assistance referrals, and programs to help eligible customers manage utility costs.
Phone:
888-660-5890
Website:
https://www.georgiapower.com/residential/billing-and-rate-plans/payment-assistance.html
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM–9:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Payment Arrangements
✔ Budget Billing
✔ Energy Assistance Referrals
✔ Senior Discount Information
Open Door Community House
Description:
Provides emergency financial assistance, housing stabilization, budgeting education, and utility assistance for eligible households.
Address:
2405 Second Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901
Phone:
706-323-5518
Website:
https://www.odch.org
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Utility Assistance
✔ Housing Stabilization
✔ Financial Education
✔ Emergency Assistance
Southwest Georgia Community Action Council (SWGACAC)
Description:
Administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), weatherization services, emergency assistance, and family self-sufficiency programs.
Address:
184 North Main Street
Dawson, GA 39842
Phone:
229-995-3611
Website:
https://www.swgacac.com
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ LIHEAP
✔ Utility Bill Assistance
✔ Weatherization
✔ Emergency Assistance
✔ Energy Conservation Education
St. Anne Community Outreach
Description:
Provides emergency utility assistance, rent assistance, food assistance, clothing, and case management for eligible individuals and families.
Address:
1820 Box Road
Columbus, GA 31907
Phone:
706-568-1592
Website:
https://www.stanneoutreach.com
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Utility Assistance
✔ Rent Assistance
✔ Food Assistance
✔ Clothing Assistance
✔ Case Management
Sumter EMC – Operation Round Up
Description:
Provides financial assistance through the Operation Round Up Foundation for members experiencing temporary hardships and supports community-based assistance initiatives.
Address:
245 U.S. Highway 19 North
Americus, GA 31709
Phone:
229-924-8041
Website:
https://www.sumteremc.com
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Operation Round Up Assistance
✔ Community Grants
✔ Energy Assistance Referrals
✔ Member Assistance Programs
The Salvation Army of Columbus
Description:
Provides emergency financial assistance for utilities, rent, food, and other basic needs when funding is available.
Address:
602 19th Street
Columbus, GA 31901
Phone:
706-327-0275
Website:
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/columbus-georgia
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Utility Assistance
✔ Rent Assistance
✔ Emergency Financial Assistance
✔ Food Assistance
✔ Case Management
United Way 211
Description:
Connects individuals and families with local utility assistance programs, emergency financial assistance, and other community resources.
Phone:
Dial 211
Website:
https://211.org
Hours:
24 Hours a Day • 7 Days a Week
Services Provided:
✔ Utility Assistance Referrals
✔ Emergency Assistance
✔ Housing Resources
✔ Community Services
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