York County SC Natural Gas Authority Feel the Heat assistance program.

The York County Natural Gas Authority provides financial assistance to its customers through the United Way as well as other social service agencies, and the funds are used to pay utility, gas, and other energy related bills. The program is known as Feel the Heat, and YCNGA collects donations from residential and business customers which then provide the funds to the needy.

While Feel the Heat is the program run by the Natural Gas Authority in York County, low income senior citizens as well as the disabled may also apply to Sharing the Warmth. This is another program in the region that relies on donations to help the less fortunate with a small portion of their utility bills.

Applying to Feel the Heat or Sharing the Warmth in York County

The Gas Company does not process applications themselves. Rather the United Way and their referral service is the place to call for help. Low income families in need of financial help for paying their utility or gas bills (whether Winter, Spring, Fall, or Summer) will be placed in tough with a local charity or social service agency. The York County Natural Gas Authority is only involved in collecting donations for the two programs.

Not only can the United Way, and its partners, assist a qualified family with paying their utility bills, but they can also arrange other support such as free food, housing, medical, budgeting, counseling and more. As it is often most effective for any utility bill assistance to be combined with other social services.

Another big advantage of the York County Natural Gas Authority Feel the Heat donation assistance program is the financial aid is often combined with government support from LIHEAP. Or YCNGA will arrange payment plans on unpaid gas bills or help with free conservation measures.

 

 

Donations

All of the funds paid out (100% of the money) from the York County Natural Gas Authority Feel the Heat come from contributions from the community. In fact, the United Way uses donations for almost every resource they run; whether food pantries, housing, clinics, or something else.

Please keep in mind that when donating, that financial help from Sharing the Warmth is for the disabled as well as elderly in York County. They also need to be struggling with a low income or in a financial crisis. The goal is to help the elderly and disabled, who may be more vulnerable, pay their YCNGA gas bills.

Feel the Heat is more available. This is for low to moderate income customers of YCNGA (if they are in a financial crisis). It once again is a discretionary program, but 100% of the money goes to customers in need. In addition, the contributions are tax deductible, they stay within the York County SC community, and all the money donated is strictly for paying gas bills.

There are two main address of York County Natural Gas Authority. One is 979 W Main St, Rock Hill, SC 29730. The other address of the gas company is 965 W Main St, Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730. Either dial (803) 323-5304 or (866) 578-4427 for information on Feel the Heat and Sharing the Warmth. Applications will be accepted or members of the community can also make donations.