The Central Arkansas Development Council is reminding residents that deadlines are quickly approaching for the 2026 Summer Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Applications for regular utility assistance will close at the end of August, while the crisis assistance program will remain open through September. Read more below. The regular assistance portion of the […]
Saline County Warming Center extended through Feb 2nd
Due to an extended forecast calling for multiple days of sustained subfreezing temperatures, the Saline County Community Warming Center has been extended through Monday, February 2, at 10 a.m. See below for details and how to volunteer or donate, plus resources and other info. The Warming Center was previously scheduled to close on Thursday, January 29, at 10:00 a.m. With […]
Apply for storm relief assistance from Realtors Relief Foundation
In response to the recent severe weather across Arkansas beginning April 2, 2025, the Realtors Relief Foundation, in partnership with the Arkansas Realtors Association, is offering financial assistance to residents whose homes were damaged by tornadoes, wind, or flooding. Read more below. This relief program is available to individuals statewide who meet the following criteria: You […]
See if you qualify for assistance with your winter utility bills, until April 30th
Every winter, there is a program to help with energy utility bills in certain counties in Arkansas. Saline County is one of those counties, so keep reading if you or someone you know needs help with the electric bill or natural gas bill. READ MORE BELOW ABOUT HOW TO APPLY… You may be able […]
Donate items to Safe Haven until Jan 26th at Recycle Saline
Donate items until January 26th at a special collection to help Saline County Safe Haven. See the list below of items that are needed and drop them at Recycle Saline. The address there is 520 Edison Ave Benton, AR 72015. This collection is in partnership with the Benton MLK celebration organized by the Ralph Bunche […]
CADC Announces Crisis Winter Utilities Assistance
Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) announced today that the 2018 Crisis Winter LIHEAP Utility Assistance program will begin the week of Tuesday, February 20, 2018 and continue as long as funds are available. The day and times of when applications will be taken are listed below for the 19 counties in the CADC service area: Calhoun, Clark, […]
CADC Utility Assistance Program is Done for the Season
Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) announces the Low Income Home Utility Assistance (LIHEAP) Program ended September 14 and will no longer accept applications for assistance. Funds in the program have been depleted. CADC is a private nonprofit community action agency that was formed in 1965 to fight and win the “War on Poverty.” The mission […]