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Arizona Community Action Association

The Arizona Community Action Association (ACAA) was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1967 in response to a need for a statewide forum to address issues relating to poverty. Through its membership, ACAA has the capability to bring together public officials, low-income persons, representatives of the private sector and human service providers to develop strategies to that address poverty. ACAA was created to:

• Provide a unified voice in the fight against poverty.
• Educate and advocate on behalf of Arizona's low-income population.
• Provide services that improve the lives of people through self sufficiency.
• Serve as an umbrella organization for local community action agencies.

Our Mission

The mission of the ACAA is to promote economic self-sufficiency for low-income people through collaborations which:

• Strengthen, represent and promote Arizona's Community Action Agencies,Strengthen, represent and promote Arizona's Community Action Agencies,
• Encourage and enhance interagency cooperation,
• Advocate for the concerns of low-income individuals and families,
• Assure maximum feasible participation of low-income people,
• Develop partnerships with public and private sectors,
• Engage in research and education related to developing solutions to poverty.

For information on becoming a member of Arizona Community Action Association, or to comment on Arizona Self Help, please email ACAA.

This project was supported in part by the Department of Economic Security, Community Service Administration, and Hunger Relief Programs.

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To qualify for LIHEAP, the applicant must have an income that falls within the program guidelines. Priority for service assistance is determined based on vulnerable household members. Higher priority may be granted if someone in your home is a senior citizen (60 years of age & older), a person with disabilities, a veteran, or a child under six years old. Additionally, a benefit will not be awarded to any applicant with a credit of $500 or more on their utility bill.

The availability of LIHEAP assistance is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. LIHEAP eligibility is limited to once in a 12-month period for a Regular LIHEAP benefit and once in a 12-month period for a Crisis LIHEAP benefit.

Contact the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program hotline at 1-866 494-1981. The call center is available 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The call center is available 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.