INDIANAPOLIS – On Saturday, October 5, Citizens Energy Group will host its second annual Community Resource Day, featuring more than 30 community organizations, local businesses, healthcare providers, and educational institutions, all with the goal of connecting our Central Indiana neighbors to the resources they need to thrive. This fair-style event will include giveaways of hats, gloves, and school supplies; vouchers for lunch from food trucks on site; family activities including pickleball and yard games; live music; and appearances from Indianapolis' professional sports team mascots. It will also give Central Indiana’s organizations a chance to engage with residents regarding the important wellness, financial assistance, and safety resources for the coming colder months.
WHAT: Community Resource Day, hosted by Citizens Energy Group
WHO: Open to the public, with language translation services available.
WHEN: October 5, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: 2020 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Parking is available on site and in the adjacent neighborhood. Transit access is available via the IndyGo Red Line and bus routes 39 or 18/28.
Current event info–including a list of participating community partners–can be found at citizensenergygroup.com/CRD.
Click here for a shareable event flyer.
Community members who attend the event can learn how to check their eligibility for the Energy Assistance Program ("EAP", opening at the beginning of October) as well as how to apply. Through Citizens’ Universal Service Program, customers who qualify for EAP also will automatically receive a discount on their gas bill ranging from 10-25 percent. EAP-eligible customers also qualify for the Citizens’ Low-Income Customer Assistance Program (LICAP) credit that helps lower wastewater bills between $6 and $15 a month.
Other organizations represented at Community Resource Day include: AES Indiana; The Bridge at Charity Cares; CareSource; Catholic Charities; Center for Leadership Development (CLD); Child Advocates; Community Action of Greater Indianapolis; Consistent Care Transit; Edna Martin Christian Center; Flanner House; Girls Inc.; Gleaners; Habitat for Humanity; Helping Veterans and Families; Horizon House; Immigrant Welcome Center; Indy Hygiene Hub; Indy Parks & Recreation; John H Boner Community Center; Love and Light Care Services; Marion County Public Health Department; Mayor’s Neighborhood Advocate; The Mind Trust; Near Eastside Counseling by 91 Place; Near North Development; North Church Farmers Market; Overdose Lifeline; the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office; American Red Cross; Silver Citizens, Inc.; Simon Youth Foundation; United Negro College Fund (UNCF); United Way of Central Indiana; and Westminster Neighborhood Services.
Assistance Is Available for Customers In Need
If customers are falling behind on their bill, they are urged to visit www.citizensenergygroup.com/help or call Citizens at (317) 924-3311. In addition to grants from the Warm Heart Warm Home Foundation™, they may be eligible to establish flexible payment arrangements to assist them in catching up on past due bills.
One of the best ways to reduce the cost of utility bills is by conserving energy, which you can do by taking the following steps:
- Change or clean your furnace filter once per month, or as recommended by the manufacturer, during the home-heating season. Furnaces consume less energy if they “breathe” more easily. Use receipt of your natural gas bill as a reminder.
- Set your water heater temperature at 120 degrees. A family of four, each showering for five minutes per day, uses 350 gallons of water each week. By lowering the thermostat on the water heater to 120 degrees, families can reduce water heating bills without sacrificing comfort.
- Reduce air leaks. This can cut as much as 10 percent from an average household's monthly energy bill. Seal leaks around doors, windows, and other openings such as pipes or ducts, with caulk or weather-stripping.
- Replace old, outdated appliances with high-efficiency natural gas models. When buying new appliances, compare energy efficiency ratings and annual operating costs.
About Citizens Energy Group
Citizens Energy Group provides safe and reliable utility services to about 900,000 people in the Indianapolis area. Citizens operates its utilities for the benefit of customers and the community.
Media Contact Information
Ben Easley
Phone: 317-519-1515
Email: media@citizensenergygroup.com