The City of Lawrenceville’s utilities division is offering temporary financial assistance to city electric and natural gas customers facing hardship due to the loss of SNAP benefits or a federal furlough.
According to a release from the city, the funding comes from Lawrenceville’s Round-Up Program, which uses spare change from participating customers’ bills to help households in need.
Applications are screened through the City’s partners, the Lawrenceville Response Center, a stabilization program of Impact46, which verifies eligibility and facilitates assistance as available. To qualify, applicants must be active Lawrenceville Utilities account holders, and the name on the application must match the utility account holder. Assistance is limited to a one-time award per eligible household.
The program aims to offer short-term aid to households in need.
“Lawrenceville is a community that takes care of its neighbors,” Mayor David Still said in a release. “Through the Round-Up Program, small acts of generosity add up to make a real difference. Whether it is helping families keep their utilities on during a difficult time or offering support through trusted community partners, this program reflects the compassion and unity that define our city.”
Lawrenceville Utilities reminds customers that service disconnections are suspended during periods of extreme weather. Natural gas disconnections will not occur when temperatures are forecast to be below 32°F for a 48-hour period beginning at 8:00 a.m. on the proposed disconnection date and electric disconnections will not occur when a National Weather Service Heat Advisory or Excessive Heat Warning is in effect prior to 8:00 a.m. on the disconnection date.
“The Round-Up Program is one of the best examples of how a city-owned utility can directly serve its community,” City Manager Chuck Warbington said. “Every contribution, no matter how small, helps ensure that our neighbors have the support they need when unexpected challenges arise. It is about being responsive, reliable, and human in how we deliver essential services.”
Residents who meet the criteria can begin the process by contacting the Lawrenceville Response Center through the Payment Assistance page, where they can schedule a verification screening appointment and review required documentation. Assistance is case-by-case and, if approved, is applied as a one-time payment toward utilities.
For general information about the Round-Up Program and eligibility, visit the Round-Up Program page or call Customer Service at 678-407-6675.
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