Community agency serving Dallas, Perry counties gets grant for water costs assistance

Community Service Programs of West Alabama Inc. was among 17 others to receive a grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to help low-income households with water costs. 

“Low-income families often need assistance in paying for necessities during difficult times, and access to clean, fresh water is vital to any household,” Gov. Kay Ivey said in an announcement. “These grants will provide emergency assistance with water bills so that families will have less worry about access to water service.”

ADECA granted a total of $11.1 million to community agencies in all of the state's counties with priority given to elderly, people with disabilities and families with young children.

Households eligible for assistance must not exceed 150 percent of the federally established poverty level.

Community Service Programs of West Alabama was granted $1.3 million. The agency serves Dallas and Perry counties, as well as Bibb, Choctaw, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Sumter and Tuscaloosa. 

“ADECA stands with Gov. Ivey in supporting those who need help most with covering vital utility bills,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “These partnerships with local community agencies ensure that those who truly need assistance have access to it.”