The Red Rock Community Action Program, Inc. is here to help battle poverty in Jasper County as well as in the surrounding areas that encompass the RRACAP communities. Heading the front locally are Jasper County Director Amy Hansen and Amber Dahlman, who is in charge of outreach.

“Right now what we have going is the Energy Assistance Program,” Hansen said. “Which is for low income families. In the event that they are approved, it allots a dollar amount to go toward their main heat source in their home.”

For a household of one person, said person must make no more than $16,755 to qualify. The amounts vary depending on household size, but the other qualifiers remain the same. There must be proof of income for all house members over the age of 19. Social Security numbers for all members of the household, three months’ worth of recent check stubs or an award letter from Social Security or a recent tax return form.