Fueling Community Support with C3
In Illinois, nearly 1.5 million people live in poverty – more than 12% of the state's population. Many of these families struggle to receive and maintain the most basic of essentials including heat in their homes in the winter, food, housing and medical assistance.
To help customers meet these needs, the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program launched the Community Connection Center (C3) in 2022. The C3 team provides a “one-stop shop” for information about key services, sharing resources with customers that stretch beyond energy efficiency to encompass bill payment assistance, housing support, food, federal funding and other essentials.
We are celebrating two years of fueling support for the communities we serve and are looking forward to what the future of this initiative will bring!
Achievements since 2022
Testimonials
“I'm 67 years old and lost my arm recently after a car accident. I was released from my job after requesting more sick time to recover. C3 helped me find LIHEAP and TSA grants I was eligible for, and I appreciate their assistance."
“My gas was shut off. The C3 team called me to provide information on assistance options like LIHEAP, the Sharing Program, SNAP and Energy Aid. They also let me know about their Virtual Resource Fair, which would provide more information from community partners. With their help, I was able to call LIHEAP right away to try to get my gas back on.”
Find Assistance
Find assistance solutions to meet your needs. Use our Community Assistance Navigator or fill out our form to talk to one of our team members who will help guide you through available options.
