Cooperative Care Program (CCP)
Do you or someone you know need financial assistance?/>
This CCP program was created by AEC to give the members of our community a helping hand when times get tough. Members and local residents can apply for up to $400 (effective 5/1/25) assistance once every 12 months.
This program is funded by Operation Roundup, which rounds up participating members bills to the nearest dollar, and by escheated Capital Credit funds. The CCP program is open to everyone living in Anza Electric Cooperative's service territory.
To apply for financial assistance through the Cooperative Care Program, simply fill out the application. You can email it to aec@anzaelectric.org, mail it or bring it to our office.
Find the CCP application here.
CCP grants are limited to a maximum of $400 in a 12 month period.
If you’re interested in signing up for Operation Roundup and contributing to the CCP program, please click here.
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Smiles for Seniors, a nonprofit Senior Assistance Program has their own application. Since 2007 Smiles for Seniors offers Inland Empire low income seniors one time emergency assistance and referrals for basic needs such as Food, Medication, Housing Assistance, Utility Assistance.
To qualify:
- Seniors must be 65 years of age or older (Or 60 years of age with proof of disability).
- Income cannot be greater than $15,000 per year single or $25,000 combined.
- Seniors may use the program one time for emergency assistance.
If you or someone you know would benefit from the Smiles for Seniors Program or you would like to donate or volunteer please visit their website www.smiles4seniors.org or call 909-790-6671.
Smiles for Seniors
P.O. Box 1113
Yucaipa Ca. 92399.
909-790-6671 Fax 909-790-7112
www.smiles4seniors.org
Email: smiles4seniors@verizon.net
Grants for individuals are limited to a maximum of $300 one time.
Questions about CCP.
How is this program funded?
This program is funded by Operation Round Up, a nationally-recognized program funded by AEC members and unclaimed capital credit checks. Participating members voluntarily have their monthly electric bill rounded up to the next dollar amount, contributing an average of $6 annually to the Operation Round Up fund. For more information visit our Operation Round up page here.
Who is eligible for funding?
To be eligible you must live within the Anza Electric Service territory. You will need to provide proof of your residency with your application so that it can be verified with Anza Electric. You do not need to be a member of AEC but must live within the AEC service territory.
What is the selection process?
Funds are administered by Anza Electric and forwarded to the local charitable organizations. Certain guidelines are followed and decisions are based on the amount of funds available and the number of requests. All applicants will be notified within 30 days of the decision. All checks or payments will be made directly to the service provider unless a special arrangement has been made or due to special circumstances or gift cards are distributed.
Assistance will only be granted for living human beings.
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For more financial assistance information, please check the HEAP page for information on the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). This is a county utility financial assistance and weatherization program.