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Social work intern urges city support for residents awaiting LIHEAP funds, warns of winter risk
Summary
A University of Alabama intern asked the council to provide support for residents likely to face delays in federal LIHEAP distributions, saying local agencies may not receive funds until late December or January and that thousands of households are at risk.
Annalise Skirpin, a University of Alabama social work student interning at Community Service Programs (CSP), urged the Tuscaloosa City Council to support residents who may face winter energy hardship while federal LIHEAP funds are delayed.
Skirpin told council she has been placed with CSP and outlined the agency's work providing utility, food and rent assistance. She said the Continuing…
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