Metro Action Commission

Metropolitan Action Commission                                                         (615) 862-8860                                                 

Provides financial assistance for utility bills.  Also provide breakfast and lunch to children under 18 during the summer.  These meals are distributed to local churches, community centers, and summer camps throughout Nashville.

Located at 1624 5^th Avenue, Nashville, TN 37208

www.nashville.gov/mac

Summer Cooling Program
The Elderly, families with children under six years old and disabled residents with medical conditions that are exacerbated by extreme heat conditions are eligible to receive a free fan and/or air conditioning unit during the summer months from May until September. This program is supported largely by monetary donations from the public. The program also accepts new air conditioning units. To make a financial contribution please make checks payable to the Metropolitan Action Commission with a notation that your donation is for the Summer Cooling program. You may also donate a NEW (still in the manufacturer’s packaging) air conditioner or fan to the agency. We are located in the Clifford Allen Building, 800 2nd Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37201. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 196300, Nashville, TN 37219-6300.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

LIHEAP provides assistance with payments of Electric, Gas, Propane or other energy resource bills. You do not have to own the home to get assistance and your energy source does not have to be gas or electric in order to receive services (propane, wood, kerosene and coal are also covered under this program). If you need assistance it is important that your services are in an “active status” meaning your service has not been disconnected due to non payment. We cannot pay on an account that requires reconnection fee or deposit under this program. Please allow us enough time to process your payment prior to the threat of disconnection, otherwise it would be necessary for you to settle any fees prior to assistance from us.
Income Guidelines
FY11 LIHEAP Application

Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Program

Emergency Assistance Program

Assistance to customers that have had a loss of income within the last 60 days from the time you seek our service. This program assists with Mortgage, Rent Water Prescriptions, Special Diet food, Medical Supplies, Delinquent Property Taxes payments.
Income Guidelines

Senior Services

Any senior citizen age 65 years and older to receive assistance with mortgage, rent, water and delinquent property tax assistance. This program also provides assistance with prescriptions and special diet foods prescribed by a medical doctor.
Income Guidelines

Homeless Services

This program provides assistance with deposits for rent, electric and water for individuals that have secured housing after being homeless. We cannot provide help with “final bills” owed to the utility company. You must be referred to us from an agency, church or other program or individuals that are knowledgeable about your situation. Documentation of the referral is required.
Income Guidelines

Hardship Program

To qualify for assistance the client with extreme situations which must be determined by an agency Eligibility Counselor.
Income Guidelines

Adult Education

Program Services
Program Overview

General Assistance

Loss of income due to illness, involuntary work hour reduction within the past 30-60 days, layoff or other unexpected crisis (Assistance with Rent, Mortgage, Water, and Delinquent Property Tax). More Information
Note: link to the attached Word Document titled “General Assistance"
Hardship Assistance Involuntary Financial Crisis that does not meet the General Assistance Criteria or Income Guideline but are within 185% Poverty Guideline (Assistance with Rent, Mortgage, Water, and Delinquent Property Taxes)

Senior Services

Any senior citizen age 65 years and older that meet the 130% poverty guideline could be eligible to receive assistance with mortgage, rent, water and delinquent property tax assistance. This program also provides assistance with prescriptions and special diet foods prescribed by a medical doctor.

Summer Food Services for Children

• Breakfast & Lunch services