What is Senior Cool Care?
It is a program sponsored by Dominion Energy, managed by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitation, and is administered by VPAS. The program provides a limited number of fans and/or air conditioners those eligible, who need additional cooling in their homes. The program is seasonal and runs from May 1 through October 31, 2025. Supplies are limited and are available on a first come first serve basis and must be applied for.
Who is eligible?
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Adults aged 60 and older with income of no more than $1,956 for a 1 person household and $2,644 for a 2 person household
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Must reside in Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County, Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Buena Vista, Lexington or Rockbridge.
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To receive an air conditioner, applicants must not have central air in their home.
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To receive an air conditioner, applicants must not have received an air conditioner through this program in the last two years.
How do I get more information?
In Harrisonburg/Rockingham: Call 540.615.5341 or email hradmin@vpas.info
In Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta: Call 540.949.7141 or email pam@vpas.info
In Buena Vista, Lexington and Rockbridge: Call 540.261.7474 or email laynee@vpas.info
*This program is seasonal.