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Beat the Heat and the Deadline: CADC 2026 Summer Cooling Assistance Ends September 30 The clock is ticking for Central Arkansas residents seeking financial relief from high summer energy bills. The Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) Summer Cooling Assistance Program—funded through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)—is officially closing on September 30, 2026. All applications must be fully submitted by this final date to be considered for proces

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE RELEASED through September 12, 2026. The Board of Directors of Central Arkansas Development Council will have a “Special” callboard meeting Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held on zoom/boardable. The public is invited to join the meeting.

The 2026 Summer Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) regular assistance program will be ending August 31, 2026. If needing regular assistance, applications must be submitted by this date. The 2026 Summer Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) crisis assistance program is currently open and will remain open until September 30, 2026. LIHEAP applications are available in all 19 CADC counties. To find out where to apply or to check local intake schedules

CADC TO DISTRIBUTE USDA COMMODITIES AUGUST 19 & 20, 2026 IN CALHOUN COUNTY Central Arkansas Development Council will distribute USDA Commodities in Calhoun County on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, and Thursday, August 20, 2026. Distribution will begin at 9 am. In Calhoun County, commodities will be distributed at the following location: CADC Office 210 South Lee Street, Hampton, AR 71744 Food Items May Include: Grape Juice, Peaches, Date Pieces, Asparagus, Green Beans, Peanut Bu