The North East Community Action Corporation is taking applications for a program that can help moderate-income customers of Ameren pay off their overdue utility bills. Public Relations Officer Brent Engel says this is a unique opportunity that has just been expanded.

NECAC is taking applications for a number of counties, including Lewis, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, and Shelby.

More information about the application process is available by calling NECAC at 573-324-6633.