Helping Hand program provides expedited, one-time grants of up to $300 per residential customer to help with past-due balances

CHICAGO (Nov. 9, 2020) – To provide immediate aid to eligible customers most in need during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, ComEd announces a new program, Helping Hand. For a limited time, this financial-assistance program provides an additional one-time grant of up to $300 to help low- income residential customers, and those who express financial hardship, reduce past-due balances.

“As the number of COVID-19 cases increases throughout northern Illinois, we understand that the pandemic continues to create significant financial hardship for many of our customers,” said ComEd CEO Joe Dominguez. “That’s why we continue to evaluate and find new ways – like our new Helping Hand program – to support customers and communities most in need.”

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New Parent Resource at cps.edu/reopening2020 Serves as a One-Stop Shop with Critical Information, Training and Important Steps to Prepare for Upcoming School Year; District is Expanding Grab-and-Go Meal Program Starting on the First Day of School

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CHICAGO – To help families prepare to start the school year remotely on Tuesday, September 8, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) today launched cps.edu/reopening2020 — a new parent resource that centralizes important information related to the upcoming school year.

“As we prepare to start off the school year remotely, we're committed to working with our families to ensure a successful start to the school year on Tuesday, September 8,” said CPS CEO Dr. Janice K. Jackson. “This will be a school year unlike any other — and there will be challenges — but ensuring that families have the resources and support to navigate remote learning is the right place to start so students continue to learn and engage.”

Important Steps for Families to Take Prior to the Start of the School Year:

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