/news/tags/step-forward Step Forward en-US Copyright Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:21:24 GMT /environment-energy/2023-01-23/people-are-having-trouble-paying-utility-bills-heres-how-to-get-help The Cleveland nonprofit CHN Housing Partners says more people have applied for financial assistance with utility bills in recent years.Laurie Leverette, director of utilities and emergency services, said rising utility costs are driving more people to the nonprofit for the first time to seek help. There always has been a significant need, though, because of the city’s high poverty rate. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:21:24 GMT /environment-energy/2023-01-23/people-are-having-trouble-paying-utility-bills-heres-how-to-get-help Conor Morris