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Need help with your heat?
Out of oil? Gas Co.
shut you off? Furnace broke?
Here are some
resources that might help:
For
Fuel Assistance:
Self Help Inc. Fuel Assistance Program
(508) 588-5440
Citizens Energy Corp Fuel Program (Oil Heat) 1-877-JOE-4
OIL 1-877-563-4645
Salvation Army-Good Neighbor Fuel Fund
(508) 583-1896
HELPLINE (508) 584-HELP (4357)
(This is one number you can call when you don't know who
to call.)
Note: Some of these programs require an application
and your level of assistance may be based on you level
of income. Income standards vary from program to program
so don't be intimidated or ashamed to apply, the help
you need to get through this winter may be there for
you. Most programs require the following from you: last
4 pay stubs (or 2 if paid bi-weekly), Copy of S.S.I. or
pension check, Social Security numbers for everyone in
household, anyone 18 years of age or older must show
proof of income (unless they are a student), and recent
utility bills for the residence.
Remember, the Utility Companies have a moratorium from
November 15th to April 18th where they will not shut you
off or terminate your services unless you had made prior
payment arrangements with them and fail to pay them.
Look Here For other
Winter Survival
Information
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