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Programs that pay all or a portion of the home heating fuel expenses of people who are unable to purchase the resources to heat their homes without assistance. Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also referred to as LIEAP or HEAP in some states, that provide home energy assistance for low-income households that apply, usually once per calendar year; and programs that pay for firewood, propane, butane, kerosene, coal or other bulk fuels that are used for heating or cooking purposes in situations where people have no other means of acquiring them. Heating fuel payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
The Salvation Army offers a variety of services to individuals and families in need. Their Pathway of Hope program focuses on assisting low-income families, ensures needs are met, and that there is a plan in place to have a path out of poverty. They have a scholarship called Backpack 68 providing food to families in…
The Council on Aging offers a variety of services including but not limited to, information and referral, congregate meals, foot care, health insurance counseling, tax assistance, exercise classes, social activities, transportation for shopping. Some of the COA services and activities are offered at other town locations. The Marblehead COA serves as an elder advocate and…
North Shore Community Action Programs, Inc. (NSCAP) is the designated anti-poverty agency for Beverly, Danvers, Peabody, and Salem. NSCAP provides a range of programs and services in five key areas: Education and Training, Economic Stabilization, Housing and Homelessness Prevention, Energy Services, and Home Care. NSCAP is a vital member of the community; we recognize that…
The Salvation Army offers the following services to individuals and families in need: a food pantry that is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:30am-11:30am., utility payment assistance program, fuel assistance and rent assistance. This agency is not a meal site.
The Salvation Army provides on-site congregate meals on Wednesdays from 11:30am-12:30pm and on Thursdays at 5pm (The Friendship Table). It also operates a food pantry on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1pm-4pm and on Thursdays from 1pm-5:30pm. Through its Good Neighbor Energy Program individuals who meet eligibility guidelines may receive financial assistance to help defray the…
The Salvation Army operates a food pantry for those in need on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am-11am; no appointment is necessary. The pantry is closed November and December. Its Good Neighbor Energy Program assists individuals who meet income guidelines with funds to help defray the cost of their heating bill. The SAGE Senior Center for…
Community Teamwork Inc., the community action agency for Greater Lowell, assists low income people to become self-sufficient and to participate in decisions that affect their lives. It advocates in the areas of education, workforce training, housing, economic development and civic engagement. CTI offers a variety of services including, but not limited to, fuel assistance, weatherization…
The Community Teamwork Resource Center staff are knowledgeable of programs and services available at Community Teamwork and across the region that can help you meet your immediate needs and achieve your goals for the future. They can assist with the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), commonly know as Fuel Assistance, provides eligible households…
Community Action Inc. (CAI) provide a variety of services to the residents of the Greater Haverhill area. Its Housing Services program assists tenants with advocacy and information regarding rights and responsibilities including working with utility companies to maintain services. This program also responds to emergency needs for food, clothing and other necessities. The Emergency Food…
GLCAC is a private non-profit agency designated as the official federal and state anti-poverty agency for the Greater Lawrence area. It sponsors many programs to assist individuals and families by providing a comprehensive system of education, training, support and resources. Clients range in age from infants to senior citizens; some individuals receive services from one…