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Community Resources
Programs that pay all or a portion of the utility bills of people whose utilities have been or are at risk of being shut off including any reconnection fees that may apply. 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, generally in the form of a credit, for low-income households that apply. The assistance is usually available once per calendar year (or heating season). Utility bill 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…
This is a federal/state program that permits eligible low income customers to receive discounted telephone service. It is available only to those who meet certain eligibility requirements. Only one lifeline service discount is available to each eligible household. You may choose either a landline or wireless service. Eligibility is based on participation in certain state…
SafeLink Wireless service is a U.S. government supported program for income eligible households provided by TracFone Wireless. It offers free cellular service with 3 different calling plans that include options for texting, international, calling and carryover of unused minutes. Participants can buy additional minutes. Each participating state sets its own eligibility requirements that are based…
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…