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Fuel Assistance
LIHEAP – Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
www.mass.gov/service-details/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap
From the state of MA – Known commonly as Fuel Assistance, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides eligible households with help in paying a portion of winter heating bills.
MASSCAP – MA Association for Community Action
www.masscap.org/programs/energy-programs
Energy Programs
Good Neighbor Energy Fund
operated by local Salvation Army Offices
Massachusetts 211
Connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community. It serves as a resource for finding government benefits and services, nonprofit organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, donation programs, and other local resources.
Citizens Energy Oil Program
citizensenergy.com/assistance-programs
allows families to purchase one-time deliveries of discount home heating oil per heating season of up to 200 gallons of home heating oil at 40% of the retail price. Cash accepted only as payment. 877-563-4645
Telephones
MA Department of Telecommunications and Cable
www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-telecommunications-and-cable
State wide (617) 305-3580
Lifeline and Link-Up
www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/lifeline-support-affordable-communications
Federal **888-225-5322**
Lifeline Assurance Wireless
Could not find the actual page for applying…
Verizon Center for Customers with Disabilities
www.verizonwireless.com/aboutus/accessibility/resources.html
(landline only)
Safelink Wireless
www.safelinkwireless.com/Enrollment/Safelink/en/NewPublic/index.html
Furniture
Household Goods Recycling in MA
United Way Warehouse Store
The Warehouse Store is at 92 Blandin Ave., Framingham. MWCIL consumers need a referral.
Freecycle Network
This online listing allows people to post offers and needs. You will need to create an account.
Fresh Start in Hudson
www.freshstartfurniturebank.org
Fresh Start Furniture Bank is a 100% volunteer based charity which provides free furniture and home goods to people in need. All of the items that we distribute have been donated.
New Life Furniture Bank of MA in Walpole
New Life Furniture Bank of MA is a charitable organization, staffed by volunteers, that accepts tax-deductible donations of furniture and household items, warehouses them and then makes them available at no charge to those in need through referring agencies.
And More
Project Just Because
is located in Hopkinton and offers a variety of resources such as school supplies, housewares and more.
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