Fuel Assistance

• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – The Massachusetts home energy assistance program is a free resource to help eligible households pay a portion of winter heating bills.
• MA Association for Community Action Energy Program (MASSCAP)
• 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.

Telephones

• MA Department of Telecommunications and Cable – State wide (617) 305-3580
• Lifeline and Link-Up – Federal 888-225-5322
• Lifeline Assurance Wireless
• Verizon Accessibility Resource Center
• Safelink Wireless

Furniture

• Household Goods in MA
• United Way Warehouse Store – The Warehouse Store is at 46 Park Street, 2nd Floor, Framingham, MA. By appointment only 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 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 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.