WINTER FUEL ASSISTANCE
Written by Brent Lemire   
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
IT'S TIME TO THINK ABOUT WINTER HEATING BILLS Applications for the 2011-2012 Winter Fuel Assistance are currently being accepted. You may call 1-800-639-3896 to set up your appointment. To qualify, persons must (1) be responsible for paying heating bills to an energy supplier or indirectly as part of rent; (2) have yearly heating costs of a t least $100.00; and (3) have a total household income that falls below federally established income guidelines for one month prior to application. The fuel assistance is offered through Rockingham Community Action. Grants will begin being disbursed in December 2011, but the time to apply is now. If you are facing difficult times, you may also qualify for electric assistance ? it is a separate program. Just ask about this program when you apply for fuel assistance. Again, call 1-800-639-3896 to set up your appointment.