Fuel Assistance Program available this winter

Written by Taylor Gregory

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Fuel assistance is available this winter through the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council’s Home Energy Assistance Program, or HEAP. The program can help pay a portion of winter heating bills for households that meet federal income guidelines, with payments made directly to the fuel provider. It applies to oil, propane, coal, wood, gas, kerosene, and electric heat.

Appointment for Reading residents 60 and older

Reading residents age 60 and older can meet with a representative from the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council at the Pleasant Street Center, by appointment only, on the following dates from 9:30 am to noon:

  • Tuesday, November 17

  • Tuesday, December 15

  • Tuesday, January 19

  • Tuesday, February 16

  • Tuesday, March 16

  • Tuesday, April 20

Residents can call 781-942-6794 to book an appointment.

For all other Reading residents

Residents who don’t qualify for an in-person appointment can find an application and more information on the program at GLCAC’s Home Energy Assistance page, or call 978-681-4950 for more information.

Flyer for Massachusetts HEAP Fuel Assistance Program with Reading’s Pleasant Street Center, offering winter heating aid for income-eligible households and appointments for residents 60+.

Flyer by the Pleasant Street Center.

Taylor Gregory
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