| Crisis Fuel Assistance, Community Action
Program & Department of Social Welfare (DSW) |
| Location: |
191 North St., Burlington 05401 |
| Schedule: |
Call for complete program details. |
| Contact: |
Community Action Program 863-6248
Department of Social
Welfare 863-7365 |
| Description: |
Crisis Fuel Assistance helps persons in
emergency situations who are in danger of having their utilities shut off or
their fuel supply run out during the winter. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
|
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| General Assistance for Housing, Department of Social Welfare
(DSW) |
| Location: |
1193 North Ave., Burlington 05401 |
|
Schedule: |
Walk-ins and by appointment. |
| Contact: |
Department of Social Welfare 863-7365 |
|
Description: |
Eligible clients who qualify for General Assistance can receive
$232.00 per month for housing. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
|
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| Supplemental Fuel Assistance, Department of Social Welfare
(DSW) |
| Location: |
103 Main St., Waterbury 05676 |
| Schedule: |
Walk-ins and by appointment. |
| Contact: |
(800) 479-6151 |
|
Description: |
Supplemental Fuel is available to households who are income
eligible. Clients receive a check to pay for energy bills. Clients can be
employed and do not have to receive other public assistance to be eligible.
Money is available November through March. If clients get TANF or Food Stamps,
they may apply at any time by filling out a Fuel Assistance Application and must
have an interview at the Department of Social Welfare. Persons who do not
receive other benefits can submit applications from July through February 28.
For persons over 60 or disabled, checks can be obtained in October and
interviewed at home. DSW must notify clients of eligibility within 30 days.
The
money received may vary due to income, housing costs, type of fuel used, and
type of housing (apartment, mobile home or house). |
|
Cost: |
FREE |
|
|
| Temporary Housing/Emergency Assistance, Department of Social Welfare
(DSW) |
| Location: |
1193 North Ave., Burlington 05401 |
| Schedule: |
Walk-ins and by
appointment. |
| Contact: |
Department of Social Welfare 863-7365
Chittenden Community Action
863-6248 |
| Description: |
Provides up to 28 days of temporary emergency housing in a
local hotel/motel for clients who have lost permanent housing through no fault
of their own (legal eviction, condemnation, fire etc.). Also available, monetary
assistance for a Security Deposit, first month's rent and utilities, including
deposits and connection charges, once a new apartment is found. This is only
provided once in a twelve month period. Families with children need a security
deposit. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
