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Every winter, many Vermonters face the possibility of having cold homes because they cannot pay their fuel or utility bills. The WARMTH Support Program, using funds donated by concerned Vermonters, will be an important resource for them.
All funds are collected by the utilities and fuel suppliers and are given to the participating Community Action Agencies. The agencies, in turn, provide counseling and referral services and administer WARMTH funds, making sure that every dollar contributed by customers goes directly to a Vermonter in need.
WARMTH funds are available for emergency situations – that is they are used when a household has exhausted its supply of fuel or faces disconnection of utility services. Funds are available only when an individual has not been able to find sufficient help through other channels.
All funds are collected by the utilities and fuel suppliers and are given to the participating Community Action Agencies. The agencies, in turn, provide counseling and referral services and administer WARMTH funds, making sure that every dollar contributed by customers goes directly to a Vermonter in need.
WARMTH funds are available for emergency situations – that is they are used when a household has exhausted its supply of fuel or faces disconnection of utility services. Funds are available only when an individual has not been able to find sufficient help through other channels.
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Contributions
Since its 1986 inception, WARMTH has been making a difference. During the first 24 years, nearly $2,824,700 has been raised through customer and utility donations. Almost all of the money has been distributed to about 50,000 families and individuals facing heating emergencies in the middle of Vermont's cold winter. An additional 39,000 households received essential information and counseling that helped them avoid heating crises. WARMTH's success in helping those in need has been matched by program growth. From its beginning with one Community Action Agency and three utilities in 1986, WARMTH now has 8 utilities, one fuel supplier and all five Community Action Agencies for the upcoming heating season.
To make a contribution or for more information please contact:
WARMTH Support Program
c/o CVOEO
P.O. Box 1603
Burlington, VT 05402
802-863-6248
WARMTH Partners
Community Action Offices:
Addison / CVOEO
1-800-639-2318 or 802-388-2285
Bennington / BROC
1-800-717-BROC or 802-447-7515
Central Vermont / CVCAC
1-800-639-1053 or 802-479-1053
Chittenden / CVOEO
802-863-6248
Franklin / Grand Isle / CVOEO
1-800-300-7392 or 802-527-7392
Northeast Kingdom / NEKCA
1-800-639-4065 or 802-748-8997
Rutland / BROC
1-800-717-BROC or 802-775-0878
Southeast Vermont / SEVCA
1-800-464-9951 or 802-722-4575
Utillities / Fuel Dealers: Burlington Electric Department
802-658-0300
Vermont Electric Cooperative
1-800-832-2667
Green Mountain Power
802-864-5731 or your local district office
Hardwick Electric Department
802-472-5201
Lyndonville Electric Department
802-626-3366
Northfield Electric Department
802-485-5411
Energy Co-Op of Vermont
802-864-1818
Vermont Gas Systems
802-863-4511
Washington Electric Co-op
1-800-932-5245 or 802-223-5245