CRISIS FUEL AND HOME HEATING FUEL ASSISTANCE | SEVCA
Works with households to resolve emergencies involving home heat and electrical disconnection notices using programs and funds available and helps with applications. Electric heat assistance is limited to households with primary heat source of electricity or electricity that is essential to keeping other types of heating systems operational. The Wood Warms Program provides two free cords of wood to eligible households that heat entirely with wood or that supplement their primary heat source by burning wood. All payments are sent directly to the fuel supplier. Households may be eligible to receive assistance from more than one program. Wood for emergency fuel is also available through Springfield Restorative Justice Center, but clients must be screened and approved by SEVCA and pick it up themselves or make other arrangements.
Last Assured
11/15/2024
Physical Address
97 Park Street, Springfield, VT 05156
Hours
Crisis Fuel: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm After Hours Crisis Fuel: Weekends and holidays: 8:30am-4:00pm (note that these are daytime hours)
Voice
Voice
Fax
(802) 721-0000
Voice
Application process
By Telephone, call will be referred to specific area office; Zoom appointment is an option
Eligibility
Crisis Fuel: Income Guidelines Apply; Household has a quarter of a tank of fuel or less, and/or an electricity disconnect or a disconnect on other main heat source (such as natural gas); "After Hours Crisis Fuel Assistance" for Weekends/Holidays Crisis Fuel: Same requirements as above, plus at least one member of household is a "vulnerable population" member (age 60 or older, under age 6, or is a recipient of federal disability benefit)
Agency info
SEVCA
SEVCA (Southeastern Vermont Community Action) is a regional community action agency that provides a variety of core services in the two-county communities it serves, including emergency support and assistance for low-income families and individuals in crisis. Other services include case management services, emergency fuel assistance, homeless prevention assistance, weatherization, emergency home repair, small business development, budget counseling, income tax preparation, and Windsor County Head Start programs.