Provides financial assistance to help Green Mountain Power (GMP) customers pay their bill when they have received a disconnect notice. Part of the bill will be paid by the program, and payment arrangements will be made for the balance.

Pays a portion of home heating bills for households meeting income eligibility requirements. Seasonal Fuel Assistance is not designed to cover all of the costs of heating a home or apartment. Active Seasonal Fuel households are eligible for free weatherization services. A link to income guidelines for the current year's heating season is on the Fuel Assistance webpage; A link to a list of certified fuel dealers is also on the Fuel Assistance webpage. Benefits are paid directly to fuel supplier, except: Benefits are paid via EBT card for: - Households whose primary heating fuel is wood or pellets, or - Households whose heat is included in rent

Provides funding which includes assistance for utility shut-offs, security deposits, back rent, fuel assistance, car repairs for vehicles needed for work and/or medical appointments and livability-related home repairs for veterans who are homeowners. Other services include individual advocacy, information about other service providers, connecting combat veterans with PTSD to services, as well as helping to obtain a service animal.

Provides financial assistance to help Green Mountain Power (GMP) customers pay their bill when they have received a disconnect notice. Part of the bill will be paid by the program, and payment arrangements will be made for the balance.

Pays a portion of home heating bills for households meeting income eligibility requirements. Seasonal Fuel Assistance is not designed to cover all of the costs of heating a home or apartment. Active Seasonal Fuel households are eligible for free weatherization services. A link to income guidelines for the current year's heating season is on the Fuel Assistance webpage; A link to a list of certified fuel dealers is also on the Fuel Assistance webpage. Benefits are paid directly to fuel supplier, except: Benefits are paid via EBT card for: - Households whose primary heating fuel is wood or pellets, or - Households whose heat is included in rent

Provides assistance to those in crisis due to an unexpected emergency with direct financial assistance for utility bills. Also offers information and support services. The Castleton Cares office is in the basement of the Federated Church via the rear entrance.

Offers assistance on a first come/first served basis. Helps to meet basic needs ranging from groceries, utilities, gas and bus vouchers, thrift shop and laundromat vouchers, and hygiene items. Provides choice of 50 dollar food card voucher/support for groceries (including drug store at Hannaford and City Market), bus passes, gas vouchers (Must have current driver's license and registration) OR 75 dollar utility payment assistance. And, if needed, thrift store vouchers and laundry vouchers. Referrals are also provided to other agencies that administer to needs beyond the specific services offered by JUMP. Due to limited resources, JUMP DOES NOT provide back rent assistance, housing deposits, housing, bus tickets, gas cards, cell phones, auto repair, sober housing fees, drug addiction treatment fees, or employment. Provides choice of food vouchers to Hannaford or City Market OR payment for utility bill; payment will be directly to utility company. Also offers bus passes, gas vouchers ONLY at Mobil/Handy's in South Winooski, vouchers for laundry either at Grier's in South Burlington or Clothes Quarters in Winooski. In addition, provides vouchers/cards to two thrift shops: the Possibility Shop and Every Monday Thrift Shop. Funding for financial assistance is limited. No cash assistance is provided.

Pays a portion of home heating bills for households meeting income eligibility requirements. Seasonal Fuel Assistance is not designed to cover all of the costs of heating a home or apartment. Active Seasonal Fuel households are eligible for free weatherization services. A link to income guidelines for the current year's heating season is on the Fuel Assistance webpage; A link to a list of certified fuel dealers is also on the Fuel Assistance webpage. Benefits are paid directly to fuel supplier, except: Benefits are paid via EBT card for: - Households whose primary heating fuel is wood or pellets, or - Households whose heat is included in rent

Serves as the decision-making authority in utility regulatory cases. Consumers may file utility complaints directly with the Public Utility Commission (PUC). More often, the PUC becomes involved in resolving consumer disputes after a formal complaint is filed and a contested case proceeding. The commission also has the ability to order a moratorium on utility shut-offs in case of disasters. Staff may not always be avaialbe In Person, but may be contacted via Email and Telephone. Consumers should file complaints in the ePUC system through the website. While consumers may file utility complaints directly with the PUC, it strongly encourages consumers to contact the Vermont Department of Public Service (PSD) for dispute resolution first, as its Consumer Affairs and Public Information division (CAPI) is dedicated to assisting consumers with utility-related issues. PUC does not provide direct financial assistance for bill payment. Most public information sessions, hearings, scheduling conferences, status conferences, oral arguments, and workshops are held remotely.

Provides information and referrals for community, regional, and state services. The program also offers transportation to medical appointments, friendly visiting, medical equipment loans, assistance with minor home repairs and household chores, community programs on wellness issues and other topics, and an emergency fuel fund. All services are performed by volunteers.

Provides discounted Internet service for families, students, and other individuals living in the service districts who meet eligibility requirements.

Helps low-income households maintain telephone or internet services through a discount on monthly services. List of participating companies are on the website. Individuals may request applications through the website or by mail. Not all phone or internet companies participate. Vermonters on some pharmacy-only assistance also may not qualify. Only one Lifeline discount per household. Select tracphones (prepaid phones) are being added. It may take up to 3 months for the credit to appear on bills.

Provides financial assistance to help Green Mountain Power (GMP) customers pay their bill when they have received a disconnect notice. Part of the bill will be paid by the program, and payment arrangements will be made for the balance.

Provides modest emergency financial assistance, for expenses such as gas cards, heating fuel, minor car repairs, rent, and other utility bills.

Pays a portion of home heating bills for households meeting income eligibility requirements. Seasonal Fuel Assistance is not designed to cover all of the costs of heating a home or apartment. Active Seasonal Fuel households are eligible for free weatherization services. A link to income guidelines for the current year's heating season is on the Fuel Assistance webpage; A link to a list of certified fuel dealers is also on the Fuel Assistance webpage. Benefits are paid directly to fuel supplier, except: Benefits are paid via EBT card for: - Households whose primary heating fuel is wood or pellets, or - Households whose heat is included in rent

Works with households to resolve emergencies involving home heat and electrical disconnection notices using programs and funds available and helping 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.

Provides financial assistance to help Green Mountain Power (GMP) customers pay their bill when they have received a disconnect notice. Part of the bill will be paid by the program, and payment arrangements will be made for the balance.

Provides financial assistance to help Green Mountain Power (GMP) customers pay their bill when they have received a disconnect notice. Part of the bill will be paid by the program, and payment arrangements will be made for the balance.

Provides limited emergency funds to qualified applicants for utility, housing costs, and other urgent needs, which are paid directly to utility company or vendor. Applicants should try to reach out to other agencies first, such as BROC or UCC to see if their needs can be met there first.

Provides limited financial assistance to help pay for past due electric and heating bills or upcoming deliveries of fuel. Available once every 365 days. Payment is made directly to utility provider.

Manages a fund used to help certain Vermonters pay for a delivery of heating fuel. Fuel dealers sign up to pledge to make a fuel delivery to one of their customers per winter. The fund pays back the dealer for half of the delivery. Any Vermonter can donate to the fund. Neighbors and friends can nominate someone to receive the free delivery.

Pays a portion of home heating bills for households meeting income eligibility requirements. Seasonal Fuel Assistance is not designed to cover all of the costs of heating a home or apartment. Active Seasonal Fuel households are eligible for free weatherization services. A link to income guidelines for the current year's heating season is on the Fuel Assistance webpage; A link to a list of certified fuel dealers is also on the Fuel Assistance webpage. Benefits are paid directly to fuel supplier, except: Benefits are paid via EBT card for: - Households whose primary heating fuel is wood or pellets, or - Households whose heat is included in rent

Provides a 20% discount off the monthly natural gas bill (except for the line item charge related to funding the low income program itself). Once enrolled in the program, you must call to report any changes to household income or household members — within 10 business days. Failure to report changes will make you ineligible for the program and may result in legal action against you for discounts improperly received.

Pays a portion of home heating bills for households meeting income eligibility requirements. Seasonal Fuel Assistance is not designed to cover all of the costs of heating a home or apartment. Active Seasonal Fuel households are eligible for free weatherization services. A link to income guidelines for the current year's heating season is on the Fuel Assistance webpage; A link to a list of certified fuel dealers is also on the Fuel Assistance webpage. Benefits are paid directly to fuel supplier, except: Benefits are paid via EBT card for: - Households whose primary heating fuel is wood or pellets, or - Households whose heat is included in rent

Provides wraparound services that include case management, benefits counseling, housing assistance in the form of time-limited payments to third parties for rent, utilities, moving costs, security and utility deposits, transportation, child care and emergency supplies.