Need heating oil

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

We are not sure where that Valley office is. Is it in the northeaster part of the country. If so, then try the Citgo heating oil program. It is called Oil Heat, and can provide free heating oil to the needy and low income to help them make it through the cold winter or difficult period in their lives. The oil is completely free for qualified individuals.

I have been trying to reach the Foinfrt Valley office for a long time now. They don't answer their phone and do not have an answering devise. How can I get a hold of them, I need to start the process for applying, winter is near. My heating oil tank needs to be filled. I need the cash to pay the delivery man. Please help me.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Are you talking about Berkshire in Massachusetts? If so, here are all of the Massachusetts agencies by county. http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/mas ... progr.html
Mass does have many heating and fuel oil programs. What did Citizens tell you? What did community action agency say? Did they give any tips or suggestions at least, even if they had no financial aid?

Hi. I really don't know what to do. I'm out of heating oil and money so we have no heat or hot water and there are 6 of us. 2 adults and 4 children. I've tried Berkshire community action counsel and citizens energy and neither can help me. Everything I find online either doesn't exist or is a hoax. My info is

[Larrysfish]

I have been trying to reach the Foinfrt Valley office for a long time now. They don't answer their phone and do not have an answering devise. How can I get a hold of them, I need to start the process for applying, winter is near. My heating oil tank needs to be filled. I need the cash to pay the delivery man. Please help me.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

What state? Your post is way to vague. So here is our general link for information and resources on heating bills, propane, utilities, etc. http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/nee ... bills.html
If you provide us more specific information we can reply with more specific information and resources.

im a single dad of 4 kid in need of propane disabled due to wreak and winter is here don't need sick kids can anyone help me please

[dadof4]

im a single dad of 4 kid in need of propaine disabled due to wreak and winter is here dont need sick kids can anyone help me please

[Winterskier]

I am looking for help getting oil. I have two daughters, aged 9 & 4. We recently moved to New Haven Ct. I have applied through tvcca but my appointment isn't until December 1st.I am currently unemployed. I only get a little money each month from the state. My oil tank is completely dry meaning no heat or hot water. I have to take my kids to my moms which is about a half hour away just to give them a bath. I would appreciate any help I can get with this matter. I have tried numerous places with no luck. I am starting to get a little desperate as it's getting colder at night. Thank you so much for your time.

[Martin]

Hi. I really don't know what to do. I'm out of heating oil and money so we have no heat or hot water and there are 6 of us. 2 adults and 4 children. I've tried Berkshire community action counsel and citizens energy and neither can help me. Everything I find online either doesn't exist or is a hoax. My info is

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

One of the popular options these days are heating oil buying networks. Basically many people pool their resources and buying power together to get reduced rates on heating oil. Individuals save dozens of dollars per year in aggregate using a buying network. Some of the leading ones are referenced here.
http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/hea ... ks_an.html
Some may even be free to sign up at, so no risk. Always read the fine print though too. Like anything in life.

To Whom it May Concern,
I am contacting you in regards to options for oil heat assistance. I have been unemployed since February and have gone through all of my savings, I was going to get oil for my tank last week but unfortunately an issue came up with unemployment and I only received $62.00 after taxes when I usually receive $482.00 after taxes. Because of this I am now going to fall behind and it is going to be a struggle to recoup. I am currently right under 1/8 full in my oil tank, I am getting nervous with winter right around the corner and not being able to heat my home.
Thank you for your time and assistance,

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Maybe try weatherization. He is not using the gas stove to heat his home, is he? Never do that if so. Instead look into other emergency financial assistance in Ohio for gas and energy bills. Find Ohio heating programs here. Heatshare is a main one offered by many utility providers across Ohio. Call your energy company and ask about it. Columbia Gas can be reached at 1-800-344-4077, but all the phone numbers we have listed.

To Whom it may concern:
My brother is 61 years old and is on his last installment of unemployment. He has a gas stove. The burners work and there isn't a gas leak; however; his oven doesn't work. The warranty ran out and he cannot afford to have a repair person fix it. He also need oil for the heating season. I need to know if there are any organizations that would repair his oven for him at no cost. He lives in Cleveland in the 44109 area. Please feel free to call me.
Thank you for your help.

[Morgan]

To Whom it May Concern,
I am contacting you in regards to options for oil heat assistance. I have been unemployed since February and have gone through all of my savings, I was going to get oil for my tank last week but unfortunately an issue came up with unemployment and I only received $62.00 after taxes when I usually receive $482.00 after taxes. Because of this I am now going to fall behind and it is going to be a struggle to recoup. I am currently right under 1/8 full in my oil tank, I am getting nervous with winter right around the corner and not being able to heat my home.
Thank you for your time and assistance,

[Brady]

To Whom it may concern:
My brother is 61 years old and is on his last installment of unemployment. He has a gas stove. The burners work and there isn't a gas leak; however; his oven doesn't work. The warranty ran out and he cannot afford to have a repair person fix it. He also need oil for the heating season. I need to know if there are any organizations that would repair his oven for him at no cost. He lives in Cleveland in the 44109 area. Please feel free to call me.
Thank you for your help.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

That is great that found a new job and also in school. That is the best way to get ahead long term, even though I am sure it is hard work and on time. Try calling some of our Newark New Jersey assistance programs, as they may be able to guide you to how to get heating oil or general help with paying utility bills and such. An effective agency to call is Essex County Division of Community Action, and there number is (973) 395 - 8350. They administer a number of support and low income programs.

I reside in Newark, NJ. I would appreciate very much any references I could get for help with my utility bill and heating oil tank is empty. I was shut off today after paying $500 in late July 2011 and getting assistance in June 2011 for $450. Also I receive LIHEAP which pays about $100 a month. I cant seem to catch up. I just started a new job days ago after searching for over a year and I'm in school full time. Also I am a single mom with a few children too. Please help. Thank You

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

One of the places people are starting to llok for discounted oil is a buying network. Many consumers band together to negotiate lower prices in a heating oil buying network. It is in effect bulk buying, like what Costco and WalMart due with vendors. But homeowners directly benefit. More on heating oil buying networks and how you can save money from them.

I am writing on behalf of a friend who does not have a computer and is in need of help. She takes care of her 94yr. old disabled grandmother who lives with her, and has a 1-1/2 yr. old son and a 9 yr. old son. She gets public assistance and food stamps and LIHEAP to help with electric bill. The problem is she still owes $1,066 on heat bill from this past winter and does not have sufficient income to pay this bill and fuel oil company told her she can not get any more deliveries until bill is paid. Can you offer
any assistance?

[Future]

I reside in Newark, NJ. I would appreciate very much any references I could get for help with my utility bill and heating oil tank is empty. I was shut off today after paying $500 in late July 2011 and getting assistance in June 2011 for $450. Also I receive LIHEAP which pays about $100 a month. I cant seem to catch up. I just started a new job days ago after searching for over a year and I'm in school full time. Also I am a single mom with a few children too. Please help. Thank You

[Derrick]

I am writing on behalf of a friend who does not have a computer and is in need of help. She takes care of her 94yr. old disabled grandmother who lives with her, and has a 1-1/2 yr. old son and a 9 yr. old son. She gets public assistance and food stamps and LIHEAP to help with electric bill. The problem is she still owes $1,066 on heat bill from this past winter and does not have sufficient income to pay this bill and fuel oil company told her she can not get any more deliveries until bill is paid. Can you offer
any assistance?

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Try calling any of these following places in the Wilkes-Barre Luzerne Pennsylvania area. There are numerous Luzerne County assistance programs and resources for heating oil and energy bill help. The Luzerne Salvation Army Salvation Army is one of the leading non-profits to call for help. (570) 824-8741 While they focus on a food pantry, other limited financial assistance may be available. Maybe the best place to call is Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County, which is the community action agency which offers information, support, data on grant and heating oil programs, and more. Phone number (570) 829-1665.

To Whom It May Concern:
My parents have always struggled to pay their heating bills. They were originally on a program, but somehow the requirements changed and now they are on a different program. On this program, the payment went up over $100.00 from the original $240.00 agreement at the beginning of the year. The county my parents live in is Luzerne County. The only place they can apply for help is LIHEAP - and they may not be eligible for that. My parents are on a fixed low income (under $22,000.00). They have a lot of pharmacy bills (co-pays for medications) and these add up to almost $200.00 a month. Is there any other option for them that you may know of for them
to seek assistance? I would really appreciate any and all assistance you can offer. Right now I am at the end of my rope, and I don't know what else to do. I wish I was
rich and that I could pay their bills. I maintain my own apartment, and that is difficult enough.
Thank you for your assistance.

[KimRay1973]

To Whom It May Concern:
My parents have always struggled to pay their heating bills. They were originally on a program, but somehow the requirements changed and now they are on a different program. On this program, the payment went up over $100.00 from the original $240.00 agreement at the beginning of the year. The county my parents live in is Luzerne County. The only place they can apply for help is LIHEAP - and they may not be eligible for that. My parents are on a fixed low income (under $22,000.00). They have a lot of pharmacy bills (co-pays for medications) and these add up to almost $200.00 a month. Is there any other option for them that you may know of for them
to seek assistance? I would really appreciate any and all assistance you can offer. Right now I am at the end of my rope, and I don't know what else to do. I wish I was
rich and that I could pay their bills. I maintain my own apartment, and that is difficult enough.
Thank you for your assistance.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

So Cal Gas offers grants and financial assistance programs for energy bills. Many are also for senior citizens as well, which sounds like should cover your mom and her age group. Find a listing of California and So Cal Gas assistance. For example there is the CARE program, they provide free weatherization to elders, and there is always the California Low-Income Energy Efficiency (LIEE) Program, which is another energy conservation programs for qualified people.

I am seeking help for my 68 yr old Mother who currently lives alone and has recently had her heating turned off and her oil tank is now empty I spoke with someone at the SO CAL GAS COMPANY and they informed me that the cost to have the gas turned back on is a total of 590.00 which needs to be paid by 5/30/2011.. My mother has a list of serious health conditions , many of which she needs gas and heat to assist her with she currently only receives $1000.00 a mo for rent and utilities ...If you can be of assistance please contact me.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

You sound like you are a perfect candidate to look into a heating oil buying network. They are basically like buying clubs (think Costco or Sams) in which hundreds or thousands of people pool their buying power in order to buy oil and fuel, and many of the companies may be non-profits as well. The total amount of savings can be substantial, and can amount to dozens of dollars per year, or more with the high price of oil. Most clubs charge a minimal fee to join, but even after paying that people save tons of money. Read more on heating oil buying clubs and networks.

oil company wants us to pay 900.00 hundred dollars all at once we can;t, I'm disabled and I'm bed bound for several month now and been under doctors care, and needing more extended medical care, and that means more medical bills coming in, and there is know way we can afford to pay all this money at one time, my husband and I our at the level where we can't get help with these bills and debts, and we could of years ago and didn't know it, so we did with out before, and now when we finally found out about some programs we can't get them,
so were left out again, its not fair, I have been disabled for a while and never used any of the programs and now I need the help for some heating bills or we can't get no more oil,

but I do want to change to another oil company after this, because they have been ripping off alot of people, and they were on TV allot of times for different things about over charging, but what can I do, But pay the bill and get a better oil company,

but I need to find one so we don't run out of oil.
and I own a hospital bill and its over a 1200.00 dollars and one for over 200.00 hundred dollars and its hard these days, but were doing what we can. I can't work but I'm trying to do what I can. what are we to do these days, I have know one to talk to, where do I go . lord knows when your trying to pay your bills and are confine to at =
home and no one comes to see you and you even ask the church, and they don't care enough to come then there is something wrong with the matter of church people today isn't it don't you think.

I have been threw hard times but not like this, this is the worse that I ever been threw and things area getting any better these days, please let me know if you can help.

[a123]

I am seeking help for my 68 yr old Mother who currently lives alone and has recently had her heating turned off and her oil tank is now empty I spoke with someone at the SO CAL GAS COMPANY and they informed me that the cost to have the gas turned back on is a total of 590.00 which needs to be paid by 5/30/2011.. My mother has a list of serious health conditions , many of which she needs gas and heat to assist her with she currently only receives $1000.00 a mo for rent and utilities ...If you can be of assistance please contact me.