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Heating fuel for my apartment I need

Post by KanyeRed »

Hello,
My name is Tammy and have fallen upon some financial setbacks due to a recent job change and another job that didn’t work out :( I am seeking A onetime assistance with fuel for my Apartment. I am very close to running out of oil and I honestly don’t have any financial resources to pay for a delivery. If you have any programs that could help with this emergency it would be greatly appreciated. I am working a double shift today and may not be able to pick up a phone call but if you could email me with some information I may be able to at least look at that and reply. I appreciate any assistance you can provide. If you have rental assistance that may be an option for me as well but I’m trying to work that out.
Thank you,
Tammy
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Re: Elderly mom needs heating oil

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I am inquiring about my elderly 90 year old mother.
She cannot afford to heat her house.
She got a propane bill over $1000 and probably will not eat. She needs heating oil or more propane to prepare for the cold weather several months away.
I am looking into government services for her and will visit her from Michigan to try to find help for her.
Is there anything you can do or resource you can send me to?
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Since you need free heating oil, is for this year or next? Either way, there may be some non-profits and government benefit programs. Of course they are limited in what is given to heat your home, but look into them here at free heating oil services. https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/htm ... _fuel.html
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To Whom it may concern:
I am writing on behalf of my husband, Craig, as me and him need heating oil. Craig was diagnosed with Laryngeal/Epiglottis throat Cancer in August 2021. Craig has had 4 surgeries in that short time, which is costly and doesn't allow us money for heating oil. Craig is utilizing treatment services at the Cancer Center in Philadelphia.
As you know, with so many office visits, surgeries & travel (Lancaster PA to Philadelphia PA every 2 months) our SSA/SSD finances are being exhausted monthly. With bills now starting to accumulate, we find ourselves unable to afford Heating Oil for the up coming winter months.
We have already been denied LIHEAP. LIHEAP stated our income falls outside the brackets of their allowable 2 person allotments. We have also been denied Public Assistance. We have found a Throat Cancer organization that has recently started to pay the Oncologist Office Visits & Surgery co-pays (they only help with medical bills). Please advise me on whether your organization would be willing to help us obtain Heating Oil for this winter season. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
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Re: Elderly mom needs heating oil

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I live in Irvington Alabama and I am an elderly mom with many grand kids. I have been on medical leave for 11 weeks due to a hernia. Alabama power has disconnected my power. I live in a mobile home and need heating oil. I have called all the agencies 211 has given me. Mobile Community Action had a recording wanting you to call on 06/28. I called them on 06/28 at 8:02 AM. The recording stated to call back on 07/26 for August appointments. I cannot do anything to get the heating oil due to hernia. Walking from my door to my vehicle makes the hernia try to come out of the tear that surgeon will repair. The Hospital keeps cancelling the surgery. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Can't afford heating oil

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Hi, my name is Melissa, I live in Oneida County NY. I'm having some problems keeping up with my heating bills and need heating oil. My bill jumps up $25-$35 a month or at least they did last year between late September through May. I live in a 1 bedroom upstairs apartment, with the stairs inside my house, I know that it starts with the numerous extremely noticeable drafts, from the 2 doors to the outside (1-Front Door, 2- Upstairs Porch Door) where you can literally see outside on the sides and bottom, to the 5 big windows and 2 smaller ones.
There's nothing 'legally' wrong with drafts, etc. they said when I told them that; they all need new weather stripping, and shrink seal kits for the windows BUT when I have a total budget of $238 a month for heating oil (that has to pay the National Grid Bill and 2 others) to support me, paying for those things are impossible, especially because I just took in a stray kitten who has to get neutered ASAP, he just turned 6 months Monday, yeah perfect timing for me.
•I already receive a yearly heap grant due to food stamps and TA and some heating oil, but I need more.
•Like I already stated, I'm on DSS, I receive $179 that goes towards my rent, and $238($119 2X a month) cash.
    *This also makes me ineligible for emergency heap for the heating oils.
•I'm in the process of applying for disability, on numerous bases, but the rumors are definitely true, it's taking forever.
This is usually the time of year I try to start with a blank slate when I get my heap grant in November, but the last couple years I never got completely there and it just snow balled, the more expensive the bills became the bigger my debt grew.
I'd really appreciate any referrals, ideas, or suggestions that you can help me with.
Again, thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
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I am writing to ask if you know who someone could contact for help in paying their home heating bill for fuel. Her name is Suzy and she is the mother of 2 of my grandchildren. My son and her never married and she is raising their 2 daughters by herself. My son does not in any way help her. He has not given her a penny in over 2-3 years. She works at a nursing home and does the best she can but her heating bills are killing her. Her rent alone is $500.00 and the last heat bill she received was something like $699.00!!! That is for just 1 month! She cannot afford to pay this. Do not understand why the heat bills run this high in her house because it is just a very small 2 bedroom rental house. She said she was told that the furnace is very old. She does not receive any help at all from anywhere. Her youngest daughter who is 5 years old is disabled and she is fighting for her disability but it has been something like 2 years now and it still hasn't been approved:( I help her all I can but I myself cannot afford a $699.00 heating bill as mine alone is $350.00 and we live on my husband’s disability. I cannot find an actual number for her to call to try to find some type of help with these home heating fuel bills. Her electric company will not allow her to make any type of partial payment either. I know because I talked to them last month when they turned her electricity off. They were actually very rude and told me that I had 5 minutes to pay her bill in full or it would then go up even higher due to a fee that they were going to charge me. When I tried to ask them about the heating fuel bills they said, "you now have 3 minutes!" If you could please refer me to someone that she could possibly contact about this matter I would really appreciate it. She lives in Princeton, Kentucky. Thank you,     
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Re: Heating oil tank is empty

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Hello there,
I have two children.
We just moved into this house this week there's no heating oil in the tank and the landlord will not put any oil in the tank he says it's my responsibility. Which would be fine if I had the money, but I just paid the money to move in and I just don't have enough, and we've been freezing cold.
I'm looking online I do not know who to call; can you please help us with heating oil?
We live in South Yarmouth Massachusetts 02664. I believe is a zip code
Thank you,
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Re: Owe money on heating bills

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There is not just state assistance but also non-profits, charities, and programs from utility companies. Find them all here in the Elizabeth City region. Maybe they can cover your heating bills and needs too.
Hashtag wrote:I need to speak to someone about financial aid and assistance. I have been an Elizabeth City, NC resident all of my life. Please advise me on state assistance that is available to me. Respectfully,
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Sell one of the homes than if you have 2 rental. Why are you asking for financial aid if you are an investor/owner, etc. Others are much more in need. But heck, you can apply, and try the free heating oil program from Citgo. http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... _fuel.html
Partenner wrote:Sir, I am a 65 year old man receiving social security in the amount of 461.00 that makes it impossible to sustain the winter heating season in Northern New York State. I heat my home primarily with wood that is expensive and extremely labor intensive.
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I apologize. The state is PA. As I said I do have on-track right now. My biggest concern is as I am getting back on my feet I may not qualify again, and it will be winter months, as I have oil heat it costs over $2000.00 to heat my home in the winter, my mortgage is 1200.00, and my balance is still 2000.00 with PPL electric. I was under the impression that on-track was going to pay a portion of that bill off. From what I have been told that has not happened they have only made my payments 23.00 for the next 6 months. I am just very concerned about my upcoming renewal.
Any assistance would be appreciated. I work from 8:30 - 5:30 and am on my 90 day probation so I don't have time to go down and ask. I want to thank you in advance for your time.
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Re: Need heating oil

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Sometimes LIHEAP crisis aid can provide more heating oil. Not it does not cover propane, but for those northeastern states that need fuel oil, use boilers, etc. then maybe they can provide this. It is generally a small grant given to the qualified low income household. So apply for assistance and see what they say. Details are here on the Crisis LIHEAP program.
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Re: Owe money on heating bills

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I am 85 years old living on a very limited monthly social security check. My oil heating bill is too high for me to pay money on and I have other home repair and financial obligations I'm finding hard to meet. I need to speak to someone about financial aid and assistance. I have been an Elizabeth City, NC resident all of my life. Please advise me on state assistance that is available to me. Respectfully,
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Re: Home heating fuel

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Hi, We are having trouble paying to get more fuel oil for our home. That is what we heat with. We had just put 200 in on the 11th and that gave us 70 gallons. We tried to get help from DHS but they denied us. The only Income we get is my husband's and he is on SS. Do you know what we can do for fuel? Please get back with me. God bless you.
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Re: Heating oil

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Oven repairs are rare. Try buying a new one at a thrift store. But there may be places that offer heating bill help in Cleveland. So your 61 year old brother can apply to them, and then turn to a neighbor to fix the oven or buy a gently used one at a Family Store.
Brady wrote: He lives in Cleveland in the 44109 area. Thank you for your help.
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I am 21 years old and I live with my disabled mother. I am almost 7 months pregnant and we have run out of oil. We do not have the money to get any right now and I am in need of help as soon as possible. If anyone can tell me where I can contact to get emergency heating oil delivery I would greatly appreciate it. I've applied for LIHEAP and have not gotten a response from them out & we haven't had oil in a few days. The furnace also heats up our water so we don't even have hot water. Please help as soon as possible.
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Re: Heating oil

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Why is your oil bill $400 per month? That is outrageous. How high do you keep the temperature in your home? No one should be spending that type of money in West Virginia. Turn down the thermostat and use blankets. Especially if you are a single mom you need to budget much better. Anyhow, read more heating assistance in West Virginia.
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Re: Owe money on heating bills

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You can try a senior center or agency on aging office for information on programs for seniors with Alzheimer. But LIHEAP is one option, and there are many others. That is great of you to help your 89 year old mom as well. But find programs by state, and read more LIHEAP heating bill grants.
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Hello,
I live in Philadelphia. I became disabled in January, 2014. I had no money to pay my gas bill. I did qualify from a LIHEAP grant, which paid some of the balance. I have not had gas for almost 6 months.
I have qualified for Long Term Disability Insurance from a policy I bought a few years back. I have applied for SSDI and Medicaid as well.
I called the gas company to see how much it will take to turn my gas back on so I can get some heat. Right now my bank account is 147.00 in the hole. I get food stamps every month 200.00 if it wasn't for that I would not eat. My land lord has been very understanding, lucky me, regarding the rent. I would send what I could every few weeks. Right now I am 2 months in the hole with that.
Is there any more help I can get?
I am 55 years old, 100 percent disabled, I live alone.
Thank you so much for what you do for others.
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Re: Can't afford heating oil

Post by Admin - Jon McNamara »

Yes, you want to get resources lined up for heating now. That is a good idea. We have tons of them listed for Westchester and also NY. Also, are those other 3 people working? Why is everyone depending just on the husband? Anyway, you will find our programs for heating bills on the main site here. http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... ance_.html
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