Need heating oil

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

College is great, so make sure you go to that community college. Working part time at construction is great. Sounds like you have act together and are working hard to improve situation. So to get some advice, or maybe some funds to pay bills in a crisis, use this for Pierce County and Tacoma Washington assistance programs, grants, and general financial aid. A number of organizations and charities may be able to help with college, bills, rent, and the heating oil that you need for this winter. Also look into LIHEAP, which may be your community action agency in Pierce County.

I’m trying to find someone to help me with some oil for my house. I’ am unemployed and on assistance for welfare. I’ am on the list at my community action agency out of Tacoma, WA. I have been laid off for a year now and I don’t see any work in the near future. I call around to non-profits every week and the response is “ its real slow”. I rent the home I live in with my 8 year old son and my Fiancé. I usually never ask for help because I’m working. I’ am going to college as well at Everest College in Tacoma, WA. I will receive my bachelors degree 2014 Until then I have to stick with construction or anything I can get my hands on. I know there are jobs out there but where are they is the question. I will find one but I just need help keeping the house warm. Please if you can help in any way possible we would really appreciate it.

[JoWomack]

Hi I rent in Portland Maine. I have been out of work since November and not receiving any income. My wife and daughter live with me. I have cashed in my 401 and waiting for the check; should be here soon- no exact date. My problem is fuel-I am very low and running the thermostat as low as possible. I will probably be running out of fuel soon. Is there any place that can have fuel delivered to me and once I get my check I can pay back? I may make be ok and my check may arrive but I am concerned that I will run out of fuel before I have the money. Thank you for any suggestions you can pass on to me.

[LoveOne]

I am a single parent of two boys and a girl. My oldest is hearing impaired with Cerebral Palsy. I work part-time cleaning houses and take online classes towards a degree in marketing.I am currently one month behind on my rent in the amount of $425.00. I ran out of oil for 3 days until I received LIHEAP. The house I rent is an old farm house and we don't get much heat upstairs. We were running one space heater and I received my electric bill in the amount of $326.00. I waiting to file my income taxes but in the mean time I need assistance.

[BernieKing]

I’m trying to find someone to help me with some oil for my house. I’ am unemployed and on assistance for welfare. I’ am on the list at my community action agency out of Tacoma, WA. I have been laid off for a year now and I don’t see any work in the near future. I call around to non-profits every week and the response is “ its real slow”. I rent the home I live in with my 8 year old son and my Fiancé. I usually never ask for help because I’m working. I’ am going to college as well at Everest College in Tacoma, WA. I will receive my bachelors degree 2014 Until then I have to stick with construction or anything I can get my hands on. I know there are jobs out there but where are they is the question. I will find one but I just need help keeping the house warm. Please if you can help in any way possible we would really appreciate it.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Well the good news is winter has been much warmer this for for basically everyone in all parts of the county. So the demand for assistance has declined. Can you apply for disability with a broken kneecap and those medical issues? Try that, as you should be able to get funds, or unemployment. Another option may be the free heating oil program, which can be found here. http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/fre ... _fuel.html Qualified people can get up to 100 gallons of free heating oil.

I am writing to see if we can get some assistance for fuel oil. My husband has been locked out of his job since AUG 1ST at American Car Axle, I just went back to work the end of JULY due to medical problems and surgeries. All three of my children have asthma & allergies and my oldest daughter has another medical condition. On NOV. 30th I fell & fractured my knee cap and face another surgery to fix it, now we have no income except for my husbands unemployment, we do not qualify for fuel assistance, the cutoff for filing for assistance was the day I fell for the 2011 year. We ran out of fuel last night, we used a 5 gallon container to get some heating oil & my son was able to get the furnace to start, it won't last long & I don't know what else to do, we need some help. I live in St. Paul Minnesota. I know Town & Country Oil will deliver a minimum amount of 100 gallons which is well over $300.00, which I don't have. Thank you for your help.

[ShangHaigh]

I am writing to see if we can get some assistance for fuel oil. My husband has been locked out of his job since AUG 1ST at American Car Axle, I just went back to work the end of JULY due to medical problems and surgeries. All three of my children have asthma & allergies and my oldest daughter has another medical condition. On NOV. 30th I fell & fractured my knee cap and face another surgery to fix it, now we have no income except for my husbands unemployment, we do not qualify for fuel assistance, the cutoff for filing for assistance was the day I fell for the 2011 year. We ran out of fuel last night, we used a 5 gallon container to get some heating oil & my son was able to get the furnace to start, it won't last long & I don't know what else to do, we need some help. I live in St. Paul Minnesota. I know Town & Country Oil will deliver a minimum amount of 100 gallons which is well over $300.00, which I don't have. Thank you for your help.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

We are all lucky winter has been so warm this year, as this has really helped people have their heating oil make it through a longer period of time, and people are paying much less towards their heating bills. However with the economy weak, there is still a struggle out there. There are some ways to get free heating oil and assistance programs in place, namely the Oil Heat program from CITGO. Read more on free heating oil, what states are covered, and who to call to apply.

Currently still unemployed. Benefits ran out. Family house hold of 4 (2 adults 2 child) The other adult is collecting unemployment ($485.00 weekly after taxes). We are in need of heating oil at this very given moment. We have 4 inches of oil in our 500 gallon tank. Oil heat home and hot water so we are not turning on the heat so we will have hot water. Electric bill is very slightly behind ...balance due to JCP&L is under $200.00 but the next billing cycle is coming any day now. Rent was last paid Oct 8th in full. We have not paid this month rent (Nov 2011) and currently are short about $200.00 to pay it today. Trying to figure out if we pay the rent or buy oil and food. Please direct me to where I can reach out for assistance. I have NOT yet applied for TANF/FoodStamps. Will be heading there this week. PRAB does NOT have any emergency oil assistance at the moment and I have called Middlesex County INFO line. Was given numbers to call and no luck with them either. Thank you in advance for your prompt reply.

[Papide]

Currently still unemployed. Benefits ran out. Family house hold of 4 (2 adults 2 child) The other adult is collecting unemployment ($485.00 weekly after taxes). We are in need of heating oil at this very given moment. We have 4 inches of oil in our 500 gallon tank. Oil heat home and hot water so we are not turning on the heat so we will have hot water. Electric bill is very slightly behind ...balance due to JCP&L is under $200.00 but the next billing cycle is coming any day now. Rent was last paid Oct 8th in full. We have not paid this month rent (Nov 2011) and currently are short about $200.00 to pay it today. Trying to figure out if we pay the rent or buy oil and food. Please direct me to where I can reach out for assistance. I have NOT yet applied for TANF/FoodStamps. Will be heading there this week. PRAB does NOT have any emergency oil assistance at the moment and I have called Middlesex County INFO line. Was given numbers to call and no luck with them either. Thank you in advance for your prompt reply.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Yes, times are tough right now. Hang in there. Good news is seems like economy is slowly improving, and jobs are being created. Just not fast enough right now. We will provide you a few different links and options that may work for you. First and foremost look into LIHEAP. Another option may be free heating oil offered by Citgo. Number of gallons provided is small, but worth a shot. Here are details on all of the energy and heating bill assistance programs run by companies in Delaware. Get that information. http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/del ... _ener.html
Last, be sure to call local non-profits and charities in your area. Most counties in Delaware do have options for the needy. Read more on Delaware assistance programs. Select your county from this page, and call the agencies and phone numbers referenced. May have funds for bills, job counseling, and maybe info on medical care for wife too.

worked for 23 yrs. was on top, well three crushed vertabre and a fortune 500 trucking (teamsters too!) How's that for we take care of our own? refused me workmans comp, and as we all know big money talks and the dedicated employee, Well It's like bob seger said, just a spoke in a great big wheel. 23 yrs. perfect driving record, driver of the year awards, 65,000 accident free miles. Won't name there name for fear of the conciqences. let's just say it aint yellow roadway. Well i lost everything exept my house which is 2 months behind, wife is in stage 3 cancer. But hey! big green is a money making machine. They should be ashamed, but there not. This is were i'm at, I loved that CO. and was proud to be a part. But I'm bitter... lord help me I'm ashamed. Well enough rock throwing. I'm a proud man and it's takin quite a bit for me to ask, but i need heat... Oil... I have 50 gallons put in nov 1st. but won't be able to add this month. Well i know there are more less fortunate than me, but if anyone has any oil they could spare....... getting cold in Delaware,,,, well god bless and happy hollidays to all....

[youngamerican]

worked for 23 yrs. was on top, well three crushed vertabre and a fortune 500 trucking (teamsters too!) How's that for we take care of our own? refused me workmans comp, and as we all know big money talks and the dedicated employee, Well It's like bob seger said, just a spoke in a great big wheel. 23 yrs. perfect driving record, driver of the year awards, 65,000 accident free miles. Won't name there name for fear of the conciqences. let's just say it aint yellow roadway. Well i lost everything exept my house which is 2 months behind, wife is in stage 3 cancer. But hey! big green is a money making machine. They should be ashamed, but there not. This is were i'm at, I loved that CO. and was proud to be a part. But I'm bitter... lord help me I'm ashamed. Well enough rock throwing. I'm a proud man and it's takin quite a bit for me to ask, but i need heat... Oil... I have 50 gallons put in nov 1st. but won't be able to add this month. Well i know there are more less fortunate than me, but if anyone has any oil they could spare....... getting cold in Delaware,,,, well god bless and happy hollidays to all....

[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.

[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?