At Peoples Church we recognize that people have material needs in addition to spiritual needs. We do our best to help individuals in need by offering food pantry and clothing giveaways, but we also recognize that we cannot meet all the physical needs of people in our community. Therefore, we have provided a list of organization which may be able to help you:
| Gardner Community Action Committee 70 Waterford Street Gardner, MA 01440 Phone: (978) 632-8700 Fax: (978) 630-4684 |
The Gardner CAC, Inc. is a non-profit organization providing a variety of programs to the economically disadvantaged of the Greater Gardner area:
The agency offers a Clothing Closet, Holiday Programs, and applications for the Bonnie Brae summer youth program. |
| Winchendon Community Action Center 273 Central Street Winchendon, MA 01475 Phone: (978) 297-1667 Fax: (978) 297-0390 |
The Winchendon CAC, Inc. is dedicated to helping families and individuals in crisis, and the economically disadvantaged within the community by providing a wide range of services which includes: emergency assistance; housing information; medical transportation; Salvation Army Vouchers; Food Pantry; Clothing Closet; used furniture; information; and referrals. There are also baby-sitting, parenting, nutrition and budgeting, GED, First Aid and CPR classes available. Other Services provided include WIC, Fuel Assistance intake, Battered Women’s groups, Batterer’s Groups, Anger Management, and Individual Counseling through North Central Human Services. |
| Winchendon Council On Aging 52 Murdock Avenue Winchendon MA 01475 Phone: (978) 297-0415 |
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| Montachusett Opportunity Council 133 Prichard Street Fitchburg, MA 01420 Phone: (978) 345-7040 Fax: (978) 345-7066 |
Montachusett Opportunity Council, Inc. is the designated Community Action Agency serving North Central Massachusetts.
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| New England Farm Workers Council NEFWC Prichard Plaza 435 Main Street — Suite 3040 Fitchburg, MA 01420 Office: (978) 342-4520 Clients: (978) 630-1606 Fax: (978) 343-8615 |
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| Massachusetts Oilheat Council MOC 118 Cedar Street Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 Phone: (781) 237-0730 or 1-800-722-0623 (in Mass.) Fax: (781) 237-2442 |
Get Help With Your Heating BillIf you’re looking for direct assistance to help with your heating bills or energy needs this winter, you can turn to three different programs.State Fuel Assistance
Citizens Energy Oilheat Program
Salvation Army Good Neighbor Fund
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| WorcesterResources.org currently includes information for the following types of assistance:
Cash Assistance Programs: provide low-income families, elders, and the disabled with financial and medical support for their basic needs, as well as education and job training to help families become financially independent. Child Care and Preschool Programs: help low-income families and teen parents find and pay for child care and preschools so that the parents may work, go to school, or take part in job training programs. Employment & Job Training Programs: provide job search assistance, career counseling, technical and vocational training, and unemployment benefits to workers who have lost their jobs or are looking for better jobs. Energy Assistance Programs: include fuel assistance, weatherization, and furnace repair services to help families stay warm during the winter; utility discounts for low-income families; and utility shut-off protection for families in special circumstances. Food Programs: offer free food, low cost food, and information about good nutrition to low-income families and individuals as well as seniors. Health Care Programs: offer free or low-cost health coverage and services to eligible low and moderate-income families and individuals for medical treatment given by doctors, clinics, HMOs, hospitals, and pharmacies. Housing and Homeless Programs: help families and individuals find permanent housing in safe, affordable public or privately owned units as well as temporary housing in emergency or transitional shelters. Legal Assistance Programs: offer free legal help to low-income and elderly Tax Credits: help eligible persons reduce their taxes and, for some credits, can provide cash payments to workers even when they do not owe any taxes. Transportation Services: include public bus transportation as well as flexible van/taxi services for elders, the disabled, and working families with special transportation needs. Resources for Noncitizens: include refugee resettlement, English classes, Resources for Seniors: include senior agencies, the Home Care Program and Resources for Youth: includes the Worcester Youth Services Directory for Friendly House: a community-based, human services organization offering a NeighborWorks® HomeOwnership Center: a one-stop information center for potential homebuyers and current homeowners in the greater Worcester area. |
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In Massachusetts today, there are a number of programs that help residents who qualify manage their energy costs. These programs include fuel assistance, utility discount rates and energy efficiency services. A group of the state’s utility companies have joined forces with The Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP) and Low-Income Energy Affordability Network (LEAN) to promote the programs to qualifying households. The initiative is known as Energy Bucks. FUEL ASSISTANCE: Subsidies to reduce the price you pay for energy services. UTILITY DISCOUNT RATES: Discounted rates that lower what you are charged for the energy you use. ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES: Weatherization services that make your house more energy efficient, thereby reducing your total energy needs Go to www.EnergyBucks.com for more information. |
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