NATIONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH
Vermont 211 has several sources of financial literacy training in its database. Check them out for keeping on top of your financial future.
Vermonters Affected by December 18-19 Flooding: Report Damages Below:
If your household income is at 185% of the Federal Poverty Level or below, and you need help purchasing heating fuel (oil, kerosene, propane, natural gas, wood, pellets, electric, coal), apply now through the Economic Services Division https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefi... OR You can apply with the help of your regional Community Action Agency. Find it here: https://vermontcap.org/find-he...
If you run out of fuel in the winter, you can apply for Crisis Fuel Assistance if your household income is at 200% of the Federal Poverty Level or below. Applications are accepted starting the last Monday in November of the year through the last Friday in April, depending on funding availability. Information about it is here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefi... and you apply through your regional Community Action Agency: https://vermontcap.org/find-he... IMPORTANT: Don't wait until you run out of fuel to apply. Fuel dealers often charge a special trip fee for emergency deliveries. The agency cannot help you if the fuel has already been delivered or the furnace work has been completed.
If your heating system is not operating and your household income is at 200% of the Federal Poverty Level or less, you can get emergency help by applying through your regional Community Action Agency: https://vermontcap.org/find-he... . Applications are accepted from November 1, 2023 through April 29 of the following year. Your system will be repaired or replaced if necessary.
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Vermont 211 is a free, confidential information and referral program of the United Ways of Vermont, helping to connect Vermonters with a wide range of community, health, and human resources and services.
Vermont 211 has several sources of financial literacy training in its database. Check them out for keeping on top of your financial future.
Northern Vermont will be one of the places to experience a total solar eclipse on April 8.
Help for flood-affected Vermonters; connections to resources and services.