Wondering if you qualify for Fuel Assistance? If you do you may also apply for the Weatherization Program and the Home Heating Repair / Replacement Program. Please call the numbers listed below to apply for the Fuel Assistance Program and then you can apply for these energy saving programs.

Here’s a brief overview of the income guidelines for most typical families:

For information on larger families, or for other Fuel Assistance related inquiries, please call our offices at (508) 676-7397 or (508) 676-7398

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SWANSEA – James E. Dolin of Swansea has been re-elected to serve as President of the Citizens for Citizens, Inc. (CFC) Board of Directors. Mr. Dolin was chosen by unanimous vote during the CFC Annual Meeting held at the Venus De Milo Restaurant on June 24, 2009. Also re-elected as CFC officers were First Vice President, Butch Almeida; Second Vice President, Ida Cabral; Treasurer, Jacqueline Cummings; and Secretary, Ronald Costa

Jim Dolin presiding over annual meeting

The Citizens for Citizens, Inc. Executive Director, Mark A. Sullivan, Jr. presented the Directors Annual Report. Mr. Sullivan thanked the Board of Directors for the selfless sacrifices they make while serving as members of the Board of Directors. He emphasized that they should be proud of the work CFC has accomplished over the years. “During this upcoming year, CFC will expand to an annual budget of more than $30,000,000, and the need for the services we provide will grow, as we continue to help families in need.” Mark Sullivan praised the Fallon Community Health Plan for its generous donation of funds to the CFC Food Pantry. The Fallon Community Health Plan was also the recipient of the Annual Hubert H. Humphrey Business Award.

Mark Sullivan presenting annual report

CFC Treasurer Jacqueline Cummings presented the Edward J. Sullivan Scholarship Award, to Samantha McCallister, a member of the 2009 graduating class of Durfee High School. Samantha was a solid student at Durfee and participated in several community activities, including time spent as a CCD teacher, a DSS babysitter, and she was also a member of the Fish and Tackle Club. Samantha will begin her college program in September at Bridgewater State College, where she will major in Early Childhood Education. She resides in Fall River with her mother, Sheri McCallister and her siblings.

CFC Treasurer Jacqueline Cummings presents Edward J Sullivan scholarship award to Samantha McCallister

The Robert J. Nagle Community Service Award was presented to Carol Garand, a teacher at Bristol Community College. Presenting the award was Paul Desmarais, Director of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Paul remarked on the dedication that Carol demonstrates to this program. Mr. Desmarais noted, “Carol has helped CFC by recruiting students from the BCC business programs to prepare tax returns for low-income clients. These tax clients will have thousands of tax refund dollars returned to them, with no fees charged for the preparation of their income tax returns.”

Paul Desmarais presenting Robert J Nagle Community Service Award for Carol Garand

Also receiving the Robert J. Nagle Community Service Award was Paul Allison of Taunton. Presenting the award was the CFC Taunton Office Manager, Debbie Araujo. Debbie stated that Paul, a firefighter for the City of Taunton, volunteers his time and energy to organize fundraisers for the Operation Christmas Program, and in addition helps with the distribution of toys for children in the Greater Taunton area.

Debbie Araujo speaking on behalf of Paul Allison, recipient of the Robert J Nagle Community Service Award

The final recipient of a Robert J. Nagle Community Service Award was Rene Kochman. Presenting the award was Barbara Travis, who told the gathering that Rene had called her twenty-two years ago and said he would like to organize a telethon for Operation Christmas, to be broadcast on the local cable television station. The success of the telethon was evident from the beginning and it has helped raise thousands of dollars that are used to purchase Christmas toys for needy children in the Greater Fall River area.

Barbara Travis and Renee Kochman share a laugh while Mr. Kochman receives the Robert J Nagle Community Service Award

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Madeline Cormier, seated, program director, along with staff members Kathy Vital, left, and Kim Silvia go through applications for weatherization assistance. Madeline Cormier, seated, program director, along with staff members Kathy Vital, left, and Kim Silvia go through applications for weatherization assistance.

Most Americans were dramatically affected by the 1973 oil crisis with spiraling home heating costs. Low-income families in the colder climates suffered the most severe consequences. Maine state officials along with community action agencies began working with homeowners and renters to seal air leaks in their homes.

Out of this effort, the nation’s first weatherization program was born. Congress created the U.S. Dept of Energy’s (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in 1976.

Citizens for Citizens began weatherizing homes of low-income families in their service area in that year. Since then, more than 16,000 area homes have been weatherized through the program. The CFC service area includes: Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, Somerset, Swansea, Seekonk, Freetown, Dighton, Westport, Dartmouth, Rehoboth, Berkley, Acushnet, Fairhaven, Lakeville, Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester.
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